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   Our First Family Pit StopAs Kidology folks know, I'm passionate about the topic of "Intentional Parenting" - its the theme of my Online Training Lab "Partnering with Parents" and something I have preached and "teached" about...
But, of course, it starts in your own home. Early on when we first became parents we got excited about starting a family learning time. Inspired by a family in one of our first ministries who did a "Praise the Lord Time" every evening, we started that with Luke when he was around two. It was a complete disaster!
We quickly had to surrender that we were starting the family devotional thing too soon and settled for bedtime Bible stories and prayers, prayers at meals, Christian entertainment, and learning moments throughout the day. However, at this point in time, we didn't set aside any formal home devotional time for the time being.
But the time has come for me to be more intentional as a parent -- a Deuteronomy 6 Dad -- and start doing some formal (but fun) spiritual training in my own home - and not just encouraging others to do so via the materials I write for churches.
Keep reading to find out we did...
Because Jesus Loves Children,
Karl D. Bastian - a.k.a. "The Kidologist"
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New from Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader 10-Lesson Series
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 Kidology's 10-lesson companion curriculum series for The Voyage of the Dawn Treader will help your kids set sail into the 3rd installment of C.S. Lewis' excursion through The Chronicles of Narnia. Get ready for December's live-action film debut!
Written by children's pastor Nicki Straza, this downloadable study includes everything you need to plan, organize, and teach the adventures found in this magical book. Experience King Caspian's voyage through magic waters to the End of the World!
- 173 pages of teaching materials
- 10 Take Home Papers for kids
- Print-friendly PDF and editable Microsoft Word formats
- Lesson Overviews complete with Time Estimates
- Detailed Supplies Lists
- Chapter Summaries designed for reading aloud
- Kingdom Key teaching themes for each lesson
- Bible Story application & discussion questions
- Memory Verse Games
- Object Lesson Instructions
- Small Group Activities
 - Planned Crafts with instructions
- Snacktivity food-oriented illustrations
- Supplemental Bonus Materials
Just $25 for Kidology Premium Members!
Complete your Narnia curriculum collection by adding another unit to your order for just $20. Choose The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe or Prince Caspian. Add both for $30 and save $10!
» Order via the Kidology Store
» Discuss Narnia curriculum in the Kidology Forums
» Download Free Sample PDF
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Kidology To Go hits the road!
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"We have officially hit the road fulltime, living in our RV and roaming around the US," writes Marty Martin, Kidology To Go Coordinator. "It is quite an amazing feeling, seeing a dream that has been in your mind for so long become a reality. This particular dream has been a giant step into the unknown for our family. We have left the comforts of a stationary home for a 300 square foot home on wheels." Keep Reading...The first Kidology To Go events start in November at the following locations: Register to attend or host an event at your church! Follow the adventures of the Martin family via their Twitter updates:
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The Stars of Christmas Family Edition
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 Remind your children that Jesus is the true star of Christmas!
The Stars of Christmas Family Edition from The Chapel and the Willow Creek Association features a Grammy-style awards show hosted by the arrogant Colton Storm. Your family will hear the entire biblical Christmas story as Colton interviews people that "starred" in the amazing account of Jesus' birth. Each episode points to the fact that Jesus is the one true "Star" of Christmas.
This Family Edition allows your church to...
- Partner with parents by providing a way for them to take The Stars of Christmas adventure home
- Allow children to re-watch and share all 4 fun-filled episodes with their family and friends
- Equip families to gather together for a fun and easy Bible devotional by watching an episode, then talking through the provided discussion questions
Includes media DVD and family discussion guide. Also available in a 10-Pack and as a 4-week church curriculum set.
» Order via the Kidology Store
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Boo! It's our Halloween Zone!
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Feeling Grinchy?
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 The Grinch Who Tried to Steal Christmas curriculum from RealFun is certain to grab the attention and imagination of every child in your ministry.
Your children will enjoy taking a journey with the Grinch to find out the that there is something MORE about Christmas... and that is JESUS! It is suggested that this be used for the 3 weeks right before Christmas for greatest impact.
Available as immediate download!
» Order via the Kidology Store
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Service Project Ideas
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 From the Kidology Forums, ckoscik writes:
"I'd love to hear any and all ideas for service projects that kids from K-5th grade can do in a one-hour time frame, during the Sunday morning children's ministry program. What have all of you done in the past, or have planned for the future? Please share!" » Share your ideas in the Forums! |
I'm a kid min? No, IMAKIDMIN.com!
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 You've long been able to interact with your "kidmin" peers in the free Kidology Forums or on sites like CM Connect, but a discussion forum or social network doesn't easily help you know where people live - and more importantly, who lives near YOU!
To solve that common problem, Michael Chanley, the same mega-networker and innovator who created CM Connect, has introduced IMAKIDMIN.com. This site is specifically designed to help those in children's ministry find who lives near them... for FREE! You can list yourself on the main map page, but also on the blog page, Twitter page and Facebook page too.
There's also a IMAKIDMIN Kidology Page where members both in the US and around the world can mark their location. What a great way to network, share ideas, and get together in person!» Visit IMAKIDMIN.com» IMAKIDMIN Kidology Page» Discuss IMAKIDMIN in the Kidology Forums |
Hark from the Herald: Christmas Play by Karl Bastian
|  Hark from the Herald is a Christmas play that can be performed with live actors or puppet performers. Written by Karl Bastian, this download includes all the elements needed to produce this play, including...
- Director & Actors Scripts
- Staging Notes
- Scene Overviews
- Music Recommendations
- Rehearsal Schedule
- Sample Graphics
- MP3 audio track for puppet performance
- Reference videos from previous productions
Hark is a reporter from the Herald and is assigned to do a story on the "true meaning of Christmas." Not knowing where to start, he goes to the house of Dr. Wipplestowski, a crazy inventor who sends him back in time to the first Christmas.
Available as immediate download!
» Order via the Kidology Store
» Discuss this Christmas play in the Kidology Forums
» Learn more about "Hark from the Herald"
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