Frequently Asked Questions

Purchasing Process

How do I pay for the material I want?

     To pay with a credit card, simply click on the "Add to Cart" button for the skit or other material you want to purchase.   When you are ready to check out, click on the "Proceed to Checkout" button, and follow the steps.  All of our credit card payments are processed through a company called PayPal, a  reputable company that many internet businesses use.  If you've ever purchased anything on E-Bay, chances are you have used PayPal.  However, you do not have to be or become a PayPal customer in order to purchase from us. PayPal will process your credit card but you do not have to create an account with them.   

     If you want to purchase by Check or Money Order you can print out an Order form  by selecting the  "Order by Mail" button.  Fill out and mail in the order form with your check or money order and upon receiving the payment, we will send you a receipt and process your order.

If I live outside the U.S., can I still order from you?

Do I have to pay tax or shipping & handling?

    Skits are download electronically so Shipping is not applicable.  For VBS and Children's Church material, shipping and handling is free or if you want to ship by Priority Mail an $8.00 charge is added.

How To Receive Purchased Material

How do I receive my skit, once I've paid for it?

       1.  Through the e-mail, you will receive a "receipt" from PayPal (or if ordering via mail the "receipt" will come from Skits and Stuff once we receive your order).  Using the "Receipt Number," a series of 16 numbers and 3 dashes (Ex.  2632-7211-3482-3579) or "Transaction ID" a series of 16 letter/numbers go to our Download Skits page and follow the steps, which include entering your e-mail and the "Receipt ID" or "Transaction ID."  Once this is done, another page will appear, and you will click on the link with the name of your skit.  The skit should open as a Word Document.  

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       2.  Along with your receipt, you will also receive an e-mail from Skits and Stuff itemizing what you have purchased and the status of each item.   Click on the link from within that e-mail and you will go directly to the "Download Skits" page. Your skits will be listed at the top where you can click on the name of the skit you want to download.

NOTE:  Some customers have reported a problem receiving the 2nd e-mail (from Skits and Stuff) due to computer e-mail "blockers."  This e-mail may be automatically or unknowingly sent to your "junk" folder or "trash bin," and you may never even see it.  If for some reason you don't receive the e-mail from Skits and Stuff, check your "junk" or "trash" folders to see if it has landed there or go to our "Download Skits" page, and follow the instructions. 

     For Check or Money Order purchases, once we receive payment you will receive an e-mail from Skits and Stuff, which will be your "receipt" and will also have a link(s) used to download your skits.  Depending on where you live, you may receive your skit within 2-4 business days once you mail the check or money order.

How do I receive my VBS or Children's Curriculum once I've paid for it?

     If paying by Mail (Check or Money Order) it may take 2-4 business days to receive your order form. Once payment is received, your material will be sent out through the U.S. Post Office within 5 to 7 days with free shipping, or for an additional charge of  $8.00, Priority Mail (2 to 3 days for delivery) is available.

How much does a skit cost?

     All drama skits are $10.00. Individual puppet skits are $7.00 and the cost of puppet skit sets vary, depending on how many skits are in the set.  

Why should I pay for a skit when I can get a skit for free somewhere else?

     There may be times when you won't pay for a skit.  You might find exactly what you're looking for on another site where you can download skits for free.  Then, there will be times when you can only find what you're looking for here at this site.  Depending on your need at the time and what it's worth to you, you may choose to settle for a free skit that is somewhat close to your topic, and at other times you may choose to buy a skit that is a closer fit for your theme.  Also, there may be times when you can't find anything that suits your needs, and you require something to be written especially for you.  Most of the free skit sites won't do that for you, but we can.  So, it's up to you, as to what your specific needs are at any given time.  We are simply another resource. It is our hope, however, that once you give us a try, you will be satisfied with the end results and will continue to let us supply material for your future needs.

What if I can't find a specific topic I'm looking for?

     If you can't find something that currently fits your needs, we have an option for you.  Go to our Custom Skits  page to find out how we can write something especially suited for you.

Can I make copies of your skits?

     Yes, once you buy a skit you are free to make as many copies as you need.  However, please only distribute the copies within your own group or organization.  You have permission to copy the skit for your own needs, but you may not sell or give the skit away to anyone else.  Also, make sure all copies have my name and website listed on it. When you download our skits, this information will automatically be included at the bottom of the last page.    

What if I want to change or edit your skit?

     Feel free to do so, however, please retain the information listed at the bottom of each skit, including my name and website.  If you do change large portions of the skit's content, include something like "Based on an original script by Rayeann Longwell, from www.skitsandstuff.com" or "based on an idea from Rayeann Longwell at www.skitsandstuff.com," at the bottom of your page. You may not sell the changed scripts.

How long are the skits?

     Both drama skits and puppet skits may vary in length, but in general, skits range from 5-10 minutes long. 

Why can't I purchase some of the puppet skits in a set individually?

Some of the puppet skits in the set build upon each other from week to week.  There may be references or explanations from previous week's skits, and if taken out of the set to be used individually, the skit may not make sense.  

Why do you use puppets as part of your curriculum?

     Puppets are a great way to introduce stories to children because the characters can be very "animated" and can possess capabilities that human actors can't.  Puppets are very versatile. Also, puppets seem to relate to children on "their" level, and can be entertaining as well as informative.  Using puppets instead of actors can also make your program easier, since scripts can be taped to the puppet stage and actors can read the skit instead of having to memorize lengthy lines.   It is often easier to recruit puppeteers instead of "on-stage" actors for this reason.  Puppeteers can also be more flexible, since anyone can fill in when needed, due to sickness or other necessary absence. Using puppets also allows people who might be more hesitant to appear in front of an audience, the opportunity to hide behind a man-made stage.

What if I don't want to use puppets in our program?

     The puppets do enhance the overall program and we strongly recommend using them but they are not necessary in order to teach the lesson, so you can still use our curriculum. The puppet skits in our material are used as an introduction to the lesson being taught that day--they do not actually teach the material being covered, so the lessons and activities used with our curriculum can be taught with or without the puppets.  

     Or, we've heard of some churches using their youth group or even their own classroom kids in place of puppets.  Anyone can stand in for a puppet as long as he or she can read!

Can I make copies of the curriculum?

     Yes, once you buy curriculum you are free to make as many copies as you need.  However, please only distribute the copies within your own group or organization.  You have permission to copy the curriculum for your own needs, but you may not sell or give it away to anyone else.  Also, make sure all copies have my name and website listed on it. When you download our curriculum, this information will automatically be included on the appropriate pages.   

What if I want to change or edit your curriculum?

How long does the curriculum run?

     The children's church curriculum series may vary, but in general it is written for either a 4, 6, or 8 week time frames, and depending on how you choose to use it, each week's material can last from 30- 60 minutes.  The material is flexible so you can choose the activities to best suit your individual program.
     VBS also may vary, but is generally designed for 5-6 days.  Again, the material is flexible, so depending on how you choose to set up your time frame, it can run anywhere from 90 minutes to 120 minutes or longer. 

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