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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Welcome Back Signs
Just some fun friendly signs you can use to welcome folks back to church! |
Covid-19 Reopen Resource |
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Developing a K.C. Krew Workshop Notes
These are the Kidologist's workshop notes for his workshop on developing a team of 5-6th Graders to help run children's church. |
5-6th Grade Ministry / Tweener | |
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60 Second Teacher Tips with Philip Hahn - #1: Always Use Scripture
These 60 Second Teacher Tips will make your ongoing training a SNAP! |
Teaching Tips |
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60 Second Teacher Tips with Philip Hahn - #2: Single Point
These 60 Second Teacher Tips will make your ongoing training a SNAP! |
Teaching Tips |
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60 Second Teacher Tips with Philip Hahn - #3: Keep Things Moving
These 60 Second Teacher Tips will make your ongoing training a SNAP! |
Teaching Tips |
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60 Second Teacher Tips with Phillip Hahn - #10: Make It Spiritual
These 60 Second Teacher Tips will make your ongoing training a SNAP! |
Teaching Tips |
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60 Second Teacher Tips with Phillip Hahn - #11: Large Group Games
These 60 Second Teacher Tips will make your ongoing training a SNAP! |
Teaching Tips |
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60 Second Teacher Tips with Phillip Hahn - #12: Visitors
These 60 Second Teacher Tips will make your ongoing training a SNAP! |
Teaching Tips |
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60 Second Teacher Tips with Phillip Hahn - #13: All Behavior is Communication
These 60 Second Teacher Tips will make your ongoing training a SNAP! |
Teaching Tips |
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60 Second Teacher Tips with Phillip Hahn - #14: Pray
These 60 Second Teacher Tips will make your ongoing training a SNAP! |
Teaching Tips |
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60 Second Teacher Tips with Phillip Hahn - #15: Talking Heads
These 60 Second Teacher Tips will make your ongoing training a SNAP! |
Teaching Tips |
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60 Second Teacher Tips with Phillip Hahn - #4: Discipline
These 60 Second Teacher Tips will make your ongoing training a SNAP! |
Teaching Tips |
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60 Second Teacher Tips with Phillip Hahn - #5: Showing Your Love
These 60 Second Teacher Tips will make your ongoing training a SNAP! |
Teaching Tips |
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60 Second Teacher Tips with Phillip Hahn - #6: Church Attendance
These 60 Second Teacher Tips will make your ongoing training a SNAP! |
Teaching Tips |
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60 Second Teacher Tips with Phillip Hahn - #7: Punctuality
These 60 Second Teacher Tips will make your ongoing training a SNAP! |
Teaching Tips |
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Bible Basics
LOTS of ideas for teaching about the Bible. This is the chapter I wrote for Group's Ulitimate Bible Guide for Kids! |
The Bible | |
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60 Second Teacher Tips with Phillip Hahn - #8: You Can Fake Energy
These 60 Second Teacher Tips will make your ongoing training a SNAP! |
Teaching Tips |
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60 Second Teacher Tips with Phillip Hahn - #9: The Dreaded Paper
These 60 Second Teacher Tips will make your ongoing training a SNAP! |
Teaching Tips |
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Laflin Gospel Magic: In a Moment
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: Magic Paper Bag
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: Paper to Money
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: Priceless
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: The Meaning of Life
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion every episode. |
Gospel Magic |
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Magic Training Part 1 - Presence and Presentation
Part 1 of Karl's Magic Training Series focuses on Presence and Presentation. |
Magic Training |
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Magic Training Part 2 - Patter!
Part 2 of Karl's Magic Training Series teaches about Patter! |
Magic Training |
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Magic Training Part 3 - Props
Part 3 of Karl's Magic Training Series stresses the importance of Props! |
Magic Training |
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Magic Training Part 4 - Planning with Purpose
Part 4 of Karl's Magic Training Series shows you how to plan your show with purpose! |
Magic Training |
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Puppet Training Part 1 - Types of Puppets
Part 1 of Karl's Puppet Training Series shows you different Types of Puppets available. |
Puppet Training |
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Puppet Training Part 2 - Developing a Personality
Part 2 of Karl's Puppet Training Series explains the importance of Developing a Personality! |
Puppet Training |
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Puppet Training Part 3 - Creating a Puppet Voice
Part 3 of Karl's Puppet Training Series helps you with Creating a Puppet Voice all your own! |
Puppet Training |
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Puppet Training Part 4 - Ideas for Using Puppets
Part 4 of Karl's Puppet Training Series shares Ideas for Using Puppets |
Puppet Training |
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Tell Stories: Detail
Pastor Steve Bourque brings you a series called Tell Stories! This 12-video series will help hone your storytelling skills using very specific insights. |
Creative Storytelling |
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Tell Stories: Face
Pastor Steve Bourque brings you a series called Tell Stories! This 12-video series will help hone your storytelling skills using very specific insights. |
Creative Storytelling |
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Tell Stories: Image
Pastor Steve Bourque brings you a series called Tell Stories! This 12-video series will help hone your storytelling skills using very specific insights. |
Creative Storytelling |
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Tell Stories: Shift
Pastor Steve Bourque brings you a series called Tell Stories! This 12-video series will help hone your storytelling skills using very specific insights. |
Creative Storytelling |
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Tell Stories: Structure
Pastor Steve Bourque brings you a series called Tell Stories! This 12-video series will help hone your storytelling skills using very specific insights. |
Creative Storytelling |
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Barnyard Scramble
Help children understand how, in a church, everyone needs to find out what their spiritual gift is and use it together with others in the Body of Christ. |
Games, Spiritual Gifts | |
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Bible Formulas
A fun way to spark interest in the Bible or review Bible books. |
Bible books, Games, Science VBS | |
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BIBLE-O-RAMA SUPER SUNDAY!
For any 5th Sunday, use the Bible-O-Rama Super Sunday, including several fun games that help kids review the Books of the Bible. |
Super Sunday Stand-Alone Lesson with Games |
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Clean Teeth
A fun game that takes an ordinary daily chore (brushing your teeth) and provide a spiritual application on obeying God's Word. |
Games, Teamwork, Obeying God's Word | |
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His Yoke is Easy and His Burden is Light
Are you feeling worn out, stressed, and ready to drop out of ministry? Wait! There's a way to avoid 'burn out"! |
Avoiding Burnout | |
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How to be an AWESOME Small Group Leader
Many churches today use a Large Group / Small Group format. For small group leaders, here are FIVE TIPS to make your time as effective as possible. |
Small Group Training | |
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I Was a Kid with Special Needs
Our goal isn’t to have a completely controlled classroom – it is to minister to each and every child according to their needs. And that includes every child! |
Special Needs Kids | |
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It's About Relationships
There is no shortage of programs, resources, or ideas in children’s ministry today—but at the end of the day, what is most effective in reaching kids for the Gospel hasn’t changed in a hundred years—it’s building relationships and personally introducing children to the Savior. This ebook is loaded with practical ideas on how to have a more relational ministry. You’ll be surprised by the results! |
Relationships | |
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Live Comic Teaching
Kids Love Comics! Skip the videos and PowerPoints, just DRAW the Bible Story and your kids will be glued to the story! |
Creative Teaching | |
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New Ways to Do the WORDLESS BOOK!
Everyone has seen a Wordless Book, here are some NEW ways to present it! Get Creative!! |
Wordless Book Variety | |
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No more Sinner's Prayer in Kidmin?
While we may have valid concerns to many of the practices associated with inviting children to receive Jesus into their hearts, Jesus' imperative to bring kids to him must be a priority for children's ministry. |
Evangelism, Spiritual Formation | |
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Puppets – A Helpful Hand in Teaching
Kids and adults respond better to puppets than to almost any other creative teaching method. |
Puppetry | |
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Skit in a Bag
Fun impromptu acting game that gets your kids outside of their box and thinking creatively. |
Gifts, Drama | |
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Teaching Character to Three-Year-Olds
Preschoolers are at a strategic age to learn so much about life. Creativity, compassion, patience, confidence, and cooperation are just a few of the many new qualities that begin to develop during these years. |
Parenting |