Fun Friday: Gratitude Pick-Up Sticks
Encourage gratitude with this fun variation of Pick-Up Sticks. Start with 20-40 sticks. Paint the sticks blue, yellow, red, orange, and green. Each …
Fun Friday: Fall Festival Lollipop Pull
As many churches gear up for their fall festival outreaches, we wanted to share a simple game idea that you can include.
Fun Friday: Books of the Bible Word Search
Challenge kids to find all the books of the Bible in these two word search puzzles, and help them grow familiar with the names of the books in the …
3 Tips to Use Games as a Path for Learning
It’s no secret that kids love games. If we’re honest, adults do too, right? Whether it’s in our normal kids ministry activities, a …
Scripture and a Snack!
By Sarah Humphrey One of the best ways to help kids learn something new is by teaching a short lesson and then following through with a practical …
More Back Pocket Ideas for Random Moments
by Rhonda VanCleave A few weeks ago I posted a blog with some “Back Pocket” Ideas for those moments when you unexpectedly need to “fill time” with a …
Back Pocket Ideas for Random Moments
By Rhonda VanCleave If you have taught kids at church longer than 30 minutes, you’ve probably had that “what do I do next” feeling. Can you …
Bible Story Scavenger Hunt
by Shelly Harris Many families are staying at home, but that doesn’t mean that Bible learning stops. In fact as kids’ ministry leaders, we can equip …
5 Ideas for Indoor Fun
Depending on where you live, the winter months can be brutal, with temperatures so low that taking the kids outside isn’t an option unless absolutely …
It’s Cold Outside: 3 Things to Do in Winter with Kids
Winter is knocking on our doors. As you approach this season of long days stuck inside with bored kids, take some time now to prepare for a little …
Happy Birthday Jesus! 3 Tips for Throwing a Birthday Party for Jesus.
Kids love birthday parties. At least, every kid I have ever met does. Download the free Take the Fun Home card for parents. Jesus’ birth into the …
3 Ways to Make Your Games Count
Love them or not, games always find a way into kids ministry programming. Most kids ministers have planned icebreakers, dodgeball, messy games, and …
