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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Teaching Faithfulness in the Little Things
Webster's Dictionary defines memorizing as "committing (something) to memory," or "learning (something) by heart." Use this simple game to introduce a time of Scripture memory or show children the importance of memorizing Scripture. |
Object Lesson | |
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The Amazing Magic In-Out Tube Trick!
It is foolish to think that if we allow bad things into our life that good will come out. |
ChristianLife | |
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The Gifts of the Puzzle
Kids will learn how spiritual gifts by themselves are incomplete and missing something. They are designed to fit together within the church and the Kingdom of God around the world. |
Spiritual gifts, The church | |
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The Good Friend List
Fun puppet or skit routine that bring the Golden Rule to life! |
Golden Rule |
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The Magic Coloring Book Bible
Magic Coloring Book Explanation |
Bible | |
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The Price Is Wrong
A fun game show gone amuck helps teach kids the meaning of worship! |
Worship | |
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The Romans Road to Heaven!
Simple way to present the gospel message using 8 verses from Romans. |
Gospel, Evangelism, | |
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The Water Race
Exciting relay that gets all the kids involved as they work as a team to pass the water. |
water, relay | |
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Top Secret Encouragement
Help the kids in your ministry become an encouragement to missionaries. |
Encouragement, | |
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Training Kids to Pray in Group
3 practical ideas to help your kids pray from the H.E.A.R.T |
Prayer, Praise, Guiding | |
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Trapped in a Cup Tower!
Get ready to stack some cups in huge towers, as the kids use creativity to construct walls! |
Creative, faithful, abilities | |
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Ultimate Rock, Paper, Scissors
Everyone knows Rock, Paper, Scissors - this large group version is a LOT of fun and teaches teamwork, encouragement and the power of prayer! |
Fun Game / Power of Prayer | |
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Volunteer Spotlight Templates
A simple fun way to recognize new or super volunteers! Just add a pictures and some interesting facts and post outside the room they serve in! |
Volunteer Appreciation |
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Vote for Jesus! A FUN Patriotic Lesson
This is a FUN interactive lesson about how we "Vote for Jesus" every day by the choices we make! |
Fruit of the Spirit | |
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Vote with Your Feet
This opening lesson activity helps to illustrate that while we have many things that make us different... there are some things we can all agree on. |
Fun Lesson Intro | |
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Which one is the Bible?
Teach kids about the different translations in the Bible in a way that they will remember, by acting it out. |
Bible Translations | |
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Who's Missing?
Webster's Dictionary defines memorizing as "committing (something) to memory," or "learning (something)by heart." Use this simple game to introduce a time of Scripture memory or show children the importance of memorizing Scripture. |
Scripture memory | |
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Why Does Popcorn Pop?
This is a fun poem about popcorn for preschool learners when learning about food for a creation lesson. |
How God Made Popcorn | |
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Windshield Prayer Cards
Let your ministry encourage the whole church as you give the kids an opportunity to pray. |
Prayer, Ministry | |
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Written Testimony Book
Instructions on how to create a book of all your kids testimonies. |
Testimony, Salvation | |
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Yummy Water
This object lesson visually demonstrates the change that happens to a person when they become a Christian - they change from ordinary to something very special! |
Gifts of the Spirit | |
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5 Minute Roller Coaster Countdown Video
5 Minute Roller Coaster Countdown Video |
Countdown Video |
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Recruiting Tool: Volunteer Encouragement Postcards
Four volunteer encouragement postcards. |
Recruiting |
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Yuck Day
Yuck Day is a fun outdoor event for kids. Ready to get messy and have fun building relationships with kids? This is just what you are looking for. |
Fun Event for Kids | |
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Holy Spirit Balloon Game & Object Lesson
A fun game that also teaches four things the Holy Spirit does for us. |
Holy Spirit Helps | |
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Recruiting Tool: Parent Survey
Parent Survey print-outs to encourage volunteering in the Children's Ministry. |
Recruiting |
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Recruiting Tool: Super Volunteer Poster
A fun poster highlighting the traits that make a Super Volunteer! |
Recruiting SUPER Volunteers |
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Recruiting Tool: Back-To-School Checklist
Use this fun back-to-school checklist to recruit parents into the kids ministry. |
Recruiting |
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Recruiting Tool: Join Me
Give this fun flyer to your volunteers and have them give to a friend to invite them to serve in kids ministry. |
Recruiting |
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"Kindergarten Welcome Wagon" - Great Way To Welcome Preschoolers Into Elementary Ministry
Welcome your Kindergartener's into kids church with a special event designed just for them (and their parents)! |
Welcoming Ideas | |
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10 Christmas Bulletin Board Ideas for Church
If you’re looking for a Christmas themed bulletin board for your church or Children’s Ministry, here are ten(+) ideas to get you started! |
Christmas, Decoration Ideas, Bulletin Boards | |
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10 Essential Classroom Supplies
Do you have a list of classroom supplies? Here are my top ten essential classroom supplies. |
Classroom Supplies | |
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10 Fun Ideas For A Friendship Lesson
Use these ideas when teaching about friendship. |
Friendship | |
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10 Interactive Storytelling Ideas for Elementary Kids
Use these awesome tips to make your teaching more interactive! |
Storytelling, interaction | |
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10 Mom Trivia Questions from the Bible
Here is a trivia game for your children's ministry on Mother's Day! |
Mother's Day, Trivia | |
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10 Ways To Build a Prayer Team for Your Children's Ministry
Do you have a prayer team for your children's ministry? One of the most powerful tools believers have in ministry is prayer! Here are ten ways to build a prayer team for your children's ministry. |
Children's Ministry, Prayer | |
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15 Fun and Easy Bible Verse Games for Kids
Download this PDF with 15 games to use in your Kidmin to help them learn bible verses |
Games | |
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15 No Hassle Summer Events for Your KidMin
Events you can still plan for this summer! |
Summer Events | |
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3 Paper Craft Ideas for Thanksgiving
Paper Crafts for Teaching Thankfulness to Kids |
Crafts, Thanksgiving | |
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3 Reasons Why You Should Theme Your Children's Ministry
You've no doubt seen the latest craze in children’s ministries: kid themed environments. Here are 3 reasons why your church absolutely needs a themed Children's Ministry. |
Children's Ministry | |
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5 Exciting New Ways To Teach The Nativity Story
It’s almost Christmas time, aka one of the two times of the year where what you’ll be teaching in Sunday School is firmly locked in place. Of course, therein lies the problem. How do you make a story that all the little ones know by heart exciting again? Fret not, Kid Mins. I have scoured the big ol’ interwebs and found 5 ridiculously awesome (and inexpensive) ways to liven up your nativity teaching. |
Nativity Lesson Plans | |
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5 Ideas to Stretch Your Creative Muscle
You can get inspiration from anywhere! I hear people say that they are not creative. And I just want to scream at them, “Yes, you are! You just don’t know it yet!” |
Creativity | |
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5 Sheep Crafts for Sunday School
Use these 5 fun sheep crafts for teaching multiple Bible stories! |
Crafts, Sheep | |
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5 Things to do with Glow Sticks
Now, thanks to the power of dollar stores you can find glow sticks, bracelets, necklaces and the like really cheap. Use them in these 5 creative ways to add fun.. and GLOW to your Kids Ministry! |
Games with Glow Sticks | |
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5 Things to do with Play Dough
Service going over time? Short on content for your morning kids program. Do not stress, here are 5 ways you can use play dough to add fun and humor to your program. |
Games with Play Dough | |
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5 Ways to Raise Support for a Family Missions Trip
Need to raise support for a family missions trip? Here are some great ideas for raising support! |
Family Missions Trips | |
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5 Ways to Stay Connected Over the Summer
Keep your relationships strong this summer by staying connected to the kids you teach. |
Summer | |
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8 Books of the Bible Games
To help with the idea of doing while learning, here are 8 kid-tested and teacher-approved games to help your students learn the books of the Bible. |
Bible Knowledge | |
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8 Ministry Improvements You Can Make This Weekend!
Do you ever feel like you’re buried under the “to do list” pile, or feel like you’re not making enough progress in your ministry? Here are eight ways that are simple and easy to implement that will make a difference in your ministry THIS WEEKEND! |
Improving Your Ministry | |
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A Fidget Spinner Bible Lesson
Fidget Spinners: What's the Big Deal? If you've never heard of a fidget spinner, then chances are, you've never made contact with someone between the ages of 6 and 16 in the past two months. Here is a fun devotional to tap into that fad! (While it lasts) |
Pursue What Lasts! |