Prayer is something we should all do but understandably it can feel intimidating if you aren’t confident or experienced. I love listening to children pray. They really don’t have the presets we do and they aren’t afraid to ask God for anything. Still, after a few unanswered prayers, like, “Dear God, please make me fly,” kids will need some encouragement … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This prayer worksheet answers questions common about prayer, and presents the Lord’s Prayer as an example of how we should pray. It also discusses whether God always answers our prayers the way we want. Click here to download as print-friendly PDF This is part of a series of worksheets called “Learn About…” which interpret Bible topics on an elementary school … More Children’s Ministry Resources
You’ve got a heart to teach kids how to pray but don’t know how to get started. Prayers are as varied as the kids you teach! If you need a place to begin, you can’t beat the Lord’s prayer. However, merely reciting it repeatedly won’t give kids the experience you’re after. Why not add some easy hand movements when you … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Learning the Lord’s Prayer in American Sign Language is another way to help children internalize and retain this scripture passage. Some children’s ministries will even have the class present their work to the congregation on Sunday morning. We found this video on YouTube that teaches the sign language movements for Jesus’ model prayer in Matthew 6:9-13. Credit: This video was … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Teaching the Lord’s prayer? Remember that teaching time for kids should include a bit of fun! If you’re looking for some Lord’s prayer activities, you can’t beat these ideas. Choose one or two or use them all! Introducing activities into a lesson gives children the opportunity to activate their faith on what they’ve learned. Write it in the sky! If … More Children’s Ministry Resources
You’ve got a great lesson planned to teach kids the Lord’s prayer but what about object lessons? When you reinforce a teaching session with visual aids, you keep kids’ attention and give volunteers a chance to dip their toes into the teaching waters. Illustrate this important lesson with object lessons inspired by the Lord’s prayer. Which bread? A few days … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Lord’s prayer is simple but perhaps that’s what makes it so powerful. The words of Jesus have resonated with humanity for 2000 years–long after he first spoke them. What better prayer example can we ask for? If you have a heart to get your families praying this prayer at home, give them some inspiration. Put some suggestions in your … More Children’s Ministry Resources
If I believed in magic, (which I don’t) I would have to say that balloons have a magical quality. No matter where you put them in a room, children will unavoidably be drawn to them. Even uninflated balloons are full of potential for kids. Don’t believe me? Place a basket full of balloons in the center of your classroom table. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use our 10 part study to teach the Lord’s Prayer for Kids from Matthew 6:9-13. In many churches, kids will memorize and recite this passage as a foundation for lifelong habits of prayer. Our curriculum and printables will reinforce that process and help kids comprehend the meaning in each petition of Jesus’ model prayer. The Lord’s Prayer Lessons for Kids … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is part 10 of 10 in our Lord’s Prayer study. Click here to browse all the lessons and related ideas. Don’t miss our printable Lord’s Prayer coloring book, use it as an additional activity while teaching this unit. Main idea: God is worthy of all praise. Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references, Exodus 15:1-20, and Job 36:22-24. Gather: Bible; dry … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is part 9 of 10 in our Lord’s Prayer study. Click here to browse all the lessons and related ideas. Don’t miss our printable Lord’s Prayer coloring book, use it as an additional activity while teaching this unit. Main idea: God gives us the strength and ability to run away from temptation. He saves us from Satan’s evil plans. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is part 8 of 10 in our Lord’s Prayer study. God wants his people to know they are forgiven and freely grant forgiveness to other people. This lesson brings those themes out in ways that children will relate to their daily lives. You can find the other lessons in the 10 part Bible study by clicking … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is part 7 of 10 in our Lord’s Prayer study. God wants to satisfy the needs of his children, that’s why we are taught to pray for “our daily bread.” Click here to see the other parts in this 10 lesson plan unit. We value your input to make these lessons more helpful for other readers, leave a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is part 6 of 10 in our Lord’s Prayer study. Click here to browse all the lessons and related ideas. Don’t miss our printable Lord’s Prayer coloring book, use it as an additional activity while teaching this unit. Main idea: As we wait for Jesus Christ to return, we follow God’s will and tell others the Good News of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is part 5 of 10 in our Lord’s Prayer study. Children will learn to pray for God’s Kingdom to spread here on Earth. Click here to browse all the lessons in this teaching series. You can share your teaching tips and suggestions for other readers by leaving a comment at the bottom of this page. Main idea: God’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is part 4 of 10 in our Lord’s Prayer study. The theme of God’s name and holy character is introduced. All proper prayer is deeply respectful to God. Click here to browse all the lessons and related ideas. Don’t miss our printable Lord’s Prayer coloring book, use it as an additional activity while teaching this unit. Main idea: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is part 3 of 10 in our Lord’s Prayer study. Children will learn that God listens carefully to their prayers because he loves them like a perfect father. For more lessons in this series, click here. We love to hear reader ideas and tips to improve these materials, simply leave a comment below. Main idea: Since … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Once kids leave your facility, it’s up to Mom and Dad, grandparents or guardians to make prayer time special at home. Like most things, most kids need to be nudged to pray but it is not difficult to make it a part of their daily routine. If you want to help the “home team” introduce their children to prayer, why … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s fall and with our focus on prayer, I was looking for a way to combine the two. I found it. I have to admit this is not an original idea but I did tweak it a bit to make it my own. This cool craft excited my volunteers who like working on interesting projects. We actually ended up making … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is part 2 of 10 in our Lord’s Prayer study. The focus is on Jesus’ introduction to this model prayer in the preceding verses. His directions help us better understand what attitudes matter most to God when we pray. Click here to browse all the lessons in this 10 part teaching unit. Your children may also enjoy … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Bible lesson is part 1 of 10 in our Lord’s Prayer study. It starts with a basic definition of prayer before dealing with the specifics of Jesus’ model prayer. We welcome your ideas and suggestions to improve this lesson for other readers – simply leave a comment below. Click here to browse all the lessons and related ideas. Don’t … More Children’s Ministry Resources
As I was reflecting about our homeschool this year, I knew something was missing, but I just couldn’t put my finger on it. Then one day, as I was praying, it came to me! Prayer! Prayer was missing from our homeschool. I couldn’t believe that I left out such an integral part of our day! We started last year praying … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following lesson is the second from the Book of Joshua. In this lesson students discover that God hears the prayers of His people and saves them. This lesson was created for older elementary students. Bible Passage: Joshua 10:1-15 Bible Story Title: God answers Joshua’s Prayers Target Age Group: Ages 9-11 (3rd-5th Grade U.S.A.) Target Time Frame: 60 Minutes Original Teaching Context: Sunday School Credits: Image … More Children’s Ministry Resources
One of the best gifts anyone can give to someone they love is to pray for them. In fact, it truly is our duty to lift up the people we know and love in prayer. The Bible teaches us to “Honor your father and mother…” I believe that praying for your parents falls under this category! Build stronger families this … More Children’s Ministry Resources