How Children Learn Best
Research shows us that children retain: 10% of what they read 20% of what they hear 30% of what they see 50% of what they see and hear 70% of what they say 90% of what they say and do For a children’s ministry program to be truly effective, children must actively participate and be involved in the learning experience. Here are some ways you can do that: Show them every day examples: How can they can apply and benefit from what they are learning? Find out what they love: What are they passionate about and can you use those
The Top 10 Questions to Ask about Children’s Ministry Programs
Sometimes it can be overwhelming to figure out what curriculum and program to choose for your children at church. Here is a 10-point checklist to help you prioritize your ministry needs and decide what program is best for your children. • Does it provide the Biblical teaching you want your kids to learn? • Will you be able to run the program with the amount of volunteers you have? • Do the lesson plans have creative activities that are easy for busy volunteers to use? • Does the curriculum encourage children to use their own Bibles? • Is the gospel