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The $5 Youth MinistryLow-Cost Ideas for Effective Ministry |
By Todd Outcalt |
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Synopsis: It seems like no matter how good the economy is, there’s never enough money in the youth budget. Great for preteen ministry also! |
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The Quick Guide to Discipline for Children's Ministry |
101 Good Ideas for Bad BehaviorGive this book to every leader on your children's ministry team! |
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Synopsis: You’ll love this at-your-fingertips handbook for discipline issues that frazzle your nerves and leave you wondering what to do. Look to this guide for effective techniques that eliminate and redirect behavior challenges. From A - Z you'll find help for: anger, ADHD,bad language, biting, bullying, crying, disrespectful behavior, lying, sarcasm, safety risks, tattling...and more! |
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Comforting Children in Crisis |
Know what to say, what not to say, and what you can do |
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Synopsis: Children face emergencies, too - and shouldn't endure them alone. When children are burdened by life's struggles, what do you say? What if you make things worse? This go-to guide gives you the confidence to share God's love and comfort with hurting children and their families. Each topic includes: Real-life narrative - Learn from someone who has been there Care & counseling tips - Support children through a wide range of their most common emergencies What to say & what not to say - Respond in the most helpful way possible Also includes: Scripture connections, guidelines for referring children to professional resources and caring ways you can stand by children in need.
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JC Q's |
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One Hundred Fifty Jesus-Centered QuestionsGroup Publishing |
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Synopsis: Jesus is by far the most fascinating person who ever walked the earth, but you wouldn't know it by the kinds of questions we typically ask about Him. A surprising question about Jesus can keep you talking and exploring for a long time; a bad question about Jesus can confirm what many already believe - He's just a boring "nice guy" - Mr. Rogers with a beard. Well, here are 150 questions about Jesus that will spark great discussions about who He really is - we know because we've asked them. Use them anytime, anywhere, with anyone. |
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Preteen Launchables |
All the stuff you need to Launch YOUR Preteen Ministry! |
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Synopsis: Whether you're launching a new preteen ministry or refueling a current program, here's everything you need to... Understand how God wired your preteens - socially, spiritually, intellectually, physically, and emotionally Connect with preteens - through great games, slammin' service ideas, wow worship, powerful parent involvement, rockin' retreats, and exciting events! Plan to succeed with preteens - sure-fire, practical ministry solutions - including igniting the right vision, recruiting the right team, sharing the right message, and so much more! |
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Sticky Faith |
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52 Family Messages for Big ChurchIncludes CD-ROM of 52 ready-to-use, family-friendly bulletin inserts! |
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Synopsis: Just add one of these 3 - 5 minute activities and you'll see children sit up...lean forward...and hang on every word. Which means parents and other grown-ups will be more attentive, too. You get 52 activities that...
Plus, with each Sticky Faith activity you'll get...
Use Sticky Faith for Sunday services...children's sermons...anywhere you want to capture kids' attention and engage entire families!
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It's Not Junk It's Resources |
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by Tina Houser |
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Synopsis: If you're short on cash you can still score high on creativity! Using everyday objects most of us have lying around or ready for garbage pickup, Tina Houser shows us imaginative ways to make great children's storytelling props, activities games and classroom decor that reinforce Bible stories.
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On the Spot No-Prep Devotions for Children's Ministry |
Great for home, too! |
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Synopsis: We're serious when we say "On the Spot" As in... You finished a lesson early - and have a few minutes to fill. (Make every moment count with the devotions inside!) Or let's say all the kids are ready for class, but you aren't. You get the picture. On the Spot is your solution for those days when you haven't had a moment to plan ahead (and all the days when you do). Over 20 instant devotions. Each devotion is 15 minutes or less.
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On the Spot No-Prep Games for Children's Ministry |
Great for home, too! |
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Synopsis: We're serious when we say "On the Spot" As in... The parents are late. The sermon went long. The lesson went short. You need a game - now! You get the picture. On the Spot is your solution for those days when you haven't had a moment to plan ahead (and all the days when you do). Give one to every children's volunteer to keep in their backpack or golve box. Over 25 games! |
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30 New Testament Interactive Stories for Young Children |
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BySteven James |
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Synopsis: Bible stories for young children should include sound effects, gestures and actions, refrains and rhymes, movement and imagination! And that's just what Steven James does in this wonderful collection of favorite stories from the New Testament. Each chapter includes:
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The Humongous Book of Children's Messages |
By Group Publishing |
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Synopsis: You'll be ready! From Noah's Ark to Jesus Healing a Blind Man to Groundhog Day - it's all here! And it's all clearly oragnized by topic and Scripture reference. Use this book when presenting a children's sermon at church...adding spice to your Sunday school class...leading a devotional camp...standing in front of children at your midweek program - anywhere you want to connect with kids in a fun, fast way! |
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Group's Emergency Response Handbook |
Synopsis: You want to help. But don't know how… Here are practical ways to love kids through their greatest challenges. Amber just lost her mother to cancer. Sam's parents are divorcing – and he's torn in his loyalties. A job change in Dana's family means she has to move – immediately. Children face emergencies, too – and shouldn't endure them alone. |
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Sharing God's Love in Children's Church A Year's Worth of Programs for Children Ages 3-7 |
By Lisa Flinn and Barbara Younger |
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Synopsis: Sharing God's Love in Children's Church is a book filled with active, hands-on programs, designed for children ages three to seven. Each program features a simple Christian message, a Bible verse, a story, a prayer, a snack, and several creative activities such as crafts, games, and musical activities. The programs are structured to last from thirty - to forty-five minutes. An additonal activity is included in each program to extend Children's Church to a full hour. Supplies and set-up are kept to a minimum, and the books's easy-to-use format makes it just right for today's busy teacher. |
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Turbocharged! |
100 Simple Secrets to Successful Children's Ministryby Dale Hudson & Scott Werner |
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Synopsis: "I can do that!" ...is what you'll say after you discover these easy-to-apply tools and techniques to put your ministry in four-wheel-drive. One hundred high-octane "how-tos" are brought to you by children's ministry leaders who began from the ground up. They'll give you tips to make small changes that gain big results. Plus, they'll share their success stories and ideas for instant tune-ups and major repairs - all in a manual that makes your ministry easier to drive. |
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Understanding Your Preteens |
Inside Their Hearts and Minds |
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Synopsis: They're all heart…no, all head…no, all hormones… |
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The Best of Children's Ministry Magazine Devotions |
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110 Eye-Popping, Jaw-Dropping Children's Messages |
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Synopsis: Get ready to connect. That's because each devotion - more than a hundred of them - came from people like you: people in the thick of children's ministry. These best-ever children's messages have been tried...tweaked...and tried again. You'll use them without risk - and without worrying that your kids' attention will drift elsewhere. |
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The Humongous Book of Games for Children's Ministry |
Group Publishing220 new games for children's ministry! |
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Synopsis: Always have a great big fun game at your fingertips for any area of children's ministry, daycare or after-school programming! From creative children's workers comes this tried-and-true colossal collection! |
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Children's Ministry Pocket Guide to Special Needs |
Quick Tips to Reach Every Child |
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Synopsis: What are the most prevalent special needs among kids today? Find out - and discover relevant teaching techniques, plus tips for parents and other kids in the classroom! You'll learn how to identify and connect with children who have special needs, then reach them with Jesus' great love. See kids thrive in your class and grow in their relationship with Jesus! Includes surveys and tools to guide teachers as they partner with parents - and establish action plans that work. |
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Dude, That's Rude! |
By Pamela Espeland & Elizabeth Verdick |
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Synopsis: Kids today need manners more than ever, and Dude, That's Rude! makes it fun and easy to get some. Full-color cartoons and kid-friendly text teach the basics of polite behavior in all kinds of situations—at home, at school, in the bathroom, on the phone, at the mall, and more. |
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Children's Ministry |
Quick Tips for a Stress-Free Classroom |
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Synopsis: Relax: This pocket guide is packed with practical ways to avoid most discipline issues – plus tips for tackling any problems that do arise. These best–ever solutions are from front–line teachers who've mastered the art of keeping their classrooms stress-free and fun – for kids and leaders! |
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Preteen Ministry Smart Pages |
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By Gordon and Becki West |
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Ages 10-14 |
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Synopsis: 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. Topics include: Understanding preteens, making preteen youth groups work, motivating and nurturing preteens, ministering to the families of preteens, recruiting and managing ministry volunteers. |
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The Discipline Guide for Children's Ministry |
by Jody Capehart, Gordon West & Becki West |
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Synopsis: Most classroom discipline problems can be headed off before they occur - and this book will tell you how. You'll discover a thorough explanation of how kids mature, how your teaching style and personality affect your classroom, and what to do when nothing seems to be working. |
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5th and 6th grade Smart Pages |
by Wes Haystead and Tom Prinz |
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Synopsis: Smart Pages is a treasure-chest of reproducible, down-to-earth ministry ideas – certain to boost your effectiveness in ways you've never imagined. It includes: topics ranging from building community in the classroom to leading a young person to Christ, 24 articles written by an experienced counselor and school psychologist to help parents cope with this age group, games for Bible memory, Bible story review, life application and just for fun and clip art to illustrate newsletters, flyers, handouts and more! |
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Stranger Safety DVD |
Synopsis: Join Safe Side Superchick and her friends Buddy and Fang on a laugh -out-loud journey into the world of being smart. cool. safe. We know - safety can be sooo boring or maybe a little scary. Well prepare yourself for something really different. You'll learn how to avoid potentially dangerous situations with people you don't know and kinda know in a fun and memorable way. Safe Side Superchick will share her seven Hot Tips for cool kids with you. It's never too early (or too late) to learn to be safer at home, at school, and while you're outside playing. A must for the whole family. |
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The Kid Book |
By Vicki Barnes |
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For Kids Only, Inc. |
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Age: Adults |
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Synopsis: Excellent resource for both parents, teachers, future parents, and ministry leaders; will help them understand their own personalities as well as the children they are impacting. Uses four different colors as personality types and refers to the best methods for dealing with each of the different personality types. |
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Also check out The Kid Book Surveys below for personality types. |
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The Kid Book Surveys |
By Vicki C. Barnes |
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Vicki Barnes Seminars |
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Age: K-3 or 4-6 (2 different surveys) |
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Synopsis: Quick, easy survey that children can fill out to discover their individual personality types. Personality types are given a name, symbol and color and are described for adults to go over with kids. Price $3.00 Now $2.00! |
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Leading Preteens |
By Patrick Snow |
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Synopsis: Preteens don’t quite fit! |
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Teaching with Heart |
"A Guide to Cherishing and Challenging Children in the Christian Classroom" |
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by Jody Capehart |
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Synopsis: This valuable guide helps teachers develop the spiritual understanding to cherish the unique personalities and learning styles of each child, while challenging them [to] grow up to be like Christ. This handbook also familiarizes teachers in the Christian classroom with the vast array of information available on educational theory while providing this information in a practical, useful, and reproducible form. |
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101 Simple Service Projects |
By Susan L. Lingo |
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Synopsis: Kids will discover why God wants us to serve, what blessings come from serving, and how serving others is the best way to serve God! From mini fund-raisers and simple service projects, to holiday helps and everyday acts of kindness, kids will discover that serving is as fun as it is life changing. |
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Transforming Children |
By George Barna |
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Regal Books |
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Top Pick by Children’s Ministers |
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Synopsis: A brilliant resource for children's ministers, pastors, Sunday school teachers, and parents. Includes statistics from Barna Research on what effective churches are doing to reach the largest hidden mission field in America-our children! |
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Reclaim your School! |
10 Steps to Practically and Legally Evangelize Your School |
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By Brad and Susanne Dacus |
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Pacific Justice Institute |
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Synopsis: 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. |
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Teaching Kids Authentic Worship |
By Kathleen Chapman |
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Top Pick by Parents, Educators & Children's Ministers |
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Synopsis: In a time of spiritual decline, this book is dedicated to keeping children connected to Jesus for life! Gives insightful reasons why children turn away from God, while providing priceless ways to teach children how to really worship God. A must read for parents, teachers, children's ministers…anyone who works with or has children of their own. |
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The Five Love Languages of Children |
By Gary Chapman & Ross Campbell, M.D. |
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Synopsis: Sometimes parents speak different love languages than their children. This book can help you to discover your child's primary love language: quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service and physical touch. Learn what you can do to effectively convey feelings of respect, affection, and commitment that will resonate in your child's soul. |
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Treatin' Kids Right |
By Susan Cutshall |
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Synopsis: From the author of "Treat Em Right" Susan Cutshall has now developed a book to show kids how special they are with fun messages accompanied by a treat. With a quick, inexpensive trip to the supermarket snack and candy aisle, you can build up your kids by helping them remember important Scripture verses, encouraging them to attend faithfully, equipping them to invite their friends to church, showing them that God loves them, and so do you! Includes over 70 reproducible pages. |
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The Encyclopedia of Bible |
Synopsis: You'll love this collection of nearly 200 creative, fun and easy Bible crafts! Kids love crafts! And teachers love crafts that connect kids with Bible truths! This huge, handy volume has just the craft you want for what you're teaching!
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Christmas Extras |
Faith-Filled Ideas for Celebrating Christmas |
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Synopsis: Now it's easy to prepare a Christmas season that's bursting with lots of praise, devotions, Bible stories, snacks, crafts, and experiences… that jingle with joy for Jesus' birth! Each brief activity is rooted in faith and wrapped in fun, revealing more and more about God's powerful love and grace for all of us. |
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Easter Extras |
Faith-Filled Ideas for Easter Week |
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Synopsis: Now it's easy to plan an Easter Week that's bursting with lots of praise, devotions, games, Bible stories, snacks, crafts, and experiences that help kids explore Jesus' great sacrifice on the cross – and joyful resurrection! Each brief activity is rooted in faith and wrapped in fun, revealing more and more about God's powerful love and grace for all of us. |
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The Best of Children's Ministry Magazine Crafts |
110 Totally Awesome Crafts for all Ages |
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Synopsis: This book highlights some of the most creative and fun- to- make crafts featured in Children's Ministry Magazine for the past 15 years! Easy to follow directions and supply list for each craft. |
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The Encyclopedia of Bible Crafts for Preschoolers |
Synopsis: Smartly organized to follow the order of Scripture, these "tested and approved" crafts (all have four steps or less!) are easy to find and easy to use – making it easy for you to have an impact on youngsters. Be prepared! With the wealth of creative crafts for preschoolers inside this valuable teaching tool, you'll never be short of ideas on how to get children's hands and hearts wrapped around each lesson! |
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200+ Ideas for Teaching Preschoolers |
by Kathryn W. Kizer and Ethel McIndoo |
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Ideal for Preschool or Church Ministry |
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Synopsis: 200+ Ideas for Teaching Preschoolers includes an assortment of more than 200 creative things to do with preschoolers. Teach about nature by making snow, or about missionary travel using simple poster board games. You'll find ideas for art, games, music, recipes, and more. |
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Big Book of Bible Crafts, The |
Gospel Light |
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Age: 3-12 yrs. |
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Synopsis: What a fun way for kids to reinforce Bible learning - with imaginative and fun crafts! Every one of these creative crafts relates to a Bible story, character or principle. There's added educational value because every craft comes with Bible Bits - age-appropriate questions and discussion starters about God's Word. |
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The Giant Encyclopedia of Art & Craft Activities for Children 3 to 6 |
Edited by Kathy Charner |
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Synopsis: Teacher-created, classroom-tested art activities to actively engage children's imaginations! The result of a nationwide competition, these art and craft activities are the best of the best. Just the thing to add pizazz to your day! This book is written by teachers for teachers. |
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Making Toys for School-Age Children |
By Linda G. Miller and Mary Jo Gibbs |
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Gryphon House |
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Synopsis: Gives ideas on how to make unique, exciting toys and props that help children learn, while using inexpensive, around the house items. Crafts are divided into age appropriate categories that can tie in with any curriculum. |
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Ideas that Work |
Leading Kids to Own Their Faith |
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Synopsis: Here are the Six Big Ideas you must hardwire into your preteen ministry! Attract and keep kids with…
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You-Can-Do-It Family Ministry Events |
Building faith and community in the
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Synopsis: You-Can-Do-It Family Ministry Events offers specific plans for church-organized events that minister to the family.
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The Best of Children's Ministry Magazine Games |
110 Out-of-This-World Games Kids Love |
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Synopsis: This is the ultimate game book! Included are the most popular games featured in Children's Ministry Magazine over the last 15 years. Each game has simple to follow directions. Also included is a scripture reference for each game. |
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My First Bible Verses |
by Christine Suguitan |
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Ideal for Preschool or Church Ministry |
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Synopsis: My First Bible Verses helps children ages 3-5 learn basic Bible truths. Using hand motions and chants, these simple actions capture the attention of very young children while reinforcing popular Scripture verses. |
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The Kid's Guide to Service Projects |
by Barbara A. Lewis |
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Synopsis: Over 500 service ideas for young people who want to make a difference.Topics include, friendship, health, holidays, homeless people, hunger, safety, literacy, people with special needs, seniors, and more. |
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A Little Taste of God's Love |
by Carol Molski |
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Ideal for Preschool or Church Ministry |
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Synopsis: With a pinch of Scripture, a cup of Gospel, and a whole lot of God's love thrown in, this collection of 28 Bible stories includes tried-and-true recipes and craft activities to reinforce the central idea of a Bible story. Children will learn about Moses, Adam and Eve, David and Goliath, and many more. |
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Teaching Young Children |
by Clarissa Willis |
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Ideal for Preschool or Church ministry |
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Synopsis: A straightforward, easy-to-understand guide to working with children who have autism. It explains the major characteristics associated with autism and helps teachers understand the ways children with autism relate to the world. Each chapter offers specific strategies for teachers to use, including setting up a proactive preschool environment, helping children learn life skills, managing behavior, and more. |
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Big Book of Service Projects |
From Gospel Light |
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Age: 3rd – 6th grade |
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Synopsis: Packed with ideas that will encourage kids to begin a lifetime of Christian service. Many of the projects can be completed right in class! Plus, the projects have been designed with options, so you can adapt them for children of other ages! You'll help students encourage each other to do what God's Word teaches, discover the joy of giving to others, accept responsibility to complete a task, learn to work together, and recognize that God's Word leads His people to action!! 93 ways your kids can put God's love into action! Reproducible pages. |
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Fun Bible Learning Projects for Young Teenagers |
By Stephen Parolini and Lisa Baba Lauffer |
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Age: 6th grade-junior high. |
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Synopsis: Focuses directly on an age group that is often overlooked and a challenge to place in a particular area of ministry (6th graders). Authors really understand the age group being targeted. Includes young teenager tips with ideas that clearly communicate what is needed and how to apply scripture to their lives today. |
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I Can't Sing Book |
By Jackie Silberg |
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Gryphon House |
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Top Pick by Sunday School Teachers and Parents |
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Synopsis: Most of us would love to teach our children music, but don't feel qualified to do so. Now, you can introduce music, rhythm, etc. to very young children, even if you don’t feel qualified. Offers purposeful age appropriate and developmentally challenging activities that are easy to do with little preparation, materials and expenses |
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Parties and Special Events |
From Pioneer Clubs |
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Age: 4th – 6th grade |
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Synopsis: Jam packed full of ideas for every party or holiday event imaginable. Christmas, birthdays, picture parties, award ceremonies and even service projects. This handy resource can guide you through any celebration guaranteeing your party will be a hit! With basic materials outlined for every event and multiple ideas for games you will never need another resource to enhance your party headquarters!! |
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Creating Rooms of Wonder |
By Carol Seefeldt |
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Synopsis: What children see around them affects what and how they learn. Displaying children's artwork with thoughtfulness and care benefits children, teachers, and families. Ceilings, floors, table-tops, windows, doors- it's all useful space to display the beautiful works of children, enhance the learning process, and communicate to parents what their children are experiencing in school. Learn how to create rooms of wonder using the basics: color, line, texture, composition, focal points, and rhythm. |
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200+ Activities for Children's Ministry |
By Susan L. Lingo |
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Standard Publishing |
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Age: Elementary |
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Synopsis: 200+ Activities for Children's Ministry is the definitive teacher handbook of help - the one idea book you'll reach for time and again for every classroom concern. From devotions and worship ideas to crafts, snacks, and help for substitute teachers. |
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