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by Tina Houser This year I noticed that Christmas decorations were in the hobby stores by mid-July. People no longer wait until Thanksgiving to put up their tree or adorn their homes with twinkling lights. And the church begins its observance of Advent four weeks before Christmas Day, counting down the days with great anticipation. […]
Elevating Easter: Making it Easter-rific! Read More »
by Donna Lucas The following article is provided by our INCM/CPC Partner Gospel Light. “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me (John 14:6).” We adults have heard Jesus’ words, memorized them, taught them-but I wonder, What do our kids understand about truth? About Jesus? As
by Jackie Mills Fernald Meet my friend Jimmy. Jimmy is sixteen years old and has Autism. Jimmy paces at times, is socially awkward, becomes fixated with things and is incredibly inflexible when schedules or routines are changed; but Jimmy is on fire for the Lord. Jimmy is in a home small group with a leader
Tweens, Teens and Transitions for the Student with Disabilities Read More »
by Lisa Mitchell Hodo “Paying it forward” has become a common theme in the United States today. From Disney’s volunteer program to the movies, TV shows and even cartoons, we are being challenged to make a difference in the lives of others. In a congregational meeting in my church last Sunday, it was interesting to
Teaching Kids Generosity Read More »
by Amy Fenton Lee Many children with special needs have an Individualized Education Plan or “IEP” in their local school systems. The purpose of this tailored plan is to create agreed upon educational goals and outline their means of achievement for a child with any number of learning differences or special needs diagnoses. Together with
Church Based Special Needs “Individualized Education Plans” (IEPs) Read More »
by Bob Singleton, President of God’s Kids Worship® “I’m a teacher, not a worship leader. I have no talent. I’m too shy. I can’t sing. I don’t know the motions. I barely have time to get my curriculum ready. We don’t have enough volunteers for a worship team.” I hear a lot of excuses for
The Building Blocks of Kids Worship Read More »
by Karyn Henley “Sometimes we say, ‘I’m not playing with you ever again!’ But me and you say that all the time, but come back in about an hour and say, ‘Sorry.’ Besides, friends are friends and friends we’ll be forever.” – 8 year old I call children ages six through nine “Collectors” because children
Collectors: Kids Ages Six through Nine Read More »
by Jackie Mills-Fernald We all know the child who comes into class and it’s like a massive tornado just hit – things go from calm to chaos. What was a room of order has now morphed into a state of confusion. Dealing with a child who has a high level of hyperactivity and impulsivity can
What to Do with The Movers And Shakers in Your Sunday School Class? Read More »
by Alan Nelson Dr. William Damon, Stanford University professor, author of “The Moral Child” and director of the Center for Adolescence said, “The United States is the only country that values equality to the extent it does. Even though it is a good value, values can be taken too far. When we do this, we
Equal But Not The Same Read More »
by Karen Apple Definition: A teachable moment is when an abstract concept meets a real life situation. “What did you learn today at church?” Mom asks Jacob who’s safely tucked in his car seat. Mom can expect one of two answers, either “Nothing,” or “Well, there was this chicken…” EVERY child loves that chicken. You
Teachable Moments Make Bible Principles “MINE” for Preschoolers Read More »
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