Creative Ideas Zone
Need a Bright Idea?
The "Creative Idea" Zone is kinda the "Everything Else" Zone. If it isn't an object lesson, or a craft, or a story, or a game, or a magic trick, or puppet script, or a... you get the idea... then it's HERE!
There are tons of great ideas in here, so surf to your heart's content. Or better yet, use the search tool to search by key word or topic. And be sure to submit YOUR great ideas!
Level | Title | Topic | |
---|---|---|---|
Laflin Gospel Magic: The Lord is Our Healer - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic | ||
Laflin Gospel Magic: The Meaning of Life - Explanation Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic | ||
Laflin Gospel Magic: The Meaning of Life - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic | ||
Laflin Gospel Magic: The Right Choice - Explanation Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic | ||
Laflin Gospel Magic: The Right Choice - Performance Video
In this series, Illusionists David and Teesha Laflin will walk you through a new illusion each episode. |
Gospel Magic | ||
Recruiting Tool: Back-To-School Checklist
Use this fun back-to-school checklist to recruit parents into the kids ministry. |
Recruiting | ||
Recruiting Tool: Join Me
Give this fun flyer to your volunteers and have them give to a friend to invite them to serve in kids ministry. |
Recruiting | ||
"Kindergarten Welcome Wagon" - Great Way To Welcome Preschoolers Into Elementary Ministry
Welcome your Kindergartener's into kids church with a special event designed just for them (and their parents)! |
Welcoming Ideas | ||
10 Christmas Bulletin Board Ideas for Church
If you’re looking for a Christmas themed bulletin board for your church or Children’s Ministry, here are ten(+) ideas to get you started! |
Christmas, Decoration Ideas, Bulletin Boards | ||
10 Essential Classroom Supplies
Do you have a list of classroom supplies? Here are my top ten essential classroom supplies. |
Classroom Supplies | ||
10 Fun Ideas For A Friendship Lesson
Use these ideas when teaching about friendship. |
Friendship | ||
10 Interactive Storytelling Ideas for Elementary Kids
Use these awesome tips to make your teaching more interactive! |
Storytelling, interaction | ||
10 Ways To Build a Prayer Team for Your Children's Ministry
Do you have a prayer team for your children's ministry? One of the most powerful tools believers have in ministry is prayer! Here are ten ways to build a prayer team for your children's ministry. |
Children's Ministry, Prayer | ||
15 No Hassle Summer Events for Your KidMin
Events you can still plan for this summer! |
Summer Events | ||
3 Paper Craft Ideas for Thanksgiving
Paper Crafts for Teaching Thankfulness to Kids |
Crafts, Thanksgiving | ||
3 Reasons Why You Should Theme Your Children's Ministry
You've no doubt seen the latest craze in children’s ministries: kid themed environments. Here are 3 reasons why your church absolutely needs a themed Children's Ministry. |
Children's Ministry | ||
5 Exciting New Ways To Teach The Nativity Story
It’s almost Christmas time, aka one of the two times of the year where what you’ll be teaching in Sunday School is firmly locked in place. Of course, therein lies the problem. How do you make a story that all the little ones know by heart exciting again? Fret not, Kid Mins. I have scoured the big ol’ interwebs and found 5 ridiculously awesome (and inexpensive) ways to liven up your nativity teaching. |
Nativity Lesson Plans | ||
5 Ideas to Stretch Your Creative Muscle
You can get inspiration from anywhere! I hear people say that they are not creative. And I just want to scream at them, “Yes, you are! You just don’t know it yet!” |
Creativity | ||
5 Sheep Crafts for Sunday School
Use these 5 fun sheep crafts for teaching multiple Bible stories! |
Crafts, Sheep | ||
5 Things to do with Glow Sticks
Now, thanks to the power of dollar stores you can find glow sticks, bracelets, necklaces and the like really cheap. Use them in these 5 creative ways to add fun.. and GLOW to your Kids Ministry! |
Games with Glow Sticks | ||
5 Things to do with Play Dough
Service going over time? Short on content for your morning kids program. Do not stress, here are 5 ways you can use play dough to add fun and humor to your program. |
Games with Play Dough | ||
5 Ways to Raise Support for a Family Missions Trip
Need to raise support for a family missions trip? Here are some great ideas for raising support! |
Family Missions Trips | ||
5 Ways to Stay Connected Over the Summer
Keep your relationships strong this summer by staying connected to the kids you teach. |
Summer | ||
8 Books of the Bible Games
To help with the idea of doing while learning, here are 8 kid-tested and teacher-approved games to help your students learn the books of the Bible. |
Bible Knowledge | ||
8 Ministry Improvements You Can Make This Weekend!
Do you ever feel like you’re buried under the “to do list” pile, or feel like you’re not making enough progress in your ministry? Here are eight ways that are simple and easy to implement that will make a difference in your ministry THIS WEEKEND! |
Improving Your Ministry | ||
A Fidget Spinner Bible Lesson
Fidget Spinners: What's the Big Deal? If you've never heard of a fidget spinner, then chances are, you've never made contact with someone between the ages of 6 and 16 in the past two months. Here is a fun devotional to tap into that fad! (While it lasts) |
Pursue What Lasts! | ||
A Great Way to Get Your Kids Leading Adults in Worship
First Timothy 4:12 commands children to be an example for those older than them. Can children set an example in leading adults in worship? Brian Dollar shares how the kids at his church are able to do so. |
Serving, Kids Leading Worship | ||
A Peek Inside our Luau-Themed Volunteer Training
Great idea for your next volunteer training. |
Volunteers, Training | ||
A Twist on Volunteer Training:
Training and equipping our kidmin leaders is of utmost importance if we want them to lead well in their ministry area and to have longevity in serving with us. |
Volunteer Training | ||
Add a Spoonful of Fluff
A short article on adding "marshmallow fluff" to your ministry. |
Extras, games, | ||
Amazing Kids! Amazing God!
Here's a great idea for your next free will offering collection. Excellent for camp or VBS! |
Free Will Offering | ||
Anyone Can Be a Hero!!
Real heros come in ordinary packages. |
Heros, Disciples | ||
Applying God's Word to Our Lives
Take the DIY project you've been working on and use it to teach a valuable lesson in applying God's Word. |
Application, Obedience | ||
Art for My Fridge Program
Kids will love to submit their artwork and you'll get to stick it on your fridge. |
Just for Fun | ||
Awesome Welcome Back Ideas for Children's Ministry
Use these creative ideas to kick off your kids ministry this fall. |
Back to School, Back to Church | ||
Bag It!
Use grocery bags to teach children a Bible memory verse! |
Bible Memory Verse Activity | ||
Balanced Generosity
Make a soda can stand at a 45 degree angle by adding only one thing! Then relate the balance to the Holy Spirit's work in our lives. |
The Holy Spirit's Guidance | ||
Benefits of Arts and Crafts for Kids
Why are arts and crafts projects important for your kid's ministry? |
Arts and Crafts | ||
Best (and Worst) Attention Getters for Teaching Kids
Teaching kids is kind of an art form. So how do you keep their attention without pulling your hair out? Try these attention getters! |
Classroon Control | ||
Bible Character Museum
Bible Character Museum is a simple way to bring Bible characters to life, using either adult/teen volunteers, or older children. This can be used for just about any context, so read on! |
Live Action Theater | ||
Bible Crafts on Matthew 10:40-42 "Welcome Others"
Use these simple crafts in your Sunday School class when teaching from Matthew 10:40-42. |
Hospitality | ||
Bible Verse Search Puzzles: Having Fun with the Bible
Here's a fun way to help your kids remember their scripture reading! |
Fun teaching ideas | ||
Blacklight Bible Object Lesson: Do You See Any Sin?
Is it okay to sin as long as you keep it hidden? Can you really keep sin hidden from God? Use this object lesson to teach about the concept of hidden sin. |
Object Lesson, Hidden Sin | ||
Books of the Bible Card Games
Looking for new ideas for teaching the books of the Bible to your class? These Books of the Bible Cards are a great way for kids to interact with and learn the books of the Bible. Includes instructions for 7 different games. |
Games, Books of the Bible | ||
Break Out of Your Teaching Rut - Go Take A Hike!
Dig out of your rut by taking a hike! |
Sunday School, Effective Teaching | ||
Bring Your Bible for Misssions
Use this simple incentive to help grow your children's hearts for missions and encourage them to bring their Bibles. |
Missions/Bible | ||
Bubbles Like Friends
A fun activity that helps kids understand how to be nice to others |
Kindness, friends | ||
Buzzer Review Game Resource
Fun buzzers for a review game. |
Review Game | ||
Child Discipleship: Kids Need An Internal Biblical Roadmap
Be intentional in guiding your children to develop an internal Biblical Roadmap. |
Discipleship | ||
Christian Lyrics to the London Bridge Game
Have you ever played the London Bridge Game? These Christian versions of this children's game will not only be fun for your children, but will also help teach them about God! |
Children's Games |