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Kids Ministry Curriculum: Chasing God’s Glory by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young

Complement your ministry needs with this free resource to help you disciple children of God everywhere about the glory of God!

Inspired by the picture book Chasing God’s Glory by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young, this curriculum can be used as a standalone series, to supplement Sunday School lessons, or as a VBS program.

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Free Resources from One Perfect Plan: The Bible’s Big Story in Tiny Poems

The Bible is one complete story—not a series of random stories. Throughout God’s Word, there is power in one—one action, one word, one faith. One life and one death on the cross changed the world. Take kids on an unforgettable journey through the Bible to discover God’s One Perfect Plan—His redemption and great love for us—one tiny but mighty poem at a time!

Check out a free 5-day family devotion on the YouVersion Bible app along with a digital resource for ideas and printable activity sheets inspired by the picture book, One Perfect Plan.

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Teacher’s Guide: Where Wildflowers Grow by Hà Dinh

Author and elementary school teacher, Hà Dinh, offers insight into the refugee experience based on her immigration story from Vietnam to America in her children’s book, Where Wildflowers Grow. The book honors the questions and fears we experience during times of change, encouraging children to keep learning, growing, and dreaming even when we have to say goodbye to what is familiar to us. 

Download this free educator’s guide for grades K-3 with pre-reading activities, crafts, and materials for teaching topics on refugees and migration.

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Affirmation Cards: I Know Who I Am by Dorena Williamson

Inspired by the picture book, I Know Who I Am by Dorena Williamson, and featuring all 14 countries referenced in the illustrations, these affirmation cards are the perfect biblically grounded resource to help children learn about their identity in Christ!

There are many ways to use them: play a Memory Match or Scavenger Hunt game, use them as lunchbox notes and bookmarks, turn them into fridge magnets and hand them out to family and friends… the options are endless!

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Parent Resource: Since the Baby Came by Kathleen Long Bostrom

Inspired by the poems and illustrations in the picture book, Since the Baby Came by Kathleen Long Bostrom, this printable digital resource includes helpful tips to prepare your child for a new baby in the family, as well as fun activities like family portrait and album drawing activities, a DIY emotions wheel, and more!

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Family Activity Pack: Chasing God’s Glory by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young

Inspired by the picture book, Chasing God’s Glory by Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young, the family-friendly activities in this free digital resource include:

  • Glory Hunt — A Scavenger Hunt Activity in Fresco, California
  • Make Your Own Glory Hunt Template
  • DIY Glory Bookmarks
  • An Easy Pineapple Empanada Recipe

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Career Flash Cards: WHO GOD WANTS ME TO BE by Crystal Bowman and Michelle S. Lazurek

Encourage the young girls in your life to explore various job occupations with these career flash cards! Featuring 21 different careers, along with make-your-own editions and a prayer card, this resource is inspired by Who God Wants Me to Be by Crystal Bowman and Michelle S. Lazurek.

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Creative Writing Guide for Ages 5-9

Start the new school year with this free resource!

Developed with school teachers and homeschooling educators in mind, this downloadable creative writing guide for children aged 5 to 9 years is inspired by The Stories of God (and Kiki), the second picture book by Dave Connis from the Made in His Image series.

Cover page of the creative writing guide for ages 5 to 9

Included in this guide, you’ll find:

  • An interactive 5-day story writing activity series
  • Story-writing prompts for preschoolers and kindergarteners
  • Story ideas for grades 1-3

Download your Creative Writing Guide