Kidologists Zone

This is the place to find things written or submitted by the creator of Kidology.org, Karl Bastian.

Use Karl's creativity to your advantage! Browse his ideas, plans, games, and more, and use them as is or adapt them for your ministry!

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Level Title Topic
All Access 100 Bible Names Magic Trick

This is an EASY but AMAZING magic trick using 100 Bible names.

Magic Trick
All Access Hidden Messages

This is a fun on screen word puzzle to get kids talking about biblical phrases.

Puzzle
All Access My Plan vs. God's Plan

A super cool Magic Trick / Object Lesson that illustrates why sometimes God says no to our plans. He has a bigger plan!

Trusting God
All Access Elbow Balloon Pass

Social Distance Game where kids pass a balloon around using only their elbows. They learn about how we REALLY win in life!

Social Distance Game
Starter The 7 Most Powerful Letters

This simple, fun activity will help kids discover the power of saying "I'm Sorry."

Forgiveness
All Access Who is Hiding the Spies?

Social Distance Game where kids try to guess who is hiding the spies. Ideal for story of Rahab and the Spies.

Social Distance Game
All Access A Word from Wilbur - Imagination Time Machine

A Word from Wilbur - Imagination Time Machine is a 4-part short video series in which the host, Wilbur, vists some Old Testament characters to learn some important life lessons.

Old Testament Stories
All Access What's Missing Game?

A Silly Social Distance Game where try to remember objects as they are removed.

Social Distance Game
All Access Silly Word Number Swap!

A Silly Social Distance Game where kids have fun with silly words and numbers!

Social Distance Game
All Access ZILCH! The Game of Greed!

Game where kids try to win by not getting tooooo greedy!

Greed!
All Access A Word from Wilbur - ZOOM Series

A Word from Wilbur - ZOOM Series is a 5-part short video series that introduces kids to the first five books of the Bible and features some fun drone videos.

Pentateuch Overview
All Access Pool Noodle Games!

Social Distance Game where kids try to navigate a giant maze on the floor.

Social Distance Game
All Access Tape Maze!

Social Distance Game where kids try to navigate a giant maze on the floor.

Social Distance Game
All Access Kid-Sized Tic-Tac-Toe

Social Distance Game where kids play Tic-Tac-Toe with their entire body!

Social Distance Game
All Access Snowman Melt

Social Distance Game where kids try to figure out a word or phrase before the Snowman melts!

Social Distance Game
All Access Wink 'Em

Social Distance Game where kids try to avoid being winked at in order to survive.

Social Distance Game
All Access Kid-Sized Chutes and Ladders

Social Distance Game where kids try to finish a Life-Sized Board Game!

Social Distance Game
All Access Pastor Simon Says!

Social Distance Game where kids try to follow instructions carefully!

Social Distance Game
All Access Stand or Sit

Social Distance Game where kids sit or stand based on facts or opinons.

Social Distance Game
All Access FLIP IT!

Social Distance Game where kids guess a coin flip and either are out or remain depending on how they guessed!

Social Distance Game
All Access A Word from Wilbur - Wisdom Series

A Word from Wilbur - Wisdom Series is a 4-part short video series on Wisdom from the Book of James featuring special guest, Noduh the Wise One.

Wisdom from James
All Access Checkin Social Distance Footprints

Here are some fun signs you can laminate and place on the floor to help people spread out for check-in.

Covid-19 Reopen Resource
All Access Welcome Back Signs

Just some fun friendly signs you can use to welcome folks back to church!

Covid-19 Reopen Resource
All Access Flash Class: How to Edit in iMovie

Pastor Karl Bastian, founder of Kidology.org and creator of Kids Church Online, did a LIVE EDIT of his next Kids Church Online service while explaining so you can see how it's done!

Online Ministry
All Access A Toybox Tale Easter

The Easter Story like you've never seen it before! 

Easter Video
All Access My Easter Comic Book

Your children can now create their very own Easter Comic Book! You provide the comic, they provide the illustrations!

Easter Activity
All Access The Trading Game

Here is a game to help kids discover why trading with Jesus is always the best choice!

Rich Young Ruler
All Access Cast Your Burdens Game

A fast, fun game that illustrates why we should cast our burdens upon Jesus.

Worry
All Access You Can't Out-Give God! (Money Magic Trick)

A story and illusion demonstrating generosity.

Generosity or Giving
Free Kidmin Talk #127 - February 11th, 2020

Easter is coming! How do you plan effective outreach events? Karl shares insights from his EGGstravaganza Easter event at his church, and reveals his new book, A Bright Idea.

Event Planning
Free Kidmin Talk #126 - February 3rd, 2020

How to staff the kids ministry when it's in critical condition. Stanley Mearse joins Karl Bastian as they discuss how to recruit when it seems like there aren't enough people to fit your needs. Today's show sponsored by Protect My Ministry.

Recruiting
Free Kidmin Talk #125 - January 21, 2020

CPC review, Family Ministry Workshop Summary, Kids Follow Up Tool and more! Today's show sponsored by the amazing follow up book, My Brand New Life.

Family Ministry and More
All Access The Complaining Game

Help kids turn complaints around and see the positive.

Complaining
Free Kidmin Talk #124 - December 19th, 2019

Kidmin Talk #124 - Introducing Kidology Master Classes Kidminism - We never grow alone or in a vacuum! Starting in 2020, Pastor Karl will be leading a series of Master Classes to help you take your personal development as well as your ministry to the next level beginning with a course in January titled, “Thriving in Ministry.” Learn more in this video sponsored by The Kids Visual Study Bible from Zonderkidz.com

Kidology Master Class
Free Kidmin Talk #123 - December 13th, 2019

Kidmin Talk #123 - The Nativity Challenge! A new Christmas Game from Pastor Karl Bastian. Sponsored by The Jesus Storybook Bible from Zonderkidz.com

The Nativity Challenge
All Access The Nativity Challenge!

A NEW Christmas Game from Pastor Karl

Christmas Game
All Access Crazy Christmas Countdown 51

Karl's Classic Toybox Tales Christmas videos have been converted to Crazy Countdowns! In this fifth and final episode, the Wisemen see a sign in the sky and begin their journey to meet a little boy named Jesus!

Christmas Countdown!
All Access Crazy Christmas Countdown 50

Karl's Classic Toybox Tales Christmas videos have been converted to Crazy Countdowns! In this fourth episode, Mary and Joseph arrive in Bethlehem, and after struggling to find a place to stay, Baby Jesus is finally born!

Christmas Countdown!
All Access Crazy Christmas Countdown 49

Karl's Classic Toybox Tales Christmas videos have been converted to Crazy Countdowns! In this third episode, the shepherds learn that a very special baby has been born!

Christmas Countdown!
All Access Crazy Christmas Countdown 48

Karl's Classic Toybox Tales Christmas videos have been converted to Crazy Countdowns! In this second episode, Joseph proposes to Mary with his Donkey 4000, just before both learn that God has a very special plan for their first baby!

Christmas Countdown!
All Access Crazy Christmas Countdown 47

Karl's Classic Toybox Tales Christmas videos have been converted to Crazy Countdowns! In this first episode Zechariah learns his wife will have a son who will be named John who will announce the arrival of the Savior of the World!

Christmas Countdown!
All Access Recruiting Tool: The Perfect Gift

Download this invitation for parents to volunteer in their kids' ministry!

Recruiting
Starter Bible Ninja Warriors Super Sunday

Bible Ninja Warriors will get kids excited about learning to use their Bibles and becoming more familiar with them.

Bible Learning
All Access CHURCH Escape Event Plan

By popular demand, here are ALL the files you need to plan a fun Escape Room event, but using your entire church!

FUN Event
Free Kidmin Talk #122 - October 29th, 2019

In this 122nd episode of Kidmin Talk, Pastor Karl Bastian, founder of Kidology.org, is getting ready for Christmas! WIN a free Christmas Clue Hunt game, find out what Karl is teaching in December, and more!

Christmas is Coming! Are you ready?
All Access Crazy Countdown 46

Kids will love the PEZ characters popping in and out of this 1 minute countdown!

1 Minute PEZ Countdown
All Access Crazy Countdown 45

Kids will love the PEZ characters popping in and out of this 10 minute countdown!

10 Minute PEZ Countdown
All Access Crazy Countdown 44

Kids will love the PEZ characters popping in and out of this 5 minute countdown!

5 Minute PEZ Countdown
All Access Crazy Countdown 43

Kids will love the PEZ characters popping in and out of this 3 minute countdown!

3 Minute PEZ Countdown
All Access Recruiting Tool: Turkey Jokes Postcard

Download these funny postcards to encourage your volunteers this season!

Recruiting
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