Kids are fascinated by extreme weather. As we celebrate Earth Day we can think about God’s creation and how it includes some truly spectacular forces of nature, like the tornado. This Earth Day science experiment will give kids a chance to see one up close! Materials • Two clear two-liter bottles (cleaned, with caps) • […]
“Easter Week in Order” – A Memorization Easter Game
Here’s a great memorization game covering the events of Easter Week, with all the events spelled out for you to share. While it’s an Easter game, it’s also a game of what it feels like to not know where God is taking you! As the apostles did during Easter Week, your children will learn that […]
“Shamrock Relay” St. Patrick’s Day Bible Game
This fun relay race combines two very important symbols of Saint Patrick’s Day: rainbows and shamrocks. Children will have fun digging through their own shamrock field and racing to form their own shamrock rainbow. Materials Colored construction paper Scissors Marker Object Children will sift and search through a colorful clover field to be the first […]
“Action” Valentines Day Cookies – Because Actions Speak Louder Than Words
The Bible tells us to love our neighbor as much as we love ourselves, and Valentine’s Day is a perfect time to do this. These “action” cookies, a gift for parents, will help students understand how love actions speak louder than words. Materials: • Two heart shaped cookies for each child. This can be done […]
Bucket List for the New Year! A New Year Craft
Bucket lists are a rage for both summer and winter, ones that might not be as intimidating to some kids as “lists of goals and dreams.” This New Year craft allows children to make wish lists about things they’d like to enjoy that could bring them closer to Christ. Materials: • Construction paper in various […]
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 […]
Thanksgiving Game: “Thankful Toss” and Remembering To Be Thankful
In this Thanksgiving game, children will learn that even though the holidays are a busy time of year, they should always take the time out of their day to thank God for all he has given us. Materials • One ball per two students Object Children will compete in pairs to see who can complete […]
All About Pumpkins: Bible Games, Object Lessons & Science Experiments
It’s pumpkin season, and time to get ready for all of our favorite pumpkin crafts, games and object lessons! Why not add a few of these Pumpkin activities to your fall fun! Fall Pumpkin Craft: Pumpkin Mobile All kids know that pumpkins are great for making Jack-O-Lanterns and for making pumpkin pie. This […]
Make Your Own Quicksand (A Back-to-School Science Experiment)
Middle school students can find themselves in some “quick sand” in school by picking the wrong friends or hanging out with the wrong crowd. This science experiment creating quick sand is fun and interesting and also drives the point home about friends. Material – One cup of maize corn flour – Half a cup of […]