This blindfolded maze game teaches obedience to children. My kids loved playing this game, wanting to try completing the maze over and over again. Teaching through games speaks volumes to kids. The concepts resonate with them because kids learn through play. Some people are questioning whether obedience is outdated. They don’t want their children being...Read More

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One of my favorite activities to do with my students is “The Toothpaste Lesson.” As early as preschool, most students are exposed to the phrase, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything at all.” I think it’s great that they learn this, but what is even better is when they […]

Use this carnival-like 10 Commandment game to review the Commandments with upper elementary. Players show their knowledge of the 10 Commandments by knocking down cups with 10 Commandments written on them.

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You might remember that a few months back, I introduced you to my daughter Madison and her new project, Busy Books: Sermon Notes for Kids. For those of you who missed the post, or aren’t aware of how Busy Books are designed, they work on a point system. Kids bring the books to church with them, […]

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These 20 Activities and Lessons that Teach Obedience to Kids will help equip you to teach kids to obey. This is part of my character building series, a great resource for parents and teachers everywhere. The word “obey” has gotten a bad wrap over the years. Before you jump into this post and all it...Read More

VERSES: Job 1:1-42:17 MEMORY VERSE: Job 1:1 "There was man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job..." BOOK TO REMEMBER: Romans. Write "Romans" on small slips of paper and hand out to the students at the end of class. PRAYER: Pray that we not only have the patience of Job, but the integrity of Job. SPECIAL SONG: Be Patient And Kind (see April - Lesson - Joseph Meets His Brothers Who Hated Him on this blog). Click on orange circle for tune. VISUAL AID: Write "JOB" on whiteboard or chalkboard. List the troubles Job had as you tell the story. LESSON POINTS: In very ancient times, a long, long time ago, there was a man named Job. Although it is spelled like the word "job" which is a chore you would do, this man's name was pronounced "Job" which rhymes with the word "robe." He was a godly man who served God with his whole heart. The Bible calls him "perfect and upright" and a "man of integrity." He lived in a country that we have never heard of before; it was called Uz. He had seven sons and three daughters. He was, also, very rich! He had 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 donkeys, and a great number of servants. He was the most important man in all of the east. But the most important thing about Job was that he loved and served the LORD God. One day, Satan came among the sons of God to present themselves before the LORD. The LORD asked Satan, "From where did you come?" Satan said he had been going back and forth on the earth. The LORD asked Satan if he had considered His servant, Job. The Lord said that there was no man like His servant Job in all of the earth. Satan said that Job only served the LORD because Job was given much, but if all of Job's 'things' were taken away, then he would curse God. God said that everything Job had was now in Satan's power, meaning he could take anything of Job's away from him, but he could not put his hand on Job or hurt him in any way. On another day, all seven of Job's sons and all three of his daughters were eating together in the oldest son's house. While Job was at his house and not with his children, a messenger came up to Job and said that the oxen were plowing in the field and the donkeys were feeding close by. The Sabeans or a nation around Uz stole the animals and killed all of the servants, except the messenger who was telling Job the news. While that messenger was still talking, another messenger came up to Job and told him that fire from the sky had come down and burned up all of Job's sheep and the servants who were watching them. They all died, except the messenger who was telling Job the news. While the second messenger was still talking, there came another messenger up to Job and told him that another nation, the Chaldeans, came up in three groups and stole the camels and killed all of the servants, except the messenger who was telling Job the news. While the third messenger was still talking, there came another messenger up to Job and told him that while his children were eating together in one house that a great wind blew in from the wilderness and struck all four corners of the house and when the roof caved in on them, they all died, except the messenger who was telling Job the news. When all the messengers stopped talking, Job got up, tore his coat, shaved his head, fell down on the ground and worshiped the LORD. Job said that he came into this world with nothing, and he would go out of this world with nothing. The Bible says that in all of the things that happened to Job, he did not sin or say that it was God's fault all the bad things had happened. Another day, Satan came again with the sons of God and the LORD asked Satan, "From where did you come?" Satan again said that he had been going back and forth on the earth. The LORD asked Satan again if he had considered His servant, Job. The Lord said that there was still no man like His servant Job in all of the earth. Satan said that Job only served the LORD because he was healthy, but if his bone and flesh were touched, then he would curse God. God said that Job had was now in Satan's power, meaning he could do anything to Job, but he could not take Job's life. So Satan struck Job with boils from his head to his toes. Job was in such pain and misery. He took a piece of pottery and scraped his boils and then went and sat in a pile of ashes. They did not have medicines like we have today, but ashes were clean and helped ease the pain a bit. While, in his pain, Job's wife was very discouraging. She said that Job should curse God and die! Is that what Job should have done? NO! Job said she spoke as one of the foolish women. Job asked her if they should only receive good things all the time and not bad? In all that was said during this time, Job did not sin or blame God for his troubles. Job was very patient. Job had three friends who had heard of all the bad times Job was going through and they all came by to visit him at the same time. Job was in such bad condition and looked so badly that his friends did not even know Job until they were very close to him! When they saw Job, they cried, tore their clothes and put dirt on their own heads because they were grieved that Job was going through so much pain and suffering. So the three friends did what many friends would not do. They sat with Job for seven days without saying a word. They gave him comfort by just being there with him because they could tell that he was hurting a great deal. Then Job and his three friends had very long discussions. They talked for a while and listened for a while, they scolded Job because they thought that he must have done something very wrong, but the story of Job teaches that bad things happen to good people. We just must learn to be patient and never blame God. Finally, the LORD talked to Job, Job answered some of God's questions and Job listened to God. Job humbled himself before God and recognized the fact that the LORD could do anything! God was powerful and had--and has--control over all things on the earth and in heaven. In the end, the LORD restored Job's health, his riches, his servants, and Job even had seven more sons and three daughters. The only thing different than in the beginning of the story of Job is that the LORD blessed him with twice as much as he had before! All of Job's friends came to see him and brought him gifts. Everyone brought him a piece of money and an earring of gold. So everything was better for Job in the end compared to the beginning. The Bible mentions that Job's daughters were more beautiful than any in the land. Job lived 140 more years and saw his children, his grandchildren, his great-grandchildren and his great-great-grandchildren grow up. Then Job died being old and full of days. What can we learn from Job? We learn to be very patient and longsuffering. We learn that bad things happen to good people. We learn that through the silence of the scriptures, God never told Job why all of this happened, or at least it was not written in the book of Job. "Older Student" Tips: Discuss what it means, "Bad things happen to good people." Talk about the meaning of "God allows trials to take place." Read 1 Corinthians 10:13. ACTIVITY: Job's Patience Materials needed: 6" x 12" piece of construction paper (any light color), marker, crayons. Hand out paper. Fold paper in thirds, so that the two edges meet in the middle. See picture. On the outside, folded paper, write "Bad Things Happen To Good People Like Job", writing the word "JOB" is beautiful letters. Write "Job 1-42" on the outside of the folded paper. Open up paper completely. Draw two lines down the folds of the paper. In the middle section, write "We need to be patient like Job and never blame God." On right section, write "BEFORE" at the top and then list what Job possessed, for example, write "Rich," "7,000 (draw a sheep)", "3,000 (draw a camel)", "500 yoke of (draw an ox)", "500 (draw a donkey)", and many servants. On left side, write "AFTER" at the top and then list what Job possessed, for example, "very rich", "14,00 sheep", "6,000 camels", "1,000 yoke of oxen", "1,000 donkeys", "many servants", "10 children", "lived 140 more years". Color pictures of animal and decorate the middle section without covering up the words.

With Lent and Easter just around the bend, I thought it was a great time to re-share my friend's Prayer Hands with a free printable. It's a simple way to remind your kids of what is important and remind them of all that they have to be thankful for, not only during this time of

There are several qualities common to dying churches. What's interesting is that most church “deaths” occur for a few simple (and oftentimes avoidable) reasons. Here are 10 of them.

Free 12 Apostles accordion style mini book is the perfect activity for kids learning about the followers of Jesus.

Developing empathy in children has never been more fun than with this collection of 19 simple empathy activities for kids!

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No Prep – Printable for Color Word Practice Especially those tricky colors that start with the same letters such as: black and blue pink and purple gray and green download from my TpT store This is a great printable to integrate language arts and religion. It could be used anytime, but some especially on special ... Read More about Free Color Word Practice Printables

Lesson helps and handouts for LDS Primary 6 Lesson 41: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego

This peer pressure object lesson will make a big impression on your Sunday school students!

Here's a list of 52 fellowship activities that groups in my church have used through the years. This list is meant to serve as an idea starter for your group so you can come up with your own activities and plans for implementing them. The key is to do it together.

Here is a list of 50 meaningful church anniversary messages and bible verses to commemorate the church's beginning, present, and future. #1 While this church may have started from humble beginnings, it is amazing to

How to teach kids that words matter using this brilliant analogy. Children need to learn the power of words, and with this clever lesson, they will understand the wisdom behind the visual.

The Bible Gives An Exact Blueprint For How To Grow Your Church Attendance. Follow These Steps And It'll Work Anywhere In The World.

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Hi KidMin friends! Today I’m wrapping up the Grow Series with a lesson on prayer. This lesson is especially interactive as we used prayer stations to help kids experience prayer with a hands-on approach. My notes on this lesson: be […]

This Family Night Lesson is about the Power of Words. How they can be used to uplift or damage. Teach your family to speak with kindness!

Last time I checked, children need to be reminded to be meek and pure-hearted. This kind of stuff doesn't come naturally, so we use the Bible to influence us and change our hearts. This free, printabe Beatitudes Pack has coloring pages, copywork, and cards with individual beatitudes listed on them. These are just so adorable!

When I think of the world that we live in and how many colors are all around, I am truly amazed. Rainbows, fish, butterflies, flowers...there are many colorful things in our world. So, when it comes to teaching colors to my little learners, what better way than to let them know that these colorful things come from God.

It can be hard to know what to do or say to someone who has suffered a loss and is grieving the death of a loved one. If you're at a loss, you can offer these words of comfort to someone you know who is grieving.

Investing your time pursing the word of God with other believers is an important rhythm of the Christian life. It is also important to spend…

Today, I have the pleasure of sharing an awesome guest post with you! A friend created a Children’s Bulletin / Sermon Notes page for her kids and is graciously sharing it with you today!

Sometimes I design things which might be useful to other people. So here they are. I'll add more things from time to time. Click pictures to enlarge. Feel free print off anything on this page for your own personal use. This includes to use at home, in a classroom, at a charity event etc... Feel free to pin on Pinterest. Please don't sell them, or publish them in any form, without permission. © Kirsty McAllister. All rights reserved. Fun arty stuff Face Painting Designs Costume Designs A costume suitable for a 1st century man. Ideal for Nativity plays etc. Sorry - tunic only at present. Will add cloak drapery when I have time. Basically, the cloak is a rectangle of cloth wrapped round. Puzzle sheets & colouring pictures 'Jesus gives new life' caterpillar & butterfly bookmarks. Print on thin card & cut out. Back to school colouring picture. Crucifixion & Resurrection spot the difference. How to...

It's tough teaching kids how to sit still and be reverent during church. I've physically carried a screaming child out of a church service more than once - and I'm the pastor's wife. Here are 4 tried and true ways to help kids make the transition from the nursery to big church without electronics!

Teaching Honesty in the Classroom; character education; classroom community; honesty for kids

While speaking to a group, Sarah gave each of the participants a balloon. She asked everyone to write their names on the balloon they held. She then collected the balloons and put them into another room. When she let the people into...

Celebrate the autumn season with a printable fall word search. There are 3 autumn themed word searches for kids with varying levels of difficulty: easy, medium, and difficult. Pdf includes answers.

Learn how the Old Testament book of Leviticus relates to the story of Moses and the coming of Jesus with this visual summary.

Our bible lesson today is about the only way we can come to God is through Jesus. Jesus is the only way. He said in John 14:6, " I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me".Our lesson today is from John 14:1-14. You can read it in your Bible or on biblegateway.com in your favorite translation. This story wasn't featured in the My keepsake children's bible but I found a video with the story. You can scroll down the page to see it. There are some printables

This free, printable word search, based on The Book of Jonah, can remind children that even our enemies are valuable to God. It can be used in a homeschool setting, one-on-one, or in a classroom setting like Sunday School.