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 […]
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“Wreath Of Love” Mothers Day Craft
Eight paper hearts become a small door wreath for Mom in this sweet Mother’s Day craft! Materials Colored Craft Paper Scissors, adult’s and children’s Stick glue Thin craft ribbon, pastel colored Twine Preparations 1. If you have very young children in the class you might save time by cutting the strips of colored paper for […]
“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 […]
“Easter Week in Order” – A Memorization Easter Game
Here’s a great memorization game covering the events of Easter Week, with all the events spelled out for you to share. While it’s an Easter game, it’s also a game of what it feels like to not know where God is taking you! As the apostles did during Easter Week, your children will learn that […]
Palm Sunday Balloon Word Search
With this game, students will begin to understand what it means to listen to the word of God. They will realize how important it is to read the Bible as they rush around to try to find, and then unscramble, all of the mystery letters. Materials Six Index Cards Pen Fifteen Balloons Objective Students will […]
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 […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
Matthew 10:21 Forgiveness Verse Valentine Heart
Children can use this as a Valentine to give away, or you can pretend it is from God to them. They’ll learn a very important Bible verse about love and forgiveness while making the easy 3-D Valentine. Materials Pink and red construction paper Heart stencil Scissors Pencils Stick glue Ribbon Hole punch Preparation You can […]