http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/sunday-school-ideas-blog.html Sunday School Ideas for New Teachers Site Blog en-us Sunday School Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:09:52 GMT Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:09:52 GMT sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/samson.html This is a game that can be played with 2 teams with 5 and above players it is like paper rocks and scissors(bato bato pick), Each group needs to pick Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:09:48 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/walk-through-the-new-testament-for-4th-5th-graders.html I am looking for ideas and/or a curriculum that can be used to teach an overview of the NT and key verses/themes of each book to 4th-5th graders. We Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:28:51 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/four-on-a-couch.html Materials: paper and pencil/chairs and a couch Messy Rating: No Sweat Duration: 20-40 minutes Cost: $0.00 Place chairs in a circle making the Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:30:47 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/mail-call.html This game is usually played as an icebreaker. Have your group sit in a circle so there are no gaps. (It may be helpful to use chairs if possible.) Fri, 30 May 2008 07:36:09 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/afirmations-you-are-special.html Being a youth counselor, leader and teacher I realize how it important it is for youth to feel valued, acknowledged and loved. I've used the following Tue, 20 May 2008 02:44:00 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/etiquette-for-sunday-school-teachers.html I am training a new teacher for my sunday school class. I was wondering if anyone has a list of guidelines for sunday school teachers or etiquette Tue, 20 May 2008 02:41:05 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/sheep-and-their-shepards.html This game is most fun if played with a larger group of teens but definitely gets everyone laughing no matter how many. Arrange chairs in a circle, Sun, 18 May 2008 23:56:59 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/blanket-and-names-game.html We often play this game to remember the names of the people in the group. First let the children say their names and the others try to remember them. Wed, 07 May 2008 17:05:22 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/contest-overview.html Sunday School Ideas Contest Overview: Teachers helping teachers. Share your experience and lessons learned, and you could win! Wed, 07 May 2008 04:54:36 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/sunday-school-incentives.html I am looking for ideas that will get kids to come to sunday scool on Sundays. We have already tryed the bible bucks program. Any other attendance Tue, 06 May 2008 18:24:58 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/sunday-school-party-ideas.html I would like some fun ideas for a Sunday School party. This party would be on a Saturday it would last about an 1 1/2. It would be for children ages Tue, 06 May 2008 18:24:08 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/advertise-your-friend-icebreaker.html Can be used as an ice-breaker for a youth group of 20 people approx... for a bigger crowd more time will need to be taken accordingly... Randomly Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:59:17 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/teaching-materials.html Any idea where I can find the best teaching materials for Sunday school children of all Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:37:12 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/jesus-is-alive-egg-hunt.html Our church buys plain white or green 18 count egg cartons. On the first row of the carton we write J e s u s on the second row of the Sun, 23 Mar 2008 03:47:52 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/sunday-school-tea-break.html Here's a charming idea -- mix an educational activity with social fellowship. Every sunday school member will make a presentation on the Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:47:08 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/contest-rules.html Official Contest Rules: Children's Sunday School Teachers helping teachers. Share your experience and lessons learned, and you could win! Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:11:13 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/sunday-school-teacher-answers.html Sunday School Teachers Answers: Teachers helping teachers. Post your children's and youth ministry questions here, and get answers from other teachers and leaders. Check out the questions and post your answers as comments! Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:00:50 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/stage-performance.html The total attendees can be divided into small groups. four or five groups are enough. Each team should be given a specific time to perform in the Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:37:08 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/teaching-bible-songs.html The why and the how of teaching Bible Songs in the Sunday School classroom. Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:01:27 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/nativity-story-with-pillow.html If you're having an informal Christmas gathering, you might enjoy this retelling of the Nativity story using a pillow as a prop. The pictures are Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:48:08 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/give-praise-to-god-our-king.html Editor's Note: Here's an outline of a Christmas Program that was submitted by a visitor. Use it as one way to put some structure around your planing. Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:35:58 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/childrens-ministry-education.html Options for furthering your Children's Ministry Education - a listing of available programs. Wed, 05 Dec 2007 05:30:44 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/sunday-school-easter-activity-ideas.html On Easter Sunday we celebrate the Resurrection of Christ. These ideas can help you explain the message of Easter to your pupils. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 06:53:01 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/leftright-nativity-gift-exchange-game.html This game is great for distributing grab-bag gifts, or as an easier to manage alternative to the typical Secret Santa gift exchange. Since it Thu, 29 Nov 2007 05:27:26 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/christmas-carol-drawing-game.html This is a good game for a group of older children, up to teens and even adults. You will need a list of familiar Christmas carols, paper, drawing Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:24:43 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/improvise-a-nativity-play.html This works with children who are old enough to know the nativity story well, or at least remember it if it has just been read aloud. It also works Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:24:32 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/what-does-christmas-mean-to-you.html This can be used for almost any group. You do not need anything special. It can be used as a gentle introduction to a serious activity or to create a Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:24:12 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/draw-a-shepherd.html This idea is suitable for anyone aged over about five years. It is also suitable for groups of mixed ages. You will need as many pieces of paper as Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:23:55 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/what-am-i.html This idea is suitable for older children, teenagers and young adults. You will need some paper and a pen. Before the game starts, write the names Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:23:37 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/mary-and-joseph-are-going-to-bethlehem.html This game is suitable for children aged over about seven years. It also works well with mixed age groups, even if some of the members are younger than Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:23:20 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/christmas-games-and-icebreakers.html Christmas games and icebreakers for your Sunday school or church group. These activities are also suitable for a family orientated Christmas party or event. Wed, 14 Nov 2007 03:19:16 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/communion-of-all-the-saints-mobile.html My fellow teacher, Kim, used this group craft activity to teach the concept of the Communion of All the Saints, during an All Saints Day lesson. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:56:32 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/a-christmas-performance.html This is the classical Christmas program for Sunday schools. Select a published Nativity play or - if someone in your Church has the skills - write Wed, 17 Oct 2007 02:25:52 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/guess-my-name.html Guess My Name A child goes to a black or whiteboard. Enters blank spaces on the board that represent the child's first name. The other children then Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:30:53 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/follow-what-jesus-says.html I learned this game in Sunday School. This is a very simple, fun and meaningful game that also tests your focus. /* My English might not perfect. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:10:12 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/a-christmas-book.html Modern technologies such as 'digital printing' and 'print on demand' have made it easy to produce books in small numbers at a reasonable cost. The Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:04:12 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/a-christmas-display.html If you feel that preparing a performance is not the best option for your Sunday school, making a display is a good alternative. A display can be very Thu, 06 Sep 2007 05:05:03 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/sunday-school-christmas-program-ideas.html Sunday school Christmas program ideas for your church. Ideas for performances, displays and more for your Sunday school. Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:18:07 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/people-bingo.html Give everyone a grid of 12 squares (more or less depending on the number of children) and in each square is a statement e.g. has broken a bone, has Wed, 05 Sep 2007 19:34:00 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/write-a-diary-or-blog.html This idea is suitable for children who are confident writers. They probably need to be at least 9 or 10 years old. You will need writing paper and Sun, 02 Sep 2007 08:37:18 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/act-out-the-story-with-toys.html This idea is suitable for preschool children and may have some early graders. Before the lesson you will need to look around the Sunday school or Sun, 02 Sep 2007 08:36:01 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/sunday-school-activities-for-any-lesson.html A collection of ideas for simple last minute Sunday School activities that will work for any children's Sunday School lesson. Fri, 31 Aug 2007 06:22:39 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/sing-and-discuss-the-hymn-for-all-the-saints-by-william-walsham-how.html This idea is suitable for children aged over about ten years, teenagers and young adults. You will need copies of the words of the hymn and a source Fri, 24 Aug 2007 08:18:11 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/make-pictures-inspired-by-the-hymn-for-all-the-saints-by-william-walsham-how.html This idea is suitable for children aged over about ten years, teenagers and young adults. You will need copies of the words of the hymn, paper and Fri, 24 Aug 2007 08:17:47 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/all-saints-day-lesson-activities.html All Saints day lesson and activity ideas for your Sunday school class. Help your pupils to remember all of the faithful saints and martyrs on November first. Fri, 24 Aug 2007 07:56:18 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/making-a-picture-together.html This activity is suitable for early-grades (5-9yrs) and older-primary (9-12yrs). It requires glue, scissors, paper and pens, pencils or crayons. It Wed, 22 Aug 2007 03:48:56 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/living-in-the-desert-in-a-tent.html Editor's Note: Here's a variation of improvising the story, adapted to preschool age children. Play-acting is an excellent activity for this age Wed, 22 Aug 2007 03:40:01 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/the-name-game.html I learned this on my missions trip with Teen Mania. It goes like this: Everyone stands in a circle. (You can play this with as many or as few teens Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:29:18 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/childrens-prayer-service.html Include this children's prayer service in your Sunday School lessons and other Children's Church programs. Fri, 13 Jul 2007 04:14:34 GMT http://www.sunday-school-ideas-for-new-teachers.com/bible-teaching-songs.html A collection of Bible Teaching Songs for use in your Sunday School Classroom Mon, 29 Jan 2007 06:51:07 GMT