This includes songs, games, skits, and misc printable materials.
Try these fun Sunday School crafts to teach kids about putting God first. Download the directions and watch our video how-to below. It is important to give kids positive reminders about placing God first and foremost in their lives. It’s easy to be distracted and misguided, but it’s also easily helpful to provide visuals that point back to the Lord. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here are two super easy craft ideas for teaching about stewardship & giving in your Sunday School class. Download the printable directions (with photo examples) and then watch our how-to video below. “Giving Back to God” Stewardship Crafts for Sunday School It’s important for kids to learn and recognize that there’s a lot more to life than money. At the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Sheep are a fun feature of multiple Bible stories. Fortunately, they also lend themselves handily to crafts, games, and even snacks! Here are several simple craft options to consider if you are preparing to teach a sheepish Sunday school class! It won’t be baaaa-ring. Bonus Activity Ideas: More free ideas for crafting with sheep John and Micah Bible Book coloring … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Play is not wasted time – in fact it’s the key to building relationships in your children’s ministry and preparing kids to hear about Jesus. In this video and article, David Rausch from Go Curriculum explains why play time may be the most important part of your kids’ ministry. Let me ask you a question: What do you think is … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Printable Bible games are a great tool to have on hand in Sunday School. That’s why we love this series of free printable word search puzzles from Bible Games Central. They have options for several different passages and Bible stories. 1. God Creates the World In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. God said, “Let there be … More Children’s Ministry Resources
“Simply put, children learn from the people they love. And love is the result of getting to know one another—it’s the result of relationship. Before our kids come to know Jesus, they just might need to know us first.” David Rausch It’s true—education research has shown that when kids have a relational connection to their teachers and peers, they listen … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This “Big Gulp of Jonah” was written by Bible Games Central – be sure to check out their website for more fun idea for teaching the Bible through fun activities. In this cup-and-ball game, players try to get Jonah into the mouth of a whale. Use idea to introduce the story of Jonah. Bible: Jonah 1-3 Ages: 6 to 10 … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Children need to hear the truth about the Resurrection of Jesus – These 15 worship songs for children will melt your heart as the kids sing the Gospel this Easter Sunday. Everyone knows music can have a lasting impact – especially when it helps kids learn about Jesus. As you can see from the video above, I’ve included classic hymns … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Easter Game idea was shared by Bible Games Central. Use it to add a fun element to your kids teaching plan as we approach Easter Sunday. Use the discussion points below to make it a full lesson for children’s church too! Easter Egg Plate Relay Standing in a line, teams race to pass Easter eggs from one player to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This shepherd’s voice game idea was shared by Bible Games Central. Use it to add a fun element to Sunday School lessons about Jesus being our Good Shepherd. Use the the Bible references below and it could be a standalone lesson for children’s church too! Be prepared for noise and chaos, with half of the group shouting and the other … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Jesus’ Triumphant entry was an amazing moment in Bible history. Download the kids version of the Palm Sunday story below in video format. Scroll down of lessons, crafts, and printables. This is another wonderful free video from Crossroads KidsClub. Be sure to checkout their page on Vimeo. Lessons on Palm Sunday Palm Sunday Lesson Preschool Version Triumphant Entry Lesson Palm … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) is an amazing story to teach kids about God’s love. Children can learn that God is a loving father and wants to welcome them back even when they do bad things. This page lists our lesson plans, craft activities, and coloring pages based on the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Lesson Plans … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Turn scripture memory into craft time – Download these free coloring pages with short bible verses, idea for preschoolers or young children. Coloring Sheets with Memory Verses No one can serve two masters.~ Matthew 6:24 – (coloring page) The heavens declare the glory of God.~ Psalm 19:1 (coloring page) Whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.~ 1 Corinthians … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This animal matching game was shared by Bible Games Central. We hope it’s useful, especially in your preschool ministry. It’s an easy teaching activity for Noah’s Ark or the Creation Story. Please jump to their website to find similar ideas. Preparation : For up to 32 players: download and print 2 copies of the Animal Cards; cut each copy into 16. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This First Miracle craft idea was submitted by a generous reader. Thanks Barb! Simply follow the directions below for a fun learning activity when teaching this Bible story. Jesus First Miracle Craft (John 2:1-11) Needed per child: 3 toilet tissue rolls 9 squares blue tissue paper…3″ sq 9 squares purple tissue paper…3″ sq 1 sign “water” 1 sign “wine” Directions: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here are two Tower of Babel activities for kids submitted by a generous reader. Thanks BARB! Use them in your ministry to add something fresh when teaching about the Tower of Babel from Genesis 11:1-9. “Babel Talk” Activity This is a fun way to experience what the events of Babel would have sounded like. All you need is some colored … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I hope you don’t mind, but I’m going to hop up on my soap box for a few minutes. Let’s talk about Bibles and technology. Don’t get me wrong, I’m currently sitting here with my iPhone (with the Bible app open) serving as a hotspot for my macbook so I can write this article. And, once this article is published, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Check out this new video Bible story from Crossroads Kids Club. You can watch it below or download it directly from their page on Vimeo. Don’t miss all their free Bible teaching videos. The Tower of Babel Genesis 11:1-9 (NIV) 11 Now the whole world had one language and a common speech. 2 As people moved eastward, they found a plain in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This video was made for younger kids and teaches about God’s Promise to Abraham. It’s from the preschool ministry at Crossroads Kids Club. Watch the preview below and then download a copy from their page on Vimeo. Don’t miss all their free Bible teaching videos. For more help, don’t miss our printable story of Abraham coloring pages.
The kids in your ministry will enjoy this video Bible story from Crossroads Kids Club. Watch the preview below and then download a copy from their page on Vimeo. Don’t miss all their free Bible teaching videos. John 5:1-15 NIV Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish festivals. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Your children’s church will enjoy this new Bible story from Crossroads Kids Club. Watch the preview below and then download a copy from their page on Vimeo. Don’t miss all their free Bible teaching videos.
Your children’s church will enjoy this new music video from Crossroads Kids Club. Watch the preview below and then download a copy from their page on Vimeo. Don’t miss all their free Bible teaching videos. God shows me how much he loves me God really loves me So I dance, dance, dance and I laugh, laugh, laugh and I love, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids can be shy, its not always easy for them to have conversations with peers or adults. This list of 100 get-to-know-you questions can help. Listen to English conversation with audio. Struggling to find engaging conversation starters for your ESL students? Look no further! This page provides a list of 100 easy-to-understand questions that cover a variety of topics to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Your children’s church will enjoy this new music video from Crossroads Kids Club. Watch the preview below and then download a copy from their page on Vimeo. Don’t miss all their free Bible teaching videos.