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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)


  Gods Garden Station Guidelines

1.       Please be dressed appropriately for service and don’t wear shoes in the room, especially high heels.

2.       Be sure to pick up your name badge from the check-in station and arrive at your station within 20-30 minutes before service begins and return it once your shift ends.

3.       Make sure the room is clean and ready to receive children (vacuuming if needed)

4.       Please be sure to thoroughly wash your hands (IN THE BATHROOM) before caring for babies in the nursery (the sink in the classroom is for food preparation only) AND after each diaper change.

5.       Anything babies put in their mouths/spit up on/feed on etc. need to be sprayed and wiped clean with disinfectant spray that’s provided in the classroom after service.  And for toys that are disinfected, please place on the counter so they can dry.

6.       Any cribs that are used during service, please take up the sheets after use and place in the laundry bin that’s provided in the bathroom.

7.       Do not use any items in the cabinets or drawers in the room that are not labeled Kidzville.

8.       Please be sure to change all babies before service ends.  Even if the child doesn’t need changing.

9.       When changing diapers, please be sure to wear latex gloves and dispose after use.

10.   After you’re done changing a diaper on the changing table, please be sure to

a.       spray the table with detergent and wipe down

b.       then, spray the table with disinfectant and wipe down

11.   Please throw any dirty diapers in the gray trash bin with the lid provided in the bathroom.

12.   When supplies are low in the room (paper towels/baby wipes/latex gloves/snacks), please notify your Nursery Coordinator.

13.   Do not allow any toys to leave the room.

14.   When a child cannot get settled, please notify either your Nursery Coordinator or one of the ushers in the front doorway of Big Church with the child’s id number so that they can make preparations to notify the parent.

15.   NEVER LEAVE YOUR ROOM UNATTENDED

16.   If any child shows symptoms of sickness or illness, please have the parent notified immediately so that they can pick up their child.  And the child is not to be allowed back into the classroom until the child is well.

17.   If you have any questions regarding anything, please contact your nursery coordinator.

18.   Please be sure to fill out the child’s report card within 10 minutes before the end of service.

19.   When the parent/guardian comes to pick up their child, please be sure to make sure each child receives their child, any diaper bags and belongings, along with their report card.

20.   And PLEASE SMILE AND SAY SOMETHING POSITIVE, PARENTS LIKE TO SEE HAPPY VOLUNTEERS