This is the second in a series of four Bible lessons for children teaching them about the Holy Spirit. Click here to see the series index. They were first prepared for a Children’s Church setting, but would work well as a Sunday School lesson also. Through an object lesson, a Bible study, small groups, and an art project, students will … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the first in a series of four Bible lessons for children teaching them about the Holy Spirit. Click here to see the series index. This lesson first prepared for a Children’s Church setting, but would be ideal for a kids Sunday School. Through object lessons, a small group study of multiple verses, and a memory verse game, students … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Understanding the person of the Holy Spirit is often difficult for children (and even adults), but knowing God is essential to growing in our love for Him. This page is the index for our series of Sunday School lessons about the Holy Spirit. The links below lead to individual lesson plans. All these materials are free copy and use in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a free Bible lesson for children teaching them to recognize their fears and develop trust in God. It was first prepared for a Children’s Church setting, but would work well as a Sunday School lesson also. Through a study of multiple verses on fear and faith, students will answer honest questions about the subject. They will learn that they can trust … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Maybe I just have a thing for aesthetics, but there is something to be said for a warm and welcoming environment. Have you ever walked into a classroom that invites you in with color and comfort and encouragement? These places of learning are organized, interactive, and vibrant. On the walls, you’ll find pictures of students laughing, words of wisdom and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a free Bible lesson for children teaching them about the changing seasons of life and the unchanging character of God. In Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, students will identify time periods of life and how they can navigate through them. We’ve included our popular Fall coloring page in the download below. Fall Sunday School Lesson for Children Bible Story: Changing Seasons … More Children’s Ministry Resources
In our home, we have a thing for bugs, spiders, and the like. I don’t mind them and all, but my kids LOVE them. It’s almost disturbing how my daughter can have seven worms climbing up her arms simultaneously. She giggles as I gasp…. Yuck! Though you would never catch me covered with creepy crawlers, I would have to agree … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s almost inevitable. If you’ve spent any time with toddlers and preschoolers, you’ll get to diffuse a temper tantrum. I suppose you can view it as one of the perks of the business… responding creatively to little challenges who may or may not be thrashing on the floor. Though tantrums typically peak around 2 or 3 years of age, preschoolers … More Children’s Ministry Resources
To me, they were just lights. I had seen them a million times before. Besides, I had potholes to dodge, detour signs to follow, and taxi drivers cruising along faster than I would like. To our kids, the city lights created quite the stir. Spontaneous applause erupted from the car seat gallery, shrieks of disbelief, and a conflict of estimates. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It was inevitable. If my husband or I dropped our son off in the church nursery, there would be blood curdling screaming, a clenching of every finger around our legs, and a domino effect with the other children in the room. Our nursery workers were equipped as superheroes with patience, prayer, determination, and compassionate care, yet still the battle of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Psalm 34:8 invites us to, “Taste and see that the Lord is good.” Jesus calls Himself the bread of life and He encourages His followers to be the salt of the earth. There are innumerable references to fruit, fish, and oil in the Bible. Sometimes food staples such as these are mentioned as part of the typical diet consumed. Other … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Many elementary classrooms utilize a character by the name of Flat Stanley to support literacy. Flat Stanley is a paper figure that is folded up and mailed to a child in another part of the country and world. Once Flat Stanley is received, he is welcomed as a guest. Pages of a journal are completed and Flat Stanley returns to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
There’s nothing like a cold refreshing glass of water on a hot summer’s day. It seems to quench thirst perfectly, but I cannot tell you how many times I have taken that glass for granted. UNICEF estimates that there are approximately 884 million people who do not have access to safe water. Worldwide, 425 million of those are children. As … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The flip flops are flopping. The sunscreen is lathered. The baseball hats and sunglasses are on. Juice boxes are packed for the tykes, candy for the husband with a sweet tooth, and coffee is in hand for me. Summertime is my favorite time of year! I’m pretty sure I love it all, bugs and humidity included. Topping the list, without … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a free Bible lesson for children teaching them about the Early Church. The Bible says a lot about the Church. It was first prepared for a Children’s Church setting during the World Cup, but would work well as a Sunday School lesson also at any time of year. Through a study of Acts 2: 42-47, students will discover … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a lesson plan intended for preschool children, ages 2-5. It is designed for a children’s church or Sunday School, but can be adapted to meet your particular ministry setting. It is the third in our series for preschoolers titled Jesus is My Good Shepherd. The first lesson plan (Sheep LOVED by a Shepherd) in this series taught students … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Prayer: Talking to God with Your Hands This children’s message was originally written for a Christian School chapel of 1st – 6th graders. It teaches the basic elements of prayer and encourages children to establish prayer as a habit in their own lives. What I’ve written below would be a 15-20 minute presentation, but you can extract the main points for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
For my husband and I, serving in the local church is a regular part of our lives. We’re integrated, involved, and intentional about our role in the body of Christ. God has impacted us that we might impact the next generation and we love it. However, sometimes we mostly I have a difficult time balancing family and ministry. It’s so … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a free Bible lesson for children teaching them about their Heavenly Father, the Father of Compassion. It was first prepared for a Children’s Church setting but would work well as a Sunday School lesson also. Through a study of Psalm 103, the children will discover that God’s love is evident through His deeds over the course of history. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Put a fifth grader in a classroom with a six year old and you’ve got Miley Cyrus meets Hello Kitty. Two very different worlds collide. The Miley fan is thinking of using her allowance to buy eye shadow, if her mom allows. The Hello Kitty fan has just fallen off her chair, thinking that she really wants to play dress-up. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
4 Easy & Fun Games for Preschool Children Preschoolers have a bit of energy, shall we say? Plus, they’re creative, they’ve got incredible imaginations, and they like to have fun. Since children learn through play, here are four of my favorite preschool games that can be used as an outlet for energy, to help teach a concept, and/or to engage … More Children’s Ministry Resources
As we plan our lessons for Mother’s Day, it is vital that we approach the day with wisdom. Some of the children in our classrooms may not have a mother present in the home due to death, abandonment, military service, incarceration, custody issues, or various other circumstances. Parents can also be dealing with Mother’s Day grief, especially for those who … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Note: The file above includes this lesson plan and many bonus resources like our Bible Moms Cards & Crossword Puzzle, Game Ideas, Coloring Pages, and Kids Interview about Mom. It’s all 100% free to bless your ministry! This free Mother’s Day Bible lesson for children is intended for Mother’s Day, but could be adapted and utilized at any point of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson for children teaches the importance of Wisdom based on Proverbs 2:1-15. It was first prepared for a Children’s Church setting but would work well as Sunday School lesson about wisdom. The children will discover that wisdom is a hidden treasure given by God. This lesson plan also includes several case studies and other learning activities to … More Children’s Ministry Resources