By Editorial Team
My third-grade son loves to read Diary of a Wimpy Kid and 13 Story Treehouse books. I’ve always been a fan of highly-illustrated books, especially for reluctant readers. For students overwhelmed by the sight of hundreds of words on a page, series like these in the high-low reading category provide high engagement but low reading level requirements. They are […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Last year I struggled on a daily basis with my 7 year old daughter, constantly taking on the role of “naggy mom” by telling her repeatedly to clean her room, pick up her toys and clothes, and keep her workspace organized. She never seemed to fully be able to manage her own spaces, and I […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
The beginnings of any group are crucial, and ministries are no exception. Establishing a firm foundation for your children’s ministry could mean the difference between creating an organization that flourishes and one that withers. If you are a new leader and you’re looking for ways to encourage the success of your ministry, here are some […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
To celebrate the release of NEW Micah’s Super Vlog episodes on Minno, we’re sharing this fun activity pack! Follow along with the series with these printables – from coloring pages, to a word search, a fill-in-the-blank Nebby Rap, and more! Click here to download the full pack. Never heard of Micah’s Super Vlog? Check it out on Minno—your […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
As a children’s pastor or ministry leader, you’re constantly finding new ways to ensure that teaching kids faith is engaging and educational. One of the best ways to do this is a classic no-brainer: craft time. By incorporating crafts into your Bible stories for kids, your students reap the benefits of engaging their creative minds […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
One of the challenges parents have when homeschooling their kids is where to conduct “school” and keeping home separate so their kids don’t feel like they are always in school. It’s a fact – getting involved in Christian homeschooling can be a daunting task that leaves you with lots of questions, and the very last […]
By Jennifer Thorson
My two older children have always loved going back to school. But my third-born is different. For the first two weeks of Kindergarten, he would cry and ask for us to stay in class with him. Even now, entering the second grade, he tells me that his stomach hurts or that he’s too tired. The […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
For Christian families who choose to homeschool, additional homeschooling resources could be the support you’ve been looking for to help you tackle all of the different tasks in your busy schedule. While many parents choose to homeschool in order to ensure autonomy over curriculum taught in the classroom, there does come a time when outside […]
By Editorial Team
You asked and we listened! The team has been working all year to bring you more VeggieTales. We’ve expanded our collection of episodes to include: Are You My Neighbor? Duke and the Great Pie War The Wonderful Wizard of Ha’s Gideon: Tuba Warrior Josh and the Big Wall Sweetpea Beauty LarryBoy! and the Fib from […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
As a children’s pastor or teacher, you have a lot on your plate. It takes a skilled individual to capture the attention of a room full of kids on one of their few days off from school. Holding the attention of a child has always been a challenge, but with the amount of exposure children […]