5 fun introduction games that will start your youth camp or adult retreat off smoothly by allowing new & veteran members to get to know each other.
There are thousands of sites, books and ideas for prayer stations out there. Just a quick google search for “prayer stations” will bring up some great ideas. There are also Pinterest boards with ideas. Last week I decided to create a prayer station experience for our youth. I tried to focus on creating stations based...
Are you looking to put together a memorable week or event for the kids at your summer camp? In this article, I cover the different areas of your event and/or theme that you should consider during your planning (i.e. length of the event, creating teams, game and activity suggestions, decorations, food and more). As always, […]
My kinders are working on memorizing Psalm 23! These are some activities we’ve done to hide it in our hearts. Maybe they would help your littles, too! 1. Psalm 23 Wordless Book We made wor…
Attending camps and combines is a key step in your recruiting process. Learn how to make them worth your while and find college camps near you.
Use thi list of 5 goofy icebreakers to unwind with your group so you can get to know them while having fun and without having to worry about small talk.
Last Friday, during the Design Weekend in Vilnius, Lithuanian photographer Tadas Černiauskas held one of the craziest photo shoots we've ever seen. Visitors to the TADAO CERN studio were invited to participate in an unprecedented photo session called "Blow J0b" where a strong current of air was blown into their faces creating some incredibly funny facial expressions.
Here's a free youth group lesson on identity. Bible:1 Peter 2:9-10. Your true identity, is an amazing gift from God.
The winter athletic games is a great theme for PE. For my elementary school I have come up with 5 different events, and each one is included in the upcoming 2022 event. I am a PE teacher at Marion Elementary … Read More
A sobering poll shows two-thirds of American millennials surveyed could not identify what Auschwitz is, and that 23 percent haven't heard of the Holocaust.
There’s nothing like some good team building activities to get your family, friends or youth group working together and learning to depend on each other. Here’s a few of our favor…
Great Group Skits is a resource for educators and youth workers looking to provide new and creative role-playing exercises for youth.
Do you have a child or teenager that is uninterested in going to Church summer camp? Then, this article is for you. Stephanie tells her story about going to a Christian camp for the first time.
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Use the Psalm 23 Crossword as a fun activity for your next children's sermon.
As I have studied children's spirituality (both in the book sense and the journeying with my children and other children sense) I have co...
One by one, with many in tears, the women described how Epstein manipulated, coerced, threatened, and sexually abused them when they were just teens.
A friend of mine in my Mum's Bible Study showed me her bracelet that a South African friend of hers had made. I was so excited that I had to make one and share it with others. It is a bracelet that corresponds to Psalm 23 Each bead represents a different part of the Psalm. Here is the one I made for myself... and here is the smaller one I made for Emily to wear. This is such a great gift as it is a constant reminder of God's shepherding care for our lives. My Mum's Bible Study group is going to be making them for our closing. To view the instructions more clearly click on the picture below.
This is a sheet that I use with students who need to process their behaviors. It also serves as documentation for a student's perception so we can begin to understand their locus of control. In a pinch, it can also serve as a physical apology note to hand to the person who needs the apology. I modified it from the Knock Knock version to be more school appropriate. If you would like to purchase a more lighthearted version, check out this Web site: http://www.knockknockstuff.com/catalog/categories/pads/nifty-notes/apology-nifty-note/ I hope you find it valuable to use with your own children or your school children.
This Armor of God object lesson using oranges and water is so simple, yet very effective at helping children understand its importance.
Are you brave enough to try to walk on water? Here's an object lesson on faith for you to share with your youth group, inspired by Peter's faith.
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Use the Mary and Martha Word Search as a fun activity for your next children's sermon.
Yesterday I wrote about creating a Bible Blackout, being inspired by the work of Austin Kleon and his Newspaper Blackouts. And I’m always looking for new activities to do at youth group and n…
Here's how you can set up an around the world summer camp for your neighborhood kids! Easy plans, schedule, and resources.
Wearing a piece of inspirational jewelry can be a tangible reminder of what is bigger than ourselves, a source of encouragement and comfort. After I created a sparkly, crystal Psalm 23 bracelet, my…
