Teaching Ideas

TEN PLAGUES ART PROJECT – Exodus 7-12

By mrhadmin | April 28, 2013 | Comments Off on TEN PLAGUES ART PROJECT – Exodus 7-12

Needed for Each Child: One sheet white construction paper divided into ten frames; crayons; Bible verse strip; glue. Activity: Remind the boys and girls that God’s actions in these plagues were miracles to show His power. Have the children number the frames 1-10 and glue the verse strip in the middle of the paper. Read…

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

By mrhadmin | April 28, 2013 | Comments Off on THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

Words and Music by Mary Rice Hopkins   LISTEN TO SONG EXCERPT   From “Dancing in the Desert” album.  Click HERE to order Moses went up to the mountaintop where God spoke to Him God said I will not stop till I give you my best ten If you obey these 10 ways, commandments for…

A DAD LIKE YOU

By mrhadmin | April 27, 2013 | Comments Off on A DAD LIKE YOU

A Dad Like You

10 GUIDELINES FOR MAKING BIBLE GAMES FUN

By mrhadmin | April 27, 2013 | Comments Off on 10 GUIDELINES FOR MAKING BIBLE GAMES FUN

Relax class rules slightly so children can enjoy the game, but keep control. Write your questions in advance keeping in mind what you want to accomplish with the children. Incorporate as many Bible application questions as possible which helps kids apply truths to their lives. Try out the game ahead of time to solve potential…

CHANGING BIBLE LESSON REVIEW FROM DRUDGERY TO ADVENTURE

By mrhadmin | April 27, 2013 | Comments Off on CHANGING BIBLE LESSON REVIEW FROM DRUDGERY TO ADVENTURE

A Calvin and Hobbes cartoon pictures Calvin sitting in class, eyes half closed, about ready to drift off to sleep. Suddenly he sits upright and screams: “BORING!” How do we keep lesson review from being uninteresting? “A little bit of sugar makes the medicine go down,” sang Walt Disney’s Mary Poppins. Her point, of course,…

BORN INTO DANGER – Baby Moses – Exodus 2:1-10

By mrhadmin | April 27, 2013 | Comments Off on BORN INTO DANGER – Baby Moses – Exodus 2:1-10

Preparation: Create a tabletop scene to use when telling the story: large sheet of blue construction paper for the water; 4  x 12 sheet of green construction paper attached to a small box with snips across the top to look like tall grass; a small baby wrapped in a blanket in a basket; 3 large…

BABY MOSES IN A BASKET CRAFT – Exodus 2:1-10

By mrhadmin | April 27, 2013 | Comments Off on BABY MOSES IN A BASKET CRAFT – Exodus 2:1-10

Needed for Each Child: 7″ x 8 1/2″ piece of sturdy brown construction paper, 40 toothpicks, glue, clear tape, white construction paper, 3 1/2″ x 4″ piece of cloth, crayons or markers, and sticker on which has been written: “God Protected Moses – Exodus 2.1-20. Activity: On each corner of the brown construction paper cut…

BABY MOSES SURPRISE PICTURE

By mrhadmin | April 27, 2013 | Comments Off on BABY MOSES SURPRISE PICTURE

Needed for Each Child: 8 1/2″ x 11″ white construction paper, scissors, markers or crayons. Activity: Help the children make 2 1/2″ folds on the 8 1/2″ sides of the construction paper. Then show the boys and girls how to cut away 2″ x 4″ pieces on both sides to make the surprise picture. Print…

30 FUN THINGS FOR FAMILIES TO DO TOGETHER

By mrhadmin | April 27, 2013 | Comments Off on 30 FUN THINGS FOR FAMILIES TO DO TOGETHER

1. Indoor Scavenger Hunt/Beat the Clock a. Make a list of items for the children to find. Be specific: red sock, black comb, box of Wheaties cereal . . . b. Keep track of how long it takes everyone to find these items and how long it takes to put back in the proper places.…

21 HELPFUL TIPS FOR DIRECTING A CHIDREN'S PROGRAM

By mrhadmin | April 27, 2013 | Comments Off on 21 HELPFUL TIPS FOR DIRECTING A CHIDREN'S PROGRAM

1. Plan ahead. 2. Plan ahead. 3. Plan ahead. 4. Determine what you want to accomplish through your program. Write down your goals and purpose. 5. Obtain ideas from other children’s ministry directors. Be on the lookout for new material at Christian bookstores and in catalogs. 6. Select material with a clear, religious message. 7.…