Our children hear a lot about the cross Christ carried on the way to His death and about His resurrection three days later, but may not always understand its significance. This Easter craft uses the symbolism of colors to help clarify the meaning of the cross and help them understand the sacrifice Jesus made for […]
Archives for March 2014
When God Plays April Fools: An April Fools Lesson
This Aprils Fools lesson involving disgusting dead spiders (actually delicious gummy worms) shows how April fools relates to our faith. Some parts of our faith are tough to understand, like blood sacrifice and the crucifixion. Some unfortunate people can be fooled into thinking it’s better to live without faith. But after we get close and […]
Demonstrating the Strength of Eggs: A Bible Science Experiment
Check out our guest post over at A Moment in Our World! It’s a fun (and easy) Easter Science experiment to show the magnificence of His creations! When we accept Jesus into our hearts, our spirits are like eggs. They are strong, but they are new. Jesus wants us to grow out of our shells and into […]
Unless A Seed Dies: Understanding the Miracles of Easter
Check out our guest post over at Come Have a Peace! It’s a great Easter object lesson using popcorn to help kids understand some of the miracles associated with Easter, such what happened to Christ after He died, and what will happen to us after we die. Unless A Seed Dies: Understanding the Miracles of Easter http://www.juliesanders.org/2014/03/speaking-life-thru-easter-object-lesson/ Be […]
“Parable of the Sower Flower Pots with Seeds” Spring Craft
In today’s spring craft, we have a wonderful flower pot activity that beautifully and easily teaches the Parable of the Sower, Matthew 13:1″8, 18″23. Parable of the Sower Flower Pots with Seeds Materials: Styrofoam cups, 2 for each child Index cards, 1 for every 2 children Hole punch Aluminum foil Scissors Stapler Thin ribbon, pretty […]
Homemade Lemonade & Shamrock Cookies (Trinity Lesson/Snack)
Lemonade is made of lemon juice, sugar and water. Three ingredients: one tasty beverage. Cookies are made of sugar, flour, and milk. Three ingredients: one tasty snack. Let’s eat and drink and be glad that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are one, as St. Patrick tried so hard to teach. In this guest post […]
Spring Flowers Say So Much about Our Faith (Lesson & Flower Craft Ideas)
Spring Flowers Say So Much about Our Faith (Lesson & Flower Craft Ideas) Spring is the season when flowers start to bloom. Late April, in many regions, should bring daffodils and tulips and lilacs and other colorful blooms, and you may want to use them in Sunday school lessons, both in April and May. Flowers […]
Palm Sunday / Easter Craft: Make a Cross from Palm Branches
Image from goodtrueandbeautiful.com Check out our guest post over at Inspired Moms Club! This Easter craft is a nice way to use your Easter Sunday palms. The palms laid before Jesus as he entered Jerusalem became a symbol of hope, and the cross of Christ became the ultimate symbol of hope. In the craft, […]
“Shockingly Sticky” – A Bible Game to Celebrate Spring
Check out our guest post over at L.I.F.E. by Ashley Pichea! This Bible game of trying to get balloons to stick to a wall will both frustrate students and increase their patience! The arrival of spring is s light in greater measure, via Jesus his son and the Holy Spirit. This Bible game will reinforce the idea that […]