By Jessica Wolstenholm
When it comes to teaching kids about Jesus, the “I teach; they learn” mentality seems like a streamlined way to transmit information, but it certainly won’t be engaging for young minds. When you’re putting together children’s ministry ideas for teaching kids faith, it’s important to ensure that your students maintain interest. We do ourselves a […]
By Editorial Team
It can be daunting to think about teaching your preschooler about God. How can their little minds understand such a great, big concept? We know the call to teach kids about faith is a tall order and we’re here to help! We’ve intentionally designed a series of board books using the beloved characters of Phil […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
One of the reasons some families opt out of Christian homeschooling is the fear that their kids’ academics and child development will suffer due to lack of variety and outside stimuli. But there is an alternative to this: integrate a co-op group(s) into your homeschool. A simple internet search geared toward your area will likely […]
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
Teresa, a children’s church pastor, and Simone are friends of mine who were introduced at my church 6 years ago. Teresa and her husband Mike have two kids currently in college, and they were paired with Simone and her then fiancé Trevor through our church’s marriage mentorship program. Over the years these two women have […]
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
Being a teacher of any kind is difficult. You bear the responsibility for not only being knowledgeable in a number of different content areas, but also mastering the subjects enough to help children learn them. This burden can be compounded for homeschool parents who feel the pressures of taking on both teacher and parent roles […]
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 […]