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16 Best-Ever Birthday Ideas
Be sure to make each of your preteens feel extra special on their birthday this year with these 16 creative birthday greeting ideas. First Greeting-Find out from the child’s parent what time he’ll be...
View Article4 Mistakes to Avoid When Teaching Kids the Bible
Discover the 4 mistakes we make that confuse kids about the Bible. “The first book of the Bible is called guinessis. God created the world. When he got tired, he took the Sabbath day off.” “All the...
View ArticleThe Greatest Story (Account) Ever Told
I know Jesus said he had all the power, but is that the same power that Pokemon and Digimon characters have?” “Moses parted the Red Sea, but have you seen what Harry Potter’s done lately to Voldemort?”...
View ArticleWords, Words, Words
Use these 14 playful ideas to reinforce your lessons about the Word of God. It’s been a long week, and Saturday night has you scrambling through your lesson plan. Quickly skimming through the lesson,...
View ArticleIt’s Not So Elementary
Spend time with children’s ministry leaders these days and one of the topics of conversation is sure to be ministry to sixth-graders. What works with this unique age group? THE QUESTIONS To help answer...
View ArticleSummer Trips: Call Ahead Meals
Stopping at a fast-food restaurant with a bus full of kids can take way too much time and create a headache for the restaurant staff and customers. That may not be the publicity you want for Jesus —...
View Article19 Inexpensive Decorating Ideas for Sunday School Rooms
Decorating your Sunday school classroom to be an exciting learning environment for kids can be tough on a budget. Here are 19 inexpensive decorating ideas for Sunday school rooms that’ll cost you next...
View ArticleTeach SmART
Teaching kids about God and witnessing those moments when they genuinely “get it”-it’s one of the greatest gifts in all of children’s ministry. And even though many volunteers and leaders who serve...
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8 Tips to Get Kids Into the Bible
Want to get kids into the Bible? Who doesn’t? Regardless of kids’ age or experience with the Bible, there are specific things you can do to give their Bible knowledge and interest a boost. Here are top...
View Article13 Ways You Can Build BFFs in Children’s Ministry
Don’t miss these 13 practical ways to build healthy, trusting relationships with the kids you teach. Each week, we face rooms with children excited and ready to learn about Jesus. Sometimes our kids...
View ArticleStanding Up, Standing Out
There’s no shortage of news–that is, good news about kids doing great things! Check out these amazing boys–and what their selfless acts can mean for your ministry. Every day, all over the world, kids...
View ArticleMinistering to Preteens: The Preteen Zone
Cue the eerie music… “It’s the middle ground between light and shadow…between the pit of man’s fears and the summit of his knowledge…Enter, if you will, The Preteen Zone.” Okay, stop the music! While...
View ArticlePositive Peer Pressure
Peer pressure. Say those two powerful words, and they can strike fear in your heart! But add the word “positive” and you have a tool that will help kids learn…to make the best choices. Positive peer...
View ArticleRedefining Preteen Popularity Rules
It’s time to redefine preteen popularity rules. Here’s how. At a recent family gathering, Bev glanced out the front window to where the children were playing. What she saw shocked her. An 11-year-old...
View ArticlePreteen Development and Spiritual Growth
Understanding preteen development is critical to understanding their spiritual growth. Preteens. They’re silly, goofy, and obnoxious. They can’t sit still and seldom pay attention. They love screaming...
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Preteens Need The Truth
Preteens need the truth. Grapple helps them find it. Somewhere between leaving childhood behind and treading wide-eyed into the teenage years lurk a thousand bewildering questions. Where did God come...
View ArticleSpiritual Gifts Inventories for Preteens
Helping preteens understand their spiritual gifts can be a complicated — but joyous — experience. In a Peanuts comic, Lucy contemplates with Charlie Brown the meaning of life. Lucy says, “Life is like...
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The Good News of Easter
Ideas for families to discover the Good News of Easter–from Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday. Palm Sunday Discovery Easter Tree of Promises-Take a family walk and pick up a large branch along the...
View ArticleHow Kids Solve Problems Ages 9 to 12
HOW CHILDREN SOLVE PROBLEMS Older children consider peers more important than family at this age. They’ll watch how their peers solve problems. At about 11 years old, most children become highly...
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Peer pressure. Say those two powerful words, and they can strike fear in your heart! But add the word “positive” and you have a tool that will help kids learn…to make the best choices. Positive peer...
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