Teaching Tips Zone
It's no mystery that teaching kids can be challenging. There are lots of ways to teach - but the more creative you are the better!
This zone is not lessons, but tons of help, ideas and guidance on how to teach more effectively.
It is loaded with ideas you just need to try, like Drawing the Bible or Using Shoes to Teach or even Beach Balls!
If you have a fun, creative or effective teaching method, be sure to share it!
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Secrets of Effective Kid Communicators #4: Turn Spectators into Participants
Learning sticks best when kids move, participate, and experience the truth for themselves. |
Engagement |
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StorySticks Demo Video
Watch as Karl performs a Story Sticks demo of the Story of the Paralytic Man. |
StorySticks Demo |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Answer the Call
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion every episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Answer the Call - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Envelope Prediction
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion every episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Envelope Prediction - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: How Sweet It Is - Explanation Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: How Sweet It Is - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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6 Tips for Teaching Preschoolers
I love teaching preschoolers! They are fun and complicated and joyful and eager to learn. Here are 6 tips that will help you teach these wonderful little people: |
Preschool, Teaching Tips | |
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68 Reasons Why Children's Ministry Matters!
Kids matter to God and they should matter to us. Here are 68 reasons why. |
Importance of CM | |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: In a Moment - Explanation Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: In a Moment - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Magic Paper Bag - Explanation Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Magic Paper Bag - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Messed Up Money - Explanation Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Messed Up Money - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Paper to Money - Explanation Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Paper to Money - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Priceless - Explanation Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Priceless - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Shielded by Faith - Explanation Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: Shielded by Faith - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: The Lord is Our Healer - Explanation Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: The Lord is Our Healer - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: The Meaning of Life - Explanation Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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7 Habits of Highly Effective Small Group Leaders
Be the best small group leader you can be with these helpful tips. |
Small Groups | |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: The Meaning of Life - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: The Right Choice - Explanation Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: The Right Choice - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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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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"Welcome One and All" - Lesson on Matthew 10:40-42
Use this lesson plan when teaching from Matthew 10:40-42 in your children’s Sunday School class. We’ve included complete teaching notes, game ideas, craft projects, and more. It’s everything you need to teach this Bible lesson to kids. |
Welcome | |
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"Whether" getting you down?
Find out how you can calm the 'whethers' in your kids' lives, even if you can't control the 'weather'. |
Divorce, Uncertainty | |
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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 Things You Should Never Do to Lead a Child in Salvation
A humerous look at what NOT to do to lead a child to Christ |
Humor, Salvation | |
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11 Things You Can Do To Make A Kid's Day
Fun simple ideas for engaging kids! |
Engaging Kids | |
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15 Prayers for Kids in School
Let’s commit to intentionally praying for our kids this school year. |
Prayer, Back to School | |
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3 Paper Craft Ideas for Thanksgiving
Paper Crafts for Teaching Thankfulness to Kids |
Crafts, Thanksgiving | |
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3 Resolutions for your Church Ministry in 2019
What small things can you do to make 2019 even better for your ministry? |
Resolutions, New Year, Priorities | |
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4 Truths Kids Need Every Sunday
Be sure your kids experience these 4 basic truths evey Sunday. |
Lessons for Kids | |
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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 Remember During a KidMin Christmas
Discover ways to stay sane during the holidays and throughout the year. |
Christmas, Events, Family | |
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5 Things You Can Do Today to Make Sunday Easier
Make Sunday mornings easier with these 5 tips. |
Organization, Leadership, Volunteers | |
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5 Things You Should Tell Kids in Your Church
5 things to teach your children that never grow old or stale. |
God's Love, What All Children Should Know | |
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5 Tips for Teaching Younger Kids
Learn easy ways to help your younger students get the most out of your lessons. |
Teaching Younger Kids | |
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5 Ways That Kids Can Serve in Kid's Church
Kids are not the church of the future. They can be the church of today! |
Service, Volunteers, Discipleship | |
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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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5 Ways To Teach Kids Thankfulness
Thankfulness goes beyond the words and phrases we use. |
Thankfulness | |
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5 Ways to Use Beach Balls in Kids' Church
Here are some creative ways to use beach balls as object lessons. |
Object Lessons | |
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6 Places to Find Teaching Inspiration
Get creative ideas on where to look for inspiration as your begin developing your next lesson and planning how to more effectively reach your kids. |
Teaching, Inspiration, Ideas | |
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6 Things I Tell Every Storyteller
Here are six things I tell every storyteller whether they are veterans or new to the storytelling role. |
Teaching Tips, Storytelling |