Instead of X’s and O’s, it’s pink and green rings. Teams take turns trying to make tic-tac-toe! It’s a great principle to show how sometimes God’s will requires us to think hard and reach out in the dark! Materials 18 glow bands of four different colors A clear playing area on the floor Objective Stack […]
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Cookie Stack Challenge
No matter the outcome of this game, kids will definitely have fun making cookie stacks on each other’s faces. As they race to stack, they will realize just how similar they all are and by the end of the game, kids will learn how important it is to treat others equally despite any differences they […]
Making Old Pennies Look New Again… A Science Experiment
New Year’s is a time for starting fresh and setting goals. This fun experiment with penny restoration will teach the kids that, because of Jesus, we always have a fresh start. Materials Salt Vinegar Paper towels Two Bowls Tongs Water Old dull pennies Instructions Mix a cup of vinegar and two tablespoons of salt into […]
Dark Cupcakes In The Light
We’re talking about being lights in the dark in this New Year! Keeping the room dark, put out a plate of chocolate cupcakes, you can barely see them! Put a glass filled with a glow-stick bouquet and ice water in the middle, and it lights up the snack… like we light up a dark world! […]
“Grow the Grinch’s Heart” Science Experiment
Everyone knows the story of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. This science experiment is a fun take on the story and also teaches the kids about kindness. Materials Plastic water bottle Green balloon Baking soda Vinegar Sharpie marker Funnel Explanation When the baking soda mixes with the vinegar, it cases a chemical reaction which releases […]
Prophecies of Jesus Tree Ornaments
The front of the ornament is the Old Testament prophecy. The back of the ornament is the New Testament fulfillment. In between is a back-to-back layer of sturdy craft paper, and a bow hangs it on the tree. Materials Printable files, Four Christmas Prophecies (five pages) White card stock Scrapbooking paper, red or green Hole […]
Cut ‘N’ Paste Manger
Have students create a cut ‘n’ color manger scene. Use it as an opportunity to read the Christmas stories from Luke 2 or Matthew 1 & 2. Materials Cut ‘n’ Color Manger Pages Stick glue Scissors Colorful crayons or markers Preparation If you have time, cut out the pieces for the students on the second […]