Posts by mrhadmin

Calendar Relay Make two sets of 3 x 5 cards on which are written the names of the months. Divide the children into two teams. For this relay, give all cards, mixed up, to the first person in each team. He passes them, one at a time, down the line to the last person. This…

Have the children form a large circle, with everyone facing right. All activities are done within the circle. Give these instructions: 1. Start walking in a circle. 2. Start hopping on one foot. 3. Walk with your hands high over your head. 4. Grasp our ankles and walk. 5. Walk without bending your knees. 6.…

Heavenly Father, I recognize my need for wisdom and strength. You are wise, powerful, and strong. You give strength and wisdom to those who ask. Thank You for entrusting these precious children to my care. Thank You for the opportunity to teach them about You and the way You want them to live. Father, there…

Instructions:  Divide the class in half.  Every time one group hears the word “Samson” in the story, they stand and say together: “God helps me.”  The other group listens for the word “lion” — stands and shouts “Raaaahh!”  Practice.  When telling the story, pause after each word in bold. Story:  Samson was the strongest man…

Make a large circle using colored construction paper.  Use only one black sheet.  Have children stand behind the paper.  They walk to their right around the paper sheets chanting, “Around and around the circle we go. Who will say the verse? Nobody knows!” When the chanting has ended, whoever is standing behind the black sheet…

Have students march under a bridge formed by two people. As they march, sing (Tune: London Bridge): “Can you say our Bible verse, Bible verse, Bible verse? Can you say our Bible verse? Say it now!“ Everyone stops in place and quotes the Bible verse. The person “captured” now becomes one of the bridge holders.…

Would you like your preschool and early elementary children to know that they can walk and live like Jesus; that God is creator of the universe; that God made everyone special; that daily prayer brings a closer relationship with God; that obedience to God is imperative; that God blesses sharing; that God will help them…

Click Here for Printable Puzzle:Jerusalem’s Walls Go Up — Nehemiah 1-12

Click Here for Printable Puzzle: Parable of the Talents — Matthew 25:14-30 (NIV)

Click Here for Printable Puzzle: Find A Verse — 1 Corinthians 10:31