This contains all the special seasonal resources for holidays and annual events.
**This is a guest post by Dale Hudson from Relevant Children’s Ministry I’ve been getting a lot of emails for the scripts, schedules, etc. from the Christmas Family Experience we produced last year called “Who’s This All About?” It’s that time of year when people are looking for Christmas plays, etc. It can be used for a shared Christmas family … More Children’s Ministry Resources
“Party Like a Preschooler” is some of my favorite kids music. So, I was excited to find the Itsy Bitsy Spider song on YouTube. In a ministry setting, this would be a good illustration when teaching preschoolers about faith overcoming fear. Be sure to check out the Go Fish channel on YouTube. We also have more resources for helping kids … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Halloween can be a frightening season for small children, with its skeletons, ghosts, witches, monsters, and the like. Even if a child is not exposed to Halloween celebrations at home, the stores are inundated with gory displays. It is almost impossible to ignore. But Halloween (I don’t think) should be ignored. It is the second highest grossing commercial holiday besides … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Are you finalizing your plans for the fall festival, harvest party, trunk or treat, pumpkin carving, or other Halloween related outreach event at your church? A key component of these type of events is always planning how we will connect with, minister to, evangelize with, and preach the gospel for all those in attendance, especially guests who are not part … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Looking for a way to merge the fall season into your Sunday School lesson, Bible club, Christian classroom, or Awana meeting? Here are three age-appropriate Bible game ideas for preschoolers. They are sure to not only engage and entertain the youngest crowd, but also teach them an applicable Biblical truth. Get ready to get out of your seats, laugh, encourage, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The temperature is dropping, pumpkins are appearing at grocery stores, and Walgreens flu shot commercials are airing—Fall is here! An event we hold at our church every October is Fall Festival. Planning meetings are starting up and we are beginning to line up the details for this event. Here are a few tips if you are thinking about having a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson continues our curriculum for preschoolers about knowing Jesus. Each lesson is based on a passage in the Gospel of Mark. You can read the series introduction for more explanation and links to the other lessons. This particular lesson is from passages in Mark 10:32-34, 11:1-10 where Jesus rides into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Preschoolers will learn that Jesus revealed … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Print this Back to School lesson for Sunday School to help prepare them for the first day of school! Going back-to-school is an exciting and challenging time for kids. They can make new friends, adjust to new teachers, and get back to a more structured lifestyle. It can also be a time of testing for their faith. This free Bible … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Back to School 2020 is going to be different. So we collected our three most popular coloring pages about going to school again. Two traditional and one about online teachers. Download these free coloring page activities for kids as they get close to starting a new school year. Scroll to see the non-religious (for public school) and religious options (for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It is vital to be aware of heat related illnesses in children, especially if they are entrusted to our care for summer programming. The entire staff should be briefed on prevention, identification, and treatment. Most likely, a child experiencing an illness of this nature has a hard time knowing what is going on. They could be engaged in a lively … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Planning a Serving Others Summer (SOS) can be a fun way to connect to the community, serve others, and bring the church family together. These are very simple ideas you can carry out quickly. Print water bottle labels with a bible verse and your church information and pass out at a local parade or little league game. Serve a free hot … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Every summer my church holds a Kids Camp for our elementary aged children. This is one of the most fun events we have and I always look forward to those 3 days every year. Here are a few suggestions in getting your own kids camp up and running. Decide length of time and ages: Our camp leaves on Sunday afternoon … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson plan explains what it means when the Bible says, “honor your father.” It’s designed for children’s church or Sunday school and would be a perfect lesson to use on Father’s Day. The basic version of this lesson makes it easy to teach with very little preparation or outside materials. We’ve also suggested more activities so you can expand … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I have created this Summer Reading Program so that my son would read more during the summer months. We keep talking about how reading is an adventure so I came up with the Reading Around the World theme. He will be working towards goals which then gets him rewards. Here is a run-down of the program: He will have a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
FOR YOU ON FATHER’S DAY by Deirdre Banda For you on father’s day what ever you celebrateFathers have been here in times and seasonsFor you on Father’s Day that’s really greatTo remember you not just on this day but every dayIt’s father Day today for all fathers who have beenHere and gone Your memories live onFathers enjoy your children, draw them … More Children’s Ministry Resources
These two new Father’s Day coloring sheets are perfect for churches with more diversity. Simply click on the preview images above to download either one as a printable PDF file. Don’t forget we have even more free father’s day coloring pages on our website Download the father & son camping sheet as pdf or jpeg Download the tree coloring sheet … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here are three new coloring pages for Father’s Day. Simply click on the preview images below to download each as a printable PDF file. Many churches are using these are Father’s Day cards from their children. Please leave us a comment and share how you’ll use them. The first two pictures also include a simple activity. Children can write out … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This simple coloring page shows the name Jesus, spelled out, sitting atop a manger. The Bible verse is from Matthew 1:21b, “And you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” This sheet would be useful with any of our Christmas Sunday School lessons, especially if your class has many younger elementary or preschool … More Children’s Ministry Resources
There is no greater source of inspiration than the Bible. More songs, psalms and memorable quotes are found in its pages than in any other book in the world. What better source for finding Father’s Day quotes for cards and letters? Rely on the Bible to bring you truly memorable, meaningful lines for your Sunday School class or yourself to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
These free sequenced coloring pictures are perfect for teaching children about the Resurrection of Jesus. Sunday School teachers could use them as a visual aid, or allow the children to color for their own storyboard. Directions: To download these files, simply use the links below or click on the preview images. There are two versions available for each page. The … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Directions: To download this coloring sheet, simply click on the image above to download the picture as a printable PDF file. We’ve also uploaded a higher resolution jpeg image for advanced editing. There is a little bit of background behind this coloring sheet. It was only last mother’s day we posted our first free coloring pages on this website. They … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This guest post was contributed by Jen Rhine who severs as children’s ministry director at Crossings Community Church in Columbia, PA. I created this because we often use egg hunts to invite children to the church at Easter but we do not really use the opportunity to teach about Jesus. I decided to try to use the egg hunt as a family … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Still in need of an Easter message or Sunday School lesson? Consider using the following picture books for your preschool or lower elementary class. Included with each book are ideas of how you can develop it into a lesson, with a corresponding art project, activity, and/or take home reminder. These books can also be used as a family devotional resource. They are … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I wanted to pass along these clips from Doug Wolter posted on his blog. They are series of animated shorts designed for children’s church or Sunday school. They tell the story of Jesus death and resurrection. Despite the subject, the cartoon style animations here present the story in a child appropriate way. These clips were produced by this ministry based … More Children’s Ministry Resources