Original Image by mimitheartist.com There are so many wonderful scriptures that relate to major holidays that you can use in crafts, games and other activities. Below are our favorite scriptures that relate to Thanksgiving which parents and teachers are most likely to love as well! They are: (1) brief, which means little fingers can manage to […]
Thanksgiving Bible Game: “Chopstick Thanks”
Remember 1 Thess 5:18: “In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you!” God wants us to be thankful for the little things in life as well as the big! This Bible game will help reinforce that desire. Thanksgiving Bible Game: Chopstick Thanks Materials Chopsticks, 1 pair for each child […]
Thanksgiving Craft: Thankful Fans
One way to help kids remember to be thankful is to have them write down those things. Using a “thanks fan,” kids can write something on every accordion pleat. Then…they can use it to stir up the mighty winds of the Holy Spirit in prayer! Thanksgiving Craft: Thankful Fans Material: – Orange ribbon – Full […]
New Twists on Thanksgiving: Ideas for Teaching an “Attitude of Gratitude”
Perhaps you’ve done projects akin to the hand-shaped turkeys and the turkey shoes for several years running (or more!) and you’d like a fresh take on Thanksgiving Day. Check out these wonderful Thanksgiving ideas to teach an “Attitude of Gratitude”! New Twists on Thanksgiving: Ideas for Teaching an “Attitude of Gratitude” Therapeutic Value of an “Attitude of Gratitude” […]
Matthew 7 Bible Lesson: The Narrow Gate (I’m Too Klutzy To Squeeze Through!)
Jesus said, “Enter by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many are they that enter through it. For narrow is the gate, and straight is the way, that leads unto life, and few are they that find it.” ~ Matthew 7:13-14 Some words of […]
13 Thanksgiving Bible Activities that Teach Gratitude
Are you looking for Bible activities to teach gratitude this Thanksgiving? Then check out our list of “13 Thanksgiving Bible Activities that Teach Gratitude”! From bible study and object lessons, to crafts, games and science experiments, there is sure to be an activity for every kids interests and imagination. 13 Thanksgiving Bible Activities that Teach […]
Object Lesson: Teaching Children about Dreaming vs. Planning
“All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.” ~ Proverbs 14:23 This object lesson uses a glob of play dough to show the difference between wanting something and putting a plan into action. It’s great for back to school time when everyone is setting their sights on reaching new dreams and […]
Fall Science Experiment: What’s Inside a Pumpkin?
Fall Science Experiment: What’s Inside a Pumpkin? This fall science experiment will get children excited about examining the guts of a pumpkin, which is normally thrown out at carving time. They will see nutrition where they thought there was none, and they’ll make a great leap to comparing pumpkin seeds to Bible verses. All kids […]
101 Halloween Costumes that Teach Greatness Instead of Prompting Fear
101 Halloween Costumes that Teach Greatness Instead of Prompting Fear We’ve put together 101 awesome Halloween costumes that teach greatness instead of prompting fear! From historical pioneers to famous literary characters, this list can help encourage kids to dress up for Halloween as positive role models rather than ghosts and goblins. Halloween Costumes for Girls: […]