by Dianne Draze A collection of enrichment exercises which cover the familiar and unfamiliar. Workbook format.

by Alice Dare A story book (pub. 1996) which retells a children’s folktale about an angel who learns about love, gift-giving, and the true meaning of Christmas. For young children.

by Imogene Forte A variety of fun, attractive, and useful creations which can be made from simple materials. Part of the Tabletop Learning Series.

by Patricia Mathson Ideas for prayer, poems, plays, arts & crafts, etc for children ages preschool to 3rd grade. The author’s approach is practical - required materials are readily available, while clear directions & illustrations make the book easy to use.

by Carolyn Bohler A resource for presenting children (& youth) in plays based on contemporary biblical scholarship. They have minimal staging requirements, with simple props, costumes and sound. Each play is presented with "how-to" instructions.

compiled by Pat Fittro  Pamphlets for educators of young children to help plan simple programs

Resource from Sunset Magazine published in 1968. This book includes instructions for burlap weaving, papier mache, paper snails & chains, sand casting and more. Although the book an older one, the projects look fun. Recommended for ages 5-12.

by Mike Yaconelli & Wayne Rice Ideas for theme events, scavenger hunts, food events, fund raisers and more collected by Youth Specialties, Inc of El Cajon CA

Find information on the following publications: We Believe, The Present Word, Bible Quest, Vacation Bible School, Spanish Language Resources, Korean Resources, and much more. PC (USA), 2006

by Hank Ketcham: Foreward by Ruth & Billy Graham Prayers for young children, which are accompanied by cartoons of Dennis & family.

by Sara Covin Juengst This book addresses a critical problem in the teaching ministry of the Church - how to prepare those who feel called to teach. It provides an innovative, nine-month teacher-training course that covers biblical background, basic Christian beliefs, and good teaching techniques. Pub. Westminster John Knox Press, Louisville KY

by Krau, Bunyi, Westfield, Brown, Bruce & Marshall This book was written by a team of gifted Christian educators and grounded in Scripture. It is designed to be used for teacher/leader support and training. Pub. Discipleship Resources, Nashville TN 1999

by Carolyn Stahl Bohler Storybook for very young children, published in ‘96.

This short video is a preview of Cokesbury's 2002 Vacation Bible School. Pub. Abingdon Press, 2001

These church school resources for your high school class were developed from previously unpublished youth educational materials. There are 7 units and 27 sessions; titles include Trinity, Acceptance, Saved to Serve, Images of God with Us, Web of Life, Singing God's Praise, and Searching Our Hearts.

by Imogene Forte Creative projects and activities to enhance the joy of celebration and to build lasting memories. From the Tabletop Learning Series.

This four-session curriculum for youth comes with a 22 minute video and workbook. It introduces you to young people whose lives have been touched by suicide. Learn to recognize the warning signs and how the community of faith is responding to this important topic. Pub. Bridges Resources, Louisville KY 2001

by Delia Halverson This is a collection of 20 thirty-minute workshops for volunteer teachers. Each workshop outline shows you which materials you will need for the workshop. One or more handouts for use in the training event are included. Abingdon Press, Nashville TN 1991

Recommended for youth as a vehicle to put faith into action, this CD includes songs and resources to make a better world. Pub. Presbyterian Hunger Program

by Marjorie Frank Craft ideas including things to do with pencil, pen, crayon, chalk, paper, paint, cloth, string etc. published in 1976.

Activities for crowd breakers, games, creative communication, special events and more - 3500 ideas in all which are listed in the Ideas Index.

Includes five stand-alone sessions, which are adaptable for preschool through middle school. The Leader's Guide contains reproducible participant pages. Pub. Presbyterian Hunger Program 2002

by Nancy Moravec & Crystal A Zinkiewicz This small book provides short, specific help suggestions on topics such as Why Do This? What's the Word? Great Ideas, One-to-One Together, The Big Picture. Pub. Abingdon Press, Nashville TN 1997

Facts and fun for children from Tangley Oaks Education Center. Book 1 seems to be missing, but book 2 (most recent publication date is 1962) includes chapters on birds, learning to read, communication, transportation, history, art appreciation and some music. Although much of the information is out-dated, the original copyright date is 1916 which makes it interesting reading.

by the Rev. Virginia Mackey and Dr. Carolyn C Shadle This adult curriculum explores questions such as: What exactly is justice? Who are offenders? How are they treated? What about victims? Pub. Presbyterian Criminal Justice Program, Dec. 2001

A collection of hunger curriculum for children featuring "Is There Enough?" Designed for preschool through middle school, this kit contains resources from Bread for the World, Church World Service, Heifer Project International, World Food Day and more. Pub. Presbyterian Hunger Program 2002

by Matilda Nordtvedt 52 poetry readings to help small children understand nature’s mysteries and to help them recognize and apply spiritual truths in their own lives. Each poem is followed by a short Bible portion and discussion questions to help summarize the main spiritual teaching.

by Lizzy Ribal This book, written by Lizzy herself when she was 8 years old, is the story of her transplant experience. It is filled with love, humor and honesty, and is Lizzy’s gift of encouragement to other children undergoing similar experiences. Text in English & Spanish, with illustrations by Patricia Ritter McCracken.

by Michele Hemenway Includes a cassette tape, instruction book & journal. This set allows children to explore the larger themes that speak to their lives: transformation, the struggle for good, overcoming fears, and finding love and support in the world. Recommended for after-school or other child-care programs.

by Richard & Florence Atwater Fiction for young children originally published in 1936; This is the story of a housepainter who trains a "troupe" of penguins to perform in vaudeville.

by Marcia Wolfe 181 craft ideas with subjects such as God’s creatures, Things of the Earth, Me and my house, etc. These crafts are for ages 4-12 and are graded by age group. A list of materials and directions are given with each craft idea.

by Imogene Forte Attractive and useful projects for children which use natural materials in easy-to-make crafts. Part of the Tabletop Learning Series

This is the second edition of the highly successful New Song songbook for youth ministry. The updated version features 50 new songs, a double CD set with 35 professionally produced and recorded songs, plus a whole new leader's guide. Pub. CMD: Youth and Young Adult Ministries 2002

by Delia Halverson This book answers many of the questions most frequently asked by classroom leaders. Some of the topics include Activities, Alternatives, and Awareness; Budgets, Buses, and Beads; Classes, Classrooms, and Curriculum, etc. Pub. Abingdon Press, Nashville TN 2000

by Imogene Forte Fun and creative projects for children, ranging from simple cut and paste to stand-up creations, as well as ways to spruce up old standards such as paper bags and cups. From the Tabletop Learning Series.

by Wayne Rice & Mike Yaconelli A collection of over 400 games that work, collected over 20 years by Youth Specialties Inc., a leading provider of youth ministry resources based in El Cajon, CA.

Lesson planning tool (dated from Sept ‘93 to Aug ‘94); A Spiral-bound workbook with devotions, planning calendars, and suggestions for leaders and teachers.

(3 copies) by Imogene Forte and Marjorie Frank Almost 300 pages of ideas for crafts using items from Nature, including pine cones, wheat, nuts, eggs, leaves. etc. Recommended for parents, teachers, scout leaders, camp directors, and day care providers.

by Imogene Forte Directions for easy-to-make puppets with staging suggestions. From the Tabletop Learning Series.

by Joy Wilt, Gwen Hurn & John Hurn 52 finger & hand puppets children can make and use.

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Study guide for adults who wish to prepare advance directives published by the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (USA)

Present Word- leader’s guide Present Word- pupil Present Word- pupil, large print Present Word- worship leaflets IDEAS- summer 2006 (several copies of this one) We Believe- adult Bible study We Believe- all church leader plan guide We Believe- all church resource pack We Believe- adult pupil CD set of three Bible Quest- leaders Bible Quest- leaflets Bible Quest- toddlers and twos study cards

Spring Activity Pack and Bible Story Picture Cards

Written & Compiled by Martha Bettis Gee (pub 1997) Supplemental resources for children & adults who are looking for something special to do. Every book in the series comes with detailed, easy-to-understand instructions. Each activity is indexed by age group and by name of activity. Each activity is designed to provide an avenue for God’s Spirit to speak to children; give them a vehicle for expressing ideas, concepts, and feelings, and express each person’s uniqueness as a child of God.

by Delia Halverson This book uses self-directed study sessions to help teachers design individualized programs that assist them in learning how to teach. It is an excellent resource for beginning teachers, and for experienced teachers who want new ideas on specific issues. Pub. Abingdon Press, Nashville TN 1997

Each spring, we receive a complete kit of everything you will need to plan and make Vacation Bible School a fun-filled experience for your young children. Included, are: a preview video, director's manual, Bible story and sound effects CD, complete music CD with PowerPoint slides, age level guides, and leaders' guides. The theme for 2005 is Circle G Ranch: Where God is at the Center and the Love Never Ends. Cokesbury Press

This 17 minute video is an excellent tool for church school, officer training, new members class, confirmation class, retreats, midweek gatherings and much more. Pub. Congregational Ministries Publishing - closed captioned.

by Melissa Armstrong-Hansche & Neil MacQueen The basic idea of this program is that the church school focuses for several weeks on a single biblical story. Students rotate through several workshops - computer, film, drama, art, etc. Pub. Geneva Press, Louisville KY c.2000