Preschool Bible Learning Activity
The Importance of Movement with Preschoolers: God has wired preschoolers to be “on the move.” They do not do well in learning environments …
Using Teaching Pictures to Teach
Teaching Pictures are a powerful tool to use in any classroom, or even at your home. There are many styles of artwork to choose from when considering …
Help Kids Know Where Their Help Comes From
The first church in which I served as a full-time staff member was located in the Hill Country of Central Texas. Early in my ministry there, I led a …
Using Visual Schedules in Bible Study
Along the way we meet some really neat people. Tracy McElhattan is one of those. Please welcome Tracy as she guest blogs today on Kids Ministry 101. …
Finding Jesus in the Shadows of the Old Testament
The Bible is one big story of Jesus, but we have to be careful to resist the temptation to find Jesus in every single detail of the Old …
Connecting with Families
I’m often asked, “How can we connect with the families in our ministry?” I wish I had a new formula or a “5-Step” process that works miraculously, but …
Using Explore the Bible On Location in a Different Location
If you have been using Explore the Bible in your teaching environment, hopefully you are aware of the wonderful video element that accompanies this …
Involving Men in KidMin
For years women have taken the lead responsibility in teaching kids at church. And for that I say, “Praise God.” However, God’s plan for influencing …
Straight Outta the Dollar Store
I love Dollar Tree. It’s a fun store to go into and it’s the only store that I can shop in and know what I am paying for each item. It’s also packed …
The Best Possible Scenario for Teaching Kids
We can’t offer the perfect environment to the kids we lead. We can’t be perfect teachers. After all, we aren’t perfect. The kids are cute, but they’re …
Bonus Easter Sessions
I love the Easter season. It just feels hopeful. I’ve always been more of a “glass half full” than a “glass half empty” kind of guy, so I wonder how I …
There’s More to The Gospel than the ABCs
In 1996 Lifeway introduced a catchy way of helping boys and girls know how to respond to the Good News of Jesus Christ. “The Wild and Wonderful Good …
