We are very budget conscious and are always trying to be mindful of responsible spending when preparing for bible school… but we also want to give our kids the most memorable experience possible. Over the years, I’ve found lots of businesses to purchase frugal VBS supplies. This post contains affiliate links, where I may earn...
Thank goodness we live in an age where we can get inspiration from teachers all over the world! Most art teachers are alone in their building, so we do not have the opportunity to collaborate with our peers as much as the other teachers do. I'm so blessed to live in an age where an art teacher clear across the country or world is accessible in mere seconds! We can all share our great ideas, and not have to leave the comfort of our pj's if we don't want to! Anyway.... As I was scrolling through Instagram, I came across this beautiful project from Art with Mrs. E. Her 4th graders did such a great job, I wanted to try it out with ours as well! We will be starting this when we come back from Christmas break! I love this technique of spreading chalk to create the look of the Northern Lights. Here's how I did it. Materials: Sargent Art chalk pastels Crayola White oil pastel Crayola Artista II white paint 9x12" Tru-Ray construction paper Sax 90 lb paper First start with black paper, and a piece of 90lb white paper. Tear that 90lb piece of paper 3 or 4 different ways horizontally. Then, use chalk pastels to add color to the top of the tear. Rub in an upward motion to spread the chalk onto the black paper. Oh, and add a thick white line in chalk for the snowy ground! Add more color than I did in this picture! I realized I didn't add enough when I starting spreading it, and not much color was coming off! Here's a new video showing how to color and spread the chalk onto your black paper For some reason the warm colors spread and colored better than the cool did. I did 4 layers, but you could do more or less, or even do them going in a different direction! Maybe vertical instead of horizontal! I'll try that next! The next class the students can add paint to their picture, by painting black evergreen trees, their reflection in the water, and stars or snow in the background. Now that I've completed mine, I'll do the stars before I do the trees next time! Whoops! Guess my trees will just have snow on them! When I instruct the students to do the stars, we will rub the bristles with our fingers to create the stars, so our paint dots are much smaller! After they paint the black trees, add the reflection of the lights with chalk to the water, in a horizontal motion. Then, add the reflection of the trees in a horizontal motion with black tempera paint. Stay tuned for some awesome art! Hope you and yours have the happiest of holidays, and a wonderful New Year! Last week we had a 1-2 hour delay, each day, so I haven't had 4th grade until today! Mrs. Fambrough's class is off to a wonderful start, and as usual, Mrs. Stacey is so very proud of them!! Dr. Fambrough's class did a great job today, too! “Lauren Stacey is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.”
Many VBS themes relate to water, so this DIY Coral Reef can be used over and over again! These are so fun and use materials you may already have on hand. Follow Borrowed Blessings for more VBS ideas & resources!
Giddy-up and ride on over to the craft closet to make one of the most fun craft projects for kids. Life-Size Pool Noodle Ponies are an incredibly awesome kids' craft idea because they're easy to make and a blast to play with. Race around the house to see whose horsey is the fastest, or use them as western-type decorations in a little boy's room. These kids' craft activities would be perfect for a cowboy birthday party.
Use this FREE Gideon Coloring Page in your Children's Ministry this year! This FREE Gideon Coloring Page is great to have when your teaching your Children's Ministry the story of Gideon. Gideon, also named Jerubbaal, and Jerubbesheth, was a military leader, judge and prophet. The story of his calling and victory over the Midianites are written about in chapters six, seven, and eight of the Book of Judges in the Bible. Teach kids about what makes Gideon an excellent Man of God, and why we should strive to be like him. Take a look at our collection of Bible Characters Coloring Pages. Perfect for every Children's Ministry, kids church, and Sunday School. Looking for more? Check out our entire collection of 200+ FREE Bible Coloring Pages. If you're struggling to find more Gideon Coloring Pages, check these out: www.supercoloring.com/coloring-pages/christianity-bible/judge-gideon www.supercoloring.com/coloring-pages/gideon www.dltk-bible.com/jesus/gideon-index.htm https://www.pinterest.com/pin/65091157091757895/ www.biblewise.com/kids/char_topic/gideon.php
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I have been known to make overly complicated decorations for parties. But sometimes, it is the easy decorations that are the most striking. As is the case with these hanging jellyfish decorations from my daughter’s The Little Mermaid Party (also to be used for my daughter’s Octonauts party later this month). ... Read More
We love all types of sensory play, but sensory bags can be one of the most relaxing. We've made many different types over the past few years, but our new squishy ocean sensory bag has is
When we last left Jonah, he had emerged as one of the world’s most successful evangelists. He had a very simple message…”In 40 days, Nineveh shall be overthrown…So the peopl…
This is the final page of my book. I really like dressing up this little man. I got the idea and pattern from Laura here. This is what he looks like in full uniform. On the back I hand stitched which verse each item went to. Eph 6: 14 -17. I did this all free hand which is why it's a bit uneven. I also thought a chest might be a fun idea. I was wrong. Cute yes but it's a little bit difficult to get the pieces in and out. I didn't realize on Laura's page she had a big flap to put hers in. If I was doing it again I'd do that. Thankfully I have a zipper pouch in my case but that's tomorrow's post. I hope you enjoyed my quiet book. Tomorrow I will post a summary and pictures of my case and some tips on staying organized.
Photo Source: Enhance story time in your Christian or Sunday school classroom with these FREE printable bible figures! The printables include the most noteable bible characters (Jesus, Samuel, Joseph, Adam, Sarah, King David, Noah, Ruth, etc) and can be found over at The Activity Mom. For durability, be sure to laminate the characters once you've printed them in color (may also help to use a sturdier paper like cardstock). Then, attach magnetic strips or felt to the back of each character for use on your classroom marker or felt board. Use the characters during story time, or allow your students to practice sorting and grouping with the characters by placing them in order or by grouping men and women together. This would be a perfect time to discuss what the students know best about each figure! To grab the FREEbie, be sure to visit The Activity Mom!
Brown colored butcher paper is an ideal material for many crafts, but most of all for making a life-size tree. Life-size trees can be used for a variety of educational and social projects, from decorating a classroom bulletin board, to providing a visual aid for teaching plant science, or as a party decoration.
Providing hours of fun and entertainment, the UNO game has no age limit. This game facilitates bonding and develops and teaches visual discrimination to the kids. Not just for kids, it also benefits adults in many ways. Adults can indulge in a lot of strategic thinking while playing the game. Moreover, this game helps adults and kids relax together after a stressful day. Apart from being beneficial for kids and adults in its ways, this game is super fun and exhilarating.
Finding Bigfoot game took playing a Bigfoot game to a whole new level of fun for kids or adults!
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Use our puzzles to at home or at church to teach your children about Jesus and His birth, and keep them busy and happy with something fun. Included in the pack are:• Crosswords• Word Searches• Missing letters• Mazes• Spot the difference• Cryptogram - With Bible verses and more. Answer pages are also provided for most of the worksheets.
Here's a free youth group lesson on temptation. Use it to help preteens or teens in your youth ministry to resist temptation.
Log off of digital games and jump your way over this log pathway.Jump on, jump off, or jump over! The log jump is a great way to link your pathways together and can be used everywhere!Set consists of 6 log stickers and movement word "Jump" sticker. Size: Each log sticker is approximately 8.5 inches wide by 24.75 inches high.
VERSES: Luke 15:8-10 MEMORY VERSE: Luke 15:10 "...there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repents." BOOK TO REMEMBER: Review the first ten books of the Old Testament. This is a good foundation to build upon, learning the rest of the books. PRAYER: Thank God for the mercy and grace that He extends to his children. SPECIAL SONG: The Books Of The Old Testament (see March 2014 - The Books Of The Old Testament - Songs We Sing In Bible Class #3. Click on orange circle to hear tune.) VISUAL AID: Large Activity (see below) LESSON POINTS: Jesus taught the people by telling them parables. Jesus asked the people what would a woman do if she had ten coins of silver and lost one coin. Because they did not have electricity or flashlights back in Bible times, she would light a candle and sweep her house and look for the lost coin diligently! She would sweep the floors in all the rooms, looking here and looking there until she found it. Then when she found it, she would call all her friends and neighbors together and tell them to rejoice with her because she had found the coin which she had lost. Jesus said that is exactly how it is in heaven when there is one sinner who was lost, then comes back to God and obeys His commandments again. Even the angels in heaven are happy over one sinner who repents. What this parable means: How tragic it is to lose something very valuable, especially if you are poor! The woman Jesus was talking about in the parable felt that same loss, but she did not sit in a corner and complain about it. She got up and got busy! She got her broom and started sweeping, trying her best to find her treasure. She was diligent in her search. She looked everywhere until she found it! That is how God is when one of His children is lost or has gone back into the world to live a wicked life. Every one of His children is precious. Finally, when they come back to the church, repenting of their sins and again promising to live their life in a godly way, even the angels are happy. There is much joy in heaven! "Older Student" Tips: The Parable Of The Lost Sheep was talking about a man searching for something precious that was lost--His sheep. Today we find the same idea applied to a woman searching for something she thought was precious--a silver coin. Definition of 'diligently': doing something well and thoroughly, opposite of lazy. Like the Parable of the Lost Sheep, the woman left her nine coins in a safe place and started searching for the one that was lost until it was found. Then both the man and the woman were so happy, they did the same thing! They called their friends and neighbors, so they could share in their happiness. ACTIVITY: The Lost Coin Materials needed: 9" x 12" light green construction paper, 4" x 12" light brown construction, 3" x 7" yellow construction paper, 4" x 7" dark brown construction paper, scraps of dark green, tan, dark brown, orange paper, 3" x 4" aluminum foil or silver paper, glue, scissors, marker, crayons. Hand out light green paper. This is the background. Hand out 4" x 12" light brown paper. Glue light brown paper at the bottom of light green paper. This is the floor. Draw black lines across the floor (see picture), adding a little black circle here and there to resemble wood. Hand out yellow paper. Round the corners off the yellow paper. Draw three long ovals on yellow paper and decorate. This is the rug. Glue all but one side of rug. This will be where the coin is hidden. (Note: Do we know that the coin was hidden under a rug? No, but we will use this solution for our project. Mention that the Bible does not say where the coin was hidden.) Hand out 4" x 7" dark brown paper. Cut a table out of paper. Note: easy way to make a table? Cut a rectangle out of the middle bottom of paper (see picture). Glue table on top of rug. Cut a triangle and two long strips out of dark green scrap paper. This is the woman's dress and arms. Glue arms on woman's dress. Cut a circle out of tan scrap paper. This is the woman's head. Glue woman's head at the top of the dress. Cut hair out of dark brown scrap of paper and glue on head. Cut and glue hands and feet. Draw face on woman, not looking too happy. Draw and cut a broom out of scraps. Glue broom in woman's hands. Cut bowl out of orange scrap paper. Glue bowl on top of table. Hand out foil. Cut ten small circles out of foil. These are the ten coins. Glue nine coins in bowl and on table. Gently raise up rug and glue the lost coin. Write "The Parable Of The Lost Coin" and "Luke 15:8-10" at the top of the light green paper. When everyone is finished with their picture, quickly tell the story again, using the pictures as the visual aid.
Photo Source: www.vickymoore2.com Planning a cowboy/western theme for the coming year? We love this welcome board created Vicky, second grade teacher over at Mrs. Moore's Busy Bees! The personalized wanted posters, complete with portrait and bio, are super cute and are a great way to showcase your new cowpokes students! Western Themed Welcome Bulletin Board Background: Black bulletin board paper. Title: "WANTED! Cowpokes Who Love To Learn!" Border: Red bandana trimmer. Decoration: Purchase or create wanted posters using word processing software. [NOTE: In a previous post - Kindergarten's Most Wanted- we described how we went about making our own!] If you create your own, it will be easier to insert a short bio about each student - i.e. "Bailey loves dogs and can often be found at the dog park with her family's labrador, Bruno. Beware! May be armed with knowledge!" These bios can be collected during your back-to-school open house/'meet the teacher' night. Additionally, provide students with fun western themed props and have a photo shoot, printing the resulting images in sepia tone and adding them to the posters. Here's a closer look at Vicky's wanted posters... Photo Source: www.vickymoore2.com Arrange the wanted posters around the board, finishing off the themed board with sheriff badge accents labeled with student names. These can be purchased or cut from yellow/gold construction paper.
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Put together an easy and fun toddler fish craft that is mostly process art and lots of stamping!
When I was a child, I was fascinated with maps. I remember being in fourth grade and finding a map of the world at my grandma's house. As I ran my little
When it comes to science, things don't always have to be complicated. Some of the most meaningful science experiments have just a few steps and supplies, just like this science experiment on water refraction. The magic breaking pencil activity is a fun way to demonstrate how light waves work with kids and will provide tons of fun on a lazy summer day or any time of year.
A destination wedding overlooking the ocean in Bali. Guests dined under a sea of strung lights with tables decorated in a palette of blush and ivory.
Today I have a fun travel post (and video!) sharing some of my favourite things to do in the beautiful city of Aix-en-Provence. Located in the South of France, it was definitely one of my favourite places that we visited while on our honeymoon! While I do of course love big cities like Paris, I alw
Your kids will love this Bible brick challenge idea! It's a one-year challenge with a simple reading plan and Lego build each day in monthly calendars!
We are up to our ears in the cutest, most fabulous, squeal inducing Neon Celebration...with old school paper link backdrops and bright blue martini's for days. And if ever there was a party that justi...
Picture this: It's summer, and vacation Bible school is over. Now you're finished for another year. Right? Wrong! Here are 9 no-fail VBS follow-up ideas.
You can make absolutely anything by folding paper including my adorable pair of easy origami chicken. My step by step origami chicken instructions will make this as simple as possible if you follow closely! Use this for pretty house decor or just for pretend play!! You could make lots of these and gift them to
