Crafts, Coloring, Games & Skits (Drama) Ministry Resources
Crafts, coloring, games, and skits (drama) can be good Bible learning activities especially for children's and youth ministry but might also be appropriate for adult ministry. These types of methods are often used in Vacation Bible School, mid-week programs, children's church, Sunday School, Bible clubs, and other Christian Education settings.
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Coloring
Reproducible Coloring Books of Bible Stories, Scripture Verses & Biblical Messages
- Bible Story Color 'n' Learn!, Grades PK - 1
- Bible Story Coloring Pages #1
- Bible Story Coloring Pages #2
- Bible Verse Coloring Pages - 1
- Bible Verse Coloring Pages - 2
- Coloring Creations: 52 Bible Activity Pages
- My Favorite Bible Stories Coloring Book: Ages 4 to 7 (color by number)
- The Beginner's Bible Super-Duper, Mighty, Jumbo Coloring Book
- The Really Big Book of Bible Story Coloring Pages (with CD-ROM)
- Thru The Bible Coloring Pages (Ages 3-K)
- Thru The Bible Coloring Pages (Ages 6-8)
Coloring Supplies
Crafts
Tips for Using Crafts in the Bible Classroom
- Are Crafts More Than Time Fillers?
- Are Crafts More than Busywork?
- Crafts as a Bible Learning Activity - Teacher Training Resource
Craft Books
- Bible Crafts 1: Bible Times: Costumes, Rings & Things, And Clay Pots
- Bible Crafts 2: Bible Times: Musical Instruments, Writing, Baskets And Mats
- Bible Crafts & More for Ages 6-8
- Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Ages 2-3
- Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Ages 4-5
- Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Grades 1-2
- Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Grades 3-4
- Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Chenille Wire & Straws
- Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Craft Foam & Felt
- Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Craft Sticks & Clothespins
- Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Paper Plates & Cups, Ages 5-10
- Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Paper Sacks & Cardboard Tubes, Ages 5-10
- Bible Times Crafts for Kids
- Big Book of Bible Story Art Activities: Ages 3 to 6
- Create & Take Bible Crafts: Old Testament Heroes
- Create & Take Bible Crafts: Parables and Miracles
- Creative Bible Crafts Ages 2 & 3
- Creative Bible Crafts Grades 3 & 4
- Funtastic Kid Crafts
- I Can Make It Myself: Bible Story Crafts for Preschoolers
- Really Big Book of Cool Crafts for Kids: Over 200 Craft Projects for Ages 4 to 12 by Gospel Light
- The Big Book of Bible Crafts
- The Encyclopedia of Bible Crafts for Children
Craft Ideas Online
- Bible Crafts at Childrens Ministry
- Bible Crafts for Kids
- Christian Crafts Showcase
- ChristianGamesandCrafts.com
- Danielle's Place Craft Index
- Egad! Ideas - geared to teens
Craft Kits
- Christian Craft Kits & Supplies from Discount School Supply
- S&S Christian Craft Kits & Supplies
- Creative Craft Projects at Memory Cross - This site gives you a few supplemental crafts that can go with your specific
Craft Supplies
- Beads & Jewelry Making Supplies
- Craft Trims (Glitter, Pipe Cleaners, Wiggly Eyes, Pom Poms, Feathers, Etc.
- Drawing Supplies (crayons, markers, chalk, colored pencils)
- Glue, Tape, Adhesive Magnetic
- Paints (tempera, acrylic, tie dye, water color, glitter, face, finger, fabric, etc.)
- Paper (drawing, construction, roll, poster board, etc.)
- Stickers at Memory Cross
Games
Tips for Using Games & Recreational Activities in the Bible Classroom
- Fun & Games and Bible Learning?
- Games Are Good As Long As . . .
- Games as a Bible Learning Activity Teacher Training Resource
Game Books
- 101 Great Games for Kids by Jolene L. Roehlkepartain
- Best-Ever Games for Youth Ministry by Les Christie
- Fun Group Games for Children's Ministry: Revised and Updated by Susan Martins Miller
- Let's Play!: Group Games for Preschoolers
- Play It!
- Preschool Bible Games that Teach
- Really Big Book of Bible Games with CD-ROM by Gospel Light
- Spur of the Moment Games
- The Big Book of Bible Games #1
- The Big Book of Bible Games #2
- The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children's Ministry
- The Humongous Book of Games for Children's Ministry
Game Ideas Online
- Children's Ministry Bible Games
- Fun Attic Game List
- Game Ideas at YouthPastor.com
- Game Ideas at Creative Youth Ideas
- Games and Icebreakers
- Youth Group Games
Game & Recreational Supplies
Skits - Drama
Tips for Using Drama in the Bible Classroom
- Drama Methodology Comes in Many Forms
- A Flair for the Dramatic ... Or Not
- Value of Role Playing
- Role Playing as a Bible Teaching Method Teacher Training Document
- Dramatic Play as a Bible Learning Activity Teacher Training Resource
Skit (Drama) Books
- 30 New Testament Quickskits for Kids by Steven James
- 50 Role Plays and Case Studies: to Get Teens Talking (Discuss It) by Standard Publishing
- Acting Out: 20 Skits for Teenagers to Illustrate God's Word (Book & CD-ROM) by Bryan Belknap
- Drama, Skits, & Sketches 2 by Youth Specialties
- Drama, Skits, & Sketches 3 by Youth Specialties
- Instant Skits for Children's Ministry by John Duckworth
- My Bible Dress-Up Book by Carla Williams
- Skits That Teach
by Eddie James
- Spontaneous Melodramas 2 - 24 More Impromptu Skits That Bring Bible Stories to Life - Youth
- The Big Book of Bible Skits: 104 Seriously Funny Bible Teaching Skits by Tom Boal
- The Colossal Book of Quick Skits by Paul McCusker
- The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry with CD
- Ultimate Skits: 20 Parables for Driving Home Your Point by Bryan Belknap
You might also be interested in:
- Children's Ministry Resources
- Sports & Recreational Outreach Ministry Resources
- Vacation Bible School Resources
- Youth Ministry Resources
Use these crafts, coloring, games and drama resources to help people enjoy learning God's Word. Be purposeful in using them so they do not become mere time fillers or an end in themselves.