Teaching Ideas

DOES YOUR S.S. ROOM SAY: "WE CARE"?

By mrhadmin | February 8, 2014 | Comments Off on DOES YOUR S.S. ROOM SAY: "WE CARE"?

HOW ROOMS SAY “WE CARE”: 1. Neat — The most common complaint about most classrooms is that they are too small. Often the problem is the amount of clutter. 2. Clean — You may want to plan a special fix-it night where parents come to help with cleaning and doing Small repairs or painting. 3.…

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY STAFF PRAYER PARTNERS

By mrhadmin | February 8, 2014 | Comments Off on CHILDREN'S MINISTRY STAFF PRAYER PARTNERS

Often those ministering to children feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities and the needs of those they are teaching. Having prayer partners for each Sunday school teachers’ mid-week program leader and helper can make such a difference.  Often there are seniors or others in the church who would love to be a prayer partner, and thus give them…

CHILDREN ARE INFLUENCED BY OUR REACTIONS

By mrhadmin | February 8, 2014 | Comments Off on CHILDREN ARE INFLUENCED BY OUR REACTIONS

“Whatever your circumstances may be, you have been placed in them by God. And God uses the reaction of your life to your circumstances to fulfill His purpose, as long as you continue to ‘walk in the light as He is in the light’”. (Oswald Chambers)  Children are influenced more by observing our reactions to…

BIBLE VERSE STAND-UP

By mrhadmin | February 8, 2014 | Comments Off on BIBLE VERSE STAND-UP

Needed for Each Child:  One white sheet construction paper folded into thirds and then flattened out, crayons, Scotch tape, Elmer’s glue, and Bible verse word strip:  “With God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26). Activity: Children use crayons to decorate one side of the construction paper, then fold to make a stand-up using tape for…

BIBLE VERSE REMINDER CRAFT PROJECT

By mrhadmin | February 8, 2014 | Comments Off on BIBLE VERSE REMINDER CRAFT PROJECT

Needed for each child: 3 1/2″ Styrofoam cup, yarn, glue stick, craft stick, word strip with Bible verse or lesson point written on it. Activity: Chidren use a glue stick to coat the outside of the cup and then wrap yarn around. The word strip is glued to the craft stick and inserted into the…

7 TIPS FOR EFFECTIVELY TELLING BIBLE STORIES

By mrhadmin | February 8, 2014 | Comments Off on 7 TIPS FOR EFFECTIVELY TELLING BIBLE STORIES

  Carefully choose your story. Does the story have a strong point, idea or theme? Do the characters appeal to the age group?  Is the vocabulary appropriate for your age level? Is the length suited to the age? (Rule of thumb: Attention span is about one minute ore than the age.) Does it hold your…

PAINT AROUND THE HOLE – Art Project

By mrhadmin | February 6, 2014 | Comments Off on PAINT AROUND THE HOLE – Art Project

Cut a hole in the center of a sheet of white construction paper and let your child paint around the hole. Each time this project is done, a different creation appears! Great creative fun!

Valentine Art Project

By mrhadmin | February 6, 2014 | Comments Off on Valentine Art Project

Materials Needed: Construction paper, glitter, moveable eyes, glue and any other add-on’s the children want to use.

PARABLE PRAISE PARTY BOOKS AVAILABLE AS e-BOOKS

By mrhadmin | February 4, 2014 | Comments Off on PARABLE PRAISE PARTY BOOKS AVAILABLE AS e-BOOKS

The Parable Praise Party books are now available as e-books (Kindle Edition):  Safe in the Fold, Come Back Home, and Lost and Found.

LOOKING FOR A CERTAIN MARY RICE HOPKINS SONG?

By mrhadmin | January 28, 2014 | Comments Off on LOOKING FOR A CERTAIN MARY RICE HOPKINS SONG?

Looking for a certain Mary Rice Hopkins song? Click HERE to listen to clips.