Kids

Konnect Leader Tips & Tricks

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10 VIDEOS

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Episode 1: What Is Konnect?

Konnect is church for kids in the 1st-4th grade. It’s a “lead small” experience where kids connect with each other, connect with leaders, and connect with God. Watch this video to see how leading small benefits you! Get more tips and talking points from the accompanying “What is Konnect? Why Does It Matter?” discussion guide.

3:48

Episode 2: How Do I Get Kids Into Small Groups?

Building your small group starts a long time before you sit together in small groups! The tips and tricks in this video can make breaking up into small groups easier when the time comes. Get more tips and talking points from the accompanying "How Do I Get Kids into Small Groups?" discussion guide.

4:48

Episode 3: Why Does Konnect Start In Small Groups

The beginning of the Konnect experience is the welcoming part—the pieces included in it are all about welcoming kids and orienting them to the structure and procedures of Konnect. Watch this video to find out how leading small helps the procedures. Get tips and talking points from the accompanying “Why Does Konnect Start in Small Groups?” discussion guide.

3:10

Episode 4: How to Lead Through a Video

The middle part of Konnect is the teaching part—it's all about introducing information. Let's find out how you can lead small and lead effectively, even when you're just watching a video! Get more tips and talking points in the accompanying "How Do I Lead Through a Video" discussion guide.

2:45

Episode 5: How to Win in a Small Group Activity

Small Group Activity Time begins the life-application part of Konnect—it's when kids get to start doing something with all the information they've been given. Find out how you can keep it focused, relevant, and fun! Get more tips and talking points from the accompanying "How to Win in a Small Group Activity" discussion guide.

3:26

Episode 6: How to Win in Worship

You know your Konnect team is winning when you see a room full of Konnect kids pouring their hearts out by singing and dancing for God! Watch this video for tips and tricks to help you get there. Get more tips and talking points from the accompanying "How Do I Win During Worship" discussion guide.

2:10

Episode 7: Get Kids to Listen to the ABCs

Following Jesus is the most important choice any kid can make—and Konnect teaches kids how to do it every single week! The tips in this video will help kids dial into the salvation message of the ABCs video, and they’ll help you know what to do when a kid says they want to give their life to Jesus. How Do I Get Kids to Listen to the ABCs” discussion guide.

4:38

Episode 8: How to Win Small Group Discussion

Small Group Discussion is when leading small can really pay off! This video includes some ways you can win and have real-life conversations with your kids. Get more tips and talking points in the accompanying “How to Win During Small Group Discussion Time” discussion guide.

3:28

Episode 9: What Does Checkout Look Like

Check Out is more than a procedure to keep kids safe. It’s an opportunity to show parents that Konnect isn’t just a fun place to play—it's a place where their kid is known and loved! This video includes tips to help you lead through Check Out like a pro! Get more tips and talking points from the accompanying “What Does Check Out Look Like?” discussion guide.

6:48

Episode 10: How to Deal With Challenging Behavior

You can show kids they are known and loved by Jesus in Konnect instead of feeling worn down from correcting them. Use the tips in this video to deal with challenging behavior consistently and effectively. How Do I Deal with Challenging Behavior?” discussion guide.

Dealing With Feeling - Konnect HQ

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Want to know what the Konnect curriculum looks like in action? Watch as experienced leaders offer tips and tricks to run through the curriculum, address common challenges, and see real, in-room footage of a Konnect experience. Add these videos and their accompanying discussion guides to your training toolbox to empower your church to lead kids to become fully devoted followers of Christ!

Find everything you need for the Konnect HQ curriculum on our Konnect page!

DOCUMENTS

How Do I Get Ready to Lead Konnect

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About the Videos

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Episode 1: What Is Konnect

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Episode 2: How Do I Get Kids Into Small Groups

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Episode 3: Why Does Konnect Start in Small Groups

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Episode 4: How to Lead Through a video

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Episode 5: How to Win in a Small Group Activity

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Episode 6: How to Win in Worship

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Episode 7: How to Get Kids to Listen to the ABCs

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Episode 8: How to Win in Small Group Discussion

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Episode 9: What Does Checkout Look Like?

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Episode 10: How to Deal with Challenging Behavior

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Dealing With Feeling - Konnect HQ

View series resources

DOCUMENTS

How Do I Get Ready to Lead Konnect

823 KB

About the Videos

819 KB

Episode 1: What Is Konnect

810 KB

Episode 2: How Do I Get Kids Into Small Groups

821 KB

Episode 3: Why Does Konnect Start in Small Groups

814 KB

Episode 4: How to Lead Through a video

820 KB

Episode 5: How to Win in a Small Group Activity

824 KB

Episode 6: How to Win in Worship

822 KB

Episode 7: How to Get Kids to Listen to the ABCs

821 KB

Episode 8: How to Win in Small Group Discussion

820 KB

Episode 9: What Does Checkout Look Like?

826 KB

Episode 10: How to Deal with Challenging Behavior

831 KB

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