RBP Children Ministries

Posted June 8th, 2009 in Primary, Middler, Junior

Posted June 1st, 2009 in 2s and 3s, Pre-Primary, Primary, Middler, Junior

How do your students cope when you are away from the classroom? They probably miss you greatly! You can help them better adjust to a substitute teacher by spending time preparing for your absence. Your efforts will put your students at ease, and your preparation will assist the substitute teacher. Prepare for a substitute teacher’s […]

Posted May 26th, 2009 in Primary, Middler, Junior

Attend a Children’s Ministry Seminar. Learn how to be a more effective teacher and “ignite your passion” for ministry at the Children’s Ministry Seminar. For more information, log on to http://www.rbpstore.org/about/rbpTrainingbu.cfm
Plan your Sunday School lesson in smaller increments. Choose the best way to tackle your lesson preparation every week. Try this method: Monday - read […]

Posted April 13th, 2009 in 2s and 3s, Pre-Primary, Primary, Middler, Junior

According to KidsHealth, October 2008, two-thirds of infants and toddlers watch a screen 2 hours a day on average. Kids under age 6 also watch an average of 2 hours of screen media a day, mostly TV and videos or DVDs. Kids and teens ages 8 to 18 years spend nearly 4 hours a day […]

Posted April 6th, 2009 in 2s and 3s, Pre-Primary, Primary, Middler, Junior

If you tend not to involve your students when telling a Bible story, consider using drama to tell the story. Drama utilizes visual, kinesthetic, and auditory learning styles, thereby enabling you to effectively reach more learners. Drama can be a bit daunting for those not used to doing it, but it might be simpler than […]

Posted March 16th, 2009 in 2s and 3s, Pre-Primary, Primary, Middler, Junior

Laminating teaching visuals that are going to be used for more than just hanging decoration on the wall provides greater durability and thus flexibility with how it can be used. The more durable it is, the more likely a teacher will be to allow his or her students to interact with it because there will […]

Posted March 9th, 2009 in 2s and 3s, Classroom Tips, Pre-Primary, Classroom Tips, Primary, Classroom Tips, Middler, Classroom Tips, Junior, Classroom Tips

We all like to receive rewards for what we have worked hard for and accomplish. However, if you give out rewards, remember that it is important that the reward is rightfully earned and not given out just for simply trying. For instance, when a student recites his memory verse, make sure they have worked hard […]

Posted February 23rd, 2009 in Primary, Teacher Training, Middler, Teacher Training, Junior, Teacher Training

As a teacher of a special needs child, it is imperative that you are convinced that God did not make a mistake when he created these children. Just because one part of a child’s body may be disabled, impaired, or handicapped doesn’t mean that he or she is incapable of spiritual insight and growth. The […]

Posted February 16th, 2009 in Primary, Middler, Junior

A concept such as “Honor your parents” makes a lot more sense to a mentally challenged student when you use a story rather than simply lecturing about it’s meaning. These students love stories because it helps get their imaginations going and helps form the ideas they have. Choose your stories carefully and practice the art […]

Posted February 8th, 2009 in Primary

Guided Conversation is helping children think through questions and problems to determine Biblical answers. It is helping children think through the how and the why (on their level of ability) of the Bible passage being studied and consider how they can live the truth in obedience to God.
In order to have guided conversation, formulate thought […]