Biblical Archaeology with Kids
By Tim Pollard One of those classes many years ago in seminary that I think secretly everyone dreaded (but I loved) was biblical geography. I was able …
Bible Skills Game: Grab a Book
Here’s another fun Bible skills game I’ve used recently in my 2nd grade Bible study group. The kids loved it. I hope your kids will, too. GATHER: 2 …
Mother’s Day Craft
Mother’s Day is just a few short weeks away and teachers everywhere are scrambling to find the perfect craft for their classroom kids to make. But, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Teaching Preschool with Puppets
By Brian Dembowczyk Maegan Bruce and her puppet friend, Jessie, are the new hosts of The Gospel Project for Preschool Bible story videos. We asked …
What Should I Teach My Preteens?
“What should I teach my preteens?” This is something that I am asked often and it’s a question that can be difficult to answer. Many …
The Right Ways to Receive Feedback
By Carol Pipes A book review of Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well by Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone Taken from …
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, …
