This includes songs, games, skits, and misc printable materials.
You might think kids would get tired of tag games, but that’s just not the case. Here is a variation of classic freeze tag we play in our children’s ministry. Here’s what you’ll need. Well defined play area, an outside field or gym would work well Two soft objects to use for tagging A whistle (optional) Between 10-20 minutes Game … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I am a big fan of music. I do have one criteria when it comes to the music I choose to listen to though – it has to be good. That criteria applies to my kids’ music as well. If they want to listen to bad music when they are by themselves, that’s fine. But, if we’re all going to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
You’ve probably heard the saying, “He couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket.” Well, I’m here to tell you that I’m not even qualified to carry the bucket. I have a child with a similar lack of musical giftedness though, so I can still understand how my Heavenly Father can enjoy listening to me sing even when it sounds like … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is a cool Bible song for children I saw on another blog this morning. It’s from Brentwood Kids. It’s a scripture based song designed to teach kids Galatians 5:22-23. It takes a very fun approach to teach what fruits are not from the Spirit. Don’t overlook our teaching resources for the Fruit of the Spirit. The fruit of the Spirit is … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I’ve been a fan of the Sovereign Grace kids music for a few years and really enjoyed their first and second CDs. In fact, we used some of the songs for the worship music in our kids ministry programs. We’ve also handed them out as family worship resources for parents. So, I was excited today to get an email about … More Children’s Ministry Resources
In school during the week and at church on Sundays children spend a lot of time sitting and listening, when they would love to be playing and running around. Anytime teaching Bible concepts with an active game, the children will be interested and welcome the change of activity. The following is a simple and quick game which can be used … More Children’s Ministry Resources
If you are looking for a Father’s Day craft this one is sure to be one that all dads will love! Just follow the directions below! This would be a perfect Father’s Day Sunday School craft, but you could use it in various children’s ministry settings. You might also enjoy our father’s day coloring pages and father’s day Sunday School lesson. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is a fun game we played on a Wednesday night during our AWANA large group game time. It is equal parts road race, dodge ball and American Gladiators. I originally envisioned this game without the M&Ms, but then we had a chocolate themed night for AWANA, and it just seemed like a natural fit! This game was fun for … 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
Are you searching for ideas to liven up your Vacation Bible School this year? Look no further! This post is jam-packed with fun games that can be played indoors or outdoors, with or without fancy supplies. 🎲 There are even some that are super active to get those wiggles out, and some that are a little quieter to help with … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s not a chore! Learning scripture can be fun if you know the right games. Test these creative ideas and help kids make amazing progress! Each idea below is easy to learn and gets kids “hands on” with the Bible verses. Taking apart and putting the verse back together is a great way to use repetition without creating boredom! 1) … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Fun Craft Idea for Children Here is a craft idea that we just tried for our Wednesday night children’s ministry program. To complete our new children’s church decorations, we used the children’s painted hand prints as leaves to complete the tree mural. The project was not too complicated, but it took real coordination on the part of our adult volunteers … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I’ve always wondered about the difference between arts and crafts. Often these two words are joined in one phrase but are actually different concepts. Cullen has posted a simple explanation of these two words on her YouTube channel. Basically, kids crafts are more directed by the adults and aim at a specific project outcome. The goal is for the finished … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is another craft idea from Cullen’s Abc’s. Watch the video below for her full instructions for making an Easter basket with your children. You will need white paper sacks (lunch bag size), decorative scissors, colored construction paper, and stickers or markers for decorating. For a more advanced option you can use paint and cookie cutters for stencils. I would … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Are you falling into a rut with the craft selection for your children’s Sunday School class? You are not alone, most of us default to Bible coloring pages when we can’t find anything better to do. Recently a Facebook reader asked me this question: How about a craft that doesn’t involve coloring? My son always hated coloring because he has … More Children’s Ministry Resources
With the Olympics coming up, now is a good time to plan a special activities for your children’s ministry or Sunday School class. Here is a great idea that I found on Cullen’s Abc’s. Watch the video below for a full demonstration. The Olympic medal craft uses construction paper, string, and a few other supplies to create this prize. There … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Valentine’s Day is one of those cultural holiday’s in the United States that is getting harder to overlook. But Christians have so much to say about real love, I think it’s a great time to use a special craft or lesson in your Sunday School. With all these crafts, you should join them into a relevant Bible lesson about love. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Adopting an Olympic theme into your children’s ministry is a good way to encourage a spirit of excellence amongst your attendees and volunteers. An Olympic theme is the perfect backdrop for exciting kids’ games that everyone will enjoy. Get your curriculum ready, decorate your children’s facility and use these wacky Olympic-sized games. Bible Baton Relay Before you play this game, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is a collection of simple songs for children that talk about families. We first uploaded these to use with our Bible Lessons about Joseph and his family. These might be especially helpful for preschool Sunday school songs. These songs were collected from several sources around the Internet. If you have another to share leave it in the comment section below. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Your preschool children will enjoy Cullen’s telling of the Creation Story using a felt board for illustrations. This video could be watched at home with your children or even shared with a preschool aged group of children. If you are a preschool Sunday School teacher, then you might benefit from watching her example of storytelling. Don’t miss Cullen’s other videos … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is another helpful worship song for preschoolers from Cullen’s ABCs. It is a classic song with hand motions that make it fun for younger children and preschoolers. Depending on your setting, older children might enjoy the song as well. Watch the video clip below to learn the song, then try it with your preschool Sunday School class. As always, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I just caught this video on YouTube from John Piper about Bible teaching with non-literate people groups. I think the topic has a strong connection to children’s ministry and how we relate God’s Word to younger children who haven’t learned to read yet. Dr. Piper goes into many details related to missions work, but there is an obvious connections with … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Do you need a large group game for your children’s ministry? Then watch this video as I explain the game we call “North – South – Central.” It has been one of the most popular with the kids at our church and it is really simple to play. This game would also be a handy idea to use for a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is another Christmas resource to share with children at your church. You can download and show this video or watch it directly from YouTube. Enjoy this video presentation of the Biblical Christmas story. This is offered free from the Christian Tools of Affirmation website. Video Description 16-page full-color softcover picture book tells the traditional story surrounding Jesus’ birth with … More Children’s Ministry Resources