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Oriental Trading

Teaching techniques, crafts, lessons and more to make learning about God an adventure kids look forward to!

Teacher Gifts

Wow! I cannot believe how fast Christmas is coming this year and gifts are on top of my mind!  I made pumpkin bread for all of our church leaders, but wanted something for my teachers that wasn't edible.  Several of my teachers are on strict diets... so I figured food...

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Say a Prayer Entering Into 2018

As a kid in bible class each week, did you ever wish God would talk to you like He did with Adam in the garden? Or like Moses from a burning bush? Or perhaps like Jesus did with the 12 apostles? These people got to talk to God and God worked through them.  I admit, I...

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Santa vs. God at Home

Tonight as I was watching The Santa Clause with my family, my mind wandered off to children’s ministry again.  I started thinking about how hard so many parents work to keep their children believing in Santa. We even go to elaborate lengths with the mischievous Elf on...

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A Gingerbread Christmas

Kids love parties. They enjoy having fun with friends. So give the children in your church a place to have fun with friends. Throw a holiday party with a message. We always look for teachable moments, don’t we?  And we strive to offer something our kids beg to come to...

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Play Through the Bible

How much thought goes into your children's ministry?  Since you are reading this article, I'm guessing you have dedicated some time to this effort.  Thank God for you!  If we are going to reach children before the age of 13, then we better have a plan.  And we better...

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Hands-On Learning with Movie Takes

Want kids in bible class to pay attention and retain what they have just been taught?  Of course, you do!  There are so many ways of doing this but today I thought I'd share just one.  It is super simple and K-5th graders love it!  All you do is make copies of the...

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3T Thursday (Tickles, Truth & Tips)

TICKLES... TIPS... As we teach children to know and love God, we are often humbled.  The things we learn as teachers.  We walk into our bible classes prepared, or so we think.  Then there is that one child that could ruin everything if we let him/her.  Either this...

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