St. Patrick is known for teaching the people of Ireland about the Trinity. He used the shamrock to teach about three things being one, but we can use things found in the classroom! This Bible object lesson will use shapes to answer the question “How can three separate things be one and the same?” Materials: […]
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Cotton-Ball Snowmen & “God Is Always There” Bible Lesson
As most families have cotton balls and stick glue around the house, creating a snowman can lead Mom and Dad to have a great talk with kids about how snowmen melt, but God is always there in this wonderful Bible lesson. Materials: • Cotton balls • Pieces of paper • Dark marker and an orange […]
Fall Pumpkin Craft: Pumpkin Mobile
All kids know that pumpkins are great for making Jack-O-Lanterns and for making pumpkin pie. This fun pumpkin craft will also give them a way to remember the spirit of Christian rather than spooking spirits, by writing Christian messages on the dangling “baby” pumpkins. Material – Four sheets of orange card paper – Ribbon – […]
Harvest Science Experiment: Expanding a Balloon
This science experiment can demonstrate to children that it’s God’s power that makes things grow. We can grow if we give him the space to work within us. As 1 Corinthians 3:7 states, “”¦neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.” Materials – Measuring […]
What’s the Point of School, Anyway? – A Back to School Bible Lesson
Sometimes just having a leisurely conversation with students can help them raise the important questions and search for the answers. This conversation guide and bible lesson, with questions provided, can inspire kids to put on their thinking caps and understand what they are really doing in school – and the one skill that will help […]
Make A Homemade Submarine – Science Project
Most kids know that that objects placed in water will either float or sink depending on the density of the object. This science project will remind us that the density of our spiritual life can keep us from sinking into loss of our faith in Christ. Material – Empty plastic water bottle – Baking powder – Scissors […]
Create Your Own Mount Rushmore (Presidents Day Craft)
Create Your Own Mount Rushmore (Presidents Day Craft) George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln are depicted on Mount Rushmore which is located in South Dakota. Not all kids will get to see Mount Rushmore face to face, but they can have lots of fun putting the faces of four of our founding […]
Presidents Day Snack: Patriotic Yogurt and Berry Sundaes
Presidents Day Snack: Patriotic Yogurt and Berry Sundaes This healthy and patriotic snack is great for any of the patriotic holidays. On Presidents Day, use it to show layers of respect for elders, authorities and government officials. Material – Clear plastic cups – Vanilla yogurt – Strawberries – Blueberries (berries can be frozen and thawed) – […]
You Don’t Have to See the Whole Staircase”¦ An MLK Object Lesson About Having Faith In God
This engaging MLK object lesson, using a flashlight in a dark room, will teach kids about the faith in God that Martin Luther King spoke of when he said, “You don’t have to see the whole staircase; only the next step.” Candy prizes will make kids especially open to the concept. MLK Object Lesson: You Don’t Have to See […]
Using the Four Spiritual Laws at New Year’s
Using the Four Spiritual Laws at New Year’s It is always important for people to hear the Gospel, but the start of the New Year is a great opportunity to speak of beginning a new life in Christ. The New Year is about starting fresh with hope, and for kids who have not heard the […]