by Mark Jones | Feb 4, 2015 | Children, Church Weekday Education, Game/Activity, Holiday/Seasonal |
You know those Sundays come around-winter weather moves into your area-and your church does not cancel services. Most people will stay home, but you need to be there, and be prepared for the children whose families will make it in to church that morning. After a...
by Mark Jones | Jan 31, 2015 | Game/Activity |
Learning about Bible scrolls can be enhanced by guiding children to make Bible scrolls. Scrolls can be made in different sizes with a variety of materials. Consider this new idea for making Bible scrolls using cardboard tubes from clothes hangers. Introduce the...
by Mark Jones | Jan 24, 2015 | Game/Activity |
Guiding young children to recognize the name of Jesus and learn to spell Jesus’ name provide opportunities to teach Bible skills. A large metal drip pan, available at auto parts stores or auto departments in other stores, is a good resource for activities. Consider...
by Mark Jones | Jan 17, 2015 | Game/Activity |
Plan different ways to involve children in puzzle activities such as covering the puzzles. A child’s curiosity will lead him to discover what is hidden under the cover. Choose a variety of puzzles about Jesus to focus on His birth, life, and ministry. What to Gather:...
by Mark Jones | Dec 20, 2014 | Game/Activity, Holiday/Seasonal |
During this Christmas season, consider including gift-wrapped books in your December plans. The gift-wrapped books can be on a shelf or in one of the learning centers. Preschoolers will be curious about the wrapped “packages.” Invite a child to choose a “package” to...
by Mark Jones | Dec 19, 2014 | Game/Activity, Holiday/Seasonal |
Play a concentration game using objects instead of flat items or pictures. Create an object concentration game to use at Christmastime. Supplies for Object Concentration: 12 paper cups (Use less cups for younger preschoolers.) marker to print numbers 1 through 12 on...
