Creative Ideas Zone

Kids will learn that when they confess their sins and "bring it to the cross" that Jesus wipes away their sins.

3-5 years olds will race to build a block tower by "buying" your blocks.

3-5 year olds will understand that things can be real even if you cannot see them.

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.

A Father's Day craft that can be used as a way to reach out to Dads who normally will not come to church.

Instead of hunting for meaningless bunnies and eggs, kids hunt for items related to the true story of Jesus and His resurrection.

Learning the acronym GIANT can help children remember steps to take in dealing with their fears.

A fun-filled night for all ages! Easy prep work & great results. Mom, Dad, teen, and toddler, even Grandma & Grandpa will enjoy this event.

Creating a fasting box to teach the kids about fasting in and to help them participate in our churchwide fast.

Fun and easy craft for Father's Day

Used as a Halloween alternative or AWANA event for children.

Raising money to feed the homeless

3-5 year olds "fish" as a discussion starter for "fishing for men."

3-5 years olds will play "Follow the Leader" while repeating the Big Idea.

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.

Some options for those who like to dress up in costumes for Halloween...

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!"

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!

April 22 is Earth Day. Take the day to teach kids what the BIBLE says about taking care of God’s Creation.

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.

PowerPoint visual story (with notes) about Herod, the king who missed Christmas.

Help kinesthetic learners memorize a Bible verse using hopscotch.

A simple idea to get families thinking about and supporting missions throughout the year.

The difference between love and like as illustrated by candy bars.

Beginning of the year kick off event for Children's Ministry Volunteers, using the theme of "imagination" featuring typical children's toys and games.

3-5 years olds will act out being hungry.

The story of Jacob wrestling with God - video game style.

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

A short talk for kids on learning to pray without ceasing.

Here are several different ways that you can use Speed Stacks in your ministry.  

A Kid's talent show for fun...

Using this template and a poster board book cover, kids can write their own story and illustrate with their own artwork!

"Jeopardy!" for kid's church

Many have asked for ideas for outreach when your church is doing a festival-type outreach. Here are some ideas...

Offering Contest

Printing these sheets of graphics on sticker paper means you have matching sets for your very own concentration game craft!

Take a mission trip to Mexico without ever leaving your church? It's absolutely possible, check out this article to find out how!

Encourage children to be pen-pals with missionary kids. It will support the missionary kids and broaden your kids' world!

Humorous look at the things we learn from mom  

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!

Overnight event with a "Jesus is the Light" theme.

The Sabbath is for worshiping God and resting.

Kids make an Oreo slide from their forehead into their mouths by wiggling their nose/eyebrows

This is the basic schedule we used for a New Year's Eve overnighter.

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!

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”.

3-5 years olds will practice caring for the poor.

Throw a patriotic party in May, June, or July!