10 Western Game Ideas for a western themed party. Fun for adults and kids alike. Easy to do! Yeehaw! If you're having a western party, you'll love these ideas!
LEGO Lesson Ideas & Resources on the Internet (free and otherwise) We invite you to post your ideas, resources, and links. Our Lego Faith Building Club I have done a Lego Faith Building Club for 3 summers now. We met once a week, on a Wednesday evening, and included a theme/Bible story and snack time. It has evolved from all summer long (too long) to just six weeks (still a bit long) to dinner first, family-oriented, parents-stay-and-visit-or-build-alongside-their-kids, including...
A reprint of the author’s blog from April 2022 (used with permission) Many churches still find success with doing summer Vacation Bible School (VBS), but others have seen a decline in volunte…
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These paper geckos are an easy craft project for all skill levels and a great coloring activity for kids! Make some for fun or to use as party decorations.
Tree Prop: This is a great way to have a tree in your own home without the mess! Things you will need, Expanding foam Chicken wire Worsen stake News paper ( I found a roll of packaging paper that worked well) Tan spray paint Brown paint Black paint Paint…
Heaven is a very abstract concept for children to understand. We don't even fully comprehend it as adults! However, Jesus does give us some very clear and beautiful descriptions about our hope of eternity with Him. In this lesson, I try to make heaven as tangible and real as possible. I also emphasize to my little preschoolers that the best part about heaven is that we will finally be able to really see Jesus and be with Him forever! Bible Truth: I have a forever home in Heaven. Bible Story: Jesus went back to Heaven to prepare a home for us. Bible Study: John 14:1-6; Acts 1:9-11; I Thessalonians 4:15-17; Revelation 21:22-27 teach I like using our flannel graph set to visually show Jesus ascending up into heaven as I tell this story. Then I use a gold gift bag that I call my "Heaven Bag" to describe the kind of home that the Bible says Jesus is preparing for us. Below is a list of items that I have in the bag. I pull each item out one by one, and talk about whether or not we will have and/or need it in heaven. If it will be in heaven I keep it in the gold bag. If not, I throw it into a trash bag, which I usually ask one of the children to hold for me. Items to represent what will be in heaven include: gold (coins or jewelry) crown jewels small musical instrument (worship) piece of fruit (we will have a feast in heaven) picture of Jesus (the best part about heaven is we will see Jesus!) Items that will not be in heaven include: band-aids medicine flashlight tissues (to wipe tears) black heart (sin) sing Heaven is a Happy Place - I have colored various pictures from coloring books to illustrate each verse of this song. You could also hold up objects from the lesson above that correspond with each verse of this song. Follow the link for the tune and lyrics. craft up in a cloud This craft helps the children remember, and retell the story of Jesus' ascension. You will need: these print outs (I suggest printing the first page on card stock for stability and ease of operation.) scissors tape yarn hole-punch cotton balls glue crayons To prepare, cut out the large clouds, and pictures of Jesus for each child. Punch a hole in the center top and bottom of the activity page, and thread a piece of yarn (approximately 20 inches long) through each hole. Tie off the ends of the yarn in the back near to the top hole. Tape Jesus to the piece of yarn. In class, children can color their page and glue cotton balls the clouds. Help them put glue on the opposite ends of the large cloud, and attach it to their pages in a way that allows for Jesus to easily be pulled up behind it. Children pull the string in the back to move Jesus from standing on the ground with His disciples, to ascend up to heaven in a cloud. 'h' is for heaven This is simple, low prep craft. Print this activity sheet onto cloud stationery paper. I purchased mine from Wal-Mart. Give the children small cotton balls, or pull larger cotton balls apart, to glue onto the letter 'H'. a beautiful home Another simple craft is to provide children with craft jewels and sequins to decorate a picture like this. See this post for more activities to teach your child about Heaven at home this week!
Use party hats, graham crackers, and the Storybook Bible to teach children about the parable of the Prodigal son.
The story of Jesus multiplying the loaves and fish to feed the 5,000 is such a fun Bible story to teach children! I always find that when I reach kids on their own level with
Don't lose your marbles with this fun law of momentum lesson. Grab some marbles, and toilet paper rolls to try out this science lesson.
These budget-friendly DIY Jungle Vines made from plastic tablecovers are perfect to hang throughout Shipwrecked VBS! They’re quick and easy to make, plus they add bright color to your space! This post may contain affiliate links. I earn a small percentage of anything you purchase through these links but you don’t pay anything extra. Thanks...
Your kids are going to cheer for these sports-themed crafts! Sports are a great way to keep kids active and engaged with other kids. They teach discipline, hard work, team work, and so much more.
This origami Bible craft is super easy to make - your kids will have a blast coloring it and seeing what Bible verse they can bless their friends with!
Christian astronomy is fun to teach in your Montessori inspired homeschool! Here are lots of great crafts, activities, and printables for your kids.
Looking for cool games for VBS? Check out our top picks for engaging and fun activities to make your vacation bible school a hit.
Easily boost your science learning fun with these 15 free cells worksheets (human and plants) for awesome activities for kids.
This Ananias and Sapphira object lesson will help our children understand that lying and sneakiness are not steps on the narrow path of godliness.
Into the woods ... in the classroom!
Use this chocolate sauce Bible Lesson to teach about sin and salvation. Pour a little into your hand. It's sticky, it spreads, and it's like sin.
My kiddos are always asking for hands on science activities, even if it’s one we have done over and over like this Hovercraft Science experiment project.
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The boys participated in a Kingdom Chronicles Vacation Bible School this summer and loved it. We still listen to the CD daily. I wanted to share one of the Armor of God crafts they made
Forget about creepy snakes, and make this DIY Pipe Cleaner and Bead Snake Craft instead! Use them as bookmarks, bag charms, key chains and much more!
