In Children's Ministry, we have youngsters in our care for only a precious few hours per week.
Here are resources to suggest to them and their parents to help nurture their spirtual growth and enjoyment of life.

Consider the possibility of a Kingdom Kids Library (even a cart or two to roll in) in the corner of your Children's Church room if your church does not a library, to be available before Sunday School, between Sunday School & Worship, & after Worship, or whatever is apporpriate for your situation.
    Suggestions for funding:
        -Budget into Christian Education annual budget
        -Fundraisers
        -Donations with name plates "In Honor of ___" or "In Memory of ______".

from Focus on the Family, Colorado Springs CO 80995:

    CLUBHOUSE JR.  - $12.00/year. Children ages 4-8 love to learn with
the fun stories, games and puzzles in this activity-filled magazine that emphasizes
family values while teaching character.

    CLUBHOUSE - $15.00/year. Intriguing and entertaining,, this magazine
for kids ages 8-12 reinforces traditional values and promotes family closeness with
hands-on activities, challenging puzzles, and exciting stories.

GUIDEPOSTS FOR KIDS -  Guideposts, 39 Seminary Hill Road,
Carmel NY 10512-1999.          Six issues/year $15.95.        1-800-431-2344

POCKETS -  $16.95 (1 year). a 48-page devotionnal magazine for children published
by The Upper Room®  forelementary school age (6 to 12). Published 11 times per year (Jan./Feb. is
the combined issue). Pockets web site includes:
-Capp's CALENDAR - Find something to do each day plus the daily reading from Pocketsful of Scripture!
-Pockets CLUB - Fun stuff for kids -- like jokes, poems, and the Pockets Question of the Month,
    Pockets Cover Art Contest.
-Pockets for ADULTS - Area for parents and workers with children features a Family Litany, articles
    about children's spirituality, and information about how to use Pockets with children.
-Wendell's GAMES and ACTIVITIES - Fun stuff from Wendell like games, activities, Kids Cook, and
    the Children's Art Gallery!!!

"Gerbert Series" - Ages 1-6
"Mother Goose & Peter Rabbit" - Ages 1-6
Cedarmont Kids Classic Christian Songs for Kids
In the Beginning Bible Series - Ages 6-16
"Fantastic Music for Videos for Kids"
One of A Kind Videos
Saints, Angels, & Heroes Award Winning Animated For Kids of All Ages
Let's Sing & Learn Animated Sing-a-Longs

Focus on the Family  VIDEOS  Resource  Center

Veggie Tales
Episode #1: Where's God When I'm Scared?
Episode #2: God Wants Me to Forgive Them?
Episode #3: Are You My Neighbor?
Episode #4: Rack, Shack, and Benny
Episode #5: Dave and the Giant Pickle
Episode #6: The Toys That Saved Christmas
Episode #7: A Very Silly Sing-Along
Episode #8: Larry-Boy and the Fib from Outer Space
Episode #9: Josh and the Big Wall
Episode #10: Madame Blueberry

"God Loves You Stories for Children" Series
            These are a collection of stories about Alfred, the little boy squirrel and the animals in the
neighborhood and park where he lives.
            Alfred doesn't always have answers to the dilemmas that confront him and his friends but he
knows that God loves him. Problems similar to those that children face every day, indeed we all
do, occur in each story and solutions are sought and found. The primary emphasis is on values
and the reassurance and wonder of God's love. The values inherent in these stories include
forgiveness, kindness and helping others.
            This is intended as a gentle, but meaningful way to impress children from approximately ages 2-10
with the important values in life, intertwined ALWAYS with God's love and forgiveness.

 

    Miscellaneous

Bible Events - Geosafari.  Standard Publishing. ISBN: 0784705836.
Electronic Learning Game --- Ages 8 & up Challenging questions, flashing lights, and fun sounds--just
like a game show! Test (and expand) your children's knowledge of states and capitals, the solar system,
and more with this award-winning electronic quiz game. Incorrect answers pop up later for review, and
the game automatically keeps score. Bible Events covers both the old and new testaments and includes
the following cards: God Created the World, Beginnings, Father of a Nation, Exodus Pairs, A Home
For God's People, From Shepherd Boy to King, God's People in Exile, Where It Happened, Miracles
of Jesus, Jesus' Ministry, Jesus' Teachings, The Final Week, He is Alive!, Paul Writes to Christians,
Paul's Missionary Journeys, Peter and John, Old Testament--Or New?, Prophecies of the Savior,
Miracle Workers, and When Angels Appeared. Christianbook.com
Veggie Tales Kids "Big Idea Productions" studio - click on a sign and enjoy the fun:
Games, Characters, Coloring, Other

Kids Page - free things to download...puzzle pages, coloring pages, skits, story page, poetry, etc.

Children's Church Discipline Early Childhood Evangelizing & Nurturing Faith Graphics & Publication Aids Kids' Kollection Library - Training & Support< Miscellaneous Music Organizations & Networking Periodicals Scripture Memory Service  & Outreach Spanish Special Needs Survey: "Getting to Know Me" Training/Conventions VBS

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Tools & Techniques Ballooning Bulletin Boards Cartooning Clowning Crafts Drama Felt Board Food Games Magic Object Lessons Paper Cutting & Folding Puppets Science Special Character: Bible BEE Storytelling Ventriloquism