We were blessed to borrow many of our main stage decorations at Weird Animals VBS this year, however we did still create quite a lot of our own decorations.
We were blessed to borrow many of our main stage decorations at Weird Animals VBS this year, however we did still create quite a lot of our own decorations.
VBS during the summer of 2014 at our church was the Weird Animals theme from Group. In an effort to save money, the decorating team from our church makes many of the decorations themselves. If you are looking for ideas check these out! They cut out a variety of animal footprints and taped them to the floor throughout the church. This sign and paw prints are hanging on our Pastor's door This turtle was made three dimensional with the bottom of a soda bottle This is one of our pastors holding my pet snake. I brought the snake in since it was a weird animal theme.
VBS during the summer of 2014 at our church was the Weird Animals theme from Group. In an effort to save money, the decorating team from our church makes many of the decorations themselves. If you are looking for ideas check these out! They cut out a variety of animal footprints and taped them to the floor throughout the church. This sign and paw prints are hanging on our Pastor's door This turtle was made three dimensional with the bottom of a soda bottle This is one of our pastors holding my pet snake. I brought the snake in since it was a weird animal theme.
I'm in charge of Imagination Station at VBS this June. These are the ideas I came up with to fit with the themes of each day. The theme and the ideas don't belong to me. Please check out the links to learn how to do each activity! I also have a Pinterest board labeled "Weird Animals VBS". Day 1: Even when you're left out, Jesus Loves You. "I am with you always, even to the end of the age" Activity: Gak Get Directions at this link: The Joys of Boys - Gak Recipe The recipe for this Gak is makes larger quantity than the link above. We used washable paint instead of food coloring. Supplies: - Elmer's School Glue - Borax - Clear Plastic Cups (2/child) - Water - Food Coloring (optional) - Ziplock Bags (to take home the GAK) Connection: Gak has a really unusual texture. No matter how it is manipulated, it stays together (bends, forms, stretches, blows bubbles). No matter if you feel left out or different from others, God is always with you – no matter your circumstance. We have completed this project. This is what I recommend: - use tablecloths. - provide the gak for preschoolers - they were too hesitant to touch it so the process of making it wasn't worth the work. K and older LOVED it! - We used gallon jugs of Elmers glue. (Must be Elmers). The recipe I used was 4 oz of glue, 4 oz of warm water, mixed with a few drops of liquid watercolors. Then mix 1 tsp Borax with 4 oz of warm water. Dump together and start mixing - USE YOUR HANDS! I made a measuring cups (marking only 4 oz) with clear plastic cups. The cups were pretty gross by the end (5 groups of 30 kids) but it didn't matter. It worked. That was way better than using measuring cups. - We made the Gak in disposable dollar store punch bowls. We threw them away when finished. - Gave the Gak to kids on the way out the door. We didn't want it all over the church building. Super Fun activity. Big Hit! Day 2: Even though you're different, Jesus Loves You. "For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus" Activity: Self- Portrait Get Directions at this link: Art Cart - Self Portraits Supplies: - Mirrors or picture of themselves - Elmers Glue - black cardstock - colored drawing chalk - hairspray to set the chalk Connection: (I think we should actually face paint for this one instead of drawing self-portraits). Everyone looks different but we are all created in His image, beautifully. wet wipes take off face paint really well! Day 3: Even when you don't understand, Jesus Loves You. "Do to others as you would like them to do to you" We finished this project. This is what I recommend: - We used face paint and tattoos. - The kids each had their own mirror. We had a bunch at the church (not sure why). Each mirror said: "Rogain Works". Ha! :) - Use tablecloths for easy clean up. - Kids painted their own faces and crew leaders painted kids too. - Have lots of wet wipes handy! - wet 1/4 of sponge with water and set in a bowl. The kids can get the facepaint wet on the sponges. Super Fun activity. They painted happily for 30 minutes. Even (most of) the preschoolers loved it! Activity: Color Spray T-shirt Get Directions at this link: Kids Activities Blog These pictures are from Kid Activities Blog. They are not my own. Supplies: - White cotton t-shirt (Can the kids each bring their own?) - permanent markers - spray bottles - rubbing alcohol Connection: Permanent markers are supposed to be forever. The alcohol makes the colors run together. That doesn’t make a lot of sense. But, the colors are beautiful. (Jesus’ love for us). Also, our actions impact others. (colors running into other colors) Here are a couple of links to order t-shirts online: http://www.shirtchamp.com/shopping/basket.cfm $1.94/shirt:) Sizes XS-XL http://www.theadairgroup.com/kids-shirt-white-p-232.html?osCsid=9dba5a4b71a8005d9f74f3a68c8f64d8 $1.89/shirt....same sizes http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hanes-Boys-Short-Sleeve-Crew-Tees-5-Pack/5634302?action=product_interest&action_type=title&placement_id=irs-srp-1&strategy=PWVAV&visitor_id=76360229508&client_guid=0553af0b-4feb-4017-87fe-6af4d8567a1c&config_id=8&parent_item_id=17164044%2C36723292%2C34717222%2C36058683%2C36058443%2C36058668%2C23704279%2C23704278%2C23704281%2C23704280%2C23704282%2C19341981%2C35898724%2C35897939%2C35284780%2C34118580&guid=8f1a5c79-8078-498c-aa9e-549073a8a7a3&bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&findingMethod=p13n $1.89/shirt.....Hanes 5 pack at Walmart We have completed this project. This is what I recommend: - Use the fat, new sharpies. The color seemed to be much brighter and spread much more. - Do this activity outside, especially if you have a large group. - If doing this activity with pre-schoolers use spray bottles that have a trigger. They are easier to operate. Day 4: Even though you do wrong, Jesus loves you. " God loves us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins." Activity: Ice-Cream in a Bag Get Directions at this link: Coffee Cups and Crayons This image is a product of Coffee Cups and Crayons. It is not my own. Supplies: - half and half - sugar - vanilla - quart size ziplock bags - gallon size ziplock bags - ice - ice-cream/rock salt We have completed this project. This is what I would recommend: - Give yourself a lot of time for this activity. I completed it in about 6 minutes at home. When we did it with groups of 30 it took closer to 25 minutes. - Make sure you do this activity outside. We had to do it inside because of rain and it was too messy. I wouldn't do it again. - This was an absolute favorite among the kiddos. - Consider having the kids pair up. It was a lot of shaking. We used pairs for one of the groups and it was much better. - Make sure you use name brand bags. You need really high quality otherwise the salt permeates through the plastic making a VERY DISGUSTING SALTY flavored ice-cream. - Have gloves available for the kiddos. The ice-cream gets super cold! Connection: The rock/ice-cream salt represents our sins – it doesn’t taste good and it can’t be eaten. Through Jesus' sacrifice on the Cross (shaking the bag) we are redeemed by Christ. God always forgives and makes us new through Him. (product is yummy ice-cream)
I would like to reflect upon the experience my team had with Weird Animals VBS 2014 at Fairfield Christian Church. I have been using Group VBS for awhile...
VBS during the summer of 2014 at our church was the Weird Animals theme from Group. In an effort to save money, the decorating team from our church makes many of the decorations themselves. If you are looking for ideas check these out! They cut out a variety of animal footprints and taped them to the floor throughout the church. This sign and paw prints are hanging on our Pastor's door This turtle was made three dimensional with the bottom of a soda bottle This is one of our pastors holding my pet snake. I brought the snake in since it was a weird animal theme.
We were blessed to borrow many of our main stage decorations at Weird Animals VBS this year, however we did still create quite a lot of our own decorations.
VBS during the summer of 2014 at our church was the Weird Animals theme from Group. In an effort to save money, the decorating te...
We give special, creative attention to Imagination Station, trying to do things that are as effective as the ideas from Group without breaking the bank.
We give special, creative attention to Imagination Station, trying to do things that are as effective as the ideas from Group without breaking the bank.
We were blessed to borrow many of our main stage decorations at Weird Animals VBS this year, however we did still create quite a lot of our own decorations.
We were blessed to borrow many of our main stage decorations at Weird Animals VBS this year, however we did still create quite a lot of our own decorations.
We were blessed to borrow many of our main stage decorations at Weird Animals VBS this year, however we did still create quite a lot of our own decorations.
