In my Sunday school class of 2-4 year olds I use a lot of Sunday school art ideas. These are such a big hit with this age and it makes the lesson meaningful for them. Try the ideas below to teach the lesson of Gideon.
Bible Story:
Tell the story of Gideon, which is Judges 6-8. You can tell the story using a children’s bible or just tell it in such a way that this age group can understand it.
Discussion:
Talk to the children about how scary it would be to hear the jugs break, horns blow and see the torches all at once in the night.
Craft:
Make a Gideon Story Jar.
Need: One large jar for each child
Paper
Crayons or Markers
Glue
Glitter
Pre-cut one piece of paper for each jar. Have the children draw the story on their paper. They can add glitter to represent the torches if they wish. Then glue the paper to the jars.
Craft:
Have the children make a horn.
Need: 1 paper tube for each child
1 Small square of wax paper for each child
Markers
Stickers
Paper clip
1 rubber band for each child
Let the children decorate the paper tubes with markers and stickers. Then secure one piece of wax paper over one end of each tube with a rubber band. Poke a few holes in the wax paper with the paper clip. Then show the children how to hum into their horns.
Song:
Sing the song “I’m In the Lord’s Army”
I may never march in the infantry, Ride in the cavalry, Shoot the artillery.
I may never fly o’er the enemy, But I’m in the Lord’s army. (yes, sir!)
I’m in the Lord’s army, (yes, sir!) I’m in the Lord’s army, (yes, sir!)
I may never march in the infantry, Ride in the Calvary, Shoot the artillery.
I may never fly o’er the enemy, But I’m in the Lord’s army. (yes, sir!)
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