How to Set up Learning Centers in Your Preschool Classroom
By: Suzanne Burnett Have you ever tried lecturing a group of 4-year-olds? Let me save you—and them—the heartache. Expecting preschoolers to sit still …
Fun Friday: Christmas Ornament Coloring Page
Looking for a quick and festive activity? This Fun Friday ornament coloring page is perfect for kids ministry, Sunday School, or family time at home! …
VBS Decor Competition: Round One – Medium Churches
It’s time to reflect and vote for your favorites! The Magnified! VBS Decor Competition is a fun, friendly way for kids ministry teams to show off …
Cultivating God-Centered Identity in Kids
Planned. Intended. Designed. Every preschooler and child in your ministry is uniquely designed, piece by piece, by God and for God. We …
Blessing Bags Assembly: A Simple Service Project for Your Kids Ministry
Looking for a meaningful way to teach kids about compassion and service? Blessing Bags Assembly is a perfect hands-on project that shows children how …
Promote Summer VBS During the Holidays: Reach Families When They’re Already at Church
The holiday season brings a beautiful surge of visitors to your church—families who might only attend a few times a year, newcomers checking you out, …
Setting Boundaries: 5 Questions To Avoid Burnout
By: Landry Holmes How many times have you defined boundaries for preschoolers and children at church? We spend a lot of time setting and enforcing …
Check Your FIZ: First Impression Zones in Kids Ministry
When Lifeway Retail Stores were still open across the country, I had the opportunity to help plan and design a brand new “flagship” store …
Simple Gratitude Prayers for Kids: Easy Prompts and Activities
Teaching kids to pray can feel overwhelming, but gratitude prayers are the perfect starting point. They’re natural, positive, and help children …
VBS Decor Competition: Round Two – Small Churches
It’s time to reflect and vote for your favorites! The Magnified! VBS Decor Competition is a fun, friendly way for kids ministry teams to show off …
Sowing the Seeds of Faith
A few years ago, I built some raised garden beds in an area near the back of our backyard. Over the years we have planted all kinds of seeds there. …
Fun Friday: Gratitude Graffiti Wall
November is the perfect time to help kids focus on gratitude, and what better way to do that than with a Gratitude Graffiti Wall? This interactive, …
