Touch: Sensory Play in the Classroom

By Cathy Skogen-Soldner December 14, 2021

When it is time for the lesson to begin, we often invite children to read or have them listen as a..

Making Wooden Nativity Scenes

By Ruth Sall November 16, 2021

Advent is right around the corner and it’s that time of year when children’s ministry folks go into..

Using Creative Storytelling in Sunday School

By Cathy Skogen-Soldner November 9, 2021

Adding just a touch of creative storytelling to a Bible story helps to captivate the minds and..

Appropriately Vetting Volunteers Who Work with Children and Youth

By Jessica Davis October 14, 2021

Content note: contains non-specific mentions of child abuse.

As we engage in our ministries with..

Using the Arts in Your Christmas Program

By Cathy Skogen-Soldner October 7, 2021

Have your Christmas programs become a predictable format of readings, dialogues, and songs? This..

Involving Children in Conversations about Stewardship

By Jessica Davis September 23, 2021

In many Christian circles, fall is synonymous with stewardship. And it makes sense that this would..

Embracing Complexity in Sunday School

By Rebecca Ninke September 14, 2021

Last school year, because of the pandemic, it worked out for me to lead my little church’s one-room..

Introducing Children to Hymns

By Cathy Skogen-Soldner September 7, 2021

As you roll into a new school year and select songs for your children to sing, remember to include..

Children Make Good Leaders

By Cathy Skogen-Soldner August 24, 2021

Are the children and youth at your church waiting until they are all grown up to serve as leaders?..

Reconnecting with Kids in Your Congregation

By Ruth Sall August 5, 2021

The end of the summer approaches fast and the new church program year is about to begin. In family..

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