This contains all the special seasonal resources for holidays and annual events.
Here is another lesson option for your children’s church or Sunday school leading up to Christmas. Much of this lesson plan is built around a popular storybook, but you could also teach the main points without the book simply using your Bible. You may find the Poinsettias craft & game useful as stand-alone Christmas activities. We welcome your feedback and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
At Christmas, you will see excited young visitors, many of which won’t be accustomed to sitting still for long periods. Prepare for the fidgety crowds and short attention spans with Christmas activities for kids’ church. Entertaining activities are a good way to supplement a lesson or build on a Bible truth. Peruse our list of Christmas activities to find the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Preschoolers are crazy for Christmas and crazy for games! Whether you are a Christian school teacher, a room mom desperate for last minute party ideas, or a Sunday School teacher, these preschool games will help you control the chaos that is inevitable after one too many a Christmas cookie. In addition, there are simple suggestions for devotional ideas as well. Have … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Christmas is the perfect time to shower your helpers with seasonal love. According to my own local polling, many volunteers feel unappreciated or forgotten during this time of year. Honor your team with some recognition and gifts for Christmas. Even the occasional volunteer should be recognized. Promote feelings of goodwill and thankfulness by surprising volunteers with Christmas keepsakes. Click here … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here’s another animated clip from the Jesus Storybook Bible. It’s from the chapter titled, “Light of the Whole World.” I love the how the wonder and life come through in these videos. I’ll definitely be showing this in kids church. This is by far my favorite story Bible, I’ve probably bought and given away 50 copies! Question: When was the last time … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is another option for Sunday School this Advent Seasons. It’s a lesson plan intended to present the Christmas story of Christ’s birth in Bethlehem and the Shepherd’s announcement of His birth. It was was first prepared for older elementary students and can be adapted for other ministry opportunities. Learning Goal: As students take an imaginary journey to the town of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
If you didn’t know it was Christmas, you would if you visited kids’ church. Children are excited and ready for the big Christmas Day reveal. Between the heightened levels of excitement, sugary treats and Christmas parties it is no wonder kids don’t float near the ceiling! Teachers may find teaching children’s church challenging during these times. What a great time … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Just a few weeks ago, Black Friday kicked off the holiday shopping season. People camped in front of select stores in frigid temperatures. Others rose long before sunrise to join the teaming masses of consumers. There was a collective loss of sleep and health, and a drain on finances. Some even participated in all night shopping sprees for that special deal. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is another coloring activity sent to us by Carlos Bautista. He’s is a Bible College student in the Philippines who has become a frequent contributor to our website. This drawing is a simple black and white picture of a Christmas Tree. It could be used in any variety of craft projects. The second picture is the decorations he made … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is video 4 of 12 in the What’s in the Bible? 12 Questions of Christmas Blog Tour. Check out What’s in the Bible? each day to find the location of the next video in the series. These video clips about Christmas would be great to watch together as a family. I will probably show them to our kids in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This idea is one to be spread over several weeks leading up to Christmas. Each part could be expanded into a full lesson or simplified to be done each Sunday in addition to a planned lesson. If you structure your children’s programming with a main session followed by age-segmented small groups, then perhaps this could serve as the main session … More Children’s Ministry Resources
What would happen if the worship of Christ invaded a shopping Mall at Christmastime? Watch the video below and you can see firsthand. Turn up your computer speaker and enjoy! It’s really an amazing experience. I love how all the regular shoppers join in as the song continues. How would you feel if you were one of the shoppers that … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Activity Worksheet on the Temptation of Jesus This is a collection of coloring pages based on the temptation of Jesus stories. Carlos Bautista, who is a Bible student in the Philippines, created these pictures. Simple click on the preview images below to download them as printable PDF files. The story of Jesus Temptation can be found in Matthew 4:1-11, Mark … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is the fourth coloring page in our special Advent Coloring Book by Mandy Groce. Like all our materials, this is 100% free to use in your church, home, or school. Each will remind children that the real meaning of Christmas is Jesus. Directions: To download the printable PDF file, simply click on the preview of this coloring page to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This coloring page is week three of our printable Advent coloring book. Each of these original illustrations were created by Mandy Groce to help children understand the meaning of Christmas is Jesus. Directions: Simply click the preview picture to the right to download this coloring page as a print-friendly PDF file. We’ve also made a higher resolution jpeg file available … More Children’s Ministry Resources
In my experience, church attendance goes up around Christmas while Sunday School participation is sometimes weak. One way to combat that is make sure kids are excited about coming the following week. Why not have a special game time (maybe 10 minutes long) as an incentive for children to come? They might even bring some friends. This post will point … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Turkey is slotted to be on the Thanksgiving table, paired with my mother in law’s famous buttery mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, and stuffing. The table itself looks just as good as the food prepared for it. It’s wearing its finest tablecloth and is bejeweled with shiny silverware and inherited china. Family and friends will travel for miles to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the second sheeting in our printable Advent Coloring Book by Mandy Groce. Taken together, this project will give children a Biblical understanding of what Christmas is about. Directions: When you click the preview image to the right, it will open a printable PDF version of this coloring sheet. Alternately, you can download a high resolution jpeg file for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the first sheet from our special Advent Coloring Book by Mandy Groce. Each coloring page will highlight an aspect of Christmas. Directions: Simply click on the preview image to download this coloring page as a printable PDF file. We’ve also uploaded the higher resolution jpeg for advanced editing. Here is Mandy’s explanation of this picture: Week one of advent – … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Download these free printable Advent coloring pages to help children understand and celebrate the meaning of Christ’s birth. The links below will download each series in a single print-friendly PDF file. Coloring Pages for Advent Advent Calendar Coloring Pages Over the years, we’ve created dozens of free coloring sheets for the Christmas season. This artwork is 100% free to use … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a preschool lesson to be taught in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving. This lesson was written with the intention of following the Thanksgiving lesson about the cornucopia. Around the Thanksgiving holiday, our thankfulness tends to focus on the good things we have received, namely material possessions. But, God instructs us to be thankful in all circumstances even … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This coloring page shows more of the traditional side of Thanksgiving. It could be used in any school, church, or home setting to talk about the faith of the Pilgrims. It was created by Mandy Groce, a visual artist from Louisville, KY. If you enjoy this work, please leave a comment to say thanks. Directions: To download this free printable … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson introduces students to how the Israelites celebrated Thanksgiving as they celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. The celebration was written in God’s Law for His people to keep each year as a way to remember His goodness to them. As His people remember all that He has done for them they are filled with joy and thanksgiving. This lesson … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a preschool lesson to be taught in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving. It would be perfect for your Preschool Sunday School lesson or other ministry setting. Parents could also use this lesson plan at home. The children will learn about the symbol and meaning of the cornucopia. They will reflect upon what God has blessed them with … More Children’s Ministry Resources