Well, it’s that time again. It’s summer. We are taking a well-deserved break from school and enjoying the nice weather. It’s also the time when my boys start saying, “There’s nothing to do!” Translated, this means, “Entertain us, Mom!” I’m prepared this year! I’ve made up a list of 60 items that they can do alone and with me. I … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids love to act like they are secret spies decoding a secret message. Here is a great Bible verse decoding worksheet made for Genesis 1:1. This worksheet can be used as a Bible verse review or even used during your study about creation. Click here to download Keep copies of this handy so that when the sermon goes longer, you … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Get the combined set of all 66 Books of the Bible coloring book for only $10 from the Sunday School Store. This both saves you time AND supports the artists who created these beautiful coloring sheets. The collage above was adapted from our free Old Testament coloring pages. Y These coloring page illustrations are part of our larger series where Mandy … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Anyone who works with children understands that they do not easily tire—of anything. How many times have we re-played “Frozen” and yet it doesn’t seem to ever get old? How long does a toddler play “peek-a-boo” with the same enthusiasm and apparent surprise? Kids appreciate routine and like the stability of predictability. We all feel this way in some aspects, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Have you ever snapped a selfie wearing a fingerstache? A fingerstache is a moustache drawing on the pointer finger that a person can use to pretend he has a moustache. It’s a playful temporary “tattoo” that was made popular a few years when it began showing up on different social media sites. I love the fingerstache—it’s a playful ice breaker … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Lesson Title: Knowing Jesus Through the Five Senses: The Sense of Smell Bible Reference: Ephesians 5:2; Genesis 1:28-31; Genesis 2:15-17; Genesis 3:1-6; Romans 5:12 Target Age Group: Elementary Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 45 minutes Focus Verse: “And walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Often the excitement of the Nativity story centers around the typical manger scene images: shepherds, angels, Mary and Joseph…somehow we skip from that to the remainder of Christ’s life and neglect some of the significant details. This lesson focuses on the dedication of Jesus in the temple, and the excitement of Simeon and Anna as they meet the Savior. Lesson … 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 is a play about 2 scientists giving a presentation about the birth of Jesus. These scientists don’t just tell the story starting with Mary. They go all the way back to Creation and tie it all together through the story of Simeon and Anna. Click here to download Songs References in the Script 7 Days of Creation Song (sung … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is based on Matthew 25:31-46 where Jesus describes the separation of sheep and goats. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. “The Least of These” Matthew 25:31-46 Sunday School Lesson Lesson Introduction & Opening Activity: The Least of These – What’s the Word? Supplies – small container, paper, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following lesson is from a series in Proverbs created for older students. The students will discover that when making decisions, choosing God’s way leads us on the path of wisdom. We need God for everything including His wisdom and power to make wise choices. Bible Passage: Proverbs 16:25, Matthew 7:13-14, Bible Story Title: Proverbs-Wisdom is choosing God’s way Target … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a continuation of lessons from Proverbs. This lesson focuses on the tongue and the power of our words to bring life and death. Students will discover that we need God to use our tongues wisely. Bible Passage: (Selected Scriptures)Bible Story Title: Proverbs-The Power of WordsTarget Age Group: Ages 5-11 (K-5th Grade U.S.A.)Target Time Frame: 60 MinutesOriginal Teaching Context: Sunday School … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following lesson is from a Proverbs series our entire church is studying. The lesson was used for a small group of children ranging from 6-10. The children discover that we can have an attitude of generous giving when we remember that God has given us everything. Bible Story Title: Proverbs-God gives us everything Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-25; Proverbs 10:22 and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free coloring sheet and activity page was sent in by Matt from ArtistXero Creations. His website sells digital coloring sheet download, but he wanted to share a sample here for our readers. Click on the image to the right to download this free PDF of “A is for Adam.” We hope you enjoy this resource. If you want more, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
How many times have you been reading through the Bible and completely skipped over Genesis 5, where the descendants of Adam are listed? I’m sure if you’re anything like me, it’s quite a few. For some reason, I just didn’t think it was all that important. Then I was reading through it with my son and it occurred to me, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
After our posts about Haiti over the last few weeks, many readers have responded with their own stories of how God is working in that country. One such reader was Trish Moneyhon. After talking and exchanging emails, we asked her to share a little of her story here to encourage other readers. My husband, Dennis, and I made our first … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I love teaching from the book of Genesis—there’s just so much “God” there! Genesis gives an amazing retelling of what happened all those thousands of years ago. All the action, all the drama, it truly is one of my favorite books to share with my kids. I have found that children do want to know how the world started and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
These coloring sheets highlight God’s creation of day and night when he appointed the sun, moon, and stars. It’s based on the text of Genesis 1:14. And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days and years. Genesis … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Every March people around the world, (even the non-Irish) celebrate the life and ministry of St. Patrick with the color green. Like the green countryside of the mother land, Irish fans proudly wear their green ensembles. Why not take advantage of this color’s seasonal popularity by using green for a few object lessons. You can find most of the items … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is inspired by the Gospel Project curriculum we’ve been using at my church. This is an overview of Joel prepared for a small group of students ranging from age 6-10. The focus of the lesson is God’s desire for all people to repent and believe in Jesus to be saved from God’s punishment. Bible Passage: Joel 1-4 Bible Story … More Children’s Ministry Resources
In this animated video from Crossroads Kids Club, children will learn how the creation is part of God’s story. This video is a helpful way to review the content from Genesis 1 with children. It is basic enough for younger preschoolers, but complete enough for older elementary children also. Talks about how God made light, dark, the Earth, animals, plants, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson begins a brief study of Judges. The students will discover that God’s people continuously sinned and turned away from Him They were punished and God faithfully delivered them when they cried out to Him. This is only a suggested guide to teach this lesson. Please prepare and adapt for the needs of your ministry. Bible Passage: Judges 3 Bible … More Children’s Ministry Resources
So you arrive at church and the Children’s Minister asks you to teach a class for a teacher who got sick just this morning. No problem, right? Just follow the lesson that they had prepared and it’ll be smooth sailing. Wait! If the teacher is home sick, then, most likely, the lesson is home with them. Ok, you can do … More Children’s Ministry Resources
As students study Nehemiah 7-8 they will discover the importance of God’s Word in our daily lives to protect against the destructiveness of sin. This lesson was created for older elementary students. You are welcome to modify it for any teaching context. We welcome your feedback in the comment section and tips for other readers. Bible Passage: Nehemiah 7-8 Bible Story … More Children’s Ministry Resources