Here’s a fun bible craft where we can make for our military holidays and to thank those willing to lay down their lives. And it’s a chance to tell children that without Jesus, we are just blobs of paint, but once he gets hold of us — we lay down our lives for new life […]
“Guess Who: Mom Edition” Mother’s Day Game
This Mother’s Day game will remind kids to appreciate and honor their mothers. It’s a game of memory and speed that sends home the message that mom-love is a gift from God and a mere reflection of his love for us. Materials: • Two Bowls • Small Strips of Paper • Pens or Pencils Objective: […]
Where is Jesus?? – An Ascension Sunday Object Lesson
Does Jesus live in our hearts? Does he live in a very real heaven? Does he hear every prayer? What actually happened on Ascension Day? All these questions will be answered in this Ascension object lesson, which compares the promises of the Lord to a giant Hershey bar and the expectations of man to Hershey’s […]
“Dough Handprints” Bible Craft
If you are looking for a classic Bible craft, try this with your kids! It can be used to impress children with the message that God will be with them, not matter where they are, no matter how big they get. Alternately, any message dealing with God’s creation of man or God loving children […]
“Being a Mirror for the Light” Science Experiment
God calls us to be reflections of his light in the world. This science experiment with light and mirrors will encourage kids to think about the adjustments they need to make to be more of a light in the world. Materials: • Mirrors • Flashlight • Picture (you can rip one you like out of […]
How Sound Travels – A Trinity Lesson & Science Experiment
This science experiment and lesson in how sound travels will help kids understand why the Holy Spirit is an equally special member of the Trinity. If you’ve used St. Patrick’s shamrock to teach the Trinity, it’s a great new way to show the power of three! Materials: • Tubes (from a power-towel or gift-wrap roll), […]
How can three things be one and the same? A Trinity Bible Object Lesson
St. Patrick is known for teaching the people of Ireland about the Trinity. He used the shamrock to teach about three things being one, but we can use things found in the classroom! This Bible object lesson will use shapes to answer the question “How can three separate things be one and the same?” Materials: […]
Ten Acts of Kindness during the Month of March!
Ten Acts of Kindness during the Month of March: 1. Decorate reusable grocery bags and fill them with their favorite non-perishable food items, and deliver to a local food bank. Go to www.feedingamerica.org to find a food bank location in specific areas. 2. Stuff new warm socks with water bottles and granola bars or chocolate […]
“Color Changing Flowers” Valentines Day Science Experiment
This experiment will demonstrate how flowers change color when they “drink” water containing food coloring. We can use this experiment to help students understand how the Holy Spirit fills us and changes us slowly over time, if we “stay immersed” in Christ! (Note: This is such a fun experiment, however, it comes to fruition over […]