Creative Ideas Zone
Need a Bright Idea?
The "Creative Idea" Zone is kinda the "Everything Else" Zone. If it isn't an object lesson, or a craft, or a story, or a game, or a magic trick, or puppet script, or a... you get the idea... then it's HERE!
There are tons of great ideas in here, so surf to your heart's content. Or better yet, use the search tool to search by key word or topic. And be sure to submit YOUR great ideas!
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Cleansing Heart
Kids will learn that when they confess their sins and "bring it to the cross" that Jesus wipes away their sins. |
God's Awesome Love | |
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Coin Race
3-5 years olds will race to build a block tower by "buying" your blocks. |
Betrayal, Following Jesus | |
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Dancing with the Stars
3-5 year olds will understand that things can be real even if you cannot see them. |
Faith, Belief | |
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Do You Have Your Racing Armor On?
A comparrison of Ephesians 6:11-17 and a race driver's uniform and equipment. Also included is a "wordless book" using the flags that the race starter uses. |
AWANA Grand Prix | |
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Donuts for Dads / Tie Craft
A Father's Day craft that can be used as a way to reach out to Dads who normally will not come to church. |
Father's Day | |
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Easter Treasure Hunt
Instead of hunting for meaningless bunnies and eggs, kids hunt for items related to the true story of Jesus and His resurrection. |
Easter Story | |
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Facing Our Giants
Learning the acronym GIANT can help children remember steps to take in dealing with their fears. |
Fear | |
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Family Game Night
A fun-filled night for all ages! Easy prep work & great results. Mom, Dad, teen, and toddler, even Grandma & Grandpa will enjoy this event. |
Family Ministry | |
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Fast-U-Can-See
Creating a fasting box to teach the kids about fasting in and to help them participate in our churchwide fast. |
Kids & Fasting | |
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Father's Day Card and Craft
Fun and easy craft for Father's Day |
Father's Day | |
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Fear Factor Party
Used as a Halloween alternative or AWANA event for children. |
Handling Fear | |
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Feeding the Homeless
Raising money to feed the homeless |
Incentives | |
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Fishing Game
3-5 year olds "fish" as a discussion starter for "fishing for men." |
Making Disciples | |
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Follow the Leader!
3-5 years olds will play "Follow the Leader" while repeating the Big Idea. |
Following Jesus, Discipleship, Betrayal | |
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From Clock Watchers to Time Keepers | Developing child leaders | |
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Fun Fair Summary
This is a basic overview of an annual outreach event. This was created to bring a new program director up-to-speed on what had been done in the past. |
Outreach Event | |
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Fun for Halloween
Some options for those who like to dress up in costumes for Halloween... |
Halloween Outreach | |
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Get a Kick Out of Sharing
Sponsored by World Vision, your kids can become good servants (and sharers) and get involved with missions to kids all around the world by "Getting a Kick Out of Sharing!" |
Missions/Sharing | |
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God's Garage decorations
I love free or almost-free decorating ideas. Here is how we pulled off fabulous VBS decorations with a cars and Route 66 theme for only $20! |
decorations | |
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Goofy Golf
April 22 is Earth Day. Take the day to teach kids what the BIBLE says about taking care of God’s Creation. |
Earth Day Fun | |
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Grandparents to Remember
This poem may be used for Grandparents Day at church. The boys can quote grandpa's part while the girls say grandma's. Girls may wear aprons and boys straw hats. They also may hold objects that relate to the part being recited. |
Grandparents | |
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Herod, the King Who Missed Christmas
PowerPoint visual story (with notes) about Herod, the king who missed Christmas. |
Christmas Story | |
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Holiday Poem Contest | Holidays / Fun | |
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Hopscotch Bible Verse
Help kinesthetic learners memorize a Bible verse using hopscotch. |
Memory Verse | |
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Household Bible Items for Missions
A simple idea to get families thinking about and supporting missions throughout the year. |
Missions - Fund Raising | |
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I Love Candy Bars Skit
The difference between love and like as illustrated by candy bars. |
Love | |
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Imagine Being Used by God
Beginning of the year kick off event for Children's Ministry Volunteers, using the theme of "imagination" featuring typical children's toys and games. |
Volunteer Team Motivation KickOff | |
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Is it Dinnertime Yet?
3-5 years olds will act out being hungry. |
Poverty, Hunger | |
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Jacob Wrestles with God
The story of Jacob wrestling with God - video game style. |
Jacob wrestles with God | |
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Jelly on Your Face
An excellent object lesson illustrating the power of the Word of God as a mirror to show us our sin and the need to ask for forgiveness |
Confession of Sin | |
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Just Do It!
A short talk for kids on learning to pray without ceasing. |
Prayer | |
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Karl's Speed Stacks Lessons
Here are several different ways that you can use Speed Stacks in your ministry. |
Sport Stacking | |
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Kid City's Got Talent
A Kid's talent show for fun... |
Fun Events | |
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Kids Book Template
Using this template and a poster board book cover, kids can write their own story and illustrate with their own artwork! |
Allow kids to create their own story book! | |
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Kid's Church Jeopardy
"Jeopardy!" for kid's church |
Game Show Like Games | |
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Kids' Festival Outreach Plan
Many have asked for ideas for outreach when your church is doing a festival-type outreach. Here are some ideas... |
Event | |
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Kiss a Fish
Offering Contest |
Offering Contest | |
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Make Your Own Concentration Game
Printing these sheets of graphics on sticker paper means you have matching sets for your very own concentration game craft! |
Kids can make their own concentration game! | |
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Mission Trip to Mexico
Take a mission trip to Mexico without ever leaving your church? It's absolutely possible, check out this article to find out how! |
In-Building Missions Trip | |
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Missionary Pen Pals
Encourage children to be pen-pals with missionary kids. It will support the missionary kids and broaden your kids' world! |
Missions | |
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Momma Taught me a LOT!
Humorous look at the things we learn from mom |
Mother's Day | |
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Narnia Adventure
Our Sunday Night Live (Elementary grades 1 - 5 children's ministry youth) group just finished a wonderful winter session in a "Great Narnia Adventure". We created a "Narnia" room from ceiling to floor with lots of cozy spaces for kids to nestle in. We listened to a dramatic reading of The Silver Chair (C.S. Lewis) on audiotape. We concluded each weekly segment with a short talk on Biblical comparisons and our great adventure with God. This room was really a favorite with the kids and helped us build many lasting memories and truths! |
Creating a Narnia room & spiritual lessons | |
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Night Party
Overnight event with a "Jesus is the Light" theme. |
Event / Outreach | |
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On Sale
The Sabbath is for worshiping God and resting. |
Sabbath | |
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Oreo Wiggle
Kids make an Oreo slide from their forehead into their mouths by wiggling their nose/eyebrows |
Game | |
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Overnighter Schedule
This is the basic schedule we used for a New Year's Eve overnighter. |
Overnighter | |
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Paper Nesting Doll Craft
Printable craft for a set of 3 nesting dolls you can color, or create your own design! Great for talking about the trinity, or family! |
Color or Create your own set of Nesting Dolls | |
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Parable of the Talents Experience
Imagine your children getting a chance to live out the Parable of the Talents. Some will be wise, some will be foolish, but none of them will forget the lessons they will learn.One of the best ways for children to learn is when they experience something for themselves. Here is a great idea for your children’s church, kids club or special event where children get to act out the “parable of the talents”. |
Lesson Reinforcement | |
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Pass It On
3-5 years olds will practice caring for the poor. |
Poverty, Generosity | |
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Patriotic Party!
Throw a patriotic party in May, June, or July! |
American History |