This Christmas themed game will “tickle” kids as they write on each other’s backs (on paper!) and then guess who said what about then. It will get them in the mindset of seeing the best in their classmates, saying the best about them, and giving the gift of positive encouragement to all. “Gift of Kind […]
Archives for November 2013
The Story of St. Nicholas: It’s Tons More Fun to Give than to Receive
In our classes, we spend a lot of time talking about Bible heroes like Moses and Abraham and David and Goliath and, of course, Jesus. After the Bible was considered “complete” in the 3rd century, many more heroes arose for the church, including over ten thousand saints. One of them was St. Nicholas of Smyrna. […]
Thanksgiving Craft & Snack: Fruit Gobbler
Here’s a craft AND a healthy Thanksgiving craft and snack that will make kid’s eyes pop. It looks like a turkey, and it’s all healthy and edible. And…many of the ingredients in this melon turkey can have a spiritual meaning as well! Thanksgiving Craft & Snack: Fruit Gobbler Ingredients: – Bosc pear (head) – […]
“Lord, Make Me A Servant on Thanksgiving” – A Thanksgiving Object Lesson
Household object Serving Spoon Introduction Sylvia Serving Spoon makes a great Thanksgiving story. She was just an old spoon, and she really wished she’d been born ornate and large and pretty like Lilly Lenox Dish or Tiffany Platter, or graceful like Sir Lawrence Linen Napkin. They got all the attention on the Thanksgiving table, and […]
“Scattergories” Thanksgiving Bible Game
This Thanksgiving Bible game will help students expand their minds when it comes to thinking of what they’re thankful for, and it will also help them practice some school skills, like thinking hard! “Scattergories” Thanksgiving Bible Game Materials: – One paper per four students – One pen per four students Object: Students will have […]
Thanksgiving Turkey Craft: “Ball Of Yarn Turkey” Reminds Us To Be Thankful!
Image from thejoysofhomeeducating.com Sometimes we all get caught up in thanking God for the big things that happen in our lives. But our lives are basically made up of many small things – things we often don’t recognize as little gifts from God. Making this crazy turkey will help us remember some of those […]
“Paper Plate Turkeys” Thanksgiving Craft
Thanksgiving Craft: Paper Plate Turkeys This ole reliable turkey made from a paper plate is an easy and adorable Thanksgiving craft. Putting scriptures on the turkey can help children learn verses about thankfulness before this holiday! Material: – One small paper plate – Red, yellow and orange construction paper – Two google eyes – Scissors […]
Christmas Sunday School Lesson
Most children start to get a bad case of the “gimmies” this time of year. Between “Black Friday” sales, Holiday toy catalogs, and endless wish lists stuck to the fridge… It’s easy to see why kids start to lose the true meaning of Christmas. Cure the greedy “gimmies” with this easy object lesson that I […]
Thanksgiving Object Lesson: Pilgrim in a Bottle
A pilgrim made out of a tangerine in an empty milk gallon will help kids understand the journey the Pilgrims made to America in this Thanksgiving object lesson. It will also help them to better understand why it is we celebrate Thanksgiving, as we discuss the reasons for their journey, and the struggles they faced. This Thanksgiving object […]