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Praying With Children
Are you looking for some ways to encourage the kids in your group to talk and listen to God? If so, check out these suggestions for teaching children about prayer.
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September 13, 2016
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8 Simple Ways to Remind Kids (and Others) They Are Part of God's Big Story
Have you seen the ‘I’m Part of God’s Story’ design that Dwell curriculum recently posted? In addition to helping helping children live into and out of God’s story—it’s a really fun design! Here are 8 ways to use it.
September 6, 2016
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Suggestions for Sunday School With Only a Few Kids?
We're a smaller church and our Sunday School teachers are having a hard time because we only have a few kids and they're all different ages and levels and not all of them attend regularly. Any tips?
August 1, 2016
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A Blessing: Reminding Us of God's Story
Katy and her husband shared this blessing that they speak to their children nightly. Speaking this to children not only blesses them but it reminds them (and us!) of why we tell these stories.
July 15, 2016
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Questions About Questions
Wondering what the best kinds of questions are to stimulate kids’ imaginations and nurture their faith in the classroom? Check out these tips...
June 17, 2016
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Eight Things About Creating Children's Curriculum That Might Surprise You
Recently I had a conversation with someone who, upon hearing me describe all the work that goes into creating pedagogically, theologically sound children’s ministry curriculum said, “I had no idea. You should tell people that!” And so I am.
June 10, 2016
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Choosing Children's Ministry Curriculum
Choosing the right curriculum is crucial to the faith formation of the kids in your church. However, it can often be challenging to find a curriculum that is both meaningful in terms of content, but also fun and engaging for kids.
May 24, 2016
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Sharing God’s Big Story With Kids
Talk about faith with your kids using God’s Big Story Cards — a boxed set of cards that encourage families to wonder, pray, praise, share, and respond to God’s Word.
May 24, 2016
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Stay Limber!
We expect those who provide a service to have expertise in that area and to be equipped to meet that specific need. The same applies to teachers: kids expect you to speak from experience when you teach — to “walk your talk,” as we say.
May 12, 2016
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Talk, Paper, Scissors
Some of the best conversations with children at church happen when I join them at the activity table. There’s something about sitting side-by-side as we draw, color, cut or paste that sparks conversation.
April 26, 2016
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Transparency — Use It!
Transparency isn’t just another name for an “overhead” — it’s also an essential quality of a good teacher. To be true to Christ and to the kids you teach, cultivate honesty in your life by keeping in mind these tips.
April 25, 2016
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How DWELL Leaders Can Utilize the CRCNA Digital Library
For the past 3 years, I’ve taught DWELL Marvel at my church. I am excited because the new CRCNA Digital Library is going to make preparing and teaching easier for me!
April 6, 2016
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Sunday School, a Thing of the Past?
Athletics, busy weekends, travel, Saturday night events and family get-togethers are making Sunday School attendance difficult for families. So how do we respond?
March 21, 2016
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Finding Support
Sunday school teachers are a lot like plants. Without support they’ll dry up, wither away, and disappear. Sounds pretty harsh, right? But that’s the way it is with ministry.
March 3, 2016
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A Ten Question Tool for Choosing Children’s Ministry Curriculum
The Ten Question Tool for Choosing Curriculum was developed by Faith Formation Ministries to support you in the curriculum decision making process.
March 3, 2016
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Discipline—WWJD?
As one experienced teacher put it, creating a disciplined environment to ensure optimal learning requires equal parts of technique and personality.
February 27, 2016
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Dear Teacher: Heartfelt Advice for Teachers from Students
The kids who collaborated to write and star in this "Dear Teacher" video represent students with various learning disabilities. They wanted to share with educators how their brain works and offer simple ways teachers can help.
February 22, 2016
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A Wonderful Way to Retell God’s Story
Looking for an impromptu, meaningful way for the children in your small group to retell the Bible story? Check out this idea from blogger Mina Munns at Flame: Creative Kids Children’s Ministry.
February 1, 2016
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The Immigrant Experience
God must love immigrants — the Bible is so full of them! Here are some building blocks that will help you welcome children from immigrant families.
January 5, 2016
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Growing Kids' Gifts
Children aren’t the church of tomorrow — they’re the church of today just as much as adults are! Find ways you can help kids identify, develop, and use their gifts for the benefit of the body.
November 25, 2015
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Holy Habits
Teaching children means sharing the truth of Scripture with them — but it’s even more important to give them opportunities to put what they believe into practice.
November 2, 2015
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They're Here! Children's Ministry Sessions on the Lord's Supper
We are frequently asked, “Do you have any children's ministry sessions on the Lord’s Supper?” Today I’m excited to tell you that we can finally answer, “Yes, we do!”
October 21, 2015
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Building Community
Sunday school is not the only game in town — sports events, birthday parties, and other celebrations are often scheduled for Sunday mornings too. How do we build community with these challenges?
October 6, 2015
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Families First
Where are seeds of faith first planted by the Holy Spirit? Within the family! But the church also partners with the family in this process. Keep reading to find ways to help parents nurture faith.
October 5, 2015
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Bible Story Characters to Make and Use
I recently found a fabulous pattern for making wonderful stand-up Bible story characters. I’ve listed three ideas for how you might use them but I'm sure there are many more!