Creative Ideas Zone

A simple illustration to show how you can't exalt God when your life is full of other distractions.

How do you explain the Trinity to your kids?

This fun children's activity sheet will give children the chance to tell Dad what they really think of him!

How to use a fidget spinner (and other fad toys) to teach about the eternity of God!

Video based readers that rhyme - try at home or at church.

Gather your family and get ready to hit the road (or the air) as you stretch your faith together and reach out in another culture.

Creativity is an elusive thing. For most people, it doesn’t just happen. Although every one of us has enormous creative potential, there are definitely times when creativity just doesn’t seem to flow. Here are some helpful tips.

Ideas on how to make your kidmin space fun for kids!

Water day for your children’s summer camp is coming up. What do you do? Here are some creative water games that you can play!

Download these free printables to use this weekend!

Keep your kids engaged this summer with free summer activities! Here are a few ideas.

I’m a firm believer that we should never let a tool go to waste, so I’ve found some fun ways to use balloons during children’s church. Keep kids focused on your lesson and keep them excited about attending by using balloons regularly!

A fun game to get the kids up and moving. 

A Fun Scripture Activity for Your Elementary Child

Use this object lesson to share a message with children about sharing the Gospel with others. This sermon is based on Matthew 9:35-10:11 where Jesus talks about the plentiful harvest ready for those who are sharing Good News.

We all want to get the Word of God into the children we teach. Here's a simple idea to get the kids into the Word.

An easy form for getting to know your Middle Schoolers.

Is it possible to get any kid to talk to you? Yes it is, and here are a few tricks. Feel free to put them to the test, and I guarantee that you will get a positive response.

A skit that we did at our Church's Annual March Gladness program.

Great ideas on events you can lead at your church to care for the environment

An encouraging way to look at what God says compared to what we say and think.

Want to teach your toddlers that God created everything? Check out this lesson plan to help children understand the nature and power of God!

Try this creative idea using Skittles to share the good news of Jesus with your children. 

An I Witness News reporter interviews a Good Samaritan along a decrepit road of doom!

It can be so frustrating when you have one kid or a couple of kids that disrupt the entire group. Everything you’ve learned about classroom management has been tried and the kid is still out of control. What do you do?

Do you struggle with finding easy ways for your kids to memorize scripture? Whether at home or at church, these tips can help children of all learning styles painlessly remember their verses.

This is a skit to help explain to children why we give money for compassion projects and not just money for Bibles.

A simple, fun lesson from the barnyard on how to approach a child who is unfamiliar with you.

Want to learn an excellent way to grab the attention of children? Try using a Chinese Yo-Yo!  Even though I only have intermediate skills with it, it still captures the attention of any crowd.  Why?  Because the object itself is so mesmerizing.  With a little practice and patience, you can have some basic tricks down on the Diabolo that will wow all your friends.

What keeps your middle schoolers from worshiping? How can you turn it around?

Creative meetings are great for any and every kids event you do.

Use interactive elements to engage your preteens and hold their attention.

Instructions for making a TP Bazooka!

Have you ever had a Sunday School or Kids Church leader call in sick last minute? If you're not prepared, you'll be left scrambling for ideas for your substitute teacher. To avoid this, have an emergency lesson ready to go.

This game is great for all ages, including adults, so you can use this as an ice breaker in your kids club and your volunteer training sessions!

A great opening activity to help encourage your kids.

Looking for ways to spruce up your children's area without spending big bucks. Insulation board may be just the thing for your ministry.  

How are you meeting the challenge of church closings?

Here's an easy-to-do science experiment using only a balloon and a hex nut to illustrate the abundant life Jesus can give us.

Jesus First Miracle Craft 

Soon to be mom's favorite cookbook!

From our friends at DiscipleLand.com comes some handly advice for parents on guiding children and their use of technology.

Teach kids about discerning if something is the truth as you take a look at how to detect conterfiet money.

Begin putting fun learning stations, that reinfoce the lesson, in place in your kids ministry.

Using legos building blocks as a basis for teaching the Bible. 

Reviewing ruls with kids helps them help each other to do what is right.

Check out LIFEZONE ROCKS and use any videos/music/ideas you fancy!

How well do you truly listen to the kids in your ministry?

Great ideas for fun summer family activities.