This science experiment with little gourds and chemical reactions will get the kids thinking about what they hope to become in the future! Materials: Two gourds or small pumpkins Knife and spoon Baking soda Hydrogen peroxide Light-colored sponge Instructions: Before class, carve the gourds and scoop out the insides so they are empty vessels, each […]
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“Braiding Friendships” and a Friendship Bracelet Bible Craft!
This touching Bible craft of making friendship bracelets also shares a little message about how each piece of yarn represents a person — each equal and worthy of love in God’s eyes. Materials: • Scissors • Brightly colored yarn, enough for each child to have a color and a piece about a foot long. • […]
“Forgive & Forget” – A Toss & Catch Bible Game
In this Bible game involving coordination and patience, children learn that friendships are a give-and-take relationship and that forgiveness is a major part of all successful relationships! Materials: • Four Towels • Two Baseballs Objective: Children will compete to see which team can successfully cross the finish line first as they toss a baseball back […]
“Guidance from Above” – A Flashlight Bible Game
This Bible game will help children remember that God is always helping and guiding us, even if He isn’t directly next to us. It might be difficult to decipher what or where God is guiding us, but we must remember to trust that He is leading us somewhere that will benefit us. Materials • Three […]
“Different but Equal” Object Lesson Activity
Children will actually get to see how equality works in this object lesson where they make a scale and see how different things are needed to make all things equal. Materials: • Two plastic coat hangers • Yarn • Scissors • Two plastic buckets, the same size • Objects of various weights and sizes (they […]
Homemade Patriotic Pinwheels
If you want a little celebration, this is the perfect time of year for patriotic pinwheels! They’re easy, fun, and give you a chance to talk to your cihldren about why we really still do live in a Christian nation”¦and what they need to do to keep it that way. Warning for small children: Pushpins […]
Stomp and Pop for Freedom
With this game, students will begin to understand the value of determination. As they stomp on balloons in search of the word “freedom,” they will begin to understand the battle our Founding Fathers faced in search of independence. Materials – Index Cards – Pen – Balloons, five for each child Objective Children will compete against […]
Patriotic Fruit Kabobs – A 4th Of July Snack & Lesson
“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” ~ Galatians 5:1 Here’s a fun 4th of July snack that is all about patriotism and our flag, and the freedoms both represent. These healthy and yummy fruit kabobs will give kids an opportunity pause […]
“God’s Blessings” – A Summer Snack with a special message!
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 […]
“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 […]