The children in my Preschool/Kindergarten class are learning how to read and write. They are interested in learning how to spell different words and writing things for themselves while we are doing projects. They’re eyes light up when they recognize how to spell, write, or read certain words. What better word to know how to spell than the name of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Sometimes the end of the holiday season leaves us with something of a disappointing let-down. Following the anticipation and excitement of Christmas, there is a sense of anticlimax as the wrapping paper is put away and Nativity scenes taken down. It is important to realize that Christmas is only the beginning of the story, which culminates God’s plan for His … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Do your kids sing the song B-I-B-L-E? I know my preschool/kindergarten class love to sing that song. Most of them are learning how to read and write and want to know how to spell things around them. Singing the song is a good thing, but I wanted to take it a step further. Download printable worksheet Download answer key I … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I’m trying to keep clear of posting too many book reviews. That’s because our website is really focused on helping churches and ministry leaders with zero budget. But I do make some exceptions, especially for ministry friends like Glenys NELLIST. She’s written a beautiful and engaging book for children titled, “Love Letters from God.” It’s something of a story Bible, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids learn best through storytelling – that’s why teaching the parables of Jesus is perfect for Sunday School and Junior Church. This 9 lesson curriculum is 100% free to download an teach. This page lists all the individual lesson plans in our 9 part series on the parables of Jesus. We’ve also included some additional teaching helps below. Why Jesus … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Mark 1:4-11 when God descends like a dove, and calls Jesus ‘His Beloved’. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year B – 1st Sunday after the Epiphany, Gospel Reading … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on John 1:10-18 that tell of the significance of the birth of Jesus, God in the flesh.. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. The Word Became Flesh Sunday School Lesson from John 1:10-18 If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the final lesson in a nine part study for children on the parables of Jesus. For related ideas, search our website for “Parables of Jesus.” Lesson Nine: The Stories of Lost Things Found Main idea: God rejoices when lost sinners come to him, and we should too. As citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven, we search for lost … More Children’s Ministry Resources
January 6, 2019 begins the Epiphany season on the traditional church calendar. Here are some of our most popular posts to help you celebrate the visit of the Magi to baby Jesus. Lesson – Magi and Two Very Different Kings (Matthew 2:1-12) All age groups Lesson – The Magi Worship King Jesus (Matthew 2:1-23) Middle to Older Elementary Lesson – Jesus as … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following Bible lesson from the life of Samson was created to teach older students. Students will discover that believers are chosen by God and set apart for His work. Bible Passage: Judges 13-16 Bible Story Title: Samson-God’s judge chosen before birth Target Age Group: Ages 10-12 (5-6th Grade U.S.A.) Target Time Frame: 60 Minutes Original Teaching Context: Sunday School Supply List: Bibles Learning … More Children’s Ministry Resources
So you’re teaching a class and things just aren’t going well. The kids are running around the room playing tag, someone is crying at the door for their mom, your assistant is out sick, and the snack just spilled all over the floor. You feel like quitting, right? One question: Is this a normal day in your classroom? If it … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is the eighth in a nine part study for children on the parables of Jesus. For related ideas, search our website for “Parables of Jesus.” Lesson Eight: The Story of the Good Neighbor Main idea: Citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven show sacrificial kindness and mercy to everyone, including their enemies. Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references, John 15:12-17, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Luke 2:22-40 where Mary and Joseph take baby Jesus to the temple to dedicate Him to God. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year B – 1st Sunday after Christmas, Gospel … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Looking for a New Year’s object lesson? There’s so much emphasis on time during this time of year, take advantage of that and teach kids about the Master of Time. This object lesson is perfect for showing kids that God is the creator of time. Before you teach, you need a clock, watch, timer and a sundial if you can … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Since no one knows the future, who can tell someone else what is to come? That’s from the Bible—Ecclesiastes 8:7! What a great time to share an object lesson pertaining to God’s control of the future! All you need are a few calendars to illustrate how God is in control—one from the passing year and one for the next. Place … More Children’s Ministry Resources
If you ask kids what their favorite holiday is, New Year’s isn’t likely to make the top three but that’s no reason to skip over the world’s most popular “do over.” In the secular world, the “new year” is a time stamp that initiates a life change but like every day with Jesus, it is time to do better, to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following lesson was created for older students. As students study the Bible lesson they will discover that how a believer lives their life reflects God’s character to those around them. This is only a guide to help teach your students. Please feel free to adapt to the needs of your class. Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 2:12-3:21 Bible Story Title: Samuel-Israel’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Is your church holding a New Year’s eve event? If you answered yes, you have been challenged to provide some of the activities for the kiddos while parents wait for the clock to move. Been there–done that! Even if you aren’t facing the challenge of entertaining kids for a long period of time, you might find this kids’ church idea … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Looking for something interesting to teach the kids in your children’s ministry this New Year’s? I’ve got an idea that uses some real eye-catchers, a sparkler and a candle! (I’m not recommending that you hand sparklers out to kids, just using one for a teaching tool.) Show children the difference between a sparkler and a candle and use the comparison … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson was created for a small group of students and focuses on God’s plan for John the Baptist’s life. Students will discover that God has a plan for their lives. Bible Passage: Luke 1:57-80 Bible Story Title: The Birth of John Target Age Group: Ages 5-11 (K-5th Grade U.S.A.) Target Time Frame: 60 Minutes Original Teaching Context: Sunday School … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We hope your children will enjoy this nativity scene coloring page this Christmas. It has Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus in the manger. The words from Isaiah 60:1 read, “Arise Shine for your light has come.” Click on the image below to download in printable PDF format, we’ve also uploaded a JPEG version for any readers who like to directly … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I was going around trying to find a book that I can use with my kindergartener. He is learning to read and struggles still. I needed something that was good for us to go through together, while staying true to the Christmas story. Since I couldn’t find anything, I thought I would just make one. Click here to download It … More Children’s Ministry Resources
During Advent, it is easy to grow busy and caught up in the excitement of the Christmas season and celebration of Christ’s birth. In this day and age, though, there seems to emerge a great deal of “tip-toe” behavior. People in public often avoid explicitly saying “Merry Christmas” and opt for the more generic and “safe” greeting of “Happy Holidays.” … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Luke 1:26-38 where the Angel Gabriel visits Mary to tell her of her upcoming pregnancy and birth with God’s Son Jesus. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year B … More Children’s Ministry Resources