About the Author

Matt Armstrong is the executive director of Crossroads Kids Club, which equips churches to share the hope of the gospel with kids inside of public elementary and middle schools. He has a B.A. in elementary education and an M.A. in Christian formation and ministry from Wheaton College and Graduate School. Matt has served as an elementary school teacher and a pastor. Through his work with Crossroads, he has extensive experience connecting churches to schools and is excited to write about his experiences in order to help church leaders understand how and why they should connect with schools. Matt is married to Adriana, and they have two amazing daughters, Gracie and Abbie. The Armstrongs live in the Chicago area.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Tip of the Week: Managing Transitions


In this video Matt shares five tips for managing transitions between activities at a Crossroads Kids Club. These tips can be adapted for use in a variety of children's ministry contexts. The tips are:
  1. Have a routine.
  2. Give "lead time."
  3. Use natural break points.
  4. Employ sensory cues.
  5. Make transitions fun.
Posted by Matt Armstrong at 10:00 AM
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