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Leading a Child to Christ 
Easy Hacks Help Single Parents Stay on Track
Reopening Children’s Sunday School
Interview with Jana Magruder and “Nothing Less”
Surprise Pastor Appreciation Gift
Boo Hoo Breakfast
Gathering and Providing Parenting Helps
Friendship Banquet
Tips for Planning and Preparing for Parenting with Disability
Interview with Jana Magruder
Help Me Get Organized!
New Book Recommendation for You 
FAQ’s from Parents: When their Kids Resist Church
Leading a Child to Christ 
Merry Christmas from all of us at Mr. Mark’s Classroom!  
Candles- A Christmas Tradition 
What Others Are Saying… 
Lost Your Ministry Mojo? 
Gathering and Providing Parenting Helps
She Plays the Baritone. Barely!
Witnessing to Friends with Special Needs
I Stink at Family Devotions!
Encouraging Mothers of Preschoolers
Spring Break with my Kids! 
Meet Ruthie!
Our New Son 
Round, Round, Get Around, I Get Around…
Seth Haines Was in the Hospital with his Wife
A Little Birdie… 
Are you Optimistic?
Why Use Bible Phrases with Preschoolers?
Addiction Hits Our Home!
Care Enough About Your Instructions to Give Them Well
What Inner City Ministry Needs
God Has Called You to Part-time Ministry, Not Burnout 
Encouraging Regular Attendance 
Providing Choices in the Classroom
Treating Children with Respect Increases Your Authority  
People on the Pews
How to Include Older Adults in Your Ministry 
How to Have a Good Relationship with Your Pastor
Encouraging Mothers of Preschoolers
Collecting and Storing Items for Children’s Ministry
The things that are seen are Temporary, but the things unseen are eternal.
I Like to—MOVE IT!
Confession Wednesday: No Separation Anxiety with the Jones’ Kids
Wednesday Confessions: I’m a Gagging Daddy with Diaper Changing
Don’t Settle For Obedience Without Honor
How Welcoming Is Your Children’s Ministry?
Sunday School Promotion Day Chaos!
How Do I Get Kids in Our Empty Kids’ Ministry
Arguing Crosses The Line Into Dishonor
Will You Help Me Decide?
Boys and Girls Learn Differently
Does Your Child Love God’s Word?
A Teacher’s Smartphone Ideas
Should I Switch Curriculum?
Tornado Damage!!
5 Tips for Mixed-Age Bible Study
12 Tips for Rookie Teachers
Could Your Kid’s Ministry Go Global?
More Favorite Things!
Books: “I Can Read Signs”
Do People Rub You Wrong?
The Ministry of Play Dough
Seasonal Books
Reconsider Asking Me to Officiate Your Wedding
Common Barriers in Kid’s Ministry
New Cubby Shelves Save the Day
January Newsletter
How to Answer a Child When She Asks, “Is Santa Real?”
What About Nancy?
Family Devotional
ABCs for Teachers
Playground Surfaces
Tips for Choosing the Right Curriculum
How to Start a Special Education Ministry by Lifeway Staff
Free Samples and Redesigned Pages
Vehicle Requirements
A Few of My Favorite Things
Teaching a Child with Autism Successfully
Children’s Ministry Day
Understanding Today’s Children with a FREE e-book!
Understanding Today’s Preschoolers, with a FREE e-book!
Pinewood Derby Devotionals
How to Teach Children the Christmas Story
Teaching Preschoolers the Christmas Story
Why Don’t People Teach?
Update from Sleep Sweet
Positive Publicity Idea Bank
Sweet Sleep Ministry in Action
Room Specification Suggestions
Getting Babies into Sunday School and ETC
Partnering with Your Pastor
Extended Teaching Care Saga Continues
Guidelines for Leading the Vision of Childhood Ministry
Guidelines for a Vision to Minister to Children
Creating a Vision to Minister to Children
5 Questions Every Leader Needs to Ask Themselves
Developing Potential Leaders Starts with You

Bible Skills

Bible Verse Marble Maze
Don’t Drop the Bug Memory Verse Game
Books of the Bible Fishing
Bible Verse Marble Maze
New Testament Bottle Cap Scramble
The Attitude of Gratitude
Fall Bible Skills: Sort the Leaves 
Tangible Tetris Game
Bible Book Pencil Sorting Game 
Hopscotch on Bubble Wrap
Bible Sword Drill this Summer!
Bible Skills Summer Scene 
Clip- It Bible Books Game Board
Shine the Light on the Answer
Message Board
FROG Memory Verse Holder
Zip Line Toy
Bible Verse Concentration
“Egg-NOODLES”
March Madness Bible Books Bracket
Feliz Navidad Sombrero
Ping-Pong Play
Basket Head Game
Magnetic Letters and Bible Skills
Free “Home Kit” Download!
Bible Drill Home Kits
Mr. Mark Records Free Sunday School Lessons
Verse Buddy
Toss and Tell Ball
Books of the Bible Turkey Game
Bible Skill Boosters – Green Cycle Bonus Book
Free Training with Mr. Mark on Facebook Live “Teaching Bible Skills with New Activities and Games”
10-Day Giveaway
Handy Verse Caddy
 Invest in Teaching Bible Skills to Kids
Seek and Find for Preschoolers
Candy Slide Puzzle
Blue Cycle Bible Skill Boosters
Fall Bible Skills: Sort the Leaves 
Blue Cycle Bible Skill Boosters
Books of the Bible Jacks
Are We Teaching for Biblical Literacy? 
Bible Skills Game
Never Ending Circle – Acts 1:8
Bible Verse Loop Maze 
Classroom Swag
Are We Teaching for Biblical Literacy? 
Balloon Rodeo
Bible Skill Table Top Game
Target Tarp Game
Hop Mats!
Gospel Centered Ministry
Bundle Sale Ends Today!
Once a Year Bundle Sale
Once a Year Bundle Sale
Once a Year Bundle Sale
Bible Skills for Babies – Kindergarten
Pumpkin Patch Memory Verse
Books of the Bible Jacks
Mr. Mark’s New Kids’ Ministry Book is here!
New Bible Skill Book!
Bible Review Target Game
How to Lead Bible Drill! 
Build the Flower- Bible Verse Game
Giant Bible Skill Games
Marble Maze
Planning for the Physical Learner
Toss & Catch Game
Marble Bowling 
Bible Book Spool Game 
Blow Darts and Targets 
Bible Skills Target Golf 
Snowball Challenge! 
Wanna Build a Snowman? 
Once a Year Book Bundle Sale!
Once a Year Book Bundle Sale!
Steps to Bible Facts
Skee Ball in the Classroom
Bible Initials Game 
The Ten Commandments in Motion 
Giant Bible Skill Games
Bible Books Jenga 
Beginning Children’s Bible Drill in your Church
Bible Hop Mat 
Bite Sized Bible Bits
Headband Bible Book Game 
Bible Skill- Spoons Sorting Verse
Bible Skill- Memory Verse Tic Tac Toe 
Bible Skill- HUNGRY GAME 
Ping Pong Balls
Bible Skill Games are Here!
New Testament Game!
Equipping Kids with Bible Skills
Bible Books Hop Mats
Bible Skills Cubes
Helping a Child Understand Baptism
Family Devotion Night
Family Devotional
Free Samples and Redesigned Pages
Tracing Words in Sand

Buildings, Space and Equipment

Children

Scratch Art Craft & Printable VBS Doodle Art Coloring Pages
Canvas String Graffiti
Let’s Go Fishing
Bookmarks
Pencil Monster
Recycled Cup Backpack Tag
Back to School Crayon Frame
Apple Sparkle Jar
Colored Lantern
Lego Marble Maze
Adjective Rainbow
Coin Disc Spinner
Easter Cross Crafting
Easter Story Stones
Mini Tic Tac Toe
Woodslice Snowman Ornament
Snowflake Mosaic
Snow Measuring Stick
The Attitude of Gratitude
Reversible Puzzle 
Fall Crayon Rubbing
Smart Things Every Children’s Minister needs to Know
Scarecrow Bag Puppet  
Pumpkin Spinner
Fall Bible Skills: Sort the Leaves 
Family Prayer Tree 
Door Hanger Chore Chart
Tangible Tetris Game
Engaging Children in Missions and Serving 
Bible Book Pencil Sorting Game 
Hopscotch on Bubble Wrap
Back to School Pencil Pouch
Airplane Craft
Make and Float Sailboats
Bible Sword Drill this Summer!
Leading a Child to Christ 
Bible Skills Summer Scene 
Flavor Ice Holder
Father’s Day Tie Craft
Shadow Puppets
Catapult Catch
Clip- It Bible Books Game Board
Framed Footprints Mother’s Day Craft  
Apple of our Eye
Easter Lily
Mission/Craft: “You’ve Been Egged”
Flower Spinner Review Game
March Madness Spinning Drum
Easy Hacks Help Single Parents Stay on Track
Mirror Image String Art
Mission/Craft – Discover Rocks
Sensory Snowman
A Heart for Missions
VBS Decorations Are Here!
VBS Decorations Are Here!
Snowflake Games
Everlasting Puzzle Wreath
Pine Cone Christmas Trees
Christmas Pop-Up Card
Magnetic Owl Note Tote
Indian Corn
Thankful Turkey
Hosanna Collage Banner
Turkey Craft
Roll-A-Turkey
Fall Scarecrow
Shine the Light on the Answer
Superheroes
Walk through Paper
Duct Tape Bible Marker
Leaf Painting
Bananagrams
Sand Writing
Message Board
Backpack Tag
Summer Shell Necklace
FROG Memory Verse Holder
Kaleidoscope
Thirst-Buster Water Bottle
Bubble Painting
Message Launcher
Quiet Kerplunk
Decorating Cookies for Dad
VBS 2021 Decorations
Zip Line Toy
VBS 2021 Decorations
VBS 2021 Decorations
Turtles
VBS 2021 Decorations
Fingerprint Magnet
VBS 2021 Decorations
Band of Friendship
VBS 2021 Decorations
Butterfly Snack
VBS 2021 Decorations
“CAN-ary Caddy”
VBS 2021 Decorations
Paper Plate Globe
Showers of Blessings
Bible Verse Concentration

Church Weekday Education

Hosanna Collage Banner
Sand Writing
Color Wheel Paddles
Paper Plate Globe
Alphabet Press
Zippered Pencil Keeper
Watermelon Fan
Classroom Management, Part 3
Boo Hoo Breakfast
Distracted Adults Teaching Distracted Kids
Distracted Adults Teaching Distracted Kids
What’s the Big Deal with Learning Centers?
Hop Mats!
Hey Friends!
Christmas Trees & Apple Pie!
Drip Pan – A Teacher’s New Friend
Getting to Know Your New Class 
Avoid Going Viral like the Joneses
The Responsibility to Balance Discipline with Relationship 
Once a Year Book Bundle Sale!
Steps to Creating & Implementing Children’s Ministry Policies
Once a Year Book Bundle Sale!
Resource Rooms
How to Have Great Workers’ Meetings
Knock-Knock Door Posters 
Accept Each Child as a Unique Creation of God
Sharing Space and Resources
Budget Time!
When You Know the Goal, Then Establish the Routine
How to Start a Weekday Early Education Ministry
Getting to Know Your New Class 
Unwrapped Conference Detailed Schedule
The Unwrapped Conference is Filling Up!
Oh! Turkey Feathers
Fun Spider Facts Craft
Sunday Morning Snow Day Rescue Kit
How to Start a Weekday Early Education Ministry
Numbers and Words on Blocks
Sun Crayons
Scrabble Crackers
Bible Game
Bible Skills Indoor Obstacle Course
Easter Cookies
Ideas for Easter
Drip Pan Activities
Podcast: Give Me a Simple Way to Share the Gospel with Kids
Take-Home Play Dough
Podcast: How to Retain Workers
Ten Commandements in Motion
Stand-Up Figures
Art Postcards
Foam Puzzles
Activities for Plastic Mats
Bible Teaching Checklist
Collage Art
Storytelling
Traveling with Kids
Making Goodbyes Easier
Creating a Learning Environment for Babies, Ones, and Twos
Winter Game Mat Activity
Preschool Book Storage
Teaching the Preschool Child
Dealing with Wild Monkeys
Understanding New Crib Standards
Early Childhood Teacher Interview

Classroom Swag

Discipleship

Events

Featured

VBS 2024 Scene Setters
Scratch Art Craft & Printable VBS Doodle Art Coloring Pages
VBS 2024 Craft Breakdown & Hot Cocoa Mug Craft
VBS Themed Doodle Art
Heart Weaving Craft
Stain Glass Heart
Free Download: Valentine Bracelet Craft
Winter Snowflake
VBS Set-up: Tips and Tricks
Paper Towel Snowman
Snowman Door Hanger Craft
Rockin’ Christmas Tree
“This Tall” Ornament
Free Christmas Download & Christmas Ornament Craft! 
VBS Themed Doodle Art
VBS 2024 Scene Setters
VBS 2024 Breaker Rock Beach Decorations
Turkey Treat & Free Thanksgiving Downloads
Pumpkin Pie Craft
Pumpkin Wreath Craft
Bible Verse Marble Maze
Don’t Drop the Bug Memory Verse Game
Fall Leaves
Books of the Bible Fishing
Canvas String Graffiti
Let’s Go Fishing
Bible Verse Marble Maze
Bookmarks
Pencil Monster
Recycled Cup Backpack Tag
Back to School Crayon Frame
Apple Sparkle Jar
Tissue Paper Turtle
Colored Lantern
Jump Rope
Lego Marble Maze
Fireworks Painting
Quick Fix Decorations
#1 Dad Gold Metal
Father’s Day Tic Tac Toe
Rainbow Collage
Video Game Bundle: Ape Rescue & Gobble Ghosts
Mother’s Day Bouquet
Mother’s Day Flower
Adjective Rainbow
Game Show Decorations
Coin Disc Spinner
“Carrot in the Dirt” & Free Easter Download
Easter Story Stones
Mini Tic Tac Toe
Leading Large Group Story Time: Storytelling is a Lost Art
VBS 2023 Crafts Evaluation!!
When Elementary Kids Act Like Wild Monkeys
Shamrock Ring
Video Conferences Coming Soon!
New Testament Bottle Cap Scramble
Training our Teachers on a Budget
Sweets & Treats
Heart Spin Art
Valentine Scavenger Hunt
Woodslice Snowman Ornament
Snowflake Mosaic
Snow Measuring Stick
Make a Giant Candy
Plinko!
The Game Show
The Ape Rescue Room
VBS 2023: Video Game Decorations
The Attitude of Gratitude
Reversible Puzzle 
Fall Crayon Rubbing
Smart Things Every Children’s Minister needs to Know
Scarecrow Bag Puppet  
Pumpkin Spinner
Fall Bible Skills: Sort the Leaves 
Family Prayer Tree 
Door Hanger Chore Chart
Ministering to the Family Before the Baby 
Tangible Tetris Game
Engaging Children in Missions and Serving 
Bible Book Pencil Sorting Game 
Hopscotch on Bubble Wrap
Great Advice for Ministry: Improving Your Relationships
Back to School Pencil Pouch
Airplane Craft
Make and Float Sailboats
Bible Sword Drill this Summer!
Leading a Child to Christ 
Bible Skills Summer Scene 
Flavor Ice Holder
Father’s Day Tie Craft
Teaching Preschoolers
Shadow Puppets
Catapult Catch
Clip- It Bible Books Game Board
Preschool Activity: Attaching Dots to Letters
Mother’s Day Fork Flowers
Framed Footprints Mother’s Day Craft  
Apple of our Eye
Easter Lily

Game/Activity

Jump Rope
Coin Disc Spinner
Mini Tic Tac Toe
The Attitude of Gratitude
Fall Bible Skills: Sort the Leaves 
Tangible Tetris Game
Hopscotch on Bubble Wrap
Make and Float Sailboats
Bible Sword Drill this Summer!
Catapult Catch
Clip- It Bible Books Game Board
Preschool Activity: Attaching Dots to Letters
Apple of our Eye
Easter Ideas for the Classroom
Flower Spinner Review Game
March Madness Spinning Drum
Sensory Snowman
Roll-A-Turkey
Egg-a-pult
Sand Writing
Kaleidoscope
Quiet Kerplunk
Tape Walker
Feliz Navidad Sombrero
Ping-Pong Play
Basket Head Game
Magnetic Letters and Bible Skills
Messy Game Ideas for Summer
Beaded Bubble Wand
Recycled Spinning Top
Feed the Snowman
Punched Plate Lacing
Books of the Bible Turkey Game
Turkey Tail Pictionary
World Series Baseball & Bat Game 
Fidget Spinner Game
Bible Skill Boosters – Green Cycle Bonus Book
Preschool Letter Recognition Roads
Flower Bubble Wand 
Flower Spinner Review Game
Mr. Mark’s Birthday Giveaway
Mr. Mark’s Birthday Giveaway
Tic-Tac-Toss
I’m BORED Jar
Animal Cracker I Spy
Indoor Fooseball
 Invest in Teaching Bible Skills to Kids
Snowman Slime
Seek and Find for Preschoolers
Terra Cotta Bell
Toss Cross
Wobble Gobble
Fresh Thanksgiving Ideas for the Classroom
Classroom Swag!
Candy Slide Puzzle
Blue Cycle Bible Skill Boosters
Fall Bible Skills: Sort the Leaves 
Blue Cycle Bible Skill Boosters
Marble Rolling Track 
Countdown Bus
Books of the Bible Jacks
Bible Skills Game
Balloon People 
Never Ending Circle – Acts 1:8
Bible Verse Loop Maze 
Bible Table Top Game
Sing Your Bible Thoughts 
Balloon Rodeo
Bible Skill Table Top Game
Target Tarp Game
Hop Mats!
Snow-Bowl!
Parent & Child Events 
Snow Globe Snowman
Christmas Trees & Apple Pie!
Wood Slice Crafts
Thankful Pumpkin Craft
Senses Activities
Lego Stamped Corn 
Frozen Kiwi Treats
Birthday Cake Cloud Dough
Pumpkin Patch Memory Verse
Physical Learners
Books of the Bible Jacks
Mr. Mark’s New Kids’ Ministry Book is here!
New Bible Skill Book!
Bible Review Target Game
Clothespin Game 
Getting to Know Your New Class 
Learning Centers Beyond Compare
Giant Bible Skill Games
Marble Maze
Recipe Card Holder
Stained Glass Cross Game
Treasure Stones
Paper Plate Basket
Toss & Catch Game
Marble Bowling 
Balloon People 
Catapult 

Guiding Behavior

Great Advice for Ministry: Improving Your Relationships
Teaching Preschoolers
Easy Hacks Help Single Parents Stay on Track
Good Advice for Parents
Classroom Management, Part 3
Classroom Management, Part 2
Interview with Jana Magruder and “Nothing Less”
Podcast: Affirmation is a Priority in the Classroom!
Parenting is a Choice
I’m BORED Jar
Parenting is a Choice
Distracted Adults Teaching Distracted Kids
Parenting is a Choice
Practicing Fire Drills
Eight Ways Preschoolers Learn – Part 2
Classroom Swag
Be Prepared 
Parenting is a Choice!
Parenting is a Choice 
Distracted Adults Teaching Distracted Kids
“Parenting is a Choice” Coming April 9!
Parenting Is a Choice
Coming April 9!
Interview with Jana Magruder
The Gifts of Capability and Confidence Create Leaders
FAQ’s from Parents: When their Kids Resist Church
TPT’s —Total Participation Techniques
Physical Learners
Interview with Brian Dollar
Children and Grief
FAQ’s From Parents When Their Kids Resist Church
Planning for the Physical Learner
Essentialism 
Avoid Going Viral like the Joneses
The Responsibility to Balance Discipline with Relationship 
Dealing with a Lack of Respect from Kids
How to Have Group Time Success
How Do I Deal with My Child’s Entitlements
Care Enough About Your Instructions to Give Them Well
Accept Each Child as a Unique Creation of God
Encouraging Regular Attendance 
Providing Choices in the Classroom
Treating Children with Respect Increases Your Authority  
Help Parents Understand The Dynamics At Work In Your Preschool Area (and learn better parenting skills to boot!)
Podcast Interview with Linda Ranson Jacobs: Ways to help the Disruptive Child   
Podcast – Children and Grief
Confession Wednesday: I Made Substitute Teachers Crazy
“Fed-Up” Teachers can be Funny
Wednesday Night is “Out of Control”
Should Sixth Grade Be In Youth?
Helping Kids Listen in Big Church
Making Goodbyes Easier
Understanding Why We Get Angry

Holiday/Seasonal

VBS 2024 Craft Breakdown & Hot Cocoa Mug Craft
Heart Weaving Craft
Stain Glass Heart
Free Download: Valentine Bracelet Craft
Winter Snowflake
Paper Towel Snowman
Snowman Door Hanger Craft
Rockin’ Christmas Tree
“This Tall” Ornament
Free Christmas Download & Christmas Ornament Craft! 
Turkey Treat & Free Thanksgiving Downloads
Pumpkin Pie Craft
Pumpkin Wreath Craft
Fall Leaves
Fireworks Painting
#1 Dad Gold Metal
Father’s Day Tic Tac Toe
Mother’s Day Bouquet
Mother’s Day Flower
“Carrot in the Dirt” & Free Easter Download
Easter Cross Crafting
Easter Story Stones
Shamrock Ring
Heart Spin Art
Valentine Scavenger Hunt
Woodslice Snowman Ornament
Snowflake Mosaic
Snow Measuring Stick
The Attitude of Gratitude
Reversible Puzzle 
Fall Crayon Rubbing
Pumpkin Spinner
Family Prayer Tree 
Bible Book Pencil Sorting Game 
Back to School Pencil Pouch
Bible Skills Summer Scene 
Flavor Ice Holder
Father’s Day Tie Craft
Mother’s Day Fork Flowers
Framed Footprints Mother’s Day Craft  
Apple of our Eye
Easter Lily
Mission/Craft: “You’ve Been Egged”
Easter Ideas for the Classroom
March Madness Spinning Drum
Sensory Snowman
Snowflake Games
Everlasting Puzzle Wreath
Pine Cone Christmas Trees
Christmas Pop-Up Card
Magnetic Owl Note Tote
Indian Corn
Thankful Turkey
Hosanna Collage Banner
Turkey Craft
Roll-A-Turkey
Fall Scarecrow
Leaf Painting
Backpack Tag
Summer Shell Necklace
Thirst-Buster Water Bottle
Message Launcher
Decorating Cookies for Dad
Turtles
Fingerprint Magnet
Butterfly Snack
“CAN-ary Caddy”
Paper Plate Globe
Showers of Blessings
“Egg-NOODLES”
Stache’ Missions Bank
March Madness Bible Books Bracket
Salt Art
Snowman Hamper
Ground Hog Day!
CD Snowman
Happy New Year Noisemaker
Candy Christmas Tree
Easy Christmas Wreath
Feliz Navidad Sombrero
Encourage-Mints
Fall Napkin Rings
Place “Sitters”
Appreciation Tags
Harvest Moon
Scarecrow Art
Painting Apple Trees
Zippered Pencil Keeper
Candy Pencil
Sidewalk Chalk Pencil
Watermelon Fan
4th of July Lantern
Popping Firecracker
Father’s Day Air Freshener
Summer Sunflower
Beaded Bubble Wand
Nature Weaving
Watercolor Flowers
Pom Pom Worm Puppet
Good Advice for Parents

Idea Hoarder

Build the Flower- Bible Verse Game
Mother’s Day Card
Stick On Fish!
Today Is THE DAY!
Turn your Preschool Committee into a Ministry Team
Stained Glass Window
I Like to—MOVE IT!
Build the Flower- Bible Verse Game
Wednesday Confessions: I Love Books in Preschool Classrooms
Bible Skills Spool Game
Snowflake Windows
Prayer Banner
Magnet Play in a Bottle
Confession Wednesday: I Made Substitute Teachers Crazy
6-Verse Cube
Changing Flowers
Sweetheart Shakes
Wednesday Confessions: I’m a Gagging Daddy with Diaper Changing
Pencil Toppers
Snow Globe
THAT’S AMORE’ (Meal and Food Drive)
FORTUNE COOKIE BIBLE VERSE—Chinese New Year
Snowshoe Trek
Books of the Bible Igloo
Ping Pong Snowman
Marble Run Downhill Skiing
Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
Teaching Children to Pray—A Teaching Tool
Bazinga!
“BEAR” Change for Missions
Magnetic Verse Match
Twirling Christmas Tree
Christmas Countdown
Happy Fall Neighbor!
Thank You God for Fall—Creating Real Fall Trees
Thankful Treats for College Students
Nature Walk Art
Autumn Leaves Globe
6-Verse Cube Review
Trick or Treat Outreach
Fall Leaf Fun
Mission Activity Idea for Children’s Ministry
Balloon Bat
Bible Skills Cubes
Penny Wars and Other Fun Games!
Penny Rubbings
MISSIONS: A Penny for your thoughts…
Christmas in August
Pipe Dream
EGG-cellent
Back Pack Tags
Sun Ray Catcher
An Apple for the Teacher
Liberty Crown
Sun Ray Catcher
Milk Jug Toss
Postcards for Mailing
We’re Going on a Trip!
Father’s Day
Text Message
Under The Sea Creatures
Pinwheel
Verse Vacuum
Spring Play Dough Activities
Visitor Bags
Let Your Light Shine!
Happy Frogs
Spring Manipulative Activities
End of the School Year Thank You Cup!
Ants!
What about cameras in the Classrooms?
Spring Art Activities
Mom’s Clipboard
Bee Hive
Lady Bug Rock
Colorful Worms
Lightning Bugs and Dragonflies
Thinking of You
AFTER Easter Eggs
Lacing Cards
Reference Reminders
Easy Tape Resist Art
Personal “Dry Erase” Board
Glossy Paint
When Routines turn into “Rut”ines
Fishing for Bible Thoughts
Resurrection Rolls
Muffin Tin Color Matching
March Madness: Mad Bible Skills Tournament
Making Boo-Boo Bunnies (or Chicks!)
Thank You God for Spring!
Children’s Sermons and Worship
Criss-Cross Collage
Jelly Bean Cross
Building Indoor Snowman!
Time To Teach Again
Play “Would You Rather?”
The Impact of Sin (Gospel Presentation)
Build a Card Tower
Shoebox Diorama

Leadership

Smart Things Every Children’s Minister needs to Know
Great Advice for Ministry: Improving Your Relationships
Leading a Child to Christ 
Teaching Preschoolers
VBS Decorations Are Here!
VBS Decorations Are Here!
New Resources For Virtual VBS
Snow Globe
Reopening Children’s Sunday School
How and When Should I Reopen Childcare?
VBS – What Will We Do?
Tornado Drills
Classroom Management, Part 4
Classroom Management, Part 3
Classroom Management, Part 2
Classroom Management Series Part One 
Podcast: Ten Awesome Tips for Church Greeters
Ministry Everyday
Podcast- I’m New! What do I do?
Podcast: Affirmation is a Priority in the Classroom!
Do the Hard Things in Ministry
How Do You Connect with Others in Kids Ministry?
If at First You Don’t Succeed, Try Again!
Mr. Mark’s Birthday Giveaway
Mr. Mark’s Birthday Giveaway
Parenting is a Choice
Technology Can’t Replace Relationships in Ministry 
Dress for VBS!
With or Without God
We Wish You a Merry Christmas! 
Classroom Swag!
Parenting is a Choice
Parent Expectations 
School’s Back in Session! Hooray!!!
Great Advice in Ministry: Stay Away from “Little Man Syndrome”
I Feel like Quitting the Ministry
Distracted Adults Teaching Distracted Kids
Are We Teaching for Biblical Literacy? 
Gathering and Providing Parenting Helps
Publicize Your Ministry
Practicing Fire Drills
Tips for Classroom Appearance 
Eight Ways Preschoolers Learn – Part 2
Classroom Swag
Be Prepared 
Parent and Child Events 
Sing Your Bible Thoughts 
Are We Teaching for Biblical Literacy? 
What Others are Saying about “Parenting is a Choice”
Parenting is a Choice!
Distracted Adults Teaching Distracted Kids
“Parenting is a Choice” Coming April 9!
Help Me Get Organized!
Building Your Team
New Book Recommendation for You 
The Gifts of Capability and Confidence Create Leaders
Gospel Centered Ministry
Bundle Sale Ends Today!
Once a Year Bundle Sale
Once a Year Bundle Sale
Once a Year Bundle Sale
Leading a Child to Christ 
Once a Year Book Bundle Sale! 
Hey Friends!
Three Pillars of Children’s Ministry
Building a Ministry Team 
Publicize Your Ministry
TPT’s —Total Participation Techniques
Mr. Mark’s New Kids’ Ministry Book is here!
What Others Are Saying… 
Lost Your Ministry Mojo? 
Gathering and Providing Parenting Helps
 Need a Little Mojo in Your Ministry?
Interview with Brian Dollar
Mr. Mark’s New Kids’ Ministry Book is here!
How to Lead Bible Drill! 
Five Tips for Starting a New Year at Church 
Searching for Substitute Teachers! Yuck!
Getting Babies into Sunday School and ETC
Children and Grief
Substitute Purgatory
She Plays the Baritone. Barely!
The Power of Community
Star Teacher Gift
Essentialism 
I Want to Invite you to Join our Online Conference for FREE!
Need a Release Form? 
Seth Haines Was in the Hospital with his Wife
She Calls Me Miss Mark
Five Questions Every Leader Needs to Ask
The Responsibility to Balance Discipline with Relationship 
Once a Year Book Bundle Sale!
Steps to Creating & Implementing Children’s Ministry Policies
Once a Year Book Bundle Sale!
How to Have Group Time Success
Don’t Fill a Position, Match a Passion
How to Have Great Workers’ Meetings
Are you a person of influence?
Sharing Space and Resources
God Has Called You to Part-time Ministry, Not Burnout 

Missions/Service

Engaging Children in Missions and Serving 
A Heart for Missions
Stache’ Missions Bank
Mitten Monsters
Encourage-Mints
Treat Keeper
Badge of Honor for Veterans
What’s Buggin’ You Note Holder
Surprise Pastor Appreciation Gift
Friendship Banquet
Birthday Cake Cloud Dough
Engaging Children in Missions and Serving 
The Gifts of Capability and Confidence Create Leaders
What Inner City Ministry Needs
60 Service Ideas for Kids!
Tulip Book Markers 
People on the Pews
Getting Kids on Mission
The things that are seen are Temporary, but the things unseen are eternal.
THAT’S AMORE’ (Meal and Food Drive)
Teaching Children to Pray—A Teaching Tool
Breakfast In Bed
“BEAR” Change for Missions
Four Kids and Now Expecting
Thankful Treats for College Students
I-Sai-Ah 6:8…who do we appreciate? Our Pastor of course!
International Mission Trip with Kids
Mission Activity Idea for Children’s Ministry
MISSIONS: A Penny for your thoughts…
Hospital Goodie Bags for Children
Back Pack Tags
Postcards for Mailing
Visitor Bags
Let Your Light Shine!
Thinking of You
Personal “Dry Erase” Board
The Christian’s Armor
Could Your Kid’s Ministry Go Global?
Missions: Families remember the elderly in their church
Mission Ideas
Here We Come A-Skype-Caroling
Christmas Manger Project
Sock It to Lottie
Christmas Light THANK YOU Tour
Pray for a Missionary in North America
Cheer Packages
Chemo Care Kit
Who Wins in a Fight?
Pack a Shoebox for Operation Christmas Child
When I Grow Up Collage
Jars of Thankfulness
The Great Backpack Stack
Agency D3 Secret Assignments
Mission Activities from The Idea Hoarder
Flat Lottie Moon Travels Asia
Wednesday Night Summer Ideas
Derby Dash and Devotional, Royal Ambassadors
Simple Steps to Enlisting Leaders
Mission Ignition
Missions Games from Other Countries
Royal Ambassadors: Moving
Simple Mission Projects To Do With Your Kids
Back to School Mission Project
60 Service Ideas with Kids

Parent/Family

Door Hanger Chore Chart
Ministering to the Family Before the Baby 
Engaging Children in Missions and Serving 
Leading a Child to Christ 
Father’s Day Tie Craft
Mother’s Day Fork Flowers
Framed Footprints Mother’s Day Craft  
Easy Hacks Help Single Parents Stay on Track
Christmas Pop-Up Card
Thankful Turkey
Place “Sitters”
Mr. Mark Records Free Sunday School Lessons
Reopening Children’s Sunday School
Father’s Day Air Freshener
Prayer Weaving
Watercolor Flowers
Quarantine Blues
Good Advice for Parents
Celebrating Easter
Kids Ministry with No Kids!
T-Shirt Bag
Turkey Napkin Ring
Thankful Jar
Turkey Tail Pictionary
Badge of Honor for Veterans
Interview with Jana Magruder and “Nothing Less”
Stars and Stripes Bunting
Parenting is a Choice
I’m BORED Jar
Embossed Bookmark
Terra Cotta Bell
Parenting is a Choice
Parent Expectations 
Countdown Bus
Boo Hoo Breakfast
Distracted Adults Teaching Distracted Kids
Are We Teaching for Biblical Literacy? 
Gathering and Providing Parenting Helps
Parenting is a Choice
Father’s Day Tool Box Craft 
Father’s Day Tie Craft
Parent and Child Events 
Are We Teaching for Biblical Literacy? 
What Others are Saying about “Parenting is a Choice”
Parenting is a Choice!
Parenting is a Choice 
Distracted Adults Teaching Distracted Kids
“Parenting is a Choice” Coming April 9!
Parenting Is a Choice
Coming April 9!
Tips for Planning and Preparing for Parenting with Disability
Interview with Jana Magruder
Parent & Child Events 
The Gifts of Capability and Confidence Create Leaders
Gospel Centered Ministry
FAQ’s from Parents: When their Kids Resist Church
Leading a Child to Christ 
Candles- A Christmas Tradition 
Three Pillars of Children’s Ministry
Eight Ways Preschoolers Learn
Engaging Children in Missions and Serving 
Ministering to the Family Before the Baby 
Gathering and Providing Parenting Helps
When is a Child Ready to Accept Christ? 
Children and Grief
She Plays the Baritone. Barely!
FAQ’s From Parents When Their Kids Resist Church
Easter Cookies
Easter Devotionals
I Stink at Family Devotions!
Encouraging Dad’s of Preschoolers 
Our New Son 
Seth Haines Was in the Hospital with his Wife
Are you Optimistic?
Addiction Hits Our Home!
The Responsibility to Balance Discipline with Relationship 
Dealing with a Lack of Respect from Kids
The Gifts of Capability and Confidence Create Leaders
The Shepherd’s Treasure 
Free Advent Devotional Guide
How Do I Deal with My Child’s Entitlements
Care Enough About Your Instructions to Give Them Well
Are you a person of influence?
Accept Each Child as a Unique Creation of God
When You Know the Goal, Then Establish the Routine
Parenting Requires Humility 
When Is a Child Ready to Accept Christ? 
60 Service Ideas for Kids!
Treating Children with Respect Increases Your Authority  
Help Parents Understand The Dynamics At Work In Your Preschool Area (and learn better parenting skills to boot!)
Podcast: Support Your Spouse’s Parenting
Expectant Parent Ministry 
Parenting- End Your Discipline Times Positively 
Confession Wednesday: No Separation Anxiety with the Jones’ Kids
Teaching Children to Pray—A Teaching Tool
Don’t Settle For Obedience Without Honor
Missions: Families remember the elderly in their church
Homeroom: Spiritually Mentoring Kids @ Home
“I Spy” the Reason for the Season Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt
Here We Come A-Skype-Caroling

Podcast

Ministering to the Family Before the Baby 
Engaging Children in Missions and Serving 
Great Advice for Ministry: Improving Your Relationships
Teaching Preschoolers
Tornado Drills
Classroom Management, Part 4
Classroom Management, Part 3
Classroom Management Series Part One 
Podcast: Ten Awesome Tips for Church Greeters
Ministry Everyday
Podcast: You Talk Too Much… Seriously
Podcast- I’m New! What do I do?
Podcast: Affirmation is a Priority in the Classroom!
Do the Hard Things in Ministry
How Do You Connect with Others in Kids Ministry?
If at First You Don’t Succeed, Try Again!
Dress for VBS!
With or Without God
School’s Back in Session! Hooray!!!
Great Advice in Ministry: Stay Away from “Little Man Syndrome”
Distracted Adults Teaching Distracted Kids
Are We Teaching for Biblical Literacy? 
Gathering and Providing Parenting Helps
Publicize Your Ministry
Practicing Fire Drills
Favorite Things at Grouptime
Tips for Classroom Appearance 
Eight Ways Preschoolers Learn – Part 2
Are We Teaching for Biblical Literacy? 
Distracted Adults Teaching Distracted Kids
Building a Ministry Team 
Engaging Children in Missions and Serving 
Publicize Your Ministry
Ministering to the Family Before the Baby 
Gathering and Providing Parenting Helps
Podcast: There are NO Short-Cuts
Podcast: Affirmation is a Priority in the Classroom!
Podcast Interview with Linda Ranson Jacobs: Ways to help the Disruptive Child   
Podcast: Support Your Spouse’s Parenting
Ministry Everyday
Podcast: “The Kid Min Mouse”
Podcast: Interview with Jana Magruder, Director of LifeWay Kid’s Ministry
Parenting- End Your Discipline Times Positively 
Podcast with Linda Ranson Jacobs
Podcast- Dale Hudson “The Kid Min Mouse”
Podcast- I’m New! What do I do?
Podcast: Consistency is Over-Rated
Podcast: Being a Good Communicator
Podcast: Leading Through Transition
Podcast: Avoid These Five Landmines Of Blended Families
Podcast: Gratitude and Generosity
Podcast: Learning Styles – Making the Most of Them
The Softest and Hardest Parenting Verse in Scripture
Podcast: Multiple Intelligence and Children
Podcast: 10 Awesome Tips for Church Greeters
Podcast: The Preteen Truth Hunt
Podcast: Six Ways To Strain Relationship With Your Child
Podcast: Are Your Sheep Okay?
Podcast: Parenting Unchained, Interview with Dr. Jim Dempsey
Podcast: Talk Now and Later- Interview with Brian Dollar
Podcast Interview with Jim Wideman
Things I Wish I’d Known from the Beginning
10 Rescue Games for Teachers
Boys and Girls Learn Differently
Communicating with Parents
Speak as a Child
Enlisting Workers for Vacation Bible School
Classroom Management for Preschoolers
Share the Joy! Working with a Ministry Team
Podcast: Why Teachers Avoid Discipline
Podcast: Six Things Parents Look for in Your Church
Podcast: You Teach… When You Aren’t Teaching!
You Talk Too Much… Seriously
Podcast: Things That Don’t Make Sense to Me
I Got This Interesting Question
Some Things Just Don’t Make Sense
Podcast: Here’s Some Great Advice
Podcast: Marketing Your Ministry
Podcast: How to Make Kids’ Space Look Terrific
Podcast: Woes of Enlisting Workers
PODCAST: TEN TIPS FOR TEACHING CHILDREN
Podcast: How to Really Love the Kids You Wish Wouldn’t Show Up!
Podcast: What is children’s Sunday School all about?
Podcast: Simple Steps to Enlisting Leaders
PODCAST: 10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT LEADING YOUNG ADULTS
Podcast: Creating and Sharing Your Vision
Podcast: Time Management Tips for Children’s Workers
Podcast: Children’s Worker Guide to Parent’s Ministry
Podcast: Tips on Leading a Discussion
Podcast: Tips On Discipline with Kids
Podcast: How to Add Stress to Your Life
Podcast: Classroom Makeover Ideas
Children’s Ministry Teacher Responsibilities
Podcast: As a Minister, I should have been more helpful…
Podcast: Involve Kids in Missions with Sweet Sleep
Podcast: A Quieter Classroom
Podcast: Ministering to Families
Podcast: Why is Explaining Salvation to Kids Difficult?
Podcast: Kid’s Ministry Idea Notebook
Podcast: Helping Children Develop Bible Skills

Preschool

Easter Story Stones
Reversible Puzzle 
Fall Crayon Rubbing
Smart Things Every Children’s Minister needs to Know
Scarecrow Bag Puppet  
Pumpkin Spinner
Fall Bible Skills: Sort the Leaves 
Family Prayer Tree 
Bible Book Pencil Sorting Game 
Hopscotch on Bubble Wrap
Airplane Craft
Leading a Child to Christ 
Bible Skills Summer Scene 
Flavor Ice Holder
Father’s Day Tie Craft
Teaching Preschoolers
Shadow Puppets
Catapult Catch
Preschool Activity: Attaching Dots to Letters
Mother’s Day Fork Flowers
Framed Footprints Mother’s Day Craft  
Apple of our Eye
Easter Lily
Mission/Craft: “You’ve Been Egged”
Flower Spinner Review Game
March Madness Spinning Drum
Easy Hacks Help Single Parents Stay on Track
Mirror Image String Art
Mission/Craft – Discover Rocks
Sensory Snowman
A Heart for Missions
VBS Decorations Are Here!
VBS Decorations Are Here!
Magnetic Owl Note Tote
Thankful Turkey
Hosanna Collage Banner
Sand Writing
Summer Shell Necklace
Kaleidoscope
Bubble Painting
Color Wheel Paddles
Butterfly Snack
“CAN-ary Caddy”
Paper Plate Globe
Showers of Blessings
“Egg-NOODLES”
Tape Walker
Stache’ Missions Bank
New Resources For Virtual VBS
CD Snowman
Mitten Monsters
Happy New Year Noisemaker
Candy Christmas Tree
Easy Christmas Wreath
Spinner Art
Alphabet Press
Scarecrow Art
Free “Home Kit” Download!
Painting Apple Trees
Pencil Pal
Zippered Pencil Keeper
Craft-A-Pillar
Sidewalk Chalk Pencil
Watermelon Fan
Will VBS Decorations Be Available Next Year?
Reopening Children’s Sunday School
4th of July Lantern
How and When Should I Reopen Childcare?
Popping Firecracker
Father’s Day Air Freshener
Toss and Tell Ball
Beaded Bubble Wand
Table Top Construction Classroom Set
Nature Weaving
Watercolor Flowers
The Giant Crane
VBS – What Will We Do?
Pom Pom Worm Puppet
Good Advice for Parents
Celebrating Easter
Kids Ministry with No Kids!
Tornado Drills
Let’s Paint!
2020 VBS Crafts Tested
Potato Stamp
Winter Bird Feeder
Table Top Construction Classroom Set
Heart of the Child Conference
The Giant Crane
Feed the Snowman
Punched Plate Lacing
Classroom Management, Part 4
Paper Towel Art
Classroom Management, Part 3
VBS 2020 Decorations are Here!
Turkey Napkin Ring
Classroom Management, Part 2
Classroom Management Series Part One 
Stress Ball 
Interview with Jana Magruder and “Nothing Less”

Preteens

Research

Resources

Ministering to the Family Before the Baby 
Bible Sword Drill this Summer!
Leading a Child to Christ 
Clip- It Bible Books Game Board
Easy Hacks Help Single Parents Stay on Track
New Resources For Virtual VBS
Bible Drill Home Kits
VBS – What Will We Do?
Let’s Paint!
Interview with Jana Magruder and “Nothing Less”
How Do You Connect with Others in Kids Ministry?
Parenting is a Choice
 Invest in Teaching Bible Skills to Kids
Parenting is a Choice
Blue Cycle Bible Skill Boosters
Blue Cycle Bible Skill Boosters
Distracted Adults Teaching Distracted Kids
Are We Teaching for Biblical Literacy? 
Gathering and Providing Parenting Helps
Publicize Your Ministry
Parenting is a Choice
Eight Ways Preschoolers Learn – Part 2
Fat Heads Are Here!!!
Sing Your Bible Thoughts 
VBS Banners Are Here!! 
Are We Teaching for Biblical Literacy? 
What Others are Saying about “Parenting is a Choice”
Parenting is a Choice!
Distracted Adults Teaching Distracted Kids
“Parenting is a Choice” Coming April 9!
Parenting Is a Choice
Heart of the Child 2018
Coming April 9!
Interview with Jana Magruder
Fat Heads Are Here!!!
Heart of the Child 2018
Help Me Get Organized!
Heart of the Child 2018
Hop Mats!
Building Your Team
New Book Recommendation for You 
Bundle Sale Ends Today!
Once a Year Bundle Sale
Once a Year Bundle Sale
Once a Year Bundle Sale
Leading a Child to Christ 
Once a Year Book Bundle Sale! 
Hey Friends!
Childcare Strikes Again!
What About Resource Rooms?
Building a Ministry Team 
Bible Skills for Babies – Kindergarten
Publicize Your Ministry
TPT’s —Total Participation Techniques
Mr. Mark’s New Kids’ Ministry Book is here!
Ministering to the Family Before the Baby 
What Others Are Saying… 
Lost Your Ministry Mojo? 
Gathering and Providing Parenting Helps
Mr. Mark’s New Kids’ Ministry Book is here!
How to Lead Bible Drill! 
Learning Centers Beyond Compare
Ideas Gone Wild
Less Mess Glue Pad
Custom Banners for VBS! 
The Power of Community
Meet Ruthie!
Need a Release Form? 
One Day!!! Sweetheart Book Bundle Sale!
One Day!!! Sweetheart Book Bundle Sale!
Once a Year Book Bundle Sale!
Steps to Creating & Implementing Children’s Ministry Policies
Once a Year Book Bundle Sale!
Merry Christmas from all of us at Mr. Mark’s Classroom!
Free Advent Devotional Guide
Custom Banners 
How to Start a Weekday Early Education Ministry
Learning Centers Beyond Compare
Keeping Rugs and Babies Clean
Make Christ the Center of Your Teaching at Christmas Time
Teaching Children to Pray—A Teaching Tool
Seven Great Questions For Church Leaders
A Next Generation Perspective
When Lice is Discovered in your Children’s Ministry
A great children’s ministry app for 2015 has arrived!
Shaping a Child’s Life
Bible Skills Indoor Obstacle Course
Beyond the Classroom with Children
Tips for Choosing the Right Curriculum
Writing Notes to Parents
Teacher Interview Form
How to Start a Special Education Ministry by Lifeway Staff
Free Samples and Redesigned Pages
Keep this on file!
How to Start a Weekday Early Education Ministry
Skit n’ Miss was a hit at Heart of the Child
Spring Learning Center
A Few of My Favorite Things
Positive Publicity Idea Bank
Enlisting Men to Teach Kids

Safety & Security

Special Needs

Sunday School

Tissue Paper Turtle
Rainbow Collage
Scarecrow Bag Puppet  
Bible Skills Summer Scene 
Catapult Catch
Apple of our Eye
Mission/Craft – Discover Rocks
Duct Tape Bible Marker
Sand Writing
Tape Walker
Stache’ Missions Bank
Snowman Hamper
Mr. Mark Records Free Sunday School Lessons
Reopening Children’s Sunday School
Nature Weaving
Verse Snowman
Festive Bookmarks
Feed the Snowman
Classroom Management, Part 4
Classroom Management, Part 3
Books of the Bible Turkey Game
Classroom Management Series Part One 
Podcast: You Talk Too Much… Seriously
Mr. Mark’s Birthday Giveaway
Mr. Mark’s Birthday Giveaway
Handy Verse Caddy
Seek and Find for Preschoolers
Christmas Light Bookmark
Ideas for Christmas  
Are We Teaching for Biblical Literacy? 
Gathering and Providing Parenting Helps
Never Ending Circle – Acts 1:8
Three Tips for Teaching Children with Special Needs 
Favorite Things at Grouptime
Tips for Classroom Appearance 
Classroom Swag
Be Prepared 
Sing Your Bible Thoughts 
Are We Teaching for Biblical Literacy? 
What’s the Big Deal with Learning Centers?
Building Your Team
FAQ’s from Parents: When their Kids Resist Church
Gathering and Providing Parenting Helps
Five Tips for Starting a New Year at Church 
Searching for Substitute Teachers! Yuck!
Hiding God’s Word Bookmark
Substitute Purgatory
The Power of Community
The Responsibility to Balance Discipline with Relationship 
Once a Year Book Bundle Sale!
Steps to Creating & Implementing Children’s Ministry Policies
Once a Year Book Bundle Sale!
How to Have Group Time Success
How to Have Great Workers’ Meetings
When You Know the Goal, Then Establish the Routine
5 Tips for Starting a New Year at Church 
Encouraging Regular Attendance 
Making Prayer Reminders 
Searching for Substitute Teachers! Yuck!
Oh! Turkey Feathers
Fun Spider Facts Craft
Top Five Simple Steps to Sharing a Classroom
KIDS CRAFT: “Jesus Paid It All” Penny Cross
Learning in the Blocks Center
Guidelines for Extended Teaching Care
Getting Babies into Sunday School and ETC
Sunday Morning Survivor
Numbers and Words on Blocks
Sun Crayons
How Welcoming is Our Children’s Ministry?
Children and Salvation
Watercolors
Scrabble Crackers
Helping Kids Listen in Big Church
Bible Game
Bible Skills Indoor Obstacle Course
Easter Cookies
Family Devotions for Easter
Ideas for Easter
Drip Pan Activities
Podcast: Give Me a Simple Way to Share the Gospel with Kids
Take-Home Play Dough
Podcast: How to Retain Workers
Ten Commandements in Motion
Choices in Art
Stand-Up Figures
How Many Times?
Art Postcards
Foam Puzzles
Activities for Plastic Mats
Bible Teaching Checklist
Collage Art
Simple Steps to Enlisting Leaders
Storytelling
Avoid Going Viral
Candy Cane Play Dough
7 Fun Christmas Projects for Kids
Squeeze Bottle Painting
When Teachers Don’t Attend Worship
Tip Sheet for Leaf Prints

Tales from the Trenches

Teacher Helps

Training our Teachers on a Budget
Back to School Pencil Pouch
Leading a Child to Christ 
Shadow Puppets
Easter Ideas for the Classroom
Sand Writing
Snow Globe
Mr. Mark Records Free Sunday School Lessons
Craft-A-Pillar
Tornado Drills
Let’s Paint!
Classroom Management, Part 4
Classroom Management, Part 3
Classroom Management Series Part One 
Podcast- I’m New! What do I do?
Fidget Spinner Game
Preschool Letter Recognition Roads
 Invest in Teaching Bible Skills to Kids
With or Without God
Ideas for Christmas  
Classroom Swag!
School’s Back in Session! Hooray!!!
Great Advice in Ministry: Stay Away from “Little Man Syndrome”
I Feel like Quitting the Ministry
Distracted Adults Teaching Distracted Kids
Are We Teaching for Biblical Literacy? 
Practicing Fire Drills
Three Tips for Teaching Children with Special Needs 
Favorite Things at Grouptime
Tips for Classroom Appearance 
Eight Ways Preschoolers Learn – Part 2
Notes from Jesus
Sing Your Bible Thoughts 
Are We Teaching for Biblical Literacy? 
Distracted Adults Teaching Distracted Kids
Heart of the Child 2018
Heart of the Child 2018
Help Me Get Organized!
Bible Skill Table Top Game
Heart of the Child 2018
What’s the Big Deal with Learning Centers?
Hop Mats!
New Book Recommendation for You 
The Gifts of Capability and Confidence Create Leaders
Gospel Centered Ministry
Bundle Sale Ends Today!
Once a Year Bundle Sale
Once a Year Bundle Sale
Once a Year Bundle Sale
Leading a Child to Christ 
Once a Year Book Bundle Sale! 
Three Pillars of Children’s Ministry
Eight Ways Preschoolers Learn
What About Resource Rooms?
Frozen Kiwi Treats
Bible Skills for Babies – Kindergarten
Spider Web Bible Verse
TPT’s —Total Participation Techniques
Physical Learners
Lost Your Ministry Mojo? 
 Need a Little Mojo in Your Ministry?
Mr. Mark’s New Kids’ Ministry Book is here!
Five Tips for Starting a New Year at Church 
Drip Pan – A Teacher’s New Friend
Getting to Know Your New Class 
Ideas Gone Wild
When is a Child Ready to Accept Christ? 
Less Mess Glue Pad
Planning for the Physical Learner
The Power of Community
Essentialism 
Meet Ruthie!
One Day!!! Sweetheart Book Bundle Sale!
One Day!!! Sweetheart Book Bundle Sale!
Why Use Bible Phrases with Preschoolers?
Avoid Going Viral like the Joneses
Once a Year Book Bundle Sale!
Steps to Creating & Implementing Children’s Ministry Policies
Once a Year Book Bundle Sale!
How to Have Group Time Success
Knock-Knock Door Posters 
Accept Each Child as a Unique Creation of God
Five Tips for New Teachers 
The Ten Commandments in Motion 
5 Tips for Starting a New Year at Church 
Encouraging Regular Attendance 
Providing Choices in the Classroom
When Is a Child Ready to Accept Christ? 
How to Start a Weekday Early Education Ministry
Getting to Know Your New Class 
Treating Children with Respect Increases Your Authority  
Help Parents Understand The Dynamics At Work In Your Preschool Area (and learn better parenting skills to boot!)
Giant Dice 
Field Trip Tips 
Craft- Good News Buzzer! 
Game- MAKE ROOM AT THE TABLE!
Confession Wednesday: No Separation Anxiety with the Jones’ Kids
Top Five Simple Steps to Sharing a Classroom
Arguing Crosses The Line Into Dishonor
Help! I am new to kid’s ministry!

Training

Leading Large Group Story Time: Storytelling is a Lost Art
When Elementary Kids Act Like Wild Monkeys
Video Conferences Coming Soon!
Training our Teachers on a Budget
Leading a Child to Christ 
Heart of the Child Conference
Classroom Management, Part 4
Podcast- I’m New! What do I do?
Free Training with Mr. Mark on Facebook Live “Teaching Bible Skills with New Activities and Games”
Do the Hard Things in Ministry
How Do You Connect with Others in Kids Ministry?
If at First You Don’t Succeed, Try Again!
Distracted Adults Teaching Distracted Kids
Sing Your Bible Thoughts 
Parenting is a Choice!
Distracted Adults Teaching Distracted Kids
Heart of the Child 2018
Coming April 9!
Heart of the Child 2018
Heart of the Child 2018
Building Your Team
Leading a Child to Christ 
Hey Friends!
Building a Ministry Team 
Mr. Mark’s New Kids’ Ministry Book is here!
When is a Child Ready to Accept Christ? 
Please Meet the Real Mr. Bill 
The Power of Community
Essentialism 
I Want to Invite you to Join our Online Conference for FREE!
How to Have Great Workers’ Meetings
Budget Time!
When Is a Child Ready to Accept Christ? 
Common Barriers in Kid’s Ministry
Top Five Simple Steps to Sharing a Classroom
Help! I am new to kid’s ministry!
Does Your Child Love God’s Word?
PODCAST: 10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT LEADING YOUNG ADULTS
Clean Up Time
Vehicle Requirements
Are You Prepared?
Transportation Procedure
Learning in the Blocks Center
Skit n’ Miss was a hit at Heart of the Child
Guidelines for Extended Teaching Care
Books You Recommend?
Understanding Today’s Preschoolers, with a FREE e-book!
Guidelines for Leading the Vision of Childhood Ministry
Guidelines for a Vision to Minister to Children
Creating a Vision to Minister to Children
5 Questions Every Leader Needs to Ask Themselves
Contact 1-2-3
15 Things Your Preteen Wants to Tell You
I Wish I Could Explain Salvation to My Kids
Children and Salvation
Training Youth to Teach in VBS
Should Sixth Grade Be In Youth?
Podcast: Give Me a Simple Way to Share the Gospel with Kids
Podcast: How to Retain Workers
Podcast: How to Enlist Workers
Speaking to an Audience of Kids
Storytelling
Train Up A Child
Why Choices Are Important for Preschoolers
Getting the Most Out of your Resource Kits
You are Making a Difference!
Community Questions: Building Relationships With Kids
Community Question: Tardy Parents
Lessons in Leadership
Partnering with Parents
Oklahoma Childhood Ministry Events
Bullying
Team Covenant
Children and Divorce
Building a Positive Self Image
Children and Salvation
Guiding Behavior
Understanding Behavior
The Rising Risk of Bullying
Bible Book Search
Lessons from Camp
Beyond Sunday Morning

Uncategorized

Vacation Bible School

Quick Fix Decorations
Video Game Bundle: Ape Rescue & Gobble Ghosts
Game Show Decorations
VBS 2023 Crafts Evaluation!!
Sweets & Treats
Make a Giant Candy
Plinko!
The Game Show
The Ape Rescue Room
VBS 2023: Video Game Decorations
VBS 2021 Decorations
VBS 2021 Decorations
VBS 2021 Decorations
VBS 2021 Decorations
VBS 2021 Decorations
VBS 2021 Decorations
VBS 2021 Decorations
VBS 2021 Decorations
VBS 2021 Decorations
VBS 2021 Decorations
VBS 2021 Decorations Revealed!
Archaeology Bundle
Will VBS Decorations Be Available Next Year?
Making Camp Fire Rocks
Making a Camp Fire
Creating Foliage 
VBS Stage Animals
Inviting Friends and Neighbors to VBS 
VBS Campsite
VBS Safari Jeep with Large Cats
VBS Large Safari Scene
Find the Safety Gaps in Your VBS Program
VBS Canteen, Survival Kit and Jungle Sign
VBS Crafts!
Making Ground Cover and Bonus ideas for VBS!
Making Rocks
Jungle Vines
Making Large Scale Trees
Making a Camp Fire
Creating Foliage 
Stage Animal Descriptions
Dress for VBS!
The New 2019 VBS Decorations Are HERE!
The New 2019 VBS Decorations Are HERE!!
Last Call for VBS Decorations 
Inviting Friends and Neighbors to VBS 
VBS Snacks Tip Sheet
VBS Banners Are Here!! 
VBS Baseball Washer Necklace
Decorate Your VBS Classroom! 
Megaphones
Clubhouse Floor
Rocks! 
Small Telescope 
Roof Top City Building 
Creative VBS Announcement
Starry Sky
Make Stars Out of CDs!
Custom Banners for VBS! 
How to Make a VBS Clubhouse 
Star Teacher Gift
Clubhouse Walls Inside
Constructing the Flat Top Clubhouse
Night Time Trees and Bushes
Night Sky
Check out our Newest Page!
Large Telescope
City Clubhouse (Flat top- Lid Roof)
Roman Building Bundle
Custom Banners for VBS!
Large Telescope 
Create the Factory Scene
Simple Night Sky 
Shingle Clubhouse
Telescope and Charts
VBS PowerPoints and Photos 
Walls Inside the Clubhouse 
City Clubhouse
Clubhouse Interior Walls 
Shingled Roof Clubhouse
Flat Roof Clubhouse
Budget Time!
Limited Supply of VBS Decorations!
Seaweed
Colored Sock Coral 
Fancy Coral 
Balloon Octopus
VBS 2016: Submerged Starfish!
Announcing Giant VBS Decorations!
Last Week of VBS Ideas…
VBS 2016 Observation Deck
VBS 2016 Starfish
More VBS ideas!
VBS 2016 Sea Scene 2
VBS 2016 Fish Bubbles
VBS 2016 3-D Seaweed
VBS 2016 Brain Coral
VBS 2016 Seaweed and Coral
Looking for More VBS 2016 Ideas?
VBS 2016 Horizontal Table Tubes

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