Teaching Ideas
“Grumble” is the perfect song to use when telling the story about the Israelites in the wilderness (Exodus 16:1-35). Chorus: When things don’t go your way Do you grumble grumble grumble and complain When things don’t go your way Do you grumble grumble grumble and complain When things don’t go your way Do you grumble…
Brick by brick stone by stone They tried to do it all on their own But God said, “No” And sent them babbling on. The tower of Babel was a man made tower They tried to build it with man made power But God said, “No” And sent them babbling on. On their own strength…
One of the greatest love stories of all time is found in Genesis 24 and is perfect for teaching kids that as they trust God, He will show them the way. It is also a great opportunity to challenge children to pray that God will help them find just the right person to spend their…
Kids love the classic rock feel to this song which teaches what God says He will do – His promises are true! The song begins: Abraham was a righteous man, Told by God to leave his homeland. God said, “Oh, ya gotta go; Go to Canaan and you will know.” A leap of faith, he…
When Jesus was 8 days old, Mary and Joseph took him to the temple for dedication. Simeon went to Mary and Joseph and explained that God had promised that he would see Jesus before he died. “Simeon’s Song” shares the excitement Simeon felt being able to hold Jesus and thank God for Him after…
“Senses” can be found on Mary Rice Hopkins’ soundtrack from her 3 Episode DVD–Mary Rice Hopkins & Puppets with a Heart #2. Click here to order. I can smell the rose with my nose I can even smell my brother’s stinky toes I can smell the rose with my nose And it reminds me…
Music is an effective way to reinforce Bible stories. This song which challenges children to be kind and considerate to others begins: “One man walked away while the other stayed to help One man could not wait while the other gave himself. The good Samaritan was rich though he was poor For he had compassion,…
These animal puppets can be used with “If I Knew How to Moo” song. Animal Puppets: Each child will make a cow, duck, and dog puppet. (If having each child make three puppets is too much for your class, some can make cows, others ducks and dogs.) The cow puppet has a 6″ diameter…
Music is one of the best ways to teach children. Musical activities enrich children’s lives and help them with language development, spatial reasoning, and problem solving. But music is more than that. It’s fun! Here are some fun songs that teach. Animal Aerobics (About animal identification from If I Knew How to Moo) Animal Alphabet…
Bible Story Based on 1 Samuel 17:1-51. Preparation: Find a picture of Goliath in your files or on-line and print two copies. Cut out the face of one and paste on a wall 9 feet up, if your room is that big! (Another option is to use a large Lego Hero Factory figure…