The Sunday School Zone Blog
The Sunday School Zone Blog contains insights on children’s spiritual formation as well as tips, ideas, and suggestions to help Christian parents and leaders as they work with kids of all abilities (and even adults with special needs) at home, church, and school. If you would like to contribute to the blog, please visit our Writer Inquiries page and then send us an explanatory email at [email protected] describing the kind of writing you’d like to do. We welcome those who have something of substance to say to Christian parents and teachers of children. You already know that Sunday School Zone offers tons of free, printable Bible activities for kids. If you think you’d like to contribute, please read more…
Dear Bible Teacher Of The Little Class
Dear Teacher Of The Little Class, I see you working faithfully on your lessons, wondering some weeks if there will even be any one there to teach. I see you skipping over some of the fun games and activities because, let’s face it, you’ve never had enough kids in your class to fill the needed…
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Bandaid Craft Fun
Bandaids! There’s no denying it, kids love bandaids. If you are looking for adorable Sunday School or Bible study crafts that will also engage and entertain your class, we’ve got you covered with these awesome and simple bandaid craft ideas. Part craft time, part playtime, all fun! . . . . Jesus Heals This super…
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Time For Adults To Get Schooled
Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:3 (KJV) When Jesus wanted to give His disciples an example of someone who would be “the greatest in the kingdom of heaven,” he didn’t call up Peter, James or John.…
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Tethered
Romans 12:1… “I beseech ye therefore brethren by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice….” Little children are often fascinated with belly buttons. When my son was six years old, he lifted up his shirt one day and seriously investigated his belly button. “Mommy,” he asked, “why do I have…
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Grab the Morning Glory
At certain times of the year, my porch rails fill with twisting green vines that seem to grow overnight. Purple Morning Glory blossoms pop up in the early hours each day like beautiful gifts left by the Lord at dawn. To enjoy them, you have to grab the Morning Glory early! But they do not…
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“Lies” – By Eva Mae Gordon
My step-daughter, Eva Mae Gordon (my “bonus” daughter), is just barely 15 years old as I write this. She is finishing her freshman year in High School. Her innocence and sheer good heart is a blessing to everyone who knows her. She enjoys writing and has, this year, been in a creative writing class at…
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Free Support For Your Vacation Bible School
Sunday School Zone tries to provide the parent, Bible teacher, or local church leader with free, helpful activities and resources that support your Bible teaching ministry to kids. Vacation Bible School (VBS) is an important annual event in many churches that creates a great opportunity to reach new families and children in the community. Children…
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Be Encouraged, Mom!
I’ve seen a lot of change in my years. Among the biggest changes is how roles in the family are perceived. What doesn’t seem to change, however, is how we manage to universally love and appreciate our mothers no matter how the years may change us or them. Somehow a unique place of honor for…
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Keeping Easter Alive
So many things can be said about the resurrection. The biblical content alone is rich and meaningful. Then there’s the way your church observes and celebrates the events surrounding and including the resurrection. Scholars continue to study the history of the resurrection and discover new and wonderful things about it all the time. If ever…
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