Watch a typical Play Time in action. Observe interactions between kids and leaders in an actual Play Time experience. Kids ages 2 through Kindergarten are included in this video. Be sure to check out the “Play” discussion guide for more tips and tricks.

Watch a typical Clean Up time in action, and observe interactions between kids and leaders as they transition from free play to small groups through Clean Up procedures. Kids ages 2 through Kindergarten are included in this video. Check out the “Clean Up” video and discussion guide on this page for more tips and tricks.

Observe a leader playfully leading kids through the Prop Talk portion of the Bible App for Kids Curriculum. Check out the “Prop Talk” discussion guide for more tips and tricks. When leading a group through this video and discussion guide, having a Prop Talk Leader Guide is beneficial—find Leader Guides in the "Group Elements" section of each unit.

Watch a typical group of kids enjoy the Movie and Music portion of the Bible App for Kids Curriculum from the beginning of the video through the Bible story. Observe kids in their small groups interacting with one another, their small group leader, and the video! Check out the “Movie and Music, Part 1” discussion guide for more tips and tricks.

Watch a typical group of kids enjoy the Movie and Music portion of the Bible App for Kids curriculum from the Bible story through the end of Movie and Music time. Observe kids in their small groups interacting with one another, their small group leader, and the video! Check out the “Movie and Music, Part 2” discussion guide for more tips and tricks.

Here, a typical group of kids enjoy the Picture Passes portion of the Bible App for Kids Curriculum. Observe a leader lead kids through guessing what’s in Emily’s Adventure Bag. Check out the “Picture Passes” discussion guide for more tips and tricks. When leading a group through this video and discussion guide, having a Picture Pass Leader Guide is beneficial.

Watch the small groups in the room separate to participate in Story Time with their individual leaders. Learn door skills you’ll need when parents come to pick-up and check-out their kids. Check out the “Story Time and Pick-Up” discussion guide for more tips. When leading a group through this training, having a Small Group Leader Guide and Story Cards is beneficial.

Kids are kids, and they do kid things. Sometimes those kid things are a challenge. Here are some strategies that can help you deal with challenging behavior. Find out how redirecting, being positive, staying neutral, and even getting help can help you. Watch the video, and download the “Dealing with Challenging Behavior” discussion guide below to learn more.

It’s nearly the end of the experience, and you’re wondering just how long you can hold your small group's attention during Story Time. Watch the video, and download the “Ending Strong With Story Time” discussion guide below to learn four tricks for ending strong with Story Time. Use a Small Group Leader Guide and a set of Story Cards as you work through this training.

Week after week, you’ve tried to positively and consistently redirect one kid’s challenging behavior, but interventions you’ve developed with your NKids Coach still fall through. Talk to your coach to see if a NKids Buddy is the best option. What is a NKids Buddy? Watch the video and download the “What Is a NKids Buddy” discussion guide below to find out!

Transitioning kids from free choice Play Time to the more structured small group format can be a challenge. To establish a smooth transition, try focusing on modeling, consistency, and time. Watch the video, and download the “Transition from Play Time to Small Groups” discussion guide below to find more tips and tricks.

This video, accompanying handout, and toy list are all you need to start planning for a purposeful play time in your early childhood ministry. These resources cast vision about what Toys With a Purpose are and why they matter. They also include tips on how to use the toys well and can be used for training volunteer leaders in your ministry.