If you want a little celebration, this is the perfect time of year for patriotic pinwheels! They’re easy, fun, and give you a chance to talk to your cihldren about why we really still do live in a Christian nation”¦and what they need to do to keep it that way. Warning for small children: Pushpins […]
Patriotic Fruit Kabobs – A 4th Of July Snack & Lesson
“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” ~ Galatians 5:1 Here’s a fun 4th of July snack that is all about patriotism and our flag, and the freedoms both represent. These healthy and yummy fruit kabobs will give kids an opportunity pause […]
“God’s Blessings” – A Summer Snack with a special message!
Serve one ice-cold summer snack to each child in honor of the weeks to come. Then send four more home with a note of hope for lots of growth during summer warm weather. Moms will appreciate it, and kids will think of God’s blessing of summer each time they reach for their ice-cold refreshment! Materials […]
“Love Grows” Science Experiment
This classic science experiment with a bar of ivory soap and a microwave can teach kids about waiting for God’s goodness to shine through. Materials Bar of Ivory Soap Large microwave safe bowl Microwave (you can use the one in the church kitchen if you don’t have one in the classroom) Instructions 1. Put the […]
Opposite of What Simon Says – A “Tricky” Bible Game
This game will teach students about their ability to focus, listen, and learn. They will laugh while getting a little confused as they try to follow the opposite of Simon’s directions. In the end they will learn how to treat others and how to figure out what’s real and what isn’t. Objective Students will compete […]
Rainbow Matching Game
It’s back to rainbows for the theme of this St. Patrick’s game, which will teach students about God’s gifts to us as they try to collect the colors of the rainbow. They’ll also learn about ROYGBIV, the word containing the first letter of all the colors in the rainbow. Materials Three or four pieces of […]
“The Lion and the Lamb” Bible Craft & The 2 Sides of Jesus
The Lion and the Lamb both refer to Jesus Christ. He is both the conquering Lion of the tribe of Judah and the Lamb who was slain. The Lion and the Lamb are descriptions of two aspects of the nature of Christ. As the Lion of Judah, He fulfills the prophecy of Genesis 49:9 and […]
Groundhog Day Art Project – Isaiah 26:3 Wall Hanging
Have children color in Isaiah 26:3 and center it on a sheet of construction paper. The scripture used in this Groundhog Day Lesson becomes a great wall hanging to help children remember that God is always with us and for us, regardless of the circumstances. Materials Groundhog Day Isaiah 26:3 Poster Art PDF File Construction […]
Tic-Tac-Glo
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 […]