Understanding Basic Characteristics of Kids
In Luke 2:52 we read, “And Jesus increased in wisdom, and stature, and in favor with God and with people.” We know that Jesus was fully God and we …
Making the Point
In a previous post titled Speak as a Child, I shared about my journey to discover how best to teach or talk to kids. I have taught adults for years, …
Science Experiments: Veggie Straws
Is it possible to stab a potato or other hard vegetable with a straw and not only pierce the veggie, but actually force the straw all the way through …
Speak as a Child
So what does it mean to speak as a child anyway? First, speaking like a child and acting like a child are two different things. Second, to do the …
5 Things NOT to Do When Telling a Bible Story
Most ministry leaders accept that many Bible stories are modified so that they can be told to kids. It’s quite common in kidmin to tell the …
How Welcoming Is Your Kids Ministry?
It is often a good idea to take a step back and evaluate your ministry through the lens of someone who is visiting your church. Volunteers, teachers, …
Preschool Bible Learning Activity: Babies\’ Growth & Development
Connections between brain cells are called synapses. These synapses are strengthened through repeated experiences. A baby’s efforts to master a new …
Why I Put Out So Much Stuff for Preschoolers
Recently, I was told by a sweet, well-meaning preschool teacher that I didn’t need to get out so much stuff for one of our multiple teaching hours at …
Friday Freebie: More Coloring Pages!
We hope you\’ve been keeping an eye on the Kids Ministry 101 blog for our Friday Freebies! Today we\’re giving away 2 coloring pages from …
3 Fun Promotion Sunday Ideas
When I was on church staff, I loved promotion Sunday. Like kids who wake up excited for the first day of the new school year, I was always excited …
4 Quick and Easy Teacher Appreciation Ideas for July 4th
I can almost smell the barbecue smoking even now. The Fourth of July will be here soon and along with appreciating our freedom to live in the USA, …
How to Kill Your Preschool Ministry
The fact that you are reading a kids ministry blog post indicates that you probably want to grow your preschool ministry, not kill it. However, there …
