Materials Ball of play dough (Use play dough instead of clay because it is more porous and will flex more.) A dozen children’s hardback books, about the same size and shape of a Dr. Seuss book Marker Cutting knife Bible One other big, heavy book Preparation 1. Roll the play dough into a ball. Make […]
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Mother’s Day Game: The Perfect Mom
This hilarious Mother’s Day game–of taping a human body with as many slips of paper as possible–will help students learn to appreciate and thank their mothers not just on Mother’s Day but every other day as well. They will learn what a makes the “perfect” mom and how they can truly thank her. Materials – […]
“Ten-Cent Trade” – An Easter Game About Keeping The Faith
This Easter game will help students understand that although life does not always go the way that they plan, they will be okay as long as they keep their faith. They will have fun “bargaining” with their classmates as they learn about the gambles we take in life. Materials: • Ten pennies per student Object: […]
Zig-Zag Race with Pompoms (A Palm Sunday Game)
Children will giggle as they try to keep their pompom ball not on the straight and narrow, but on a twisted zig-zag racetrack. They will rush to be the first one to cross the line but they will also learn that patience is key to completing this obstacle course. Materials Blue painter’s tape Pompom balls […]
“Shamrock Relay” St. Patrick’s Day Bible Game
This fun relay race combines two very important symbols of Saint Patrick’s Day: rainbows and shamrocks. Children will have fun digging through their own shamrock field and racing to form their own shamrock rainbow. Materials Colored construction paper Scissors Marker Object Children will sift and search through a colorful clover field to be the first […]
Shadow Puppets – A Science Experiment in Light & Shadow
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 […]
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 […]