Had this lesson last month I thought was gonna be amazing. Spent forever planning it - good story, clear points, everything organized perfectly.

Kids just sat there staring at me like I was speaking ancient Greek. One kid asked if we were done yet after maybe three minutes.

Today we're talking about getting kids actually involved instead of making them your captive audience - from building movement into everything to asking questions instead of lecturing to why letting them touch real objects changes everything. Plus how I learned that kids doing all the sitting while I do all the talking is basically torture.

If you're tired of blank stares and ready for lessons where kids are actually engaged, this one's for you. Fair warning: you might have to give up some control and let things get messier than your perfectly planned presentation.

For Sunday school teachers, children's ministry leaders, and anyone who's discovered that interactive beats impressive when it comes to keeping kids engaged.

Check out KidsMinistry.Blog for more ideas, tips, and resources to help your Children's Ministry thrive!