Parental Notes & Tips

Thank You for your interest in the B.I.G. Kids group. We both welcome and encourage your participation in the Youth and Young Adults ministry. We are committed to providing compassionate mentors, and creating a safe environment where your child will be able to form lasting, healthy relationships while expressing themselves safely. Our compassionate mentors and volunteers welcome your presence, participation, and suggestions as we minister to the needs of your children.

To assist in the process of ministering to your child, we would humbly request that you join our B.I.G. Kids email exchange. This will allow us to pass on information about upcoming events (e.g. trips, special events), share miscellaneous parental resources, as well as provide you with other ministry related updates. To join this exchange simply click here.

Note: If you are looking for free safe age appropriate games and learning tools for your B.I.G. Kid please feel free to use the links we have provided below to explore each activity. To view these resource please click on the respective tip box. For more safe and secure internet ideas look at our quick internet tips on the left.

These "Beginner Activities" are designed for both solo and parent guided use. They are designed to foster basic reading, keyboard recognition, intermediate mouse use and hand - eye coordination.

These "Infant Activities" are designed to be used initially with direct parental supervision. These fun activities will help build better hand - eye coordination, number recognition, counting, and letter recognition.

Parents may also want to consider sharing these downloadable and/or printable Bible stories, coloring pages and other activities with their B.I.G. Kid. (*note: some resources may require adobe reader)

Parental Note:
The Youth and Young Adults ministry accomplishes its purpose by employing Abundance Groups that are age appropriate, providing compassionate mentors, and creating safe environments that allows members to connect and express themselves freely. Using these tools, members explore Biblical approaches to problem solving while learning the Biblical principles that undergird consequential thinking. Members also engage in regular fellowship (or recreational) activities designed to promote healthy social skills while providing a safe and friendly environment to enhance there ability to relate to others with empathy and compassion.

Quick Internet Tip
The internet can be an excellent tool for learning. However, without the right security measures it can also be an opportunity for your child(ren) to be exposed to things that you would not approve. Installing FREE internet security tools like Glubble and using browsers such as Firefox will allow you to better safeguard your child while you teach them how to explore the world wide web.