Children's Ministry Inspiration Vault

Secret Aunt Idea

CMIV — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:09:20 +0000

This idea is shared by Eunice Cox. This is done the easiest with a smaller group but could be pulled off with a larger one. Assign a lady or could be a man to be a secret aunt or uncle. You give them a name of a child with their address and anything that interest [...]

I See You!

CMIV — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:31:48 +0000

Babies enjoy looking at themselves. Try this. Supplies Needed: Plexiglass mirror trimmed in black and white (attracts a baby’s attention faster than colors) Directions We attached plexiglass mirrors to the wall behind each crib in our nursery. The older babies will coo and talk to the baby in the mirror, sometimes even calming the infant [...]

Grapefruit

CMIV — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:19:21 +0000

Grapefruit Everyone sits in a circle. One person who is it stands in the center of the circle. This Person is called ” It”. Each person asks the person who is “it” an appropriate question. The only answer to every question has to be answered as ” Grapefruit”. The first person to make the center [...]

Super Plans

CMIV — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:50:54 +0000

Text (Jeremiah 1:5a) Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart. (New International Version) Thought starters How is everyone today? It’s Super Bowl Sunday. Will you watch the game? Do you have any special plans? Do you know the Super Bowl is planned several years [...]

Preschool Instant Lesson: Good Samaritan

CMIV — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:47:00 +0000

LESSON 22: The Good Samaritan Craft: An Owee Story Materials: o White Paper or Story Paper o Band-aids (1 per child) o Crayons & Markers Help the children remember a time when they were hurt. Tell them to draw a picture of that time and let them stick the band-aid on the picture on the [...]

Creative Puppets

CMIV — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:53:51 +0000

One way that I obtain some really cool puppets is to keep my eye open for unusual stuffed animals. All you have to do is unstuff them, receate the mouth area a little bit and you’ve got an awesome puppet! [For easy makeovers, look for stuffed animals with a mouth that is already separated--has top [...]

Giving A Praise Report

CMIV — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:25:08 +0000

Power Point: We need to give praise reports for what God has done for us. Ephesians 5:20 Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Supplies: a report card How many of you know what a praise report is? (Allow time for children to respond.) You [...]

Bible Story Murals: A Tour Through Bible History

CMIV — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:09:49 +0000

How do you create an inviting atmosphere in your children’s ministry area both in and outside of the classroom? Many children’s workers use music and special lighting to add an intriguing ambiance which their kids love. Some churches have designed entire themed buildings, entryways, and rooms. With an average church size in the US being [...]

Balloons Can Enhance Your Lessons

CMIV — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:28:28 +0000

Can I Easily Add Balloons to Any Lesson? Yes! There are a couple of simple ways to use balloons in your lesson. The most popular is to create a sculpture based on an object or animal in a story or illustration you are using. For example, let’s say that you are teaching on Daniel in the lion’s den. Create a balloon lion while you are telling the story. Or, for the story of Jesus’ Baptism, create a balloon dove. Maybe you have an object lesson based on a basket. Instead of just showing a basket while you talk, make one with balloons while you are teaching. You can also use an animal known for a particular characteristic related to your story. An example of this would be using an elephant, which is known for his memory, in a story on communion, or Jesus' return, since you would be focusing on the kids’ need to remember.

Build Noah’s Ark

CMIV — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:13:08 +0000

This is a huge hit in any age group. And the kid’s will rember what you tought them, because they get to ues all their senses. You will need to purchase ricecrispy treats. You can get them in packs of 10 at Walmart stores. Packages of Twizzlers bites. Several packs of Hershey “Scoops”. And packages [...]