Children's Education Resources
"...Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs." - Mark 19:14
Click here to browse Children's Education Resources from our Online Resource Library!
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The Children's Resource section is very large as there are a lot of wonderful resources that aid in the education and development of children. We expect this section to be updated frequently, so please check back often for new resources!
The Children's section includes resources for ages 0 through 13 years old, as well as for those who teach, parent, or are caregivers of children. The Genesis Center also considers the "tween" age group to be a part of the Children's section (however, for older children/tweens, many of our youth resources may be helpful). Below are some online resources from around the web; if you can't find what you are looking for or need personal assistance, please contact us today! |
Online Children's Education Resources
Make sure to check out our seasonal pages if you can't find what you are looking for!
Praying in Color
Author Sybil MacBeth - Why Pray in Color?
http://www.buildfaith.org
Building Faith is a free website that offers practical resources for faith formation with children, youth and adults. Published by the Center for the Ministry of Teaching at Virginia Theological Seminary.
Thinker's Theater Puppet Shows - Decision Making 101
By: Anne Haines
Click here to download a great one act puppet show by Anne Haines, published by The Genesis Center. With memorable characters and a positive Christian lesson, these puppet shows are easy to set up and fun to perform!*
Thinker's Theater Puppet Shows - How to Pray
By: Anne Haines
Click here to download a great one act puppet show by Anne Haines, published by The Genesis Center. With memorable characters and a positive Christian lesson, these puppet shows are easy to set up and fun to perform!*
Thinker's Theater Puppet Shows - Take the Higher Path
By: Anne Haines
Click here to download a great one act puppet show by Anne Haines, published by The Genesis Center. With memorable characters and a positive Christian lesson, these puppet shows are easy to set up and fun to perform!*
10 Active Indoor Games
From the website Children's Ministry, these ten games are short, easy to learn, and require minimal prep while focusing on a moral Biblical theme. Please note: The game's "lessons" may not follow Reformed traditions and may require minor changes.*
5 On the Go Devotions for Children and Families
From Ministry-to-Children these devotions are aimed at summer activities but can be adapted for year round devotions.
Bible Crafts - DLTK
This resource includes a variety of casual Christian crafts for Sunday School such as angels, wreaths, crosses, and more.*
Bible Lessons from Ministry-to-Children
This resource includes a variety of user submitted Bible lessons free to download from the website Ministry to Children. Please be aware that these lessons do not necessarily follow the Reformed traditions and are more casual in nature.*
Bible Story Cards
From Ministry-to-Children, these non-denominational, sequence story cards are printable and free to use.
Bible Story Printables
A website with a variety of printable coloring pages and crafts based on Bible Stories. Please note: This website is not Reformed, and has a lot of ads.
Bible Storytelling
A great website with 45 popular Bible stories rewritten for dramatic storytelling to children. They include scripture references, discussion questions, mission ideas, games and more. Written by Doris Day. Free to download and use in non-commercial settings. Please note: these resources are non-denominational.
Children's Crafts
This link brings you to a list of crafts categorized by theme by the website Ministry to Children. Please note: as some crafts are user submitted, not all craft themes may follow Reformed tradition and some minor changes may need to be made.*
Children and Family Prayers
From the website hopetogether.org.uk these resources for prayer include unique prayer ideas with children.*
DLTK's Puzzles & Games
These resources are printable and easy to add to any curriculum. Includes board games, word searches, puzzles and more with casual Christian themes.*
Eucharistic Prayer with Children
From the PCUSA website, this is prayer is designed to use with children.*
Five Finger Prayer for Children
From the website Ministry-to-Children this prayer helps teach children how to prayer.*
HarperCollins: Narnia
A great website for fans of Narnia. Find resources and information about the popular series by C.S. Lewis.
Kid's Sunday School Place Crafts
A list of crafts for Sunday School focusing on various themes found in the Bible. Please note: not all themes presented on this website follow the Reformed tradition and minor changes to crafts may need to be made.*
The Lord's Prayer
From the website Ministry-to-Children this page brings you the collection of Lord's Prayer resources for children including lessons, crafts, and coloring pages.*
Oriental Trading Sunday School Crafts
The popular website Oriental Trading has a wide selection of crafts available to order. $
PCUSA Store - Children's Curriculum
This link takes you directly to a list of all listed children's curriculum available to purchase from the PCUSA store. Prices can vary. */$
Prayers for Children
From the Presbyterian Mission Agency these resource include prayers for children and with children.
Prayer Lesson for Children: Talking to God
A short lesson for children about prayer from the website Ministry-to-Children.*
Rhymes and Songs for Kids
DLTK.com has collected the lyrics to a variety of children's Bible songs and chants.*
Simple Prayers for Children
A small collection of simple prayers that children can learn from Ministry-to-Children.*
StoryPlace
This website is an online library with secular children's stories available to read online. Also includes activities.
Sunday School Games
From the website Great Group Games, these games focus on cooperation and teamwork.*
Sunday School Games Collection
This link brings you to Ministry to Children's large collection of Sunday School games. Varying in themes, age groups, and energy levels, there are games and activities to compliment most themes. Please note: as most games are user submitted, not all themed games may follow Reformed traditions and may require minor changes.*
Sunday School Time Fliers
From the website DLTK.com, these ideas are great for filling the time after a lesson has ended early. *
Author Sybil MacBeth - Why Pray in Color?
http://www.buildfaith.org
Building Faith is a free website that offers practical resources for faith formation with children, youth and adults. Published by the Center for the Ministry of Teaching at Virginia Theological Seminary.
Thinker's Theater Puppet Shows - Decision Making 101
By: Anne Haines
Click here to download a great one act puppet show by Anne Haines, published by The Genesis Center. With memorable characters and a positive Christian lesson, these puppet shows are easy to set up and fun to perform!*
Thinker's Theater Puppet Shows - How to Pray
By: Anne Haines
Click here to download a great one act puppet show by Anne Haines, published by The Genesis Center. With memorable characters and a positive Christian lesson, these puppet shows are easy to set up and fun to perform!*
Thinker's Theater Puppet Shows - Take the Higher Path
By: Anne Haines
Click here to download a great one act puppet show by Anne Haines, published by The Genesis Center. With memorable characters and a positive Christian lesson, these puppet shows are easy to set up and fun to perform!*
10 Active Indoor Games
From the website Children's Ministry, these ten games are short, easy to learn, and require minimal prep while focusing on a moral Biblical theme. Please note: The game's "lessons" may not follow Reformed traditions and may require minor changes.*
5 On the Go Devotions for Children and Families
From Ministry-to-Children these devotions are aimed at summer activities but can be adapted for year round devotions.
Bible Crafts - DLTK
This resource includes a variety of casual Christian crafts for Sunday School such as angels, wreaths, crosses, and more.*
Bible Lessons from Ministry-to-Children
This resource includes a variety of user submitted Bible lessons free to download from the website Ministry to Children. Please be aware that these lessons do not necessarily follow the Reformed traditions and are more casual in nature.*
Bible Story Cards
From Ministry-to-Children, these non-denominational, sequence story cards are printable and free to use.
Bible Story Printables
A website with a variety of printable coloring pages and crafts based on Bible Stories. Please note: This website is not Reformed, and has a lot of ads.
Bible Storytelling
A great website with 45 popular Bible stories rewritten for dramatic storytelling to children. They include scripture references, discussion questions, mission ideas, games and more. Written by Doris Day. Free to download and use in non-commercial settings. Please note: these resources are non-denominational.
Children's Crafts
This link brings you to a list of crafts categorized by theme by the website Ministry to Children. Please note: as some crafts are user submitted, not all craft themes may follow Reformed tradition and some minor changes may need to be made.*
Children and Family Prayers
From the website hopetogether.org.uk these resources for prayer include unique prayer ideas with children.*
DLTK's Puzzles & Games
These resources are printable and easy to add to any curriculum. Includes board games, word searches, puzzles and more with casual Christian themes.*
Eucharistic Prayer with Children
From the PCUSA website, this is prayer is designed to use with children.*
Five Finger Prayer for Children
From the website Ministry-to-Children this prayer helps teach children how to prayer.*
HarperCollins: Narnia
A great website for fans of Narnia. Find resources and information about the popular series by C.S. Lewis.
Kid's Sunday School Place Crafts
A list of crafts for Sunday School focusing on various themes found in the Bible. Please note: not all themes presented on this website follow the Reformed tradition and minor changes to crafts may need to be made.*
The Lord's Prayer
From the website Ministry-to-Children this page brings you the collection of Lord's Prayer resources for children including lessons, crafts, and coloring pages.*
Oriental Trading Sunday School Crafts
The popular website Oriental Trading has a wide selection of crafts available to order. $
PCUSA Store - Children's Curriculum
This link takes you directly to a list of all listed children's curriculum available to purchase from the PCUSA store. Prices can vary. */$
Prayers for Children
From the Presbyterian Mission Agency these resource include prayers for children and with children.
Prayer Lesson for Children: Talking to God
A short lesson for children about prayer from the website Ministry-to-Children.*
Rhymes and Songs for Kids
DLTK.com has collected the lyrics to a variety of children's Bible songs and chants.*
Simple Prayers for Children
A small collection of simple prayers that children can learn from Ministry-to-Children.*
StoryPlace
This website is an online library with secular children's stories available to read online. Also includes activities.
Sunday School Games
From the website Great Group Games, these games focus on cooperation and teamwork.*
Sunday School Games Collection
This link brings you to Ministry to Children's large collection of Sunday School games. Varying in themes, age groups, and energy levels, there are games and activities to compliment most themes. Please note: as most games are user submitted, not all themed games may follow Reformed traditions and may require minor changes.*
Sunday School Time Fliers
From the website DLTK.com, these ideas are great for filling the time after a lesson has ended early. *
Know of a great Adult Education website or online resource not listed here? Email us! We would love to check it out and possibly feature it on our website!
Online resources can include links to websites, articles, videos, blogs, pictures, social media, games, and more (some of these links may be direct downloads to resources The Genesis Center has permission to distribute. Please see our copyright page for more information). Resources available for check out can include curriculum, books, videos, DVDs, software and more, but they always have to be checked out by The Genesis Center and returned after use.
