"I Used Chalk to Guide 500 Kids—and It Worked!"

This year for VBS, I had over 500 kids rotating through my station every day—and let me tell you, I needed a system that actually worked. One super simple thing that made a huge difference? Chalk on the floor. In this video, I’ll show you how I used chalk (yep, regular sidewalk chalk!) to guide kids, reduce chaos, and make life easier for leaders. If you’re prepping for VBS or any kind of kids ministry event, this might be the low-effort hack you didn’t know you needed. Let me know in the comments if you’ve tried something like this or have your own go-to tips for large groups! 🧼✨ VBS is wild, but it doesn’t have to be chaotic! ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – What is VBS and how big is ours? 0:13 – My approach to getting ready 0:21 – Hanging up posters with a trick 1:32 – The chalk on the floor strategy 2:06 – Why kids actually follow floor signs 2:50 – Making it easier for kids and leaders 3:10 – Final thoughts and encouragement #VBS #KidsMinistry #ChurchVolunteers #VBS2025 #VBSTips #ChildrensMinistry #VBSHacks #MinistryIdeas #ChurchCamp #KidsChurch #ChristianEducation #SundaySchoolIdeas #VBSDecor #VBSVolunteers #FaithBasedEvents #ChalkHack #LargeGroupManagement