by Mark Jones | Oct 28, 2019 | Children, Featured, Preschool |
Gather: Balloons Play Dough Yarn Permanent markers Plastic water bottle Prepare: Use yarn to make small pom poms. Instructions: Insert a balloon into the neck of a plastic bottle. Roll the end of the balloon over the outside rim of the bottle....
by Mark Jones | Oct 24, 2019 | Articles, Children, Featured, Guiding Behavior, Parent/Family, Preschool, Preteens, Research, Resources |
Hey Friends— I enjoyed hearing Jana Magruder, Director of LifeWay Kids Ministry, speak about her book, “Nothing Less.” LifeWay Research has gone to great lengths to survey and research spiritual health in young adults. We see so many...
by Mark Jones | Oct 14, 2019 | Children, Featured, Game/Activity, Holiday/Seasonal |
Gather: Large craft sticks White water bottle lid Red permanent marker Fine print marker or colored pencil Baseball bead Black tape Cord Prepare: Use a small sander to create a baseball bat shape on one end of the craft stick. (Optional) Cut the cord into...
by Mark Jones | Oct 10, 2019 | Children, Featured, Podcast, Sunday School |
In this episode, teachers will discover the value of listening to children and building relationships. Evaluate your ministry to see if you are a good listener. Make adjustments to be able to connect to kids, parents and other workers by taking time to...
by Mark Jones | Sep 23, 2019 | Children, Featured, Holiday/Seasonal |
Have you every noticed the butterflies that migrate during September? I know I’ve sat at football and soccer games and it seems like hundreds of butterflies are in the air. Here’s an art project to celebrate those butterlies. Supplies: White construction...
by Mark Jones | Sep 16, 2019 | Children, Featured, Game/Activity, Teacher Helps |
Gather: Fidget spinner Label dots – three colors Plate Double stick tape (or foam tape) Permanent marker Prepare: Place a different colored label dot on each arm of the spinner. Divide the plate into...
