This contains all the special seasonal resources for holidays and annual events.
My 1st grade son is learning to read and we are working on larger words by using syllables and word parts. We are studying the Resurrection story right now and I wanted something that he could use to learn the story as well and practice his reading skills. So I have put these little readers together. I made them small … More Children’s Ministry Resources
My 1st grade son is learning to read and we are working on larger words by using syllables and word parts. We are studying the Resurrection story right now and I wanted something that he could use to learn the story as well and practice his reading skills. So I have put these little readers together. I made them small … More Children’s Ministry Resources
My 1st grade son is learning to read and we are working on larger words by using syllables and word parts. We are studying the Resurrection story right now and I wanted something that he could use to learn the story as well and practice his reading skills. So I have put these little readers together. I made them small … More Children’s Ministry Resources
My 1st grade son is learning to read and we are working on larger words by using syllables and word parts. We are studying the Resurrection story right now and I wanted something that he could use to learn the story as well and practice his reading skills. So I have put these little readers together. I made them small … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Title: Jesus’ Triumphal Entry Scripture: John 12:12-50 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: Jesus is our Savior King Supplies: Marker board, markers, 2 blindfolds Lesson Opening: Hangman Play a round of hangman on the marker board using the main point for today’s lesson “Jesus is our Savior King.” Once the kids guess the phrase explain that today we’ll hear … More Children’s Ministry Resources
My 1st grade son is learning to read and we are working on larger words by using syllables and word parts. We are studying the Resurrection story right now and I wanted something that he could use to learn the story as well and practice his reading skills. So I have put these little readers together. I made them small … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Got some jellybeans? Then you’ve got almost everything you need to play a few exciting Easter games. These make great time fillers in between lessons or lesson components. (Jellybeans also make great directions for the check-in table.) Prepare to Play Jellybean Race This first game is like Mother May I, only the jellybean colors tell the students what movements they … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the 5th and final part in a mini-series of lessons/ activities for a one day Easter VBS event called “A Week with Jesus.” You can find the introductory materials about this event and the teaching materials for the opening ceremony here, the activities for stations 1 & 2 here, the activities for stations 3 & 4 here and the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the 4th part in a mini-series of lessons/ activities for a one day Easter VBS event called “A Week with Jesus.” You can find the introductory materials about this event and the teaching materials for the opening ceremony here, the activities for stations 1 & 2 here and the activities for stations 3 & 4. SERIES INDEX – part … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the 3rd part in a mini-series of lessons/ activities for a one day Easter VBS event called “A Week with Jesus.” You can find the introductory materials about this event and the teaching materials for the opening ceremony here and the activities for stations 1 & 2 here. SERIES INDEX – part one – part two – part three … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the 2nd part in a mini-series of lessons & activities for a one day Easter VBS event called “A Week with Jesus.” You can find the introductory materials about this event and the teaching materials for the opening ceremony here. SERIES INDEX – part one – part two – part three – part four – part five In … More Children’s Ministry Resources
What does Easter look like in your children’s program? Do you do anything special? Do you have any events to help kids better grasp the meaning of Easter? At my church, we host an annual 1 day VBS event called “CrossPoint.” This is a 3 hour event where children age 4-11 move in groups from station to station experiencing different … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We’re excited to announce this new coloring page for Easter this year. Don’t forget all the Easter printables we’ve uploaded in previous years. Click on the preview above to download the printable PDF The line art illustration shows an empty tomb set on a hillside. Two children repeat the traditional Easter morning greeting: He is Risen! He is Risen, Indeed! … More Children’s Ministry Resources
God’s love for us is extravagant, forever, and incomparable! In this lesson, “God’s ‘Sticky,’ Eternal Love,” children will explore the depth of God’s love for them through bible study, a sticky-note activity, and an energizing seek-and-find game. In addition, the children will learn that the “stickiness” of God’s love is secure, so we can live in assured obedience to his … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a great little craft that goes great with Mimi Bullock’s lesson “Valentine Object Lesson: Tootsie Roll Pop“. I loved Mimi’s lesson and we will be doing in this upcoming Sunday in our Wee Church class (2yrs – Kindergarten). That class, however, likes to do crafts so I came up with this simple little craft that includes the Tootsie … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Who doesn’t love the sweet candy known as Conversation Hearts? I know I do! It’s so much fun reading those loving and sometimes humorous messages before popping those candies in your mouth. Since they are so popular around Valentine’s Day, why not use them as an object lesson? That’s what I plan to do. Here is my idea. What you’ll … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a calendar to help your students get familiar with some of the many Bible verses that are about love. Valentine’s Day is in February and I thought it would be great to have the kids learn about the love of God as well as practice their Bible reading skills in the process. Click on the preview above to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is a little song that is sung to the tune of “Jesus Loves Me”. It goes through the verses of 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a and will help your kids learn what love is about. I kept the chorus from “Jesus Loves Me” since it goes so well with the love chapter. Enjoy! 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8a (to the tune of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
While I was growing up, every Christmas Eve, my parents would bring out the walnuts and popcorn jar. At that time, I didn’t quite understand the meaning behind this activity, but now I completely get it. I appreciate my parents for showing us the true meaning of this time of year, but I think it can be for the entire … More Children’s Ministry Resources
My family and I are making a conscience effort to make this Christmas about the TRUE reason for this season – Jesus Christ! So as I was thinking of songs that we hear, I thought of “Jingle Bells”. That is a very popular song, but it doesn’t say anything about Jesus. So, I changed the words and wrote my own … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Christmas story is often so familiar to the children in our churches (and to us) that we forget about the magnitude of it. We forget that God became man and dwelt among His people. Especially when teaching children we often focus on the sheep and shepherds, the angels, and the baby in the manger, without focussing on the truth that the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Well it’s time to prepare for all those holiday visitors in your children’s ministry. Besides stocking up on extra snacks and craft supplies, it’s a good idea to have a few active Christmas party games ready too. I don’t know what it is about the month of December but kids have so much energy. Fill in the gaps of your … More Children’s Ministry Resources
My Sunday School class loves to color, cut, and has fun re-enacting stories, so I thought they would love this. I just created this simple playlet for them to color, cut, and then use to re-enact the Christmas story. I’m going to even bring in my laminator so that after they color and cut the pieces, I can laminate them … More Children’s Ministry Resources
My 1st grade son is learning to read and we are working on larger words by using syllables and word parts. We are studying the Christmas story right now and I wanted something that he could use to learn the story as well and practice his reading skills. So I have put this little reader together use Luke 2:6-12 as … More Children’s Ministry Resources