Most children find the double meaning of Easter confusing. First is the crucial message of Jesus’ resurrection; then there’s the message of eggs, bunny rabbits, and jelly beans. The two may seem to have no correlation, but to ignore candy and bunnies while talking about tombs and guards and angels can seem disingenuous to sharper […]
Palm Sunday Place Mats: A Palm Sunday Craft
Palm Sunday Place Mats: Palm Sunday Craft Easter Week is a time to create crafts that will last, symbolic of how Christ’s great sacrifice for sins will last throughout life. Placemats are known to last into a child’s teenage years and beyond because they have a special place in the parents’ hearts. This Palm Sunday […]
“Hand Print Palm Tree” Palm Sunday Craft
Use a paper towel roll to make hand print palm trees to celebrate the holiday with this Palm Sunday craft. As palms are so symbolic of hope, let a whole tree symbolize a bushel of hopes to share with your friends and family. “Hand Print Palm Tree” Palm Sunday Craft Materials – Green construction paper – […]
“Book Of Crosses” Easter Craft
Our children hear a lot about the cross Christ carried on the way to His death and about His resurrection three days later, but may not always understand its significance. This Easter craft uses the symbolism of colors to help clarify the meaning of the cross and help them understand the sacrifice Jesus made for […]
“Parable of the Sower Flower Pots with Seeds” Spring Craft
In today’s spring craft, we have a wonderful flower pot activity that beautifully and easily teaches the Parable of the Sower, Matthew 13:1″8, 18″23. Parable of the Sower Flower Pots with Seeds Materials: Styrofoam cups, 2 for each child Index cards, 1 for every 2 children Hole punch Aluminum foil Scissors Stapler Thin ribbon, pretty […]
Spring Flowers Say So Much about Our Faith (Lesson & Flower Craft Ideas)
Spring Flowers Say So Much about Our Faith (Lesson & Flower Craft Ideas) Spring is the season when flowers start to bloom. Late April, in many regions, should bring daffodils and tulips and lilacs and other colorful blooms, and you may want to use them in Sunday school lessons, both in April and May. Flowers […]
Palm Sunday / Easter Craft: Make a Cross from Palm Branches
Image from goodtrueandbeautiful.com Check out our guest post over at Inspired Moms Club! This Easter craft is a nice way to use your Easter Sunday palms. The palms laid before Jesus as he entered Jerusalem became a symbol of hope, and the cross of Christ became the ultimate symbol of hope. In the craft, […]
Hand Print Rainbow: St. Patrick’s Day Craft
The rainbow is another symbol of St. Patrick’s Day, and it is also a great symbol in the Christian faith. Noah saw a rainbow after God made his covenant near the beginning of Genesis. There is a rainbow around the throne of God in the Revelation. On St. Patrick’s Day, the rainbow is often accompanied […]
Daylight Savings & Spring Craft: Watering Can Greeting Card
Image from Pinterest Daylight Savings Time began during World War One as a means to save fuel needed to supply electricity. The Germans decided to add one hour at the end of the day to allow more sunlight and therefore decrease the use of electricity at night. The idea spread across Europe and eventually […]