Teaching Kids Missions Activities and Books
Activities
52 Ways to Teach Missions
Easy to Do Activities for Ages 4-12. Can be copied for classroom use.Rainbow Books, P.O. Box 261129, San Diego, CA 92196. ISBN 0-937282-67-7 RB 36169
Children of the World Jumbo Floor Puzzles
1' X 6'. Ages 4-10.- Set 1- J137100 Bar Code 0 89863-37100 7
- Set 2- J037101 Bar Code 0 89863-37101 4
Judy/Instructo, Bloomington, MN 55435
Color the Muslim World With Jesus' Love
Coloring book that explains basics about Islam.Center for Ministry to Muslims, P.O. Box 5005, Springfield, MO 65801. $.30 each.
Country Activity Pamphlets
Available about Arabia, China, Columbia, France, Guinea-Bissau, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Thailand, South America, Spain, Sri Lanka, Venezuela.WEC International, P.O. Box 1707, Fort Washington, PA 19034.
Kid's Missions Prayer Games
2 pages complied from Kids Pray ministries and Esther Network, Intl. by Nancy Fritz. (Available from Caleb Project.)
Kids of the World Window Clings
Color Clings, Inc., P.O. Box 25224, St. Paul, MN 55125 Bar Code 7 2850200915 3. $.99 at Wal-Mart
The Kids' Multicultural Art Book- Art and Craft Experiences from Around the World
By Alexandra M. Terzian. Williamson Publishing, Charlotte, VT 05445. ISBN 0-913589-72-1. $7.50 at Sam's Club.
Missions Made Fun for Kids by Elizabeth Whitney Crisci
Creative ideas to involve children in missions.Accent Publications, Colorado Springs, CO. ISBN 0-89636-306-6. $8
You Can Change the World Activity Books 1 & 2. O.M.
Order from WBT Children's Task Force, 4200 SE Jennings Ave., Portland, OR 97267-6415
Available through the Children's Missions Resource Center, 1605 Elizabeth St., Pasadena, CA 91104.
Wycliffe Bible Translators, P.O. Box 2727, Huntington Beach, CA 92647-0727. ISBN 0-938978-07-1
Available through the Children's Missions Resource Center, 1605 Elizabeth St., Pasadena, CA 91104.
Papillon Publishing P.O. Box 28553 Dallas, TX 75228 toll-free 888-679-4654 <Papillonco@aol.com>
Call for information to Monarch Publishing, Attn: Bev Gundersen, 245 Second Ave NE, Milaca MN 56353-1601. Ph: 320-983-2398. E-mail: bgmonarch@juno.com
Books
The Bible Translation Activity Book
From Wycliffe -- a new wonderful tool for teaching about Bible translation, 16 pages. The Fate of the Yellow Woodbee
Latest in the Trailblazer book series--an Auca child's view of the slaying of the five missionaries in Ecuador. US$5.99 From Arapesh to Zuni
A Book of Bibleless Peoples., by Karen Lewis. A people for every letter of the Alphabet. Simple enough to use in prayer games. Hero Tales, Vol.2
By Dave and Neta Jackson. 15 Christians who have made a lasting impact for Christ. US$12.99 Missionary Adventures Series
Missionary Adventures Series books for grades 1-5, by Ava Lawrence. Based on the author's personal missionary experience, the first book is _Wahili: The Water Boy_. about a courageous orphan boy in the jungles of Africa. Other books include stories from Japan and Siberia. $14.95 each plus $3 Shipping.Philippines & China Hot Off the Press
are two titles from Monarch Publishing: Window To Philippines and the new edition of Chinese Factivities, both reproducible. The Chinese book presents the basic beliefs of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. It contains puzzles, word searches, fun codes, pictures and information about children from typical countries/people groups. For ages 8-11. 38 pp. Reel Kids: The International Adventure Series
By Dave Gustaveson
Ten novels of teens on short term missions trips.Ruby Slippers School Series
Originally from: Jan Bell <KidsCan@xc.org> These are hot off the press! The Ruby Slippers School Series. ..In <<Adventures in the Caribbean>>, two girls make a new friend, a young Antiguan girl named Zoe. The girls discover a hidden map and set out to search for the treasure. In <<The Belgium Book Mystery>> [a] family visits missionary friends whose printing press is being vandalized...Great reading for 1-3 graders, [especially if they're] homeschooled... Looks like there are more to come in the series. Good reading to show how to develop friends with children from other cultures -- a valuable skill to have these days. Author, Stacy Towle Morgan. Bethany House Publishers Price: $4.00 each. Pre-paid orders can be placed through kids-can-net. Journey to Japan and New Zealand Shakeup - Ruby Slippers School Series latest two books. US$3.99 each.
Available through the Children's Missions Resource Center, 1605 Elizabeth St., Pasadena, CA 91104.
Salvador of Spain Story
A visualized story of a young man in Madrid who turns from a cocaine addiction and to Christ. Geared for urban ministries among young people. $9.95. Missionary discount. Free catalog; information available on foreign translations(70 languages).Bible Visuals International, P. O. Box 153, Akron, Pa. 17501-0153. Call (717) 859-1131; fax (717) 859 4360. E-mail: kweit55291@aol.com Source: January 1997 Evangelical Missions Quarterly
Water Boy -- Wahili: The Water Boy
A full-color, hardbound children's missionary book used by families, churches, and missionaries in teaching and evangelism. Reading level is ages 7-12.
You Can Change the World
Children's version of Operation World. Volume 1 - by Jill Johnstone, ISBN 0-310-40041-4. Volume 2- by Jill J. & Daphne Spraggett, ISBN 0-310-20565-4. Includes very practical page at the end of Volume 1- What Can I Do Now? which gives children ideas of how to become more involved in missions.Volume 2 expands where Volume 1 left off, with 26 new countries and 26 new people groups presented in a beautiful four color format. This information helps young people understand the needs of these unfamiliar people and pray for something new every day. Retail price $16.99. (The price drops to $8.49 apeice if you order 50+.)
Zondervan Publishing House, 5300 Patterson Avenue, SE, Grand Rapids MI 49530 (Phone: 1-800-226-1122 Ask for Roger Johnson or Mike Hetfield.)
