Teaching Ideas
Creative dramatics brings Bible stories and characters to life. Information is presented in a transforming way. Children become actively and emotionally involved with Biblical characters. When kids experience the Bible characters’ feelings and decisions, they are more likely to apply those lessons everyday life. Dramatic presentations capture attention and help kids remember. After 30 days,…
Preparation: Tell the boys and girls every time Peter says “NO!” in the story, they are to shake their head from side-to-side. Interactive Bible Story: A fire was blazing in the center of the courtyard. People were sitting around the fire trying to keep warm. They were talking about the big event of the day…
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Knock down the walls of your box which say, “I’ve always done it this way and I am not going to change!” Step out of that suffocating “tradition” enclosure. Take a deep breath of the fresh air of creativity and new ideas which surround you the moment you step away from your box. Stretch your…
The story of the coin in a fish’s mouth is found in Matthew 17:24-27. This song is perfect to accompany the Bible story with the chorus proclaiming: “Jesus will provide all our needs like a coin in a fish’ mouth if we believe – Jesus will provide all our needs.” From Miracle Mud album.
I returned from Ohio this week. Though the schlepping, packing, unpacking and endless details wear on me, one of the best side benefits of traveling is that God always adds great fun adventures along the way! I was able to visit with my niece and her adorable kiddos (pictured above) along with Darcie Maze. I…
Rahab’s Grace is the perfect song to correlate with a lesson about Rahab and the spies. Click HERE to hear song clip. Rahab’s Grace can be found on Dancing in the Desert album (about the life of Moses).
Anything set to music will be remembered for a lifetime! When teaching kids about the armor of God, why not have them sing about it, too? Click HERE to listen to a song clip. Click HERE to order Get on Board album which has 16 other songs teaching Biblical truth.