Crafts have long been used in children’s ministry. Here are some frequently asked questions about using crafts in the church setting, whether for Sunday School, children’s church, or some kind of mid-week program or Bible club.
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Questions about Using Crafts in the Bible Classroom
What guidelines should be followed in choosing and using crafts?
First, always have a purpose, like reinforcing the objective of the lesson. Second, keep skills needed to complete the project within the abilities of the students.
The Bible Teacher’s Handbook of Frequently Asked Questions includes some additional thoughts about these two guidelines. It also responds to these questions about using crafts:
- How can we get students to follow instructions when making crafts?
- How should we handle the perfectionist who gets upset if it isn’t just right?
- What do we do with students who finish far in advance of others?
What do I do if the church budget isn’t enough to purchase craft kits?
Craft kits can save you the time of collecting materials and might yield a higher quality product but if you’re willing to invest the time and effort, you can still use relevant crafts. If you don’t feel you’re creative enough to come up with an idea yourself, consider investing in books with ideas. Go to this page and scroll down to the Ideas Resources: Crafts Teacher Training Resources