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Zip Tip: THEME IT UP!

August 7, 2014 By Melita Thomas Leave a Comment

Tired of seeing the same themes over and over again when you go to pick out summer curriculum? You know there’s going to be at least one beach theme on the shelf… and probably some kind of wilderness adventure, too. Not a problem. When it comes to themes and decorations, Zip for Kids is a…

Help! He's On the Wrong Track

May 15, 2014 By tom808 2 Comments

There’s always that one child sitting with arms crossed and that “you can’t make me” look on his face. This track wasn’t his first choice, possibly it was not even his second or third choice. But here you are face to face, what do you do? Don’t worry this can be redeemed and all is…

Zip Tip: Getting Kids' Attention

May 8, 2014 By tom808 Leave a Comment

We all know that feeling when it seems like we are herding cats instead of teaching kids. Somedays the barometric pressure is just off and the kids seem to run wild. Or you wonder if you are even speaking out loud. Well, don’t waste time and energy trying to get those cats’, I means kids’…

Zip Tip: 5 Ways to Keep Kids Excited

May 1, 2014 By marycarlisle Leave a Comment

1. Be excited! Kids will take on your excitement level, but normally only at about half. This means that you will have to be over-the-top in your communication of excitement over what you are teaching or doing. Seek to have energy in your voice and in your body language. If you are doing an activity,…

Zip Tip: Arrival

April 15, 2014 By marycarlisle 2 Comments

Looking for a fun way to give kids a camp experience from the moment they arrive? Here are a few tips to make arrival and check-in as smooth and as fun as possible: 1. Do as much before the event as possible. Pass out any release forms or other paperwork to parents before camp begins….

Zip Terms—Large Group

March 14, 2014 By tom808 Leave a Comment

What exactly do we mean when we say, “Large Group?” What is an Energizer or a Huddle Up? Are we talking sports lingo? Not exactly. Here’s the quick run down: Large Group—Platform-driven Bible study and/or worship experience guided by one leader or a platform team and supported by “Huddle Up” leaders. Each Large Group plan…

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