by Mary Lee Griffith | Dec 6, 2011 | Preschool, Sunday School, Teacher Helps | 2 comments
Teachers can think about ways to help parents as the holiday season approaches. Consider using a December Outreach Calendar for suggestions about family activities. Encourage parents to involve their child in family times and in starting special traditions in the...by Mary Lee Griffith | Nov 14, 2011 | Game/Activity, Holiday/Seasonal, Preschool, Sunday School | 0 comments
If you have a Giant Game Floor Mat, you can start saving ideas for using it. Seasonal ideas can be used anytime no matter what your monthly unit might be. It is also a good idea to have a game ready to use for “something extra.” This month’s game mat idea is for a...by Angela | Nov 4, 2011 | Bible Skills, Children, Game/Activity, Holiday/Seasonal, Sunday School | 0 comments
Bake a cake by using Bible verses to discover the ingredients. (Old Testament Bible skills) Apricots (chopped) Oil Eggs Sugar Sliced Almonds Flour Baking Powder Salt Allspice Bake in 2 greased and floured loaf pans (350 degrees-1 hour) Cool slightly (Optional–...by Mary Lee Griffith | Nov 2, 2011 | Game/Activity, Holiday/Seasonal, Preschool, Sunday School | 0 comments
Celebrate fall by teaching boys and girls that God planned for seasons. Talk about things that remind us of fall such as pumpkins. Mention the smell of pumpkin bread or pie and explain that a certain spice is added to the pumpkin. Talk about adding the spice...by Mary Lee Griffith | Oct 16, 2011 | Children, Discipleship, Holiday/Seasonal, Preschool, Sunday School | 0 comments
Teachers often discover that traditions can be included in teaching plans especially seasonal activities. Using a pumpkin during the fall will provide activities to repeat each year. Consider shopping for a small pumpkin as soon as they are available. Display the...by Mary Lee Griffith | Oct 12, 2011 | Sunday School, Teacher Helps | 0 comments
We often talk about the importance of what happens on Sunday mornings and our commitment to make this a time of Bible teaching for boys and girls. Let’s explore what a teacher can do to connect with children and their families during the week—between Sunday mornings....Join our mailing list to receive updates right in your inbox. As a bonus for signing up you'll receive a FREE idea book!