Recommended Resource Library
Tried and tested resources used and recommended by real youth and children’s workers
November 13, 2024
10:10 Wellbeing Course for Children & Youth by The Ugly Duckling Company
10 session course with a Christian ethos to help children and youth explore happiness and the art of living life well...
November 13, 2024
Emoticons Dice by Youthscape discussion/ice breaker tool for kids/youth
Avoid shallow answers and dig deeper into how children & youth actually feel using these emoticons dice in a fun engaging way
August 14, 2024
Try Praying – Youth Booklet
Try Praying Youth booklet is a great resource to help youth engage with prayer, it gives young people a taste of what it is to try praying.
July 8, 2024
So What Next?
So, What Next? Is a Scripture Union resource, produced in collaboration with New Wine Luminosity. Written in contemporary, jargon-free…
June 10, 2024
Try Praying Children’s Booklet
Try Praying – Children’s booklet. A great resource to help children engage with prayer either as booklet to use on their own or for leaders…
December 6, 2023
Grumpy owl & the joy of Christmas book
A great giveaway at your Christmas events theres also a whole pack of resources too a play, an animation, crafts, assemblies for schools,…
November 15, 2023
Hidden in Plain Sight
Hidden in Plain Sight - A series of short, animated videos from Overseas Missionary Fellowship (OMF). These offer a journey exploring how,…
July 3, 2023
Beyond Beans On Toast
This is a fantastic tool for churches and youth leaders to give to young people heading to university. Are you heading off to Uni? Do you…
June 12, 2023
Scripture Union Xstream Compendium
The Xstream Light Compendium offers a full year of session materials to use on a week to week basis. Filled with engaging content to help…
April 24, 2023
Summer camps for kids, youth & families 2023
A list of over 75 camps, Christian festivals & holidays that you can recommend to kids/youth/parents or take your group to...
April 3, 2023
Yetti game, resource for youth, from YFC
1 box = 7 games for youth about life, God & a dog on a skateboard!
March 17, 2023
Jesus Died For Me Resource pack
This is a free resource pack from Scripture Union that will help you run fun, gospel-centred Easter sessions in a variety of settings.
March 9, 2023
Nua Easter Videos for age 9-14’s by SU Ireland & SU Scotland
3 videos & resource pack to help kids & youth discover who Jesus is and why Easter is significant to their lives.
February 16, 2023
Sweaty Church Clubs Cards – SU
The Sweaty Church Clubs resource is a pack of 64 A6 cards providing all the ideas needed to construct an interactive, fun and engaging…
November 28, 2022
A Community Christmas resource pack
Are you looking to reach out to your community this Christmas? This resource offer ideas on how to run events to reach out to your…
November 14, 2022
Nua:Christmas 3 part video series for youth
3 quality well made creative videos to help youth with or without faith of their own to explore the real meaning of Christmas.
October 31, 2022
Back of the Net Scripture Union Sports Resource
A great opportunity to take advantage of the upcoming football World Cup. The ‘Back of the Net’ Scripture Union resource to engage children…
October 17, 2022
Shine Your Light Youth resource by SU
A resource exploring young people sharing their faith with their peers – providing practical tips & activities...
October 3, 2022
Jesus is the Light (alternative Halloween kids resources) by SU
A delightfully designed minibook for 5-11s, ideal for goody bags at a Light Party event, or just as a gift for children in your group…
September 2, 2022
NYMW conference resource/event to equip youth leaders by Olly Shaw
It's an opportunity for youth leaders from churches and charities to get together, worship, be encouraged, inspired & fired up and learn…
August 19, 2022
The Gameplan by Youthscape. For youth Leaders. reviewed by Bex Jignasu.
The GAMEPLAN by Youthscape. This is a journal/planner. The aim of this resource is to help you to get your schedule, your big picture…
July 22, 2022
Connected Hearts Discipleship Resource. For Children and Youth. Reviewed By Bex Jignasu
Connected Hearts is a discipleship curriculum resource intended to be used within the church for children and young people of faith. It is…
July 8, 2022
Showcase creative resource for youth review by Olly Shaw
Do you wish your session plans could be a bit more 'creative'? What if the sessions you run inspired creativity in the young people you…
June 23, 2022
Mission Magic Resources for children and youth, reviewed by Bex Jignasu
Mission Magic resources are aimed at people who would like to do tricks and illusions as part of their gospel message with children and…
June 10, 2022
UpBeat Mental Health Resource for 13-16 yr old boys review by Olly Shaw
Young men are least likely to seek help for emotional or mental struggles. What if they felt church was a safe place to express their…
May 27, 2022
Like me self-worth Scripture Union Resource for 8-11 Reviewed by Bex Jignasu
As we have said in previous reviews Mental health resources for kids and young people are a key part of any youth or kids workers toolkit.…
May 12, 2022
The Lost Sun Mental Health Resource for 5-8 yr olds review by Becky Lawrence
Essential mental health and wellbeing resource for small groups of 5 to 8 year olds by Scripture Union...
April 25, 2022
‘Listen In’ personal reflection journal for youth/kids leaders review by Becky Lawrence
A creative journal tool for youth and kids leaders self reflection and listening to God.
April 14, 2022
Hands on Bible 365 devotions for kids review by Becky Lawrence
365 pages of Bible reading notes to engage children and families in God's word and getting to know God better.
March 31, 2022
Alumina self harm workbook for youth review by Becky Lawrence
A great tool to recommend or use with young people who self harm, can be used by young people themselves on their own, or during 1-2-1…
March 17, 2022
My First Hands on Bible for age 3-6 review by Becky Lawrence
Interactive Bible stories for kids age 3-6 using New Living Translation and activity ideas and prayers to bring the Bible to life.
March 11, 2022
Orbit daily youth devotional by Youthscape review by Becky Lawrence
Daily devotional tool for young people to help them access & apply the Bible & get to know the God who loves them
March 2, 2022
Queens Jubilee Resources for Kids by Hope Together & partners review by Becky Lawrence
Resources to engage kids with faith by exploring the Queen's jubilee and her faith.
February 24, 2022
The Sex Thing: Reimagining conversations with young people…book review by Becky Lawrence
This book is a great tool for anyone involved with young people, whether you are a youth worker, volunteer youth leader or even a parent of…
February 17, 2022
Queens Jubilee resources for youth by Hope Together & partners review by Becky Lawrence
The Queen's 70 year Jubilee is coming up in June, celebrated nationally it provides a big opportunity to explore the faith and values of…
February 10, 2022
Intro Outro YouTube channel for youth review by Becky Lawrence
Intro Outro is a Youtube channel for young people full of wholesome entertaining content from Youth for Christ...
February 3, 2022
Rooted Junior Resource for kids age 8-11 from SU review by Becky Lawrence
10 sessions of activities that give space for children to reflect and dig deeper into their faith journey...
January 27, 2022
Freedom Challenge an escape room style adventure resource review by Becky Lawrence
Jump on the escape room bandwagon & host a fun immersive esperience for your youth to explore modern slavery justice...
January 17, 2022
Book of Wonders for 8-11 year olds from SU review by Becky Lawrence
Beautifully colourful hardback 'Book of Wonders' and matching activity book by SU are great resources for curious 8-11 year olds...
January 13, 2022
Emotional First Aid Youth Journal & leaders training from TLG review by Becky Lawrence
TLG's great Youth Emotional First Aid Journal, is a great tool anyone can use to explore emotional & mental health with young people.
January 6, 2022
Additional needs inclusion reflection tool for kids/youth leaders by Urban Saints
6 part tool for youth/kids leaders to consider how to invite & include young people with additional needs to find belonging within your…
December 16, 2021
Bible Society New Family Bible review by Becky Lawrence
A big beautiful book for families to connect with God in engaging fresh ways by reading together, doodling, journalling & making notes in…
December 9, 2021
Augmented reality fully interactive Christmas story resource review by Becky Lawrence
An Augmented Reality resource by Missional Generation for the lead up to Christmas (advent) that helps children and young people explore…
December 3, 2021
Printable Nativity Escape Room for 8-15 year olds review by Becky Lawrence
An affordable nativity themed escape room activity for kids/youth or teams of all ages who love to crack puzzles and want a great fun…
November 25, 2021
‘God Became Like Me’ Christmas book from SU, review by Becky Lawrence
Use these books to let children know how loved they are, that God became like them in sending Jesus to earth to be with us...
November 18, 2021
Go Colour for all ages by YFC review by Becky Lawrence
Christian themed colouring books, sheets and posters for all ages to doodle, colour and pray with...
November 8, 2021
YFC Ethos resource for Young Adults 18-25’s review by Becky Lawrence
This weeks recommendation is for Ethos which is a series of free films for young adults (18-25's) created by Youth For Christ
November 4, 2021
Fuel TV YouTube Youth Series Review by Becky Lawrence
Original video series for youth, 'Fuel TV' by youth workers Keren and Jonah...
October 28, 2021
YFC Youth & Kids Discipleship & Outreach Resources Review by Becky Lawrence
Youth and kids discipleship & outreach resources by national charity Youth for Christ which could be perfect for your youth or kids…
October 21, 2021
All Age resources from Engage Worship review by Becky Lawrence
Engage Worship have a website bursting with creative ideas and resources - which does what it says on the tin - helps engage all ages in…
October 15, 2021
Light party and alternative halloween resources from SU by Bex Jignasu
Each year at halloween many people get ready to celebrate darkness, spooks and scary things - but as Christians we prefer to focus on the…
October 7, 2021
Equipping Every Kid Curriculum for Kids Church/Sunday School review by Becky Lawrence
Equipping Every Kid curriculum could be the next great resource to make planning your kids church or sunday school much easier.
September 30, 2021
Brave youth resources from Youthscape by Becky Lawrence
A whole online library of free resources designed to help empower young people to recognise and release their inner strength and…
September 23, 2021
The Bible Series – a 7 part journey with content for kids, youth & adults – by Becky Lawrence
Your whole church can journey together using testimony films, small group resources, youth films, children lesson plans and more...
September 17, 2021
Pause, Breathe, Reboot reflection tool for Youth & Kids Leaders by Becky Lawrence
This is a great tool to help evaluate the last 12 months - what went well, what didn't, listen, dream and revisit vision for your…
September 9, 2021
Youthscape Bricks discussion game for Youth by Becky Lawrence
A set of stickers for you to accessorise a set of Jenga blocks, designed to turn the game of Jenga into a fun discussion game!
September 2, 2021
Soul quenching personal devotions & reflections for youth/kids leaders by Becky Lawrence
Make the time to refresh, refuel and revitalise your passion for youth/kids work with these reflection tools.
August 27, 2021
Conferences to fill you with encouragement & inspiration by Becky Lawrence
We can all do with a bit of inspiration and opportunity to fuel our vision for youth work - conferences are ideal for doing just that.
August 19, 2021
LICC email encouragements for youth & kids leaders by Becky Lawrence
I've been subscribed to the LICC's 'Word for the Week' & 'Connecting with Culture' emails for several years now & I love them to start and…
August 12, 2021
Linktree & Mylinks Social Media tools for youth & kids leaders by Becky Lawrence
I really recommend using Linktree or MyLinks, as a creative tool to share a whole list of online content with your youth group, church or…
August 2, 2021
Youth & Kids leader design tool – Canva by Becky Lawrence
I love Canva, it’s a vital design tool in my youth & kids work. This isn't sponsored, I just really like Canva & recommend it as a life…
July 29, 2021
Summer camps, festivals & weekends away for youth by Becky Lawrence
Recommendations, links and info for at least 24 summer camps, festivals and conferences options for youth and/or families. We got you…
July 15, 2021
Gospel of Mark books for youth review by Becky Lawrence
The gospel of Mark - an eye witness account, beautifully designed, modern and brings the gospel to life as seen through Mark's eyes. A…
July 7, 2021
ManMade lads youth resource by Darren Quinnell
ManMade is a whole program of sessions, small group material, activities, excursion ideas, and challenging trial exercises ideal for an…
July 1, 2021
Together Apart: Series 2 youth resource review by Olly Shaw
Together Apart series 2 is a 7 part session discipleship resource created by Youthscape to be used online or in person.
June 24, 2021
Ministry Ark Kids Resources Recommendation by Becky Lawrence
Recommendation of a kids ministry resource website with printables, games, videos, teaching and more...
June 17, 2021
Talking to youth about sex & all that stuff…by Becky Lawrence
It's difficult to know where to start when it comes to teaching or approaching the subject of relationships and sex with teenagers so I…
June 10, 2021
Conversation Cards by Fusion, review by Becky Lawrence
Youth conversation cards themed around Deep Meaningful Conversations and Discipleship.
June 3, 2021
Youth Mission Trips Links & Resource Recommendations by Becky Lawrence & Olly Shaw
We want to help inspire you to perhaps consider hosting a youth mission trip abroad in the future or helping get your youth group engaged…
May 28, 2021
COVID Safe Youth/Kids Games by Becky Lawrence
Ideas for games for kids/youth that are Covid safe minimise/avoid personal contact/touching the same equipment and remaining socially…
May 20, 2021
Tips for year 13 transition to uni/work/gap year by Becky Lawrence
Goodbye youth, hello young adults! Tips & resource recommendations for preparing your oldest youth for this next stage of their lives...
May 13, 2021
Year 6 transition to secondary school material & book review by Becky Lawrence
A great tool for giving away to year 6's to help prepare them for moving to secondary school.
May 6, 2021
Energize kids/youth resource review by Becky Lawrence
Energize is an online resource portal by national youth charity Urban Saints, that you pay monthly for on a subscription, you get material…
April 29, 2021
Renew Normal Reflective Exercises for youth leaders review by Becky Lawrence
The Renew Normal booklet from Youthscape has been a great tool for me to inspire me to pause, reflect and take stock of our youth and kids…
April 23, 2021
Together, Apart Online Youth material review by Jonny Titman
Together, Apart is a new 6 session resource by Youthscape designed to be used online with young people.
April 15, 2021
Freedom in Christ for Youth as a mentoring tool review by Becky Lawrence
I used this in mentoring with a young person, to give us some structure for our weekly meetings and provide some Godly spiritual input to…
April 8, 2021
Kleer video series for youth review by Dave Boden
Each of the short videos use presenters, visual storytelling or bible verses & poetry to facilitate discussions about spirituality,…
March 31, 2021
Treasure Seekers Online Holiday Club for kids review by Bex Jignasu
we will be running this as an online holiday club over the Easter holidays for primary school age children. We decided to use this holiday…
March 24, 2021
Youth Wellbeing Journey Review by Amy Charlton
The Youth Wellbeing series has been a great chance for our young people to discuss and dig deeper into some specific areas in their life.…
March 18, 2021
Jesus Died For Me? Easter book for kids review by Becky Lawrence
This book could be used as an ideal Easter gift for your church children and/or as a gift for children in your community that you may…
March 11, 2021
Icebreaker game suggestions by Lewis Simonds
Icebreakers are a great way to start youth sessions, both online and face to face. It warms everyone up, starts to build relationships,…
March 4, 2021
In Search of Easter Trail + other Easter outreach ideas by Bex Jignasu
We are always looking for engaging, fun interactive ways to connect with families in our community and we were keen to find a way to do…
February 25, 2021
Kids Lent Countdown Resource Review by Becky Lawrence
This countdown to Easter resource is bright, unique and ideal for enaging children and families as a great lockdown discipleship tool.
February 18, 2021
Bible Project video resource review by Gemma Milligan
BibleProject is such a find. It is an animation studio that produces completely free videos, podcasts, blogs and other resources that bring…
February 11, 2021
Diary of a Disciple Luke’s Story Resource by Bex Jignasu
Designed for primary schoolers, I used the after-school club material with our church kids group online during lockdown. This resource…
February 4, 2021
Anxiety Youth Resource Idea by Sarah Hogan
The topic of anxiety is so relevant right now, but also poses a challenge - how do we approach this in a fresh engaging way that’s going to…
January 28, 2021
Make your own “Message to my teenage self…” video series idea by Becky Lawrence
I'd like to recommend an idea for your youth, a make it yourself video series called "Message to my Teenage Self..." The premise is that…
January 22, 2021
Kintsugi Hope Youth Wellbeing Group review by Claire Hughes
Over the last two years we have become increasingly aware of the growing mental health concerns, especially among young people. In…
January 15, 2021
Rooted Hub Conversation Cards review by Bex Jignasu
These cards are designed by Scripture Union for use in a Rooted Youth (11-14's) context. However during lockdown I have been using these…
December 30, 2020
Connect Cards, 52 ways to connect with God by Becky Lawrence
A new resource ideal for promoting discipleship at home through 52 cards containing ideas to connect with God in easy, everyday, creative…
December 16, 2020
Youth Treasure Hunt Activity by Darrel Hofland
Earlier this year, in our little town of Bletchley, I set up a treasure hunt using the free location app called 'What3Words'?
December 10, 2020
Christmas Games Ideas for kids, youth or families by Becky Lawrence
10 Christmas games that you could use online or in person for your kids, youth or families christmas party.
December 9, 2020
Youth Christmas Scavenger Hunt Idea by Becky Lawrence
I decided to do a Scavenger hunt in and around our city centre and shopping mall. I've put together scavenger hunt sheets with lots of…
December 7, 2020
In Search of Christmas QR code trail review by Bex Jignasu
This is a Christmas themed treasure hunt for children and families, using a series of videos to encourage conversation and help crack a…
December 1, 2020
Bible Heroes Series for Kids review by Becky Lawrence
When our kids work moved online in March we decided to change our content to begin a series on Bible Heroes, focusing on a different figure…
November 25, 2020
Amplify Evangelists Academy review by Olly Shaw
Amplify is essentially a year long course for young people from across the country who are already invested in reaching out to their mates…
November 19, 2020
Mission Academy Live review by Libby Arnold
Mission Academy Live is a fantastic 10 part video resource created as a tool to help encourage your youth group to be missionally…
November 12, 2020
Scripture Union Search of Hope Trail review by Bex Jignasu
The Hope trail is an activity for children and families using a series of QR codes to access videos to create conversation and help crack a…
November 5, 2020
Alpha Youth Series (online) review by Josh Verity
I want to tell you why you should be using the Youth Alpha resource, especially whilst we’re doing online youth work in the midst of the…
October 23, 2020
Alternative Halloween Kids Activities review by Becky Lawrence
Here’s some suggestions of material you could use to put together an in person or online kids session next week (or use with your own kids…
September 30, 2020
Nua Film Series for Youth (SU Ireland) review by Marco Loxley
We have been using the Nua resource across various settings for the past 2 years. The material is appropriate for all secondary school ages…
September 24, 2020
Scripture Union Rooted Youth Resource review by Becky Lawrence
Rooted is a resource for youth written and published by Scripture Union. It’s aimed at young people of any stage of faith (including those…
September 24, 2020
Bible Society/YFC Video Series review by Becky Lawrence
During lockdown after sending my young people one of these Good News Bibles I decided to make use of them and some of the 30 linked videos…
September 17, 2020
Voke App for Youth review by Becky Lawrence
I recently came across this free app called Voke, when researching resources. It’s made by some Christian developers in the USA with…
September 17, 2020
Good News Youth Bible review by Becky Lawrence
Last year I got these new Bibles for my youth which we kept at church in our youth trolley pre lockdown.
July 5, 2020
Kids Hands On Bible review by Becky Lawrence
Last year we bought our first kids Bibles, for our kids church, after a lot of research I chose these Hands On Kids Bibles.
January 20, 2020
Diary of a Disciple review by Becky Lawrence
For the whole of last year we used these Diary of a Disciple Luke’s gospel books in our Kids Church. It follows the gospel of Luke…