This back to school game will help children realize that starting something new is a good thing, and when they start something new, they should go at it with all they’ve got to give! Materials • Two pool noodles • Four little racecars • Scissors Object To have the race car that goes the farthest […]
Make A Butterfly Feeder – A Summer Bible Craft
The metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly is one of the miracles that fascinate children. This Bible craft, which will draw butterflies to one’s backyard, offers a great opportunity to talk about the great metaphor of the caterpillar and the butterfly…and how they’re a little like us on earth and later, in heaven. (Image […]
“Pot of Gold” Bible Science Experiment
This fun science experiment uses the Irish myth of the pot of gold at the end of the rain-bow to teach kids about being made new through prayer and service. Materials Mason jar Old dull & dirty pennies Salt Vinegar Paper towel Instructions Mix one teaspoon of salt and ¼ cup up of vinegar in […]
First Day of Spring Craft: Hoppin Froggies
Kids love the reappearance of frogs in the spring, and this spring craft creation of paper-plate froggies will make kids laugh. And they’ll remind kids that just like frogs have to reach far with those tongues to get their food, we should be willing to reach far to understand God’s will”¦and take in his spiritual food! […]
Valentines Day Snack: Love of God Cupcakes
Valentines Day Snack: “Love of God” Strawberry Heart Cupcakes This easy Valentines Day snack takes advantage of God’s gift of strawberries ““ which are shaped like little hearts! Ingredients – Any flavor cake mix – Red food coloring – Ready-made whipped cream – Strawberries – Red sprinkles – Muffin tin liners Preparation Use prepared cake mix […]
Jingle Bell Toss
Children will compete one-on-one to see who can toss the most jingle bells into cups. As they shoot and miss, they will build up their determination to make the next shot–and they will also learn how Joseph’s determination grew when there was no room at the inn. Materials Two bags of small jingle bells Two […]
Giving Thanks Eclectic Style
It’s an easy lesson – until your children get to the thinking part. Pack up some household items which aren’t entirely useful. Sit with kids and try to think up five reasons to be thankful for that item. Materials Five objects from your house, possibly including a photograph of someone, an old kitchen utensil that […]
Science Project: Make a Static Powered Dancing Ghost
Science Project: Make a Static Powered Dancing Ghost Halloween CAN be a fun day instead of a scary day! Check out this easy science project that turns a spooky day into a happy day ““ a day to celebrate God’s light instead of Darkness! Material: – A piece of tissue paper – A balloon – […]
Happy Pumpkin Faces (& Our Partnership w/God) – A Pumpkin Object Lesson
Pumpkin painting can be a little messy, but it’s also a lot of fun! Lay down newspapers and have a ball teaching kids about our partnership with God – using paints – in this pumpkin object lesson. (He gives us our bodies; we decide whether we will have a smile or a scowl on our […]