A Tool for Parents
In kids ministry we partner with the child’s first and primary spiritual teacher–the parent. But often parents are not sure how to engage …
Balance
It’s easy to get out of balance – especially when we are doing things for the church or "for God." Whether you are a church …
GGFM – One More Time
This week Bill introduced the Giant Game Floor Mat and Klista gave you some ideas for using it (here and here and here and here). Today …
Children’s Ministry Training in Cuba
Just a few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to participate with nine other church members on a mission trip to Cuba. Growing up I remember hearing a …
Moving On Up
I teach kindergartners and around this time of year, my kids begin to talk about an exciting event – going to first grade. All kids are excited …
3s and 4s and Pre-K, Oh My
What do you know about middle and older preschoolers? The most important thing you can remember is that they are changing. A young 3-year-old is …
Two Ways to Teach Teamwork with Marble Painting
Last week I posted about painting with preschoolers and kindergartners. Painting is not just a fun activity or an activity that helps in development. …
Theo and FLYTE at Children’s Pastors Conference
Earlier this month several of us from the Lifeway Kids team headed to San Diego (I know rough, right?) for Children’s Pastors Conference. We got …
5 Ways to Make Your Preschool Ministry Safer
Every church was to provide a safe and secure environment for its children. Here are five ways you can create a safer environment. (I wanted to say …
Helping Kids DO
What ways do you help kids live out what they are learning in your kids ministry? How are you helping them do what they are learning? One way you can …
…This I Know….
Two kindergartners are pretending to care for the baby dolls. A teacher stops by and comments on what they are doing. The teacher talks about a Bible …
Please Mr. Groundhog, Send Us Spring
Today is Groundhog Day. It’s the day that a rodent emerges from his home to give us weather predictions. We\’ve had lots of snowy weather …
