Check out this list of resources from our Kidzone Children’s Ministry. New links added weekly!
devotional + free bible resources
Prayer Calendar Guide
Check out this Prayer Calendar Guide for Kids!
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.
pray with your kids
A great resource for praying creatively with kids can be found here.
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
stories of hope — NEW!
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.
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.
How to reach your community
Some practical ideas for reaching out to your community together as a family from The Christian Post.
Acts of Kindness
Seven random acts of kindness ideas for kids from Parents magazine.
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
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.
Supporting Children’s Mental & Emotional Health
Handling Disappointment — NEW!
A great article from the Child Mind Institute on how to help your kids handle disappointment.
Supporting your child's emotional and mental health — new!
Here are the slides from the Generation Bridge May 18th Parent Mental Health seminar. Some great resources mentioned!
Getting Along — new!
Check out this blog post for tips on how to help your kids get along with one another.
Parent Media Control Resources — new!
An article on how to help establish healthy and safe boundaries for your kid’s use of technology.
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.
identifying emotions
Emotions Faces PDF from TherapistAid.com
identifying emotions
Emotion Wheel PDF from TherapistAid.com
Feelings Games
Incorporating class games for helping kids to talk about and discuss their feelings.
My Fears
Processing fears and making a plan for what to do when experiencing those fears in the future.
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.
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.
