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Welcome to the Kidzville Volunteer Tips and Guides page.  On this page you will be able to look at articles found in the Volunteer Manual as well as other insightful tips and guides related to help you in kids ministry.

NEW Kids Ministry Resources (links)
-Kidology.org
great for object lessons, crafts, stories, games, and more

-What Does the Bible Say About...
this is great when your preparing a lesson on certain subjects

-Lesson Plans for Teachers
lesson plans including stories, handouts, quizzes, coloring pages on bible stories and bible subjects

NEW Special Snack and Treat Ideas (links)
-TastyMadness
-Yummies from Funology
-Snacks from PBS KIDS

NEW Coloring Pages (links)
-Coloring Pages for Bible Stories
-Bible Coloring Pages
-Bible Alphabet Themed Coloring Pages
-By Kids-For Kids Bible Coloring Pages

NEW Object Lesson Ideas (links)
-Science for Kids
-MadScience.org
-Fun Science Resources
-Exploratorium
-Fun Experiment Ideas by Subject
-Quick Science Activities
-Laboratory Ideas
-TryScience in Class
-DOScience Activities
-Experiments for Kids and Teachers
-Do-It-Yourself Science Ideas
-Hands-On Science Activities

Didn't find what you're looking for above, then click here for More Object Lesson Links.

NEW Kids Ministry Craft Ideas (links)
-Activities from National Geographic
-Great Sources from PBS Kids (some are object lessons)
-Craft Ideas from PBS Kids 1
-Craft Ideas from PBS Kids 2
-Crafts and Resources for Bible Stories

NEW Teaching Kids to Pray (links)
-Kids and the 10 x 40 Window
-Pray for the Nations with M&M's and Thumbs
-TickTock Prayer Clock
-Play and Pray
-Lots of Kid Prayer Ideas

Kidzville Guidelines
-God's Garden Station Guidelines
-Sonshine Station Guidelines
-Cross Town Guidelines
-General Volunteer Guidelines
-Classroom and Station Guidelines
-Kitchen Guidelines

Kidzville Emergency Plans
-Fire Escape Plan for Main Complex UPDATED-REVIEW
-Fire Escape Plan for Student Center
-Other Fire Safety Instructions
-Tornado Emergency Plans UPDATED-REVIEW
-Earthquake Emergency Plans
-Floorplan of Church

Miscellaneous Volunteer Manual Articles
-Child Abuse Guidelines
-Sunday Morning Kidzville Classes
-Wednesday Night Kidzville Classes
-Kidzville Programs 2009
-Our Mission and Purpose
-How to Lead a Child to Christ (coming soon)

Classroom and Station Guidelines:

1.       Must put stations/rooms/areas etc. back the way you found them

2.       Clean up any messes created by you or the children

3.       All items used during class time must be put back where you found them

4.       Make sure play/learning areas are sanitary and disinfected at all times

5.       Make sure the play/learning environments are safe at all times

6.       Only receive children who have been properly checked in

7.       Only dismiss children who have been picked up with the correct receipt

8.       Turn off all lights and lock doors when leaving

9.       Items that are off limits in the classrooms include sleeping mats, teacher desks, and items/cabinets not labeled Kidzville

10.   Other than during service hours, no children are allowed to be in the classrooms