If KidMin Volunteers Were Candy

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]October means candy infiltrates the thoughts, minds, and dreams of kids as Halloween draws near. As candy fills the shelves and kids' stomachs, I started thinking... what if our volunteers were candy bars? Snickers - The volunteer who is sweet but firm (and a little bit nutty). Nerds - The volunteer who has their very own laminator at home and comes fully prepared (even with extra activities) every Sunday. Three Musketeers - This adventurous volunteer is up for anything! This is the one you contact when you need someone to drink a strange concoction or perform a random feat of courage on stage. Tootsie Pops (how many licks?) - Quiet and reserved at first, this patient volunteer sticks around for the long-haul. Skittles - This volunteer can do everything, and their skills span the rainbow. You can...

Glow Stick Object Lesson: Light of the World

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Use this glow stick object lesson before or after your Glow Night Halloween Outreach Event, anytime you teach about missions or Matthew 5:14-16, or at any other glow event you host! Learn more about the Glow Night Halloween Outreach Event here.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Download Printable Version of the Glow Stick Object Lesson Here!" align="center" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeeperkidmin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F09%2FDKM-Glow-Stick-Missions-Object-Lesson-Freebie.pdf||target:%20_blank|"][vc_column_text]Supplies Needed: Glow Stick, Bible Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 Object Lesson: Say: Have you ever been inside a dark room? (Have someone turn off lights in the area you’re in). It is nearly impossible to see anything! For the first few moments you’re in the dark, and your eyes aren’t adjusted,...

Fall Outreach Idea: Reverse Trick or Treating

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Every kid is familiar with trick-or-treating. You dress up, walk to a neighbor's house, ring the doorbell, say "Trick or Treat!" and you get free candy! But what if you could REVERSE this fall activity and utilize it as a community outreach and family service project?  Lynne Howard, one of our amazing vendors (check out all of Lynne's resources here), had the brilliant idea to host a Reverse Trick or Treating event with her families. In this Fall outreach event, instead of going door-to-door asking for candy, families from her church went door-to-door to hand out candy and collect donations for a local charity! It helped her church people get outside the church walls together to have fun AND served their community at the same time. You could host a similar event as a Halloween-alternative that can be done...

Free Fall Fest Social Media Graphics

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We know planning for your fall fest is well underway, so here are some simple, fall-themed graphics from the Fall Family Night Outreach Event to help you spread the word! Note: Because the download is a zipped folder with multiple graphics, it may not open on mobile devices.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Click Here to Download the Fall Graphics!" align="center" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeeperkidmin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F09%2FDKM-Fall-Social-Media-Graphics-Freebie.zip||target:%20_blank|"][vc_column_text]Use some of the graphics as they are, or insert the blank versions into your favorite graphics editor to add your own text and details! Julia Ball, one of our DKM Marketplace vendors, created these graphics (and more) to promote their Fall Family...

Fall Resources for your KidMin

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Next week (September 23) marks the first official day of fall, so we're getting in the autumnal spirit by sharing some of our favorite fall resources! Check 'em out![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="6019" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" link="https://deeperkidmin.com/product/not-so-spooky-a-fall-fest-lesson-on-fear/"][vc_column_text]Not So Spooky - A Fall Fest Style Lesson on Fear: Whether you host a fall festival or a trunk-or-treat carnival, Not So Spooky is the perfect lesson for you! It teaches on Isaiah 41:10 (NIrV) and reminds kids that we don’t have to be afraid because God is with us. It uses either a carnival, fall-fest style schedule or a normal large group/small group style schedule. This single lesson...

Pin the Spider on the Web Game + Printable

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Just like pin-the-tail on the donkey, but with a Not So Spooky twist! Children will be blindfolded, spun 3 times, and will try to place a spider on a web picture hanging on the wall. Use this printable to make this game, or create your own. Play at church or equip families with their own at-home Fall Fest resource! [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Prep: Print off the spider web (included in printable) using specific printer settings to blow it up to poster-size (instructions included in printable). Print off the page with the spiders using normal settings. Print more spiders as needed (one per child). Tape/glue your web together (by itself or on a poster board) and cut out the spiders. Hang your web on the wall at child-height, grab some blindfolds and tape, and get ready to...

Gospel-focused Pumpkin Box for Fall

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Whether you're the church that embraces Halloween or ignores it, the holiday (and all its candy) still comes around every year. This year, you can use these gospel-focused pumpkin boxes from Let the Little Children Come to pass out candy AND share about the gospel! These cute little pumpkin boxes come as flat sheets that you punch out and fold into shape. They're super easy to assemble (you could even have the kids help you do it!), and there's just enough space inside the pumpkin box to hold a couple pieces of candy.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="16656" img_size="large" alignment="center"][vc_column_text]Most importantly, the box helps kids answer the question, "Is there anything better than candy?" by explaining the gospel message of God's love and Jesus' death and resurrection. It uses...

Preschool Playdate Planning Checklist

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Use this Preschool Playdate Planning Checklist to plan for your Preschool Playdate without missing a step![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Download Printable Planning Checklist Here!" align="center" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeeperkidmin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F08%2FDKM-Preschool-Playdate-Planning-Checklist-Freebie.pdf||target:%20_blank|"][vc_column_text]1-2 months before: Decide on your Preschool Playdate activity + calendar date. Contact any venues (if necessary) to schedule your group. Create a sign-up form* (if applicable). Share a “save the date” post, email, website event, etc. with the families in your ministry and link to the sign-up form (or provide hard-copies of the sign-up form in person). *One thing to remember about families with preschoolers is that life (and plans)...

6 Low-Prep Preschool Playdates

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Preschool playdates are the perfect way to help preschool families connect with each other and make memories all at the same time! But life (and plans) with a preschooler can often change quickly and at the last-minute. So you don't want to spend a lot of time planning and preparing for an event that ends up with low attendance because Jordan's nap went long or because Ben had an accident while potty-training. Here are 6 low-prep Preschool Playdate Ideas that help preschool families connect and grow without using too much of your prep time (and here's a free printable to help you plan!). Visit a Local Theatre - Your local theatre probably has a children's series (especially in the summer) with plays, interactive shows, and more for littles, so check to see what a theatre near you offers for live performances...