Valentines Day Snack: “Love of God” Strawberry Heart Cupcakes This easy Valentines Day snack takes advantage of God’s gift of strawberries ““ which are shaped like little hearts! Ingredients – Any flavor cake mix – Red food coloring – Ready-made whipped cream – Strawberries – Red sprinkles – Muffin tin liners Preparation Use prepared cake mix […]
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Jingle Bell Toss
Children will compete one-on-one to see who can toss the most jingle bells into cups. As they shoot and miss, they will build up their determination to make the next shot–and they will also learn how Joseph’s determination grew when there was no room at the inn. Materials Two bags of small jingle bells Two […]
“Grow the Grinch’s Heart” Science Experiment
Everyone knows the story of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. This science experiment is a fun take on the story and also teaches the kids about kindness. Materials Plastic water bottle Green balloon Baking soda Vinegar Sharpie marker Funnel Explanation When the baking soda mixes with the vinegar, it cases a chemical reaction which releases […]
Giving Thanks Eclectic Style
It’s an easy lesson – until your children get to the thinking part. Pack up some household items which aren’t entirely useful. Sit with kids and try to think up five reasons to be thankful for that item. Materials Five objects from your house, possibly including a photograph of someone, an old kitchen utensil that […]
Floating Feather Race
Children will have a tough time as they try to fill their lungs with as much air as possible in order to keep their feathers afloat. As they try to keep their feathers in the air, they will be reminded to stay in the moment. With this game, they will realize there are a lot […]
“Dark & Sticky Web” Halloween Game
This Halloween game will help children learn about “darkness” and evil. It will help children realize that we shouldn’t get stuck in dark times; we must pull through. It will also reinforce that children should always follow the “good” path in life and try to always act in a way that God would be proud. […]
Science Project: Make a Static Powered Dancing Ghost
Science Project: Make a Static Powered Dancing Ghost Halloween CAN be a fun day instead of a scary day! Check out this easy science project that turns a spooky day into a happy day ““ a day to celebrate God’s light instead of Darkness! Material: – A piece of tissue paper – A balloon – […]
Happy Pumpkin Faces (& Our Partnership w/God) – A Pumpkin Object Lesson
Pumpkin painting can be a little messy, but it’s also a lot of fun! Lay down newspapers and have a ball teaching kids about our partnership with God – using paints – in this pumpkin object lesson. (He gives us our bodies; we decide whether we will have a smile or a scowl on our […]
Spirit-Filled Jack-o-Lanterns (PRINTABLE)
This printable pumpkin can be cut out and filled with the Fruits of the Spirit as a reinforcement to the lesson. Materials: Spirit-Filled Jack-o’-Lantern File (two pages) Scissors Stick Glue Preparation Print out a copy of the file for each student. Lesson: Cut out the pumpkin. Fold it across the bottom so that the top […]
Fall Bible Game: Apple Harvest “Hop & Drop”
Autumn is a time of harvest. Jesus often referred to the harvest as the time when you get to reap all the rewards for your hard work. This Fall Bible game will teach students that they will reap their harvests – their rewards from God – if they persevere through hard times. Fall Bible Game: […]