Refreshing the Teacher's Soul

Scripture, Prayers, and Quotes from Kids to Warm Your Heart

Refreshing the Teacher’s Soul overflows with encouragement for those called to serve the Lord and his children in the classroom. Filled with Scripture, prayers, and thoughts from children, this book celebrates teachers and faith from a child’s perspective. Let God’s Word and the words of God’s children refresh our soul and give you joy in serving our Savior and Teacher, Jesus Christ.

Video Talks for Kids

50 Bible Messages Using Video Clips

by Patricia Alderdice Senseman

When videos talk, kids listen! But what are they learning? Use Video Talks for Kids to reinforce Bible principles in a whole new way! Each video talk uses a three-to-four minute clip from a popular video to introduce a relevant topic or illustrate a biblical point that kids need to hear.
Each video talk includes:

• A relevant topic to be presented
• The name of the movie
• Start and stop times, with verbal or action cues
• A list of related Bible stories
• A summary of the movie clip
• Materials needed
• Activity ideas that include discussion questions

New Life in Jesus Bookmark

Plantable Seed Butterfly included

Butterfly bookmark includes a seed butterfly that contains wildflower seeds. The back of the bookmark has a poem and features scripture verse 2 Corinthians 5:17.

Planting insturctions are included.

The Hair-Raising Joys of Raising Boys

by Dave Meurer

Raising boys is a monumental, multiyear battle, says frazzled dad Dave Meurer. But there's also an industrial-sized dose of laughter just waiting to escape. The Hair-Raising Joys of Raising Boys explores many meaningful reflections (a.k.a. laugh-out-loud occurences and been-there-done-that moments) that only dads can truly understand.

The Snake in the Grass

The Story of Adam and Eve

by Kathleen Long Bostrom

The Snake in the Grass combines whimsical poetry and colorful, imaginative illustrations to retell the biblical account of Adam and Eve's encounter with the serpent in Eden. The memorable sing-song rhymes and eye-catching artwork will help children learn about God and connect the story to their own lives.

Preteen Ministry Smart Pages

By Gordon and Becki West

Preteens are often described as energetic, awkward, creative, unpredictable, incredible and awesome! What are the best ways to minister to this often misunderstood and neglected group? Preteen Ministry Smart Pages has the answers!
Because most children’s spiritual beliefs are in place by age 13, the preteen years are a crucial time to teach kids God’s truth. This resource gives you a solid, practical and comprehensive understanding of how to build an effective ministry that reaches this vital age group.

Listening to Children on the Spiritual Journey

Guidance for Those Who Teach and Nurture

by Catherine Stonehouse & Scottie May

“A work that is enlightening, challenging, and encouraging all at the same time. It provides a long-needed look into the actual spiritual life experience of children and helps us consider how what we do in our homes and families can better encourage a growing, vital faith in Christ. It is both moving and convicting to read, and if we will give attention to what the children say, it will cause us to change some of what we do in our ministries with children and with young parents.”
- Kevin E. Lawson, Talbot School of Theology; editor, Christian Education Journal

Educating Your Gifted Child

by Vicki Caruana

"Every child is a unique and precious treasure from God. And while each one has been given talents and strengths, some children are more obviously gifted academically. If you've been blessed with one or more gifted children, you know that this joy also raises plenty of questions and concerns. What will keep them challenged and best meet their needs? Will traditional schools suffocate or stimulate their gifts?" These and other questions are addressed as well other topics such as, characteristics and myths about gifted kids, matching teaching and learning styles and handling family dynamics.

Making Toys for School-Age Children

Using Ordinary Stuff for Extraordinary Play

By Linda G. Miller and Mary Jo Gibbs

What do you get when you combine jingle bells, ribbon, a glove, and some thread? A Garden Glove Windsock, of course! This series is a teacher's dream! You'll find more creative ways to use tube socks, milk cartons, and other inexpensive things found around the house than you ever imagined. Create unique, exciting toys and props to help children learn in appropriate ways.

Making Toys will make you look at everyday items in a whole new way.

Sign & Say

Age: Preschool - 1st Grade

Children will have fun learning Bible verses while using both their bodies and their minds! Using the hand motions of American Sign Language they are sure to have fun as they learn and remember each verse. This book is easy to use and comes with helpful illustrations.

Reclaim your School!

10 Steps to Practically and Legally
Evangelize Your School

By Brad and Susanne Dacus

This book is an excellent tool for those who recognize the need to share Christ in our world. Written for students, parents, teachers, and pastors, it is an effective motivator for those who want to impact the public school system in powerful, legal ways. Offers ways to legally share Christ in the public school system, and gives excellent explanations and resources.

Soul Surfin’

Dean-O and the Dynamos

Song titles: Soul Surfin’ (Acts 17:2-3); Up for the Word (John 20:31); Speed of Sound (Acts 4:20); Free Inside (2 Tim. 3:15); Hey, Hey, Hey! (2 Peter 3:9); G-Mail (1 Thess. 2:13); Outta Sight (Acts 17:24-25); He’s Got Plans (Jeremiah 29:11); I’m in Good (Romans 10:9); Believe His Promises (1 John 4:9); He’s the One (Acts 4:12); Bye for Now (3 John 14)

The Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom

Patti Gould and Joyce Sullivan

Great for Preschools!

This resource manual, based on the inclusion model, describes practical and easy ways to adjust centers and classroom routines for children with special needs. These suggestions, addressing six categories of special needs, will enable all children to learn by keeping them involved in developmentally appropriate routines and center-based activities.

Kids, Classrooms, & Contemporary Education

Probing the Headlines That Impact Your Family

by Don Closson

In a clear, straightforward style that draws from insights developed for the popular radio programs of Probe Ministries, Don Closson relates Christian faith to the onslaught of our indulgent society. Here are direct answers to your questions concerning youth culture and changes in education.

The ADHD Book of Lists

A Practical Guide for Helping Children and Teens with Attention Deficit Disorders

by Sandra F. Rief

The ADHD Book of Lists is a comprehensive, reliable source of answers, practical strategies, and tools in a convenient list format. Created for teachers (K-12), parents, school psychologists, medical and mental health professional, counselors, and other school personnel, this important resource contains the most current information about Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is filled with the strategies, supports, and interventions that have been found to be the most effective in minimizing the problems and optimizing the success of children and teens with ADHD.

The Growing Leader: Healthy Essentials for Children's Ministry

A Practical Guide for Helping Children and Teens with Attention Deficit Disorders

by Craig Jutila

The Growing Leader will help you…

• Build healthy, effective leadership skills in your team by reflecting on Jesus’ life and using DIVE (Discerning, Influential, Vulnerable, Exalting) as a model. By diving deep, you’ll actually bring your children’s ministry up to the next level.
• Develop in your team proven strategies and ideas that build health – and work!
•  Be inspired and filled with ideas form one of the most significant, cutting-edge ministries in the world – and DIVE into leadership health.

Heartfelt Thanks for Sunday School Teachers

Laugh…be encouraged…be inspired…be challenged…shed a tear…feel God’s love…You are appreciated. Your ministry to children is making an eternal difference. As you journey through this moving devotional, you’ll be encouraged as Sunday school teachers share their real-life experiences with you.

The Treasure Principle

Discover the Secret of Joyful Giving

by Randy Alcorn

Priceless treasure is within your reach. And with it, liberating joy.
In Randy Alcorn’s The Treasure Principle, you’ll unearth a radical teaching of Jesus – a secret wrapped up in giving. Once you discover this secret life will never look the same. And you won’t want it to!

Strength for the Journey

A Five-Week Devotional

by Tim Wesemann

This Five-Week devotional is for those who need strength, nourishment, and encouragement. Each short devotional includes a prayer suggestion.