The following criteria can be used to evaluate the quality of a playgroup.  If you run a playgroup, consider how well your playgroup fulfills these criteria. Clear, informative signage Welcoming and inclusive Safe environment – clean,… Continue reading

(A short talk given by Judyth Roberts at the Breathe Conference, August 2009) Why talk about playgroups? Because playgroup is what happens when you put a child in the midst! (Mark: 9:36-37) Families with young children in our society are… Continue reading

  The Bible Society offers a number of  FREE short videos aimed at primary school children.  ”Because Jesus Loves Me” and other titles are  also available for a small… Continue reading

Car Park Parables – Old Mr. T and Friends Author: Paul & Russell Clark The DVD contains 5 stories with animated pictures. In the tradition of the early Thomas the Tank Engine. It’s Sunday and the cars in the church car park… Continue reading

Saying a prayer or “grace” before meals is a family faith practice that teaches your children to give thanks to God every day. We encourage you to try these graces and tell us about the impact on your family. Thanks to Neena Evans and her family… Continue reading

Congregations and schools are using these leaflets to give to parents and carers of children connected with them. It is a high quality resource to support families to share their faith with their children. Faith Family is produced by a national… Continue reading

The Gospels in Playdough contains 73 stories about Jesus. Each story is set out in a way that guides the parent or teacher through the process of engaging their children. The appendix contains more examples and a recipe for… Continue reading

Edible Playdough Ingredients: 1 cup plain flour ½ teaspoon bicarb soda ½ teaspoon powdered ginger ½ teaspoon mixed spice 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons golden syrup 1 tablespoon milk Mix dry… Continue reading

Shortcut Playdough 1 cup salt 2 cups plain flour 2 Tablespoons cooking oil 2 Tablespoons Cream of Tartar 2 cups boiling water food colouring if required Method: Combine ingredients (except water) in a bowl. Pour the boiling water in and… Continue reading

A Children’s Ministry Policy On The Way Together has been developed in consultation with the Uniting Church in Australia Synod’s consultants and Committees on Ministry with Children.  On The Way Together policy workbook is recommended to the… Continue reading