Teaching kids to value God’s Word at a young age by memorizing Scripture can have a huge impact later on in their lives.  I still remember and am encouraged by Scripture that my mom had me memorize while in elementary school, or from songs I still sing that are set to Scripture. Below are some […]

It is extremely difficult to time your Bible lesson so that it ends at exactly the same time that parents come to pick up their kids.  Also, parents usually do not come all at exactly the same time – they trickle in, leaving plenty of time for the kids that are the last to be […]

Setting up a routine and structure for each week’s Sunday School is important because it helps keep your classroom peaceful and it helps the kids feel comfortable and safe.  However, the lesson – what you are teaching these student about God – is the most important part. The Bible lessons on this website were created […]

Worshipping through singing it often left out of Children’s Sunday School – either because of time constraints or the discomfort of the teacher. If the children get to be a part of the adult service and are getting to experience worship through singing, then you might use your time with these kids in other ways.  […]

Old Testament and New Testament Sorts can be fun for kids to do as they first arrive and are waiting on other kids.  For the sort, have students sort books of the Bible into either New Testament or Old Testament. If your kids are unsure of their answers or need to check their work, have […]

There is a difficult balance to strike when explaining Sunday School “rules” to kids. On the one hand, we know that our God is worthy of respect and honor, and He is also a God of order.  We do not want to allow behavior in Sunday School classrooms that dishonors our great God. On the […]

Trying to get a class full of kids to all stop talking and pay attention at the same time is not an easy task.  Sometimes Sunday School teachers feel like they have to resort to yelling, which is not ideal for either you or the kids. Fortunately, classroom teachers, especially public school teachers, have a […]

The reasons for beginning with a prayer are probably obvious to most Christians, but here are some reasons anyways. First of all, beginning with a prayer will help you as the teacher.  Starting with prayer redirects your focus back on God and why you are here.  It refreshes you and renews you.  It reminds you […]

We want these kids to know God’s Word as the ultimate authority in their lives.  We want them to put God’s Word ahead of anyone else’s words, or even their own personal experiences. Taking time out of every week to intentionally memorize Scripture can help them better understand the importance of God’s Word.  It also […]