Discipline Zone
To many, Discipline is a four-letter word. It's commonly equated with punishment. However, if you consult a dictionary, discipline is defined differently:
Discipline: n. Training expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behavior, especially training that produces moral or mental improvement.
Other ways to implement Discipline include:
- Classroom Management
- Teaching Respect
- Problem Solving
- Managing Behavior
- Teaching Biblical Disciplines
In our Discipline Content Zone, you'll find ideas to help with all of the above, without worrying about punishment!
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10 Tips for Lovingly Working with Children with Special Needs or Behavioral Challenges
Love those challenging kids, and know you are making a difference! |
Special Needs in Ministry |
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Karl's Kids Church Rules and Super Kid Certificate
Children's Church Rules and Rewards |
Kids Church Discipline |
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The LOVE Patrol
What is the most important volunteer role in your Children’s Church service? |
Volunteers |
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4 Reasons The Kids In Your Ministry Are Misbehaving
How do you handle discipline in your ministry? Not just punishment, but maintaining control before it gets out of control? Here are some tips to help you run a smooth Sunday morning (or Wednesday evening). |
Discipline, Relationship, Leadership | |
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A Sincere Response to NO
How do you respond when told no? This may directly affect how your kids will respond when they are told no as well. |
Relationships, Discipline | |
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Classroom Management Tips
Some advice on how to manage your classroom at all age levels. |
Classroom management | |
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Collaborative Problem Solving
3 steps to collaborative problem solving. |
Problem Solving | |
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Discipline Policies That Work (1 of 2)
Almost every teacher in a church's children's ministry is looking for help to manage the classroom. Trisha Peach shares her best and time-tested discipline ideas. |
Discipline | |
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Four Steps to Form a New Habit
Form healthy habits with your family now so you can enjoy long term results. |
Healthy Habits | |
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Helping a mean or hurtful child
Children often respond to trauma by lashing out in anger. Linda Jacobs from Divorce Care for Kids recommends the use of the "grace card" to help a child heal. |
Divorce, Dealing with Anger, Grace, Discipline | |
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How to Deal with Difficult Kids
Parents need you to partner with them in discipling their kids. |
Behavior | |
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More Positive Classroom Ideas (2 of 2)
Almost every teacher in a church's children's ministry is looking for help to manage the classroom. Pastor Trisha Peach shares her best and time-tested discipline ideas. Part 2 of Pastor Trisha's articles on Discipline. |
Discipline | |
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My Money Plan
When is the last time you taught your church children how to write a money plan/budget? |
A worksheet teaching kids how to budget | |
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No R.E.S.P.E.C.T. for anyone or anything. What do you do?
Should you expect respect from all kids? What about kids who have been through trauma? |
Respect, Divorce Care | |
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Principles for Managing Difficult Behavior
Here are some key principles for managing difficult behaviors. |
Discipline | |
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The Big Lie Evangelicals Tell Christian Parents
Proverbs 22:6 is an important Scripture, but does it provide a guarantee for parents that training kids "in the way they should go" will result in children not departing from their faith? |
Parenting, Discipline, Salvation by Grace | |
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The Infiltration of Whirlwind Kids -- What Do You Do?
Children are active and have a lot of energy. But some kids are hyper all the time, it seems. Here's what you can do. |
Divorce, ADHD, Grace, Discipline | |
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Tips for Student Participation in Large Group
Give yourself a break and use these tips for active participation during large group time. |
Management, Large Group | |
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What Makes You Cry?
Do you cry? You should. Read why. |
Crying Righteous Tears | |
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What's the Key to Good Discipline?
The Key to Discipline: Giving students what they want! |
Discipline | |
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When Should the Significant Other Start Disciplining the Kids?
Many children's pastors and children's ministry volunteers want to help single parents and families. Here's helpful advice on who should discipline and how. |
Divorce, Single Parenting, Discipline |
