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Children's Ministry Resources
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Children's Programs
- Article: What To Do About a Mid-Week Children's Program
- Curriculum & Resources: Mid-Week
- Curriculum & Resources: Sunday School
- Curriculum & Resources: Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Children's Teacher Training
- Article: Discipline Tips
- Article: Be-Attitudes for Teachers
- Article: Teaching Methods
- Book: Be-Attitudes for Teachers
- Book: Handbook on the Classroom Discipline
- Book: Teaching with Heart: A Guide to Cherishing and Challenging Children in the Christian Classroom by Jody Capehart
- CD/Download: Sharpening Your Bible Teaching Methods
- Handouts Resource: Bible Learning Activities for Children by Ministry Tools Resource Center
- PowerPoint: Teaching the Bible to Children PowerPoint Presentation
- Resource: TrainBibleTeachers.com
- Workbook: Creative Bible Teaching Workbook
- Workbook: Classroom Discipline Workbook
- Workbook: Teaching for Changed Lives Workbook
- Worksheet: Effective Scripture Memorization Worksheet
- Worksheet: Keys to Visualizing the Story Without Visual Aids Worksheet Download
Discipline - Classroom Management
- Article: Classroom Discipline Tip - (changes monthly)
- Article: An Umbrella for Classroom Discipline
- Article: Dealing with Discipline Problems
- Article: Ten Things Not to Say When Disciplining
- Book: Handbook on the Basics of Classroom Discipline by Ministry Tools Resource Center
- Book: The Discipline Guide for Children's Ministry by Jody Capehart
- Book: Boundaries With Kids by Henry Cloud & John Townsend
- Book: The New Strong-Willed Child by James Dobson
- Workbook: Effectively Handling Classroom Discipline by Ministry Tools Resource Center
Early Childhood Ministry (Preschool)
- Book: Early Childhood Smart Pages by Gospel Light
- Book: Turbocharged!: 100 Simple Secrets to Successful Preschool Ministry by Group Publishing
Grade School Ministry
- Book/CD: Children's Ministry Smart Pages w/ CD-ROM
- Book: 5th & 6th Grade Smart Pages (No longer in print; may find used at Amazon)
Holiday and Seasonal Resources
- Back to School
- Christmas
- Easter
- Halloween
- New Year's Day
- Thanksgiving
- Vacation Bible School
- Valentine's Day
Nursery - Infants Ministry
- Article: Develop written policies for your Church Nursery
- Article: More Than Babysitting
- Article: Safe and Sound
- Article: What New Parents Need From Your Nursery
- Article: Why teach Nursery age children?
- Book: Baby Beginnings Nursery Kit: A Complete Resource for Creating a Great Nursery by Gospel Light
- Book: First Impressions by Lynda Boardman
- Book: Nursery Smart Pages, with Cd-Rom and DVD by Gospel Light
- Book: The Safe and Caring Church Nursery by Jennifer Root Wilger (No longer in print; may find used at Amazon)
- Book: The Warm and Wonderful Church Nursery by Lori Haynes Niles (No longer in print; may find used at Amazon)
- Curriculum Resource: Play-n-Worship - (Click here to learn more about it on Group's Site but come back to our affiliate store for a discounted rate.)
- Room & Supplies Resources: Baby Bedding & Furniture at S&S WW
- Room Resources: Baby Changing Stations & Liners at RestockIt
- Room & Supplies Resources: Baby Gear & Supplies at Amazon.com
- Room & Supplies Resources: Baby Store at Buy.com
- Room & Supplies Resources: Infants & Toddlers Furniture & Supplies at Discount School Supply
- Workbook: Let the Little Children Come Workbook
Pre-Teen (Tweens) Ministry Ministry
- Book: Preteen Ministry Smart Pages by Gordon West
- Book: BeTween Everything: Teacher Helps for Transitioning Tweens by Barbara Bruce
- Resource: Preteen Launchables: All the Stuff You Need to Reach Preteens Kit
Safety Issues
- Article: Are You Disaster-Prepared?
- Article: Check 'Em In and Out
- Article: Critical Lockdown Procedures
- Article: Prevent child abuse in church ministry
- Article: Safe and Sound
- Article: Safety First
- Article: Screening Procedures for Childhood Ministry
- Article: Security Plans
- Book: The Missing Ministry: Safety, Risk Management, and Protecting Your Church - deals with total church safety issues including children
- Resource: Internet Safety Software for Church, School, Home
- Worksheet: Classroom Safety Issues Teacher Training Worksheet
Miscellaneous Ideas & Resources
- Bookmarkers: Kids Teaching: Value Pack Bookmarks, 100
- Game & Recreation Resources: Sports & Recreation Equipment
- Lanyards, Nametags Holders: Name Badge Holders, Lanyards & More
- Novelties: Christian novelty items, toys, prizes
- Postcards: Kids Absentee: Value Pack Postcards, 100
- Resources: Family Ministry Resources
- Resources: Parenting Resources
- Room Supplies: Classroom Furniture, Tables, Boards, Storage Supplies
- Stickers: Christian Stickers
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