The groundhog was afraid of his shadow. Because we are children of God, we have nothing to fear! This science experiment with light and shadows will get children thinking about staying close to the light of God. Materials Flashlights (two or three for the kids to share) Optional: Cut-out shapes or use Popsicle-stick puppets Instructions […]
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Colorful Possibilities for 2018 – A New Year Science Experiment
Here is a great lesson that uses a rainbow to focus on God’s great attributes-which should bring peace to anyone who hears them, regardless of what circumstances bring. Materials Skittles, 25 for the activity (five of each of the five colors) and enough for your students to have five or six each Clear or white […]
New Year’s Object Lesson: Committing Ourselves to God’s Hands This Year
If you are still exhausted from the Holidays, this is a great time to step back and let imaginations fly. This easy New Year’s Object Lesson using Play-Doh will have kids making promises to God for the New Year. But instead of promising to strive alone for perfection, which is stressful and based on our […]
“Crystal Snowflakes” Science Experiment
This experiment takes a little while, but it’s worth it to wow your kids with how Borax makes snow crystals out of pipe cleaner ornaments. It’s a little like how the Word of God makes us more sparkly—if we stick with it! Materials • Box of Borax detergent (purchased the cleaning items aisle in most […]
Clothespin Manger Nativity Scene Christmas Craft
Image from projectqueen.wordpress.com Clothespin Manger Nativity Scene Christmas Craft One way to really get the kids involved in the Christmas story is to create a manger scene of your own. It turns on their imaginations, same as when they play dolls. Here’s a Christmas craft idea for a manger made out of clothes pins […]
More Fall Bible Activities!
Another fall has arrived, and we’ve got a whole new batch of our favorite fall pastimes to share! Crafts, games and activities that teach the many important lessons that the change of seasons has to offer us. Why not add a few of these Fall Bible activities to your fall fun! . . . […]
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 […]
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 […]
Harvest Time Object Lesson:Reaping a Harvest – Finally!
In this object lesson, you are going to be decorating cupcakes along with the children, demonstrating that oftentimes we have to wait for the best things. You can make cupcakes from scratch or buy them without icing (or scrape the icing off) for this exercise. Hide each ingredient until you need it, and you’re kids […]
“Ocean In A Bottle” Science Experiment
This experiment with the ocean in the bottle will not only create a cool-looking surf affect but it will show a little something about how Christ makes us different. Material • Clear plastic bottle • Water • Blue food coloring • Tablespoon cooking oil Introduction I’m holding a bottle of water. If I put some […]