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| 100 Bible Games for Everyone |
Book |
| Julia Abrahams |
Barnabas 2006 |
| For use with children of all ages & abilities - each game based on Bible verse, with cross referencing on themes. Intro for each with suitable conditions & materials needed. |
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| Better than Halloween |
Book + CD-Rom |
| Nick Harding |
Church House Publishing 2006 |
| Explanation of origins of Halloween & Christian objections, suggestions for running 'Bright Parties', supporting resources: copiable posters, invitations, music etc |
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| 41 games for ages 6-11+ with ideas of how to use them as starters for various biblical or seasonal themes. |
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| Christmas Make and Do |
Booklet - photocopiable |
| Gillian Chapman |
Barnabas - BRF 2004 |
| Craft ideas for Christmas suitable for Key Stage 2. 10 activities each linked to part of the Christmas story, including finger puppets, wrapping paper, tree decorations, Christmas bells, cards, biscuits etc. |
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| Fright the Good Fright |
Book - photocopiable |
| Steve English |
Kevin Mayhew 2004 |
| Alternatives for Halloween - three different complete party programmes with games, activities, treats, Bible stories etc. Includes photocopiable invites, masks, colouring pages etc. |
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| Here's Another One I Made Earlier |
Booklet - photocopiable |
| Christine Orme |
Scripture Union 2000 |
| 'Craft resources for 3-11s'. Includes activities for seasonal and other general themes |
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| Here's One I Made Earlier |
Booklet - photocopiable |
| Kathryn Copsey |
Scripture Union 1995 |
| 'Craft resources for 3-11s'.- divided into different sorts of craft activities: music, models, food, clay, collage, banners, hats, puppets etc |
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| Lion Easter Book, The |
Book |
| Stories, features and activities around the Easter festival. Lots of illustrations that manage not to look too dated, despite the age of the book. Activities include cards, woolly chicks, Easter gardens, dyed eggs etc. |
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| Make and Talk - Christmas |
Book |
| Elizabeth Whitehorn, Phillip Vernon |
Christian Education 2002 |
| Photocopiable templates for cone figures, finger puppets, ornaments, cards, crib, stocking etc, plus questions to get children talking about Christmas story. |
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| Parachute Games |
Book & DVD |
| Todd Strong & Dale Lefevre |
Human Kinetics 2006 |
| Great value of this is that it not only tells you about games and gives instructions for 59 of them but also shows how to do 28 of them on DVD. Teaching tips, variations on games, age-appropriate uses. |
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| 20 parachute games for Key Stage 1 children |
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| Meynell |
Meynell Publications |
| Over 60 games using parachute canopies, for a variety of ages, energy levels and numbers of people, but mostly designed for large parachutes. |
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| Playchute Games - 2 |
Booklet |
| Children's parachute games: ice breakers, active games, games using balls,skittles, dice, beanbags etc, calming down games, adapting old favourites. |
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| Playchute Games 3 |
Booklet |
| Children's parachute games: ice breakers, active games, games using balls, dice, beanbags, calming down games, tent games, compass games, for younger ones |
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| Playchutes in Christian Teaching |
Booklet |
| Parachute games for children integrating Christian themes and stories, prayer and worship |
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| Lesley Pinchbeck |
Scripture Union 1993 |
| 'Great games to help 9-13s explore the Bible', contains instructions for nearly 150 games suitable for Sunday groups or children's clubs, on themes such as: forgiveness, worry, anger, prayer etc. |
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| Celebrating Together |
Booklet |
| Kathryn Schofield |
Partners in Learning 1999 |
| Ecumenical material for churches where children are admitted to communion. 4 session course for new communicants or refresher for whole church, with different segments for different age groups from Under-5 to adult. |
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| Come and Join the Celebration |
Book - photocopiable |
| John Muir, Betty Pedley |
Church House Publishing 2001 |
| ' Resource book to help adults and children experience Holy Communion together.' Material intended primarily for use within the Communion service - includes activities for 2-6 year olds, material for 7-11s & notes to help adults. |
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| Illustrated cube (7.5cm) for children to open up as a hands-on way of exploring what communion is all about |
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| I Belong - Children's Book |
Book |
| 'Preparing for my first holy communion' Illustrated book for children to fill in as part of admission to communion training (pos confirmation) 7-11 age group. Use in conjunction with leader's & parents books. High church perspective. |
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| I Belong - Leader's Guide |
Book |
| Training for admission to communion ages 7-11. 11 session course to be used in conjunction with children's & parent's books. High church perspective. |
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| I Belong - Parents' Guide |
Book |
| For parents of children being admitted to communion, to explain what it is all about. To be used in conjunction with leaders and childrens books. High church perspective. |
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| Lord's Prayer Cube, The |
3-D |
| Illustrated cube (7.5cm) to open up and explore as a hands-on way for children to learn the Lord's prayer. |
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| My Communion Book |
Booklet |
| Diane Murrie |
Church House Publishing 2002 |
| Designed to be used alongside whatever version of the Common Worship Holy Communion service your congregation is using. Bright and well illustrated. |
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| One Foot in the Water |
Pack - photocopiable |
| 6 teaching sessions on admission to communion for children aged 7-10. 'Remembering' baptism, 'Understanding' baptism, 'Promising' at baptism, 'Believing' for yourself, 'Celebrating' last supper, 'Sharing' communion today. |
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| Raised with Christ |
Booklet |
| 'Admission of children to Holy Communion before Confirmation' Basic intro to subject with FAQs (2 copies -other in Confirmation section) |
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| Welcome to the Lord's Table |
Book - photocopiable |
| Margaret Withers |
Barnabas - BRF 1999 |
| Course for children aged 7-10. 10 units each with 2x 40-min sessions, plus follow-up unit. 3 services: welcome & presentation of Bibles, focus on forgiveness & actual admission service. Also training for leaders & congregation. |
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| Welcome to the Lord's Table - Activity book |
Booklet |
| Margaret Withers |
Barnabas - BRF 1999 |
| Linked to admission to communion course book of same title, child's own book to fill in and keep |
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| Children and Families Action Pack, The |
Pack |
| Various |
Southwark Diocese 1995 |
| Looking at how churches can welcome and include children and families. Gives tools and examples for: assessing local needs, choosing which possibilities might work for you, and setting up and developing activities. |
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| Children Can Worship |
Book |
| Nick Harding |
kevin Mayhew 1999 |
| Practical guide on leading children into God's presence. Includes outlines for school assemblies & all-age worship, & looks at talks, prayers, singing, giving, dance, drama etc. |
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| Children's Ministry |
Journal |
| Bi-monthly journal from USA about children's work. Very American in style, some things might make you cringe, but there are some helpful articles and ideas as well. |
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| Churches, Children & Child Protection |
Booklet |
| Study of 750 churches on their attitudes to children's work and child protection issues. |
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| Common Worship in Church Schools |
Booklet |
| Ian Dewar |
Grove Books 2003 |
| How does liturgy relate to education and what does it mean to a child in the post-modern world? This booklet outlines one experience in using Common Worship in primary education and what it showed. |
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| Fired up - not burnt out |
Book |
| Margaret Withers |
Barnabas |
| 'Effective children's leadership for today's church.' Importance of children's work, spiritual development, making Bible accessible, using storytelling, symbols etc, children & wider church, health & safety etc. |
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| 'Understanding the spiritual world of the child.' Written by project leader of CURBS (Children in Urban Situations) & expert in working with inner-city children. Spiritual development, a biblical view, influences of urban life etc. |
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| Ed: E Bruce, J Jarvis |
Christian Education |
| 'Training material for those who work with children in church.' Particularly for new workers, ideally group resource - 9 sessions. Section 1: child development & learning, Section 2: telling the Christian story, Section 3: Care & Responsibility. |
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| Nick Harding |
Scripture Union |
| Looking at how 9-11 year olds view the world and the issues they are facing . Gives advice and equips those working with children to understand how to engage and to present the gospel |
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| Penny Frank |
Children's Ministry 2001 |
| ' A course book to help you develop your skill's as a children's worker.' Originating from St John's Nottingham, exploring child development, developing faith, young people's culture, role of school & church, leadership etc |
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| Linking Churches & Schools |
Booklet |
| Designed to encourage links between churches & local schools, esp state schools but also church & private schools. Looking at what can be done to build bridges and work together. |
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| Love Life, Live Lent - kids |
Booklet |
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Church House Publishing 2006 |
| Small illustrated booklet, with suggestions of 50 good actions to do during Lent 2007, each doublepage spread has a week of actions. (See also adult version in group materials -Lent.) 3 copies |
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| Mission Possible |
Book - photocopiable |
| David Bell, Rachel Heathfield |
CPAS 2000 |
| 'Ideas & resources for children's evangelism' - planning family events, holiday clubs, one-offs, children's home groups, schools work, church services, age-related hints and activities, guidance on group management & child protection |
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| Mission-shaped Children |
Book |
| Margaret Withers |
Church House Publishing 2006 |
| 'Moving toward a child-centred church.' applying strategies of 'Mission-shaped Church' to children - advice, case studies, questions for discussion & guidance on further sources of info. |
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| A Seaman, A Brown |
Evans 1999 |
| Photo illustrated small hardback from point of view of young child giving simple explanation of church, Jesus, bible etc for young children of other faiths or no knowledge of Christianity. |
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| Margaret Withers |
Church House Publishing 2002 |
| 'Setting up and running mid-week clubs for children' - goes through researching, planning, good practice, legal issues, funding, training and involving the whole parish. |
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| Planning Children's Work |
Booklet |
| Helen Franklin, Alan Charter |
Administry 1998 |
| Basic intro: inc understanding children, choosing the right approach, good practice etc |
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| 'Handbook for churches working with pre-school children & out-of-school care.' Inc: general principles, constitutions, registration process, statutory framework, appointing & supporting staff, record keeping, behavioural problems. |
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| Policy on Child Protection |
Booklet |
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Church House Publishing 1999 |
| 'Policy document of the House of Bishops.' Policy statement together with recommendations for implementation. |
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| Producing a Strategy for Children & Young People |
Leaflet |
| Philip Mountstephen |
Administry |
| Mini-guide 4x A4 on youth and children's work strategy - thinking through issues, starting from where you are. |
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| Protecting all God's Children |
Booklet |
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Church House Publishing 2004 |
| Guide to the Child Protection Policy of the Church of England - clear, definitive information for all those who work with children- 3rd Edition. (2 copies) |
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| Protecting our Children |
Folder |
| Diocesan guidelines on child protection for clergy & laity. Also 'Supplementary Guidelines on Implementing Parish CP Policy' 2002 |
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| Christafari |
lionofzion 2005 |
| Sunday school classics and new songs in reggae style plus brief teaching interludes from Nigel the Iguana, Seymour the Seagull etc. |
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| Roots - Children and Young People |
Journal |
| Lectionary-linked resource published 6 times per year with Sunday by Sunday suggestions for children's activities, songs, prayers, teaching etc (See also Roots Worship for all age worship suggestions.) |
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| Spirit of the Child, The |
Book |
| David Hay & Rebecca Nye |
Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2006 (revised) |
| Classic book on children's spirituality for educators, parents & all involved in teaching children, based on research study & arguing that children are capable of profound meaningful beliefs from early age. |
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| Takeout Training for Teachers |
Book + CD-Rom |
| Keith Johnson |
Group Publishing 2006 |
| 52 training sessions for teachers in Junior Church. USA origin - and it shows rather! Audio stories, reproducible handouts, 'email encouragements' . Inc: discipline, creativity, building relationships etc |
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| Top Tips on Handling Difficult Behaviour |
Booklet |
| Graham Finch |
Scripture Union 2005 |
| Exploring causes of bad behaviour, shaping behaviour, practical suggestions etc. |
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| Top Tips on Reaching Unchurched Children |
Booklet |
| Helen Franklin |
Scripture Union 2005 |
| Biblical principles on evangelism, building relationships & natural points of contact, practical suggestions on how to communicate. |
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| Top Tips on Welcoming Special Children |
Booklet |
| Denise Abrahall |
Scripture Union 2005 |
| Practical pointers for working with special needs children: physical disabilities, Downs Syndrome, Attention Deficit, Hyperactivity, Autism etc. |
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| Where are the Children |
Book |
| Margaret Withers |
BRF 2005 |
| 'Evangelism beyond Sunday morning.' Looking at opportunities to reach and teach children apart from normal Sunday activities: midweek activities, parent & toddler clubs, special services, uniformed organisations, church schools etc. |
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| Margaret Withers |
Church House Publishing 2004 |
| 'Help & advice for churches with few or no children.' Practical ideas & real life examples on: developing children's work that already exists, starting from scratch, engaging with children in community, working with other churches. |
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| Who Cares - Pastoral Care of Under-11s |
Book |
| 'Effective pastoral care of under-11s in church-based groups.' Short easy-to-read chapters on issues inc disability, racism, learning difficulty, long-term illness, abuse, divorce, new families + teaching sessions on bullying, friendship etc. |
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| Workbook for churches. 10 sessions: Parents, Schools, Churched children, Midweek clubs, Residential experience etc; & related Bible study. Use as whole course, or for several groups to explore aspects & report back. |
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| Working with 8-10s |
Book - photocopiable |
| Claire Saunders, Hilary Porrit |
Scripture Union 2004 |
| Subtitled 'pretty much everything you need to know about…' - a grand claim, maybe, but there is plenty of advice, information, biblical background, practical excercises and suggestions of other sources. |
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| Complete Guide to Godly Play, The ( Vol 4) |
Book |
| Jerome W Berryman |
Living the Good News 2003 |
| 20 presentations for Spring, inc: Easter, Pentecost, Trinity, Good Shepherd & World Communion. Imaginative approach to teaching scripture stories using 3D objects for pre-school to primary. (2 copies) |
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| Complete Guide to Godly Play, The (Vol 1) |
Book |
| Jerome W Berryman |
Living the Good News 2002 |
| 'How to lead' - Introduces the principles and practice of Godly Play, an imaginative approach to teaching scripture stories using 3D objects, for pre-school to primary age. (2 copies) |
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| Complete Guide to Godly Play, The (Vol 2) |
Book |
| Jerome W Berryman |
Living the Good News 2002 |
| 'Fall' - 14 presentations around scripture stories (mostly Old Testament) using play with 3D visual aids, for pre-school to primary age. (2 copies) |
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| Complete Guide to Godly Play, The (Vol 3) |
Book |
| Jerome W Berryman |
Living the Good News 2002 |
| 'Winter' - 20 presentations for scripture stories for winter, including Advent and Christmas using play with 3D visual aids, for pre-school to primary age. (2 copies) |
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| Complete Guide to Godly Play, The (Vol 5) |
Book |
| Jerome W Berryman |
Living the Good News 2003 |
| 'Practical help from Godly Play trainers.' Advice on: telling stories, managing time & space, nurturing relationships with parents, congregations & children, going deeper. (2 copies) |
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| Complete Guide to Godly Play, The (Vol 6) |
Book |
| Jerome W Berryman |
Living the Good News 2006 |
| '15 Enrichment Presentations for Fall' Imaginative approach to teaching scripture stories using 3D objects, for pre-school to primary age. All Old Testament stories. (2 copies) |
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| Jerome W Berryman |
Augsburg Fortress 1991 |
| 'An imaginative approach to religious education.' Introduction to this Montessori-based method of religious education for pre-school and primary children focussing around play with 3D objects. |
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| Living in a Fragile World |
Booklet - photocopiable |
| Peter Privett |
Barnabas - BRF 2003 |
| 'A spiritual exploration of conservation and citizenship using the methods of godly play.' Designed for children 7 upwards but also suitable for adults. 5 sessions working practically with lots of 3D visual materials. |
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| Teaching Godly Play - the Sunday Morning Handbook |
Book |
| Jerome W Berryman |
Abingdon Press 1995 |
| 'Sunday morning handbook' Intro to Godly Play methods (Montessori-based). How children (ages 3-11) can learn spirituality through play & storytelling. Covers whole approach to learning & classroom management. |
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| ALF - About Life & Faith |
Pack: DVD & booklet |
| 'Helping children to discover Jesus and become his followers.' 6 session course for 7-11s: video: activities, craft, interactive teaching notes etc |
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| 'Teaching the Bible in Assemblies' Age group unclear, but probably top Juniors or lower Secondary. 20 assembly plans with drama sketches, photocopiable images, activity ideas. May need selection or adaptation. |
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| Ed: Alison Seaman |
Church House Publishing 2004 |
| 'Inspiring primary school collective worship.' ideas, visual resources, training matterials including photocopiable material and 3 ready made acts of worship. |
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| Collective Worship Unwrapped |
Book - photocopiable |
| '33 tried & tested story based assemblies for primary schools - ideal for Key Stages 1 & 2.' Based on variety of biblical stories & themes, using drama sketches, storytelling, visual aids: balloons, bubbles etc. |
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| Colours of Easter |
Book -photocopiable |
| Liz Dorton, Christine Wright |
BRF 2005 |
| Ideas for children aged 6-10 to present story of Easter using: shadow image, tableaux, masks, face paints, OHP images . 7 sessions for holiday club or during Len, or select items for all-age services. |
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| Edible Object Talks |
Booklet |
| Susan L Lingo |
Standard Publishing 2000 |
| '…that teach about values'. 25 talks for ages 6-12. Bananas to teach on confidence, 'fluffy truffle sheep' on nearness to God & peanuts on uniqueness. Step by step teaching plans & recipes! |
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| Download samples of All-Age Sunday School materials from USA, based on principle of whole family studying same passage & sharing at home during week. Leaders guides & children's handouts. |
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| Gobstopper Gardens |
Pack - photocopiable |
| 10 session outlines for 7-10 year olds covering global issues such as justice, education, war, trade, environment etc. Includes Leaders booklet, collecting box & world map. (see also Cruising with Noah CD) |
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| Activity & discussion starter ideas on theme of water, with real life stories & factual information from around world. Pack inc leader's outlines, posters, postcards & sheet on Tsunami disaster. (2nd copy in Youth section) |
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| Jaffa 1 |
Booklet - photocopiable |
| 'Jesus a friend for all - 32 programmes to help kids know Jesus.' Kids Club material designed for 9-11s, with optional activities for older & younger children. Enough for whole year, with Christmas & Easter programmes included. |
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| Jaffa 2 |
Booklet - photocopiable |
| 'Jesus a friend for all - 32 programmes to help kids know Jesus' For kids clubs for 9-12s, with extra activities for 5-8s. Year's worth of programmes specially to introduce Bible to children from unchurched backgrounds |
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| Jaffa 3 |
Book - photocopiable |
| '32 programmes to help kids know Jesus.' Allowing for holidays, full year's programmes for kids' club. Designed for 9-12s, with extra activities for 5-8s. Themes include stories Jesus told, reading the Bible, Life issues etc |
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| Kids@essence |
Book - photocopiable & CD |
| 6 session activity programme for 7-11s to explore spirituality & Christian faith. Templates for craft activities & CD with readings from 'Street Bible', music & meditations (NB: Some readings seem a little too adult) |
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| Examples (July -Sept 05) of SU range of group materials & leader's notes: Bubbles (under-5s), Splash (5-8s), Xstream (8-11s), The Grid (11-14s) |
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| Living Stones - Rocks Year B |
Book |
| Susan Sayers |
Kevin Mayhew 1999 |
| Teaching materials for every Sunday for Year B for 6-10 year olds. Starters, teaching ideas, prayer & activities plus photocopiable worksheets with activities, puzzles, prayers & ideas. |
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| Lost for Words - Children |
Pack & CD-Rom |
| Helping children to speak confidently about their faith. 3 session course with handouts, OHP slides and Powerpoint presentations. (See also Adult and Youth 'Lost for Words') | |
