Use this experience with preteens to help them discover the meaning of their names and to remember that God knows them by name. You'll need 11x14-inch white paper, markers, books or...
Best for ages 6 to 12 You'll need a Bible, a sign that says "2011," a sign that says "2012," and tape Hang your signs on opposite walls, and clear the way between the walls so there...
Best for ages 6 to 12 You'll need a Bible, a basketball and a tennis ball Say: The kind of person you are rubs off on other people. Ask: What happens when you're in a rotten mood at...
Best for ages 4 to 12 You'll need: Bibles, cups of water, black pepper, and dish soap Form groups of four, and give each group a Bible, a cup of clean water, and a container of...
Help preteens understand how their daily activities influence their lives. You'll need a Bible. You'll also need a resealable plastic bag, a chocolate-covered doughnut, and a...
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Offer gifts to Jesus with your family to remember the gifts of the wise men. 1. Read Matthew 2:2. Say: The wise men gave baby Jesus gold to show that he is a king. Find something...
Debbie Trafton O'Neal
A quick primer to develop little Miss and Mr. Manners of your kids. 1. Don't Be Cruel- Form two teams and have them line up against opposite walls. Give each team sheets of paper...
Debbie Trafton O'Neal
A quick primer to develop little Miss and Mr. Manners of your kids. 1. Open Door -When children each arrive, have someone stand at the door, open the door for them, give them a big...
Debbie Trafton O'Neal
1. Mannerades -For every two children, write on a 3X5 card a simple situation that requires manners; for example, "You're at the library with your cousin, and a friend comes over....
A quick primer to develop little Miss and Mr. Manners of your kids. 1. Kindness Crowns -Draw a crown outline on yellow construction paper for each child. Help children cut out their...
Since most preschoolers can't read, this picture method helps them memorize a verse more easily. For each verse, you'll need pictures to represent the parts of the verse. If you use...
For President's Day, help children learn not to hide the truth.
Give each child a sheet of white paper. Have children take turns using lemon juice from a plastic, squeeze-style...
Objective: Children will learn that God cares for the birds and for them. Stuff you'll need: Two jar lids for each child, two long nails with heads, stale doughnuts, string, a...
Easter Lesson Before class, make smiling faces with a permanent marker on room temperature green grapes (enough for everyone in class). Also, make angry faces on about one dozen...
A lively, song-filled activity for preschoolers that will teach preschoolers about all that God has made. Give each toddler a stuffed animal. Then lead them in singing this song to...
Bring this familiar story to life for preschoolers in an ongoing learning center. Construct a simple "ark" from a large appliance box (a refrigerator box works best). Cut one side...
*Theme: Confession *Text: Genesis 3:1-13 *Preparation: Bring a cover such as a large tarp, a sheet, or a parachute. *The Message: Let's see if we can hide from God. I've brought...
Courtney hid behind her toy chest, surrounded by red paper, crayons, glue and scissors. She was making a valentine for God as a surprise to take to church. "Courtney?" Courtney...
The Point: It's important to share our faith. Best for: Preteen Scripture : Colossians 4:2-6 Supplies: You'll need Bibles, a jar filled with small candies, scrap paper, pencils, and...
This children's ministry object lessons will have a profound impact on the way the kids in your ministry program view the idea of being holy. The Point: God calls us to be holy....
Preteens aren't exempt from eating disorders and often begin to have distorted body image issues. February 21-27 is National Eating Disorders Week so use this activity with kids to...
Janel Kauffman
1. Building a Road -Lay a long piece of butcher paper on the floor. As children arrive, have them create a long road on the paper with six large blank billboards along the way. Draw...
Janel Kauffman
1. All Around Us -Give each child a balloon. Have children each blow up their balloon, but not tie it off. Ask: What's inside your balloon? How do you know that? What is air? Where...
Serves 1 Theme: Love Verses to Devour: Matthew 19:13-14 Supplies: a chocolate graham cracker, a resealable plastic sandwich bag, chocolate syrup, a teaspoon, and napkins. What to...
Bible Devotion for GRADES K-6 •Theme: Pleasing God •Text: Matthew 3:13-17 •Preparation: Use a white crayon to outline a dove on a sheet of white construction paper. You'll need...
GRADES 4-6 • Theme : Forgiveness • Text: 1 John 1:9 • Preparation: For each child, you'll need one large red balloon and one medium yellow balloon. You'll also need Scotch tape, a...
Before a lesson on Samson from Judges 14-16 , draw an outline of Samson's head and torso on a large sheet of poster board. Cut out the outline and color Samson's facial features and...
*Theme: School *Text : Proverbs 1:5 *Preparation : None needed. *The Message: It's time for school again! Who's excited to go back to school? I have homework for you today. I want...
*Theme: Halloween *Text: John 18:1-6 *Preparation: None needed. *The Message: How many of you get scared at Halloween? Halloween can be a scary time because of all the evil-looking...
Create an altar by draping a bedsheet or blanket over a table. Lay real or artificial fruits and vegetables on the altar. Also lay a stuffed sheep or a picture of a sheep on the...
Theme : Christmas Preparation: You'll need two red-and-white candy canes for each child. Get J-shaped candy canes with one large red stripe and three smaller red stripes. Message: A...
SHHH! FINGER PLAY Lead preschoolers in the words and motions to this Christmas finger play. "Shhh!" mooed the cow all cinnamon brown, (Put finger to lips.) "Come to our stable, come...
GOD LOVED US Here's a simple song from 1 John 4:10 sung to the tune of "London Bridge." As they sing, lead children in the actions below. Lyrics: God loved us, And sent his son,...
Theme: Christmas Text: John 1:1-5 Preparation: Secretly give a flashlight to one adult. The Message: (Have adults stand in groups of 10 or less. Encourage children not to run during...
Theme : Friends Text: Proverbs 27:10 Preparation: Gather children and their families at the front of the church. Have families stand to one side. The Message: We're going to...
During December, kids can prepare for this Christmas program and present it to parents at Christmastime. At the first of December, involve children in decorating the classroom. Kids...
Have children say the phrases and do the corresponding actions with you in this fun finger play. See the baby Jesus, born within a barn (bring fingertips of both hands to form a...
A fun snack based on the story from the book of Genesis on the life of Esau and the importance of being honest. Theme : Honesty Verses to Devour : Genesis 27:21-23 Supplies : a kiwi...
If you've ever visited a construction site, you know it's a busy and active place. Each day brings new developments and progressive changes as builders work toward the finished...
If you've ever visited a construction site, you know it's a busy and active place. Each day brings new developments and progressive changes as builders work toward the finished...
Object lesson: Jesus will return to seperate the good from the bad. Preparation: For this object lesson you'll need two clear, hard plastic 16-ounce tumblers, model airplane cement,...
Preparation: For this object lesson you'll need a cut geode, a rock that's been cut open to reveal a beautiful crystallized interior that's available at most rock or tourist shops....
This Bible activity teaches kids that even though we all make mistakes, God love us and will forgive us when we ask. Preparation: You'll need an Etch-A-Sketch toy. The Message: Have...
God's grace erases all sins and forgives us
The Bible tells us that we are all sinners. However, most children do not understand God's grace. This short Bible lesson is designed to help children recognize the healing power of...
Henry Zonio
Forget heated debates and impassioned explanations. It's time to re-imagine apologetics for a new generation of children. A few weeks ago, my 10-year -old son came home from school...
The Point: To be compassionate, we must set aside our own concerns. Best for: Grades 3 and up Scripture: Luke 10:30-37 Supplies: You'll need Bibles, a plastic container with one ice...
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A lesson that will help show your children's ministry kids how to see others the way God does. Scripture: James 2:5 You'll need two adult volunteers and a Bible. Have one volunteer...
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Object Lesson: Kids will enjoy this race to help them remember that it's what's on the inside that counts. Stuff: Unhusked corn and a Bible. Place corn on a table and tell kids that...
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Teach your children about Jesus with this Christian alternative to Halloween Jack-O'-Lanterns During this time of year, you can teach your children about Jesus with this Christian...
Lois Keffer
Building friendship through prayer is a fun children's ministry activity that will reinforce the incredible power of prayer. Form pairs. Pair younger children who don't write with...
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Kids must navigate many obstacles as they grow in the Christian faith. This Bible activity will challenge kids to listen to God's voice in a chaotic world. Help kids listen to God's...
Lori Haynes Niles
Invite kids to join you in this fun circle activity and teach them these age-appropriate children's ministry songs. Age-Level Insights 3-5 Have children form a circle and hold...
It clearly takes a great deal of prayer and cooperation to reach a community for Christ. This unique object lesson helps kids recognize the importance of working together. Have kids...
(You'll need a medium canvas -- the more dramatic the better. If you don't have a canvas, use a large sheet of paper. Use the art materials that work best with the surface you...
Lori Haynes Niles
This children's message is aimed at kids in grades 3-6... Theme: God's Dependability Text: Psalm 71:3 Preparation: Dissolve 2 cups cornstarch in 1 cup of water. If the "goo" mixture...
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Celebrate Grandparent's Day by inviting a group of grandparents to join your class... Have kids prepare questions to ask grandparents the week before their scheduled visit, such as...
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Children's Devotion Theme: Kindness Text: Ephesians 4:29 Preparation: You'll need eight wooden blocks for each pair of kids and a Bible. The Message: (Form pairs, and give each pair...
Use Colossians 3:23-24 to talk about how God values the work that we do. This children's ministry activity is a fun addition to your Labor Day celebration. For Labor Day, have each...
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A sweet way to teach kids the importance of sticking together. You'll need 3-foot-long red string licorice and a children's Bible. The Message: (Have children stand in pairs, and...
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In this special section, you'll find ways to help kids overcome fear, serve others, develop character, pray for others, and much more. Disciplemakers Theme: The Great Commission...
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Use this engaging devotionto show kids that God wants us to communicate with our family members and work together...Even during times that it appears we are all speaking a different...
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Here's a fun and easy children's message using finger puppets to drive home the meaning of this fun kid's Bible lesson... Theme: Love Text: 1 John 4:9-12 Preparation: You'll need a...
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For this zesty activity, you'll need salted and unsalted tortilla chips, a Bible, napkins, and salsa... Give each preteen unsalted chips in one hand and salted chips in the other....
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Show your children's minstry the meaning Independence Day with this fun Bible breakfast. Serve a breakfast before Sunday school to show children what kind of breakfast the...
To view a video demonstration, scroll down or click here . You'll need a Bible. Ask an older child to help you with this. Have the child sit in a chair and close his or her eyes....
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You'll need one 24-inch length of string or yarn for each child. You'll also need scissors. Form pairs and give each pair two strings. Tie the first child's string to his or her...
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A simple way to teach children how God is able to meet all of our needs. Grades: K-3 Theme: Jesus' miracle Text: John 6:5-13 Preparation: You'll need a snack-size resealable bag...
Help the boys in your ministry cultivate positive relationships with their fathers or the special men in their lives... The Great Outdoors Invite boys and their special guests to a...
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With school coming to an end, it's a great time to have kids look back at times they knew God was present... Read aloud Isaiah 41:10. Put up a large piece of butcher paper, and mark...
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To remind children that Jesus is our light, teach preschoolers this fun song. For an added twist, instead of doing the motions, give each child a flashlight or a light stick to wave...
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Children's Devotion: You'll need a marble for each child and a Bible. The Message: (Have each child put a marble in his or her shoe. For the next two minutes, have children walk...
Danielle Bell
Grow kids' faith this summer with this 7-week challenge. Kids live on a battlefield -- a world filled with temptation, attacks on their innocence, and fiery darts of doubt. As in...
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Kids Prayer Walk: Take a walk around your church grounds or neighborhood with the kids. Stop every 50 steps and invite the children to look around for: something to praise God for...
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Use these three faith challenge devotions to foster spiritual growth and development in your preteen kids. Operation: Heal What's Broken Directive: Give others grace and...
Robert Choun
Hear No Evil Ages 2 to 5 You can be sure that if children this age hear any word often enough, it'll become part of their vocabulary -- regardless of whether they understand its...
Lori Haynes Niles
Photocopy and give this Easter Week devotion plan to the families in your church. • Palm Sunday -- Read aloud Mark 11:1-11. Make palm-leaf cookies. Cut frozen cookie dough into 2 X...
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Snack Creations of Biblical Proportions ...we all scream for a Red Sea Split! Enjoy a fun and tasty Bible story experience with this unforgettable menu. Activity: For fun Bible...
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Jesus showed his followers how to truly "walk the talk" of Christianity by joining together with him. To begin this lesson, put one teaspoon of each of the following substances into...
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Christmas is the celebration of Christ coming to earth as a baby. And then there was light! Easter is the realization of why Christ came. It's a time of reflection on the death of...
Remember the Titans: Use this movie clip to teach children about respect and caring for one another. Scripture: Matthew 22:34-38 Movie Title: Remember the Titans (PG) Start Time: 31...
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Preteen Pointers Use this activity to raise preteens' awareness of what the media values in advertising. Before this activity, record various prime time TV commercials. (Hint: Super...
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You don't have to be famous for Jesus to love you. Jesus doesn't discriminate. However, we often do. How can we help kids include everyone at church? Theme: Discrimination Text:...
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For a tasty way to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, have your kids make mini-pumpkin pies. You'll need premade custard crusts (available in grocery stores), spoons, bowls, and the...
Lois Keffer
A fun Bible activity created to to teach your children's ministry kids a sweet lesson. Prepare one grab bag with several different kinds of candy -- sweet, sour, hot, and...
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Lead kids in the following story based on 1 Samuel 17 . Have kids do the actions in parentheses. (Begin with hands behind back.) Where is Goliath? Here is Goliath (bring left index...
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You'll need a small branch, a stapler, paper apples, pencils, pins, a small basket, and a thumbtack. Staple the small branch to a bulletin board. Use the thumbtack to attach the...
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Try this creative activity to illustrate listening to God. Blindfold one person and have him or her face the group while standing about 20 feet away. Have a leader point to one of...
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You'll need plenty of adult help, and take only a few children at a time. Place a pumpkin in an area where you'll walk. Encourage children to look for the pumpkin, colorful leaves,...
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Theme: Peer Pressure You'll need Jump5's song "Pressure" from the Accelerate album (Sparrow Records), a CD or cassette player, and a Bible. Form trios. Have kids stand with their...
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Theme: School Text: Proverbs 1:5 Preparation: None needed. The Message: It's time for school again! Who's excited to go back to school? I have homework for you today. I want you to...
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Have the children say the phrases and do the corresponding actions with you in this fun finger play based on Matthew 4:18-22. Jesus walked along the shore ( walk two fingers of...
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Learning of God's provision through a tasty Bible activity and treat. Theme: God's provision Text: Matthew 14:14-19 Preparation: Bring a basket with whole graham crackers covered by...
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Form a circle. Number the four corners of your room. Tell children that this moving cheer will help them pray. Stand in the center of the circle. Ask the children to think about...
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Lead preschoolers in the following words (do the actions in parentheses). Follow the footpath where Jesus walked (step in place). Sit by the seaside where Jesus talked (sit down)....
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Picnics are fun for everyone during the summer months, but sometimes it's just too hot to be outside. So why not have a picnic inside your room? Spread a blanket on the floor for...
Carolyn Caufman
Fun activities to help children understand and value freedom. 1. Color Codes Take three children out of the room while you explain this game. Give each child in the class a red,...
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Theme: Freedom in Christ Text: Romans 6:20-23 in an easy-to-understand translation. Preparation: You'll need a ball of string or yarn, and scissors. The Message: This string...
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Use this devotion with children to focus on fathers and other men who encourage children. Form pairs. Give each pair a book. Have one partner walk across the room and back with a...
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A Mother's Day devotion for all ages. Theme: Mother's Day Text: Proverbs 31:28-31 Preparation: In a box or paper sack, place different kinds of gloves. You'll also need a Bible. The...
Lori Haynes Niles
An engaging object lesson that will teach your children's ministry kids the importance of accepting Christ. FOR GRADES 3-6 Theme: Unity in Christ Text: Romans 15:5-7 Preparation:...
Lois Keffer
Today's kids are constantly bombarded with environmental messages. However, some of these messages -- if from questionable sources -- can promote an idolatrous worship of nature....
Sue Kahawaii
Here are 10 wonder-filled, hands-on experiments for kids -- to illuminate God's powerful presence in kids' lives. Faith and science have a lot in common. Both can be messy,...
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All Ages Theme: Taking care of creation Text: Psalm 104:24 Preparation: You'll need a Bible and a container of M and M's candies or Skittles. The Message: (Form three groups. Say...
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Lead kids in the following story. Have them do the actions in the parentheses: I will plant my seed of faith (right hand places seed in open fist of left hand). Water it (wiggle...
Janice Long
An object lesson that deals with anger and the power of forgiveness. Theme: Anger Text: Ephesians 4:26 Preparation: You'll need one inflated, tied-off balloon for each child. The...
Theme: Christ's Exaltation As King Text: John 1:4 Preparation: For each child, you'll need a 1-inch piece of cardboard tube (from a paper towel roll), spray-painted gold; scissors;...
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Construct a 6- to 8-foot cross from lumber. Then cover it with chicken wire. Mount the cross on your church lawn. Fill the chicken wire with palm fronds from Palm Sunday. Invite...
Use this idea to help kids visualize the ways they can serve Jesus. Trace kids' hands and shoes onto white paper, and then cut out the shapes. Have kids write or draw on the...
Sprout a seed this spring as a reminder of the new life we have in Jesus. You'll need seeds, paper towels, plastic baggies, water, and a Bible. Have your family members each place...
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Challenge your preteens to think with this boundary-testing experience. You'll need hula hoops, copies of a brainteaser (for a brainteaser, go to...
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A Valentine's party focused on encouraging kids to love one another as God loves them. By Debbie Trafton O'Neal Agape love is God's unconditional love. Have a Valentine's party...
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A Valentine's Day craft and object lesson that will show God's love to someone special. By Debbie Trafton O'Neal Objective: Kids will show love to someone special. Stuff you'll...
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In honor of the United States' Presidents' Day, celebrate the Christian character of a great American leader. For each child, you'll need six pennies, a strip of 3x11-inch clear...
During the month of January, celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream Speech" with children. Kids will create a classroom mural portraying their hopes and dreams for the...
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Teaching kids about the power of prayer could be as simple as sending a postcard to the President. Theme: President's Day Text: Psalm 17:6 Best for: Grades 2-6 Preparation: For each...
Show kids how to understand God's love on Martin Luther King Day. Theme: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Text: 1 Samuel 16:7 Best for: Younger Children Preparation: You'll need a framed...
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If you've ever visited a construction site, you know it's a busy and active place. Each day brings new developments and progressive changes as builders work toward the finished...
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Several years ago, we asked over 900 kids to tell us what they liked best about Sunday school. One of their top answers was snacks. So, if you really want to capture kids'...
John Duckworth
The easy-to-read dialogue has delivery cues built right in; just read the capitalized words with emphasis to avoid "monotone syndrome," and to make sure everyone catches the...
Kids can see a lot of pain and suffering around them, yet they often don't know how to process it, or what they can do to help. Guide kids in this simple activity that encourages a...
Project: Kids will build edible brick towers to remind them of the tower of Babel. Supplies: Cornbread, knife, honey in squeeze bottles, paper plates, clean bed sheet. Preparation:...
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Items to Pack: A Bible, a marble-sized piece of Silly Putty for each child, and several pages of newspaper comic strips. Tour Guide Tip: Collect comic pages for several days. Cut...
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Theme: Jesus understands how we feel. Simple Supplies: You'll need a Bible, an adult volunteer to play the role of Jesus, and "religious" Band-Aids. If you can't find religious...
Amy Nappa
Give each person a chocolate kiss or a small chocolate truffle. Explain that you're going to play a song on the CD and that you'd like everyone to listen to the words and reflect on...
Theme: Mother's Day Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-9 Overview: Children will honor their mothers by creating paper chains describing some of the things their mothers have taught them....
An engaging Bible activity that will teach children the importance of friendship. Topic: Friendship Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 Game Overview: Kids will build multistoried buildings...
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A fun Bible activity to highlight how God hears our prayers. Topic: Prayer Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:27 Game Overview: Kids will record their voices, then listen as they learn God...
This game will demonstrate to kids that how they look has little to do with who they really are. Supply List paper plates, one per child; markers, crayons, pens; craft sticks, one...
Use this Bible activity to help your Sunday school students learn how to handle conflict. Topic: Conflict Scripture: Titus 3:1 Game Overview: Kids will bounce a ball off their...
We can give God our worries. "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you" ( 1 Peter 5:7 ). Sometimes kids have grown-up-sized problems: where to get their next meal,...
Movie Title: Miracle on 34th Street (1947) (not rated) Start Time: 6 minutes Where to Begin: The parade begins. Where to End: Santa has passed by, and the marching band is playing....
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Don't fight it...A Bible activity that will show children Jesus' perspective on fighting. Jesus once prayed to his father that his followers would all be one. That meant Jesus...
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Simple Supplies: A Bible, a lunch box, a whole apple, and apple slices What are some things we need to stay alive? Let children respond. What are some of your favorite foods? Do you...
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Theme: God has a plan for everything. Bible Reference: Psalm 89:11 Simple Supplies: You'll need a Bible, a globe (you could substitute a world map), and globe stickers. Let's talk...
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Discovering God is a sweet experience no matter how old you are. This devotion is designed to help children remember to look and see God's hand in everything from creation to candy....
Serving as the President of the United States of America is no easy task. This devotion demonstrates the need for each of us to pray for our leaders every day, not just on...
Kids often need help understanding that God protects us and keeps us safe. This devotion shows how God's love will protect us in all things. •Theme: God's protection •Text: Psalm...
As your class prepares for the National Day of Prayer, have them consider all the things that they would like to tell God-and the things in their lives that they are thankful for....
A fun devotion to help kids celebrate fathers and recognize our heavenly father on Father's Day. Preparation: You'll need a Bible, colorful stickers, and a 2X24-inch strip of yellow...
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Teach your kids about real freedom -- freedom from sin and how to avoid letting it weigh them down -- on Independence Day. Theme: Independence Day Text: Romans 6:18 Preparation:...
An engaging back-to-school devotion that will teach kids the importance of faith and the Fruits of the Spirit. (Some assembly required. banana not included.) Theme: Back to School...
Grandparents and grandchildren have always been special to each other-even back in Bible times. This interactive devotion and craft are designed to honor our grandparents. Theme:...
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This fun-filled addition for your Thanksgiving-themed Sunday school lessons is a sweet way to teach kids the true meaning of Thanksgiving. Disclaimer: No turkeys were harmed in the...
A great devotion that will teach kids that Jesus can be the light of their life...especially at the times when they are afraid of the dark. Theme: Christmas Text: Luke 2:1-20...
Use this activity to help children learn the Scripture: "Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith"...
Parable Discovery: Parable of the Prodigal Son Sit in a chair, and have the children sit on the floor facing you. Open your Bible to Luke 15:11-24 . Show the children your open...
Teach kids about the power of the Holy spirit through the story of Nicodemus and this fun hands-on experiment. Cook's Eye View: Kids will have "tasty" fun with this experiment where...
We celebrate our love for God every week in church, and we can celebrate God in other ways too. This song-filled object lesson is a great way to teach kids how to praise and worship...
A children's devotion on knowing the TRUTH note: Please do not allow kids to eat more than just a pinch of salt. Eating large amounts of salt may cause digestive distress. On a...
Use this devotion to teach your kids about anointing and how God selected a mere shepherd boy who would one day become King David. Theme : Being chosen Scripture : I Samuel 16:1,...
God's second commandment warns us against putting idols before God. This object lesson will help your kids evaluate what idols exist in their lives. Items needed: *Plastic pitcher...
This dynamite devotion and object lesson teaches kids that when we're weak, Christ is strong. With this knowledge, why would any Christian ever worry? Verses to View: 2 Corinthians...
Jesus turned water into wine. This object lesson explores this miracle and shows kids how they can help each other to grow as Christians--even if they cannot perform miracles. What...
Keep growing! That's God' message to Christians of all ages. Luke 8:15 says that those who listen to and obey God's Word will bear fruit for God's kingdom. Children need to see that...
"Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs." Psalm 100:2 Supplies : You'll need a Bible, a CD of praise songs, and a CD player. Form pairs. Say: Sing a few...
Multi-tasking at work, at home and for God's kingdom isn't always easy. Use this fun object lesson to teach kids their highest priority...and don't forget to bring a vacuum along!...
"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control." Galatians 5:22-23 This creative object lesson helps kids...
Use this fun-filled children's ministry skit to teach the importance of our obedience to God's Word. Preschool children love puppets and this lesson includes tips on creating...
The key to working with children is variety. Any good teaching method can become routine if overworked. Therefore you must always look for creative ways to teach children. Using a...
As the Living Word of God, the Bible deserves a special place in our hearts, minds, and lives. These Bible activities provide 9 opportunities to teach kids the importance of the...
Use this simple object lesson to explain how believers offered prayers of praise to God through burnt offerings and sacrifices in the Old Testament, and how times, and sacrifices,...
God's Master Plan Creation: Genesis 1-2 Why did God go to all the trouble of creation? The main reason was that God wanted to have a relationship with you! You can have a...
Praise the Lord (from the Ready-to-Do Children's Ministry Messages Kit (Group Publishing, Inc.)) Basic Belief: Worship Theme: We can celebrate our love for God with praise....
26 teacher tips, 10 plagues, and 8 ideas to help kids build a lasting relationship with Jesus this school year! Back to school is a critical time for your Sunday school class....
As kids begin a new school year, give them lessons in the best subject of all -- God's love Every new school year brings with it excitement and anticipation -- as much from the...
Courtney Wilson
OH, THE LESSONS THEY'LL LEARN! Additional Story Ideas Using Dr. Suess Books to Teach Bible Truths HAPPY WITH WHAT WE HAVE From the Book-"You shall not covet…anything that belongs to...
EUTYCHUS MONOLOGUE Dress up in biblical garb to deliver this one-person play, adapted from Acts 20:7-12. "I heard this guy screaming. I thought, why's some guy screaming in the...
Chip Borgstadt
CIRCLE OF LOVE Instead of "he loves me, he loves me not" with a diminishing daisy, make construction paper daisies. For each child, write his or her first name in the middle, and...
Fun ways to tell the gospel that really make sense to kids. ALL CLEAR Fill three clear plastic bottles with 8 to 10 ounces of water. Add a small amount of liquid bleach to one of...
NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY Celebrate the new year with a party extravaganza! Have kids in your church-and their friends-spend the night at their Sunday school teachers' homes. Ahead of...
Fun activities to use as part of your Sunday school lesson to help preschoolers relate to Jesus at Christmas. FINGER FUN Lead children in the following finger play as you encourage...
CHRISTMAS BELLS Lead children in singing this song to the tune of "Jingle Bells." Christmas bells, Christmas bells, Ring, ring, ring today. Ring out news That Christmas means It's...
Heather Ward
A COOL VALENTINE If you have snow on the ground on Valentine's Day, send a very unique and "cool" valentine. Choose someone you'd like to have receive a special message. It could be...
Patricia Giunta
Use this allegory to teach children to work together: They'd never heard of teams before-it was always each man for himself in the land of Od. Once, a long time ago, in the land of...
*Theme: Communion *Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 *Preparation: Bring a McDonald's "Happy Meal" box. Put enough bread for all your kids, a container of juice, and a Happy Meal toy in...
Clay Cooper
Jesus used familiar objects to teach spiritual truths in his parables. You can use the same method with your children-the safe way. That is, you can find all sorts of object lessons...
Throw a party to celebrate Jesus' resurrection. Have kids make their own noisemakers. You'll need empty toilet paper rolls, scissors, markers, a stapler, crepe paper, and dried...
Theme: The church Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Preparation: Bring cookie dough in a bowl, a cup of flour, an egg, a large spoon, and a plastic spoon for each child. The Message:...
*Theme: God's provision *Text : Matthew 14:14-19 *Preparation: Bring a basket with whole graham crackers covered by a napkin and one whole graham cracker on top of the napkin. *The...
Our children's ministry department leads a children's worship service the Wednesday night or Sunday morning before or after Thanksgiving. This meaningful part of our worship service...
BIBLE STORY FISHERS OF MEN Make a "fishing pond" by placing a circle of blue fabric on the floor. Lay small rocks around the pond. Cut out large construction paper fish and attach a...
Debbie Trafton O'Neal
A quick primer to develop little Miss and Mr. Manners of your kids. AGES 2 AND 3 1. Love Badges -Before class begins, cut one red construction paper heart for each child. Print each...
Donald Hinchey
Take 5 minutes to help children see the Easter connection in April Fool's Day. An unusual Easter object lesson is as close as your local variety or party supply store. Use practical...
