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1. Indoor Scavenger Hunt/Beat the Clock a. Make a list of items for the children to find. Be specific: red sock, black comb, box of Wheaties cereal . . . b. Keep track of how long it takes everyone to find these items and how long it takes to put back in the proper places.…

1. Plan ahead. 2. Plan ahead. 3. Plan ahead. 4. Determine what you want to accomplish through your program. Write down your goals and purpose. 5. Obtain ideas from other children’s ministry directors. Be on the lookout for new material at Christian bookstores and in catalogs. 6. Select material with a clear, religious message. 7.…

Puppets are still an effective teaching tools. In fact, they are the #2 teaching tool. Here are some ways they can be used in the classroom:   1. Presenting stories a. Read the story carefully, picking out the important parts. b. Keep the play short. Attention span is one minute beyond age. 2. Teaching Scripture…

The need for love is the greatest of all human needs. Children who don’t receive love cannot fulfill their God-given potential for a fulfilling, contributing life. While children’s workers at church spend relatively brief amounts of time with children, our effect on boys and girls must not be minimized. Small tokens of love from a…

Pray daily for my students. Present the plan of salvation to each child in my class. Promote spiritual growth through creatively teaching biblical truth and helping children apply it to life. Participate in their lives and show how much I care.

Games are an excellent way to build cohesion in the group as the children learn to trust and work together. They also break the ice and help any new boys or girls become better acquainted. 1. Organize extensively. Be sure you know how to play each game and what the rules are. Think about the…

These kind words are by Dr. John Trent:  Mary Rice Hopkins goes all over the country encouraging children with her fun, inspirational, Jesus-honoring messages in song. Here’s one of her songs, “Little Miracle,” sung by Shon Stewart (click HERE to view) when he was a child.  It will inspire you to learn more about attaching…

MOMS ARE MADE THAT WAY They come in all shapes and sizes They’re full of lots of surprises But Moms they are the wisest Moms are made that way . . . Click HERE to listen to a song clip. Moms Are Made That Way can be found on Sing through the Year album.  Click…

John 9:1-11 The blind man came to Jesus and said I wanna see Can you open my eyes in you I believe Then Jesus knelt down in front of the man From the dirt that He put in the palm of His hand Miracle mud that’s what He made Something out of nothing from the…

Materials Needed: Large colored construction paper, coffee filters, colored markers, glue, photographs of the children.