Creative Ideas Zone

In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. 

In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. 

In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. 

In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. 

In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. 

In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. 

In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. 

In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. 

Welcome your Kindergartener's into kids church with a special event designed just for them (and their parents)!

Do you have a list of classroom supplies? Here are my top ten essential classroom supplies.

 Use these ideas when teaching about friendship. 

Use these awesome tips to make your teaching more interactive!

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.

Events you can still plan for this summer!

Paper Crafts for Teaching Thankfulness to Kids  

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.

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.

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!”

Use these 5 fun sheep crafts for teaching multiple Bible stories!

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!

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.

Need to raise support for a family missions trip? Here are some great ideas for raising support!

Keep your relationships strong this summer by staying connected to the kids you teach. 

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.

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!

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)

First Timothy 4:12 commands children to be an example for those older than them. Can children set an example in leading adults in worship? Brian Dollar shares how the kids at his church are able to do so.

Great idea for your next volunteer training.

Training and equipping our kidmin leaders is of utmost importance if we want them to lead well in their ministry area and to have longevity in serving with us.

A short article on adding "marshmallow fluff" to your ministry.

Here's a great idea for your next free will offering collection. Excellent for camp or VBS!

Real heros come in ordinary packages.

Take the DIY project you've been working on and use it to teach a valuable lesson in applying God's Word.

Kids will love to submit their artwork and you'll get to stick it on your fridge.

Use these creative ideas to kick off your kids ministry this fall.

Use grocery bags to teach children a Bible memory verse!

Make a soda can stand at a 45 degree angle by adding only one thing! Then relate the balance to the Holy Spirit's work in our lives. 

Why are arts and crafts projects important for your kid's ministry?

Teaching kids is kind of an art form. So how do you keep their attention without pulling your hair out? Try these attention getters!

Bible Character Museum is a simple way to bring Bible characters to life, using either adult/teen volunteers, or older children. This can be used for just about any context, so read on!

Use these simple crafts in your Sunday School class when teaching from Matthew 10:40-42.

Here's a fun way to help your kids remember their scripture reading!

Is it okay to sin as long as you keep it hidden? Can you really keep sin hidden from God? Use this object lesson to teach about the concept of hidden sin. 

Looking for new ideas for teaching the books of the Bible to your class? These Books of the Bible Cards are a great way for kids to interact with and learn the books of the Bible. Includes instructions for 7 different games.

Dig out of your rut by taking a hike!

Use this simple incentive to help grow your children's hearts for missions and encourage them to bring their Bibles.

A fun activity that helps kids understand how to be nice to others

Fun buzzers for a review game.

Be intentional in guiding your children to develop an internal Biblical Roadmap.

Have you ever played the London Bridge Game? These Christian versions of this children's game will not only be fun for your children, but will also help teach them about God!