Jesus Wants to Be My Friend Forever
BFF. Best Friend Forever. It’s not always easy to live up to those three letters, no matter how much we throw them around. They’re written on friendship bracelets,… Read More
Orange Kids Spotlight | Orange Strategy | Preschool
Teaching Preschoolers About Friendship with Jesus
Friendship is a huge part of life, and it starts at the preschool age. As we grow up, we learn how to make friends, how to keep friends, and how… Read More
Teaching Preschoolers About God’s Love
It’s February, and love is in the air. And if you think about it, it’s easy to see how our world has a fascination with the concept of love. I mean, did you know there are over 100 million songs written about… Read More
Teaching Preschoolers Through the Power of Story
Who doesn’t love a good story? Ones that entertain, inspire and captivate us often draw us in to learn something deeper. But the very best stories have one important thing in common: a good storyteller. Every good story starts and ends with… Read More
Elementary | Leadership | Parents | Preschool | Preteen | Volunteers
Growing Confidence in Kids
As many kids step back into a physical building for school this year, one thing they will desperately need is confidence. They’ve had a year of seeing some really hard stuff in the world, including adults who may not always have handled… Read More
Leadership | Preschool | Strategy
Why Toddler-Specific Curriculum Works
We at Orange are very strategic in teaching to each child's phase of life. Specifically, we rely heavily on research and child development to ensure the curriculum isn't only engaging for the child, but is also developmentally appropriate for him or her.… Read More
Elementary | How To | Orange Strategy | Parents | Preschool | Preteen
4 Ways to Help with Engaging Parents Everywhere
As kids ministry leaders, we’re here because we care about the faith and future of the next generation. To properly invest in our kids, we know we must engage all parents everywhere. Because if you care about a kid’s future one day,… Read More
Leadership | Orange Strategy | Preschool
5 Reasons Preschool Programming Is Not Childcare
Sometimes people may call preschool ministry "childcare." However, preschool programming should not be viewed as childcare for five key reasons. Read More
Elementary | Leadership | Orange Strategy | Preschool | Preteen
A Kidmin Guide to Orange Membership
The Orange Membership gives leaders access to a library full of practical ministry resources with the answers to your most-asked questions. Read More
Elementary | Events | How To | Parents | Preschool | Preteen | Volunteers
Five Ways to Make Easter More Impactful This Year
Can I be honest? I feel like the words, “pivot,” “unprecedented,” and “uncertain times” have been used way too much in the past 11 months. In fact, I would be okay if we never have to use them again. Ever. But, alas,… Read More
