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School Teachers Need Your Prayers – Like Never Before

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Public school teachers face an impossible job that is deserves the respect of everyone who loves kids! This funny story makes a powerful point – teachers need your prayers like never before! After being interviewed by the school administration, the prospective teacher said: Let me see if I’ve got this right. You want me to go into that room with all those kids, correct their disruptive behavior, observe them for signs of abuse, monitor their dress habits,

Jesus Turns Water Into Wine (John 2:1-11) Sunday School Lesson

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This free Bible lesson for children is from John 2:1-11 where Jesus changes water into wine. This lesson is the first lesson in a series of five that explore the theme “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” through Bible stories that each involve the sharing of a meal. This lesson would work for Sunday School or Children’s Church. The introduction or story section could each be used alone as a children’s sermon. Estimated length, is 45-60 minutes. We’ve

5 Creative Sunday School Activities Using Post-It Notes

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I think we’ve all been there.  We’re finished with our prepared lesson and there is still a LOT of time remaining.  There are also a LOT of children staring up at you, anxiously awaiting their next activity. Next time you’re caught with too much free time, here are some fun and easy activities to do with the students.  Just make sure you have some Post-Its on hand. 1.   Post-It your Pastor’s car: Have the students write short,

Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) Sunday School Lesson for Kids

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Jesus Christ is ready to forgive everyone – both sinners (bad people) and self-righteous (good people). God is Father to all. This lesson shows children that God’s love has no limits and they are always welcome to come back to HIM. Use our free PDF Bible lessons on the Parable of the Prodigal son to teach kids this important lesson about God’s forgiveness. These activities are perfect for Sunday School, Kids Church, or any teaching time in

Sunday School Thanksgiving Crafts & Bible Activities

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Try our collection of free printable craft ideas for Sunday School. Download the PDF directions and watch the videos below. These activities are a perfect companion to our Thanksgiving Sunday School lessons for children. Thanksgiving Craft Projects & Activities Scroll down to see many more ideas for crafting thankfulness with your Sunday School class. We’re adding new ideas each week throughout November 2019, so check back for updates each Monday! Wreath Craft Project “Thankful to God” The

Very Smart Questions From Elementary Aged Kids Sunday School

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Timmy Brister posted some great questions that originated from the kids in his church. I know a little about his church from the Kids Bible Memory System they’ve produced. But I’m still impressed with their deep theological thinking. I guess it just shows that kids do want to talk about big God questions. Here are the questions he listed: 1.  How do you know that God is real? 2.  Why did God talk to us back then

9 Steps For Planning Vacation Bible School

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It’s that time of year and everyone is working on planning VBS. In this article, I’ll give you a simple 9 step process for organizing vacation Bible school. Then I’ll share some of my best practical tips about vacation Bible school. As always, you can leave a comment and help me make this resource better. Update: This article was first posted last year, but I wanted to bring it back out for the VBS season. Let me

Sunday School Crafts

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Try these creative ides to add a hands-on craft activity to your next Sunday School class. Browse our featured ideas below or use our search feature to look for a specific Bible story or lesson theme. Like all our resources, these crafts are 100% and easy to print. Easy Bible Crafts for Kids Sunday School Are you looking for a craft idea for your Bible story? Do you need just the right craft idea to supplement your

California and Homeschooling Rights

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In April 2008, a California Court of Appeal decided that homeschooling is illegal in California unless a parent is a certified teacher. This ruling grossly overreached the case in question and now threatens the rights of over 160,000 homeschoolers in that state. Many are calling this a reckless abuse of judicial power. This post is now outdated and the crisis has been resolved. I was disturbed when I saw this news on Albert Mohler’s blog. At first,

Heart Craft For Sunday School

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Here is a craft idea that you can use in your children’s ministry around valentines day. Basically you will use two pieces of red construction paper and some ribbon to sow together a heart pocket. This can be used to store Sunday school Bible verses. Don’t miss our John 3:16 heart coloring page. Craft: My Heart Belongs to Jesus You could also use the “My Heart Belongs to Jesus” craft in the following video: Craft one: Heart

Easter Sunday School Lessons

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Be prepared to share the Gospel Story with our free lesson plans, coloring pages, and crafts for Easter. This page links our best lesson plans and activities for Sunday School this Resurrection Weekend. Downloading each lesson below includes teaching material, craft ideas, and coloring pages. More Lesson Choices for Easter More Sunday School Activities More Easter Ideas for Sunday School If your church is like mine, Easter Sunday will be a high attendance day in your Sunday

10 Best Easter Crafts for Sunday School

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Skip the cute bunnies– Easter is about the Good News of Jesus. This is the key day in the Christian message, let’s make sure our crafts are Bible-based. Links to other website I’ve listed as “offsite.” Painted Cross Template & Video Example – Protect a portion of the paper with masking tape as the children painted around it. Once dry, we removed the masking tape to reveal the shape of a cross. Easter Coloring Pages – 15

Sunday School Safety and Security

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Safety and security is one of the biggest topics in children’s ministry today. This is true for both small and large churches. Keeping kids safe should be a priority in every church. In this article, I will discuss the leading concerns about Sunday school security and offer some ways to improve safety at your church. Security and Safety Concerns For Sunday School Many of the articles I’ve read about children’s ministry safety do not clearly state what

Sunday School Crafts

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Are you looking for a craft idea for your Sunday school lesson? Do you need just the right idea to supplement your Bible lesson? Check out these popular websites that provide Sunday school craft projects. Some are free, and some require a membership. Do you know of another website that features Sunday school crafts? If so, let me know in the comment section. Guildcraft Arts & Crafts: This online retailer offers a large selection of packaged craft

30 Christmas Sunday School Lessons & Activities

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This page is your 100% free resource for planning this year’s Christmas Sunday School Lesson. Choose from printable PDF lesson plans below and then choose just the right craft project or coloring page to help the children remember what they learned in your class. Christmas Time-Savers Christmas Sunday School Lessons New “Nativity Notables” Lessons for Kids Heroes of the Christmas Story (Celebrated and Lesser-Known). Teaching Through the Nativity This simple series of 4 lesson plans uses the items

Effective Sunday School Teaching Starts With Love

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Johnny walks into your Sunday school class 25 minutes late. He’s a challenging kid, but you pride yourself on keeping an ordered classroom. You’ve planned your lesson very carefully. You’ve even prayed for you class this week. You smile at Johnny, but inside your saying, “Why didn’t they just wait until church.” It’s too late to backtrack the lesson, so you just keep teaching. Johnny is fidgeting. He is rustling through his Bible and making little noises

Is Christian Homeschooling The Answer?

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Is homeschooling right for my son? For our family, the answer was not as simple as you might think. My oldest son starts first grade next week. I am a full time Children’s pastor – and get to hear plenty of strong opinions on both sides of the issue. Many of our friends want us to join the Christian homeschooling movement. But I need to know what is right for my son? To help decide, I’ve made

Children’s Church Curriculum 2024

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Discover new Children’s Church Curriculum options for your Sunday School or Kids’ Church Ministry for all ages. The curriculum choices below are perfect for small church budgets and combined ages in their children’s ministry. Every easy-to-teach lesson plan includes coloring pages, children’s sermons, worksheets, Bible crafts, and discussion questions. Top Children’s Church Curriculum for 2024 Here are the most popular children’s ministry curricula, updated June 20, 2024. #1 – Heroes of Holy Week: 4-Lesson Children’s Church Curriculum

2023 Black Friday Children’s Ministry Curriculum Deal

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The Sunday School Store is offering a Black Friday deal on their Children’s Ministry Curriculum Bundle. This bundle includes over 4 years’ worth of teaching material, covering topics such as New Year’s, Love Like Jesus, Walking with the Waymaker, and more. This Black Friday Bundle Deal is available for digital download and includes 4,030 PDF pages of teaching material. The price is $97 and is only available for a limited time. The deal goes live at noon

New Children’s Ministry Curriculum: “Everyday Heroes: Honoring God’s Workforce”

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We are excited to announce the launch of our latest children’s ministry curriculum – “Everyday Heroes: Honoring God’s Workforce“. This 5-week downloadable series is crafted with the aim to teach our children the value and dignity of work from a biblical perspective. This engaging new curriculum is available for immediate download from The Sunday School Store. This is a perfect series for back-to-school and labor day to teach kids about the value of work. In our modern

Printable Devotions for Kids

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Help children get deeper into God’s Word daily with these 100% free printable kids devotions. Simply download the print friendly PDF below or click to view the full devotional online. These are perfect for families to share quality time together learning about Jesus and God’s Word. Don’t miss our Bible verses for kids to memorize. Simple Format Kids Devotions This series helps kids look at major themes: Hope, Love, Trust, Truth, Service, and Perseverance. Every month is

Children's Sermon for Labor Day Weekend

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Every child need to learn what it means to rest in Jesus – especially with the hectic pace of life taking over childhood. Download this free Labor Day children’s sermon and watch our teaching example video below. Video Teaching Example: Children’s Sermon for Labor Day Main Objective: In our culture, we thrive on perpetual momentum, constantly keeping busy and trying to “work” and accomplish as much as possible. Unfortunately, this sometimes even rubs off on kids, who

4 Truths Kids Need Every Sunday

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What are the first things kids learn from our ministry? What messages really stick? This short article (and audio) will help you focus on 4 basic lessons children need from your church or Sunday School. 4 Lessons Kids Need to Learn Every Sunday Teaching Sunday School can be hard – lesson planning requires prayer, preparation, and the right supplies. Effective teaching doesn’t happen on accident. Good teachers will do this work long before class time, but that

New Year: Getting to Know the Kids in Your Class

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Do you remember the first day of school? My last first day of school was 19 years ago and I still remember that knot in the pit of my stomach as I was walking into a new class. (It should also be noted that it was a seminary class and I was a grown adult). I had the same thoughts that go through the minds of kids… What will the teacher be like? What will we do