Daniel 6:1″23 tells the story of Daniel in the Lions Den. The account of Daniel being cast into the lions’ den is one of the most familiar stories of the Old Testament. Children sometimes feel as if they are enduring their own personal “den of lions” at times. But we need to show them that the […]
Archives for November 2013
Thanksgiving Craft: Thanksgiving Colored Eggs
We often associate colored eggs with Easter. But with the emphasis today on Cage Free Chickens, we’ve not only got greater humanity – we’ve got eggs the color of turkeys. They make great decorations for the Thanksgiving table or sideboard. Farmers setting their chickens free is wonderful news. In this fun Thanksgiving craft, children can […]
Thanksgiving Object Lesson: Thankfulness in a Box
Why is being thankful a great idea? It can shift our mood from bad to good; it can make us happier; it makes God happy when we appreciate Him; like anyone, God likes to do more for people who are grateful; we won’t be as upset when things go wrong, because we will feel that […]
The Thanksgiving Tree – A Gratitude Holiday Craft
“The Thanksgiving Tree” is a great holiday craft that will allow our older kids to express their gratitude in an artistic way, and also bring about a wonderful feeling of togetherness and thankfulness on Thanksgiving day! With just some handmade ornaments, like fabric coated foam balls, paper pilgrims and Turkey’s, a small inexpensive tree that can support […]
Rock, Paper, Scissors, Cheer Thanksgiving Game
This Thanksgiving game will encourage students to be thankful for all that they have been given. Rock, Paper, Scissors, Cheer Thanksgiving Game Object: Students will have to cheer each other on as they compete in one-on-one games of Rock, Paper, Scissors. Preparation: If students are unfamiliar with the Rock, Paper, Scissors game, go over it […]
“Thankful Tree Placemat” Thanksgiving Craft
The Bible says: “Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name!” (1 Chronicles 29:13) We have a thousand zillion things to be thankful for. But sometimes it’s hard to think of many at all! The “Thankful Tree Placemat” Thanksgiving craft is a fun activity that allows children to show their gratitude […]
Veterans Day Craft: Stars and Wreaths Remind Us to Pray for our Vets
Check out this wonderful Veterans Day Craft that reminds us all to pray for our veterans who have fought for us to enjoy the freedoms we receive everyday! When you pray for a soldier today, remember that the energy you use is very real, and God’s answer is equally real. Prayer is real. Let’s pray […]
Abraham and Sarah Stick Puppets Craft
The story of Sarah and Abraham from Genesis 18: 1-14 and 21:1-3 provides and excellent opportunity to create these cute stick puppets craft figures. Children can create the puppets as you tell the story of Sarah and Abraham, and then the children can act out the story for you! Your children are going to love this wonderful […]
Fall Science Experiment: Use Chromatography to Extract Color from Green Leaves
Check out this Fall science experiment that explains how leaves change colors before they fall to the ground. Even though the trees look so bare and forlorn in the winter, we know that in the spring more will literally spring to life and once again provide beauty and shade for us. We can see our own […]