Check out this list of resources from our Kidzone Children’s Ministry. New links added weekly!
*newly added resources*
Family Meeting Game—NEW!
Print off and assemble the board game and use it to stimulate communication and positive problem-solving with your family. It contains questions specific to the unique family problems potentially caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Gospel: God's Plan for Me—NEW!
This is a great devotional book to go through as a family, all centered around the basics of the gospel message! It is designed as a “leader guide” to help you navigate questions and conversations with your kids about Jesus and the salvation He freely offers us!
Sermon Note Taker—NEW!
Would you like a guide that will help your kids to stay on track while you participate in our online gathering together each week? Check this out! (For older kids.)
5 Tips for Establishing a Devotional Routine with your Toddler—NEW!
Check out these practical tips and resource suggestions for creating an intentional time to explore faith in Jesus with your toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Prayer Resources for Kids + Parents
Prayer
Strategies & practical tips for praying with your kids from author & speaker Leanne Cabral.
My Prayers Printable
A printable template you can use with your child to teach them how to pray.
Prayer Nature Walk
Go for a walk as a family and use this guide to pray as you find each item.
ACTS Printable Prayer Notes
This is a handy printable to go with our new ACTS prayer model to help guide kids in their prayers as they write them out!
ACTS Prayer Guide
Click the image above to download our prayer guide for kids Grades 1 to 5.
Five Finger Prayer Guide
Click the image above to download our prayer guide for kids from age 2 to SK.
Prayer Calendar Guide
Check out this Prayer Calendar Guide for Kids!
pray with your kids
A great resource for praying creatively with kids can be found here.
racial justice + being anti-racist
Kidzone Summer Reading list
Check out this list of books and stories for kids to encourage discussion around diversity and inclusivity.
Raising Little Allies-to-be
Check out this free e-book with hands-on activities for fostering an understanding of anti-racism & privilege.
Talking with kids about race
Some helpful resources on how to talk to your kids about race. Some links with a Biblical worldview included here.
How to Talk to Your Kids About Race
Check out this PDF on how to talk to your kids about race from Emmaus Church.
things to ask yourself before talking to your kids about racism
Included is also a link to an age-by-age guide on how to talk to your kids about racism.
Talking About Race with Young Children
A podcast and some quick tips on talking about race with young kids.
How to Help Kids Handle the News
An article from the Child Mind Institute with some guidelines parents can keep in mind to help kids deal with troubling news about race and violence.
How White Parents Can Use Media to Raise Anti-Racist Kids
Ten ideas for how to use media to start and continue conversations about race and racism with your kids. From Common Sense Media.
books to help you talk to your kids about racism
Talking to your kids about racism can be tough. Here are some children’s books to help get them thinking about it.
Supporting Children’s Mental + Emotional Health
For Parents of Virtual School Learners
Check out this article for five truths every parent of a virtual learner needs to hear.
What Your Child Is asking
Just when you think you understand your child, everything changes. It might be helpful to know that every kid at every phase is asking a unique and fundamental question.
What to expect in sixth grade
How to prepare your sixth grader for what to expect in the coming school year.
Supporting your child's emotional and mental health
If you missed the Generation Bridge May 18th Parent Mental Health seminar, you can view the video now via this link. Some great resources mentioned!
Supporting your child through their anxiety
Check out this video from Pastor Shauna about how to support your child(ren) through their feelings of fear and/or anxiety.
Handling Disappointment
A great article from the Child Mind Institute on how to help your kids handle disappointment.
Getting Along
Check out this blog post for tips on how to help your kids get along with one another.
Parent Media Control Resources
An article on how to help establish healthy and safe boundaries for your kid’s use of technology.
identifying emotions
This resource gives kids a tool that helps them to learn to identify their emotions. Emotions Faces PDF from TherapistAid.com.
Emotion Wheel PDF
This resource from TherapistAid.com helps kids to learn to identify their emotions.
My Fears
Processing fears and making a plan for what to do when experiencing those fears in the future.
Feelings Games
Incorporating class games for helping kids to talk about and discuss their feelings.
why i'm grateful
Helps kids reflect on all the various areas of life that they have to be grateful for (relationally, tangible things, etc.).
"raising boys and girls" podcast
A group of Christian children’s counselors & authors with a great podcast for encouraging parents with strategies.
managing fear and anxiety during a pandemic
A blog post for parents on managing anxiety during any number of life disruptions.
Anxiety Conversation Guide: grade school
Age-appropriate tips and resources for helping a grade-schooler deal with anxiety.
Anxiety Conversation Guide: preschool
Age-appropriate tips and resources for helping a preschooler deal with anxiety.
devotional + free bible resources
The Gospel: God's Plan for Me—NEW!
This is a great devotional book to go through as a family, all centered around the basics of the gospel message! It is designed as a “leader guide” to help you navigate questions and conversations with your kids about Jesus and the salvation He freely offers us!
Sermon Note Taker—NEW!
Would you like a guide that will help your kids to stay on track while you participate in our online gathering together each week? Check this out! (For older kids.)
5 Tips for Establishing a Devotional Routine with your Toddler—NEW!
Check out these practical tips and resource suggestions for creating an intentional time to explore faith in Jesus with your toddlers and pre-schoolers.
A Faith of their own
A great article to encourage parents in kids cultivating a faith of their own
Baptism Guide for Parents
How to discern if your child is ready for water baptism.
God’s Big Story Podcast for Kids
A devotional podcast for kids by Village Church.
Gospel Conversation Guide
Check out this Start HERE Gospel Conversation Guide resource.
Start here gospel video
Check out this Start HERE video about the Gospel.
Notes From Jesus Booklet
Free “Notes from Jesus!” booklet: full of promises to us from Jesus and what He wants us to know!
Family Devotional
Free faith-growing family devotional experiences from Lifetree Kids.
faith conversation guides
Faith Conversations Guide for Every Age: a great discipleship tool for parents.
Go Minno
Check out some videos for supporting worship & teaching at home
The Bible App for Kids
This is an awesome resource that offers the Bible at developmentally appropriate levels, helping kids learn the big story, and also has child-friendly navigation.
David C Cook
David C Cook (producer of out Gospel Light & other curriculums) has some great free & discounted family devotional resources here.
focus on the family
Click here for a variety of family devotionals that are based on developmental stage & needs of kids and families
outreach + memory making
Fall Family Scavenger Hunt
A fun fall game for the whole family. Get outdoors and experience this together!
Back to School Plan
A worksheet to help you create intentional moments for the things that matter to your family during the school year. Check it out!
"I'm So Grateful For..." Printable
Click the image above to download the “I’m So Grateful” printable sheet.
Gratitude Prayer Cards
Printable gratitude prayer cards to do with the kids!
Family Discovery Kit
Download this PDF for a fun family activity. Discover what makes each of you unique and special!
How to reach your community
Some practical ideas for reaching out to your community together as a family from The Christian Post.
stories of hope
Celebrating stories of hope with your family from International Justice Mission.
family activities for self-isolation
Compassion has 8 fantastic faith-building family activities to keep your families engaged during this time of self-isolation.
Acts of Kindness
Seven random acts of kindness ideas for kids from Parents magazine.
step into my shoes
Compassion also has a practical tool “Step Into My Shoes” that allows your kids to step into the lives of those who have less and shows how we can help them.
memory making
Here are some great family ideas on creating fun family memories during the pandemic.
coronavirus resources for kids
*at varying age appropriateness; check them out to see if they are appropriate for your kids
Family Meeting Game—NEW!
Print off and assemble the board game and use it to stimulate communication and positive problem-solving with your family. It contains questions specific to the unique family problems potentially caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Help for Families during COVID-19
Some helpful resources (marriage, parenting, activities, family devotionals) for families during COVID-19 from Focus on the Family.
Coronavirus Book for Kids
Check out this free book PDF…Coronavirus: A Book For Kids.
Covid kids time capsule
Have our kids write down the history they are living through!
What is a Coronavirus?
Child-friendly explanation of the Coronavirus with follow-up learning activities from Brainpop.
How to explain Coronavirus to Kids
This is a great explanation of the Coronavirus for younger kids in the form of a story by Manuela Molina.
how to talk to your kids about coronavirus
A great explanation & video as well for younger kids from PBS Kids.
what is social distancing?
A video from CBC Kids on social distancing. For older kids.
Coronavirus Comic
An explanation of the Coronavirus told in comic book form. For older kids.
Child Mind Institute
“How to Talk to Kids about the Coronavirus”: a video from the Child Mind Institute providing parents with tips on how to converse with kids about the virus.
movement + educational resources
Pre-Kinder Brain Breaks
Pre-Kinder Brain Breaks has great movement songs for toddlers and pre-K’s!
go noodle
Go Noodle is an awesome resource for active brain breaks and moving around!
Beachbody Kids
Beachbody Kids Workouts: a fun way to get fit and burn energy!
Scholastic
Scholastic is offering some great learn-from-home resources.
Storyline Online
FUN way to listen to stories read aloud by actors!
lunch doodles with Mo Willems
Have some fun sketching with Mo Willems!
Virtual field trips
Here are 20 virtual field trips you can take with your kids.