With church each week, long car rides to Isabella's private school, upcoming family vacation and church campouts -- having fun busy bag ideas is important to my family. Honestly, I need to keep them occupied. I don't travel well with loud chaos. I get anxiety with travel, enclosed spaces, loud kids, and sibling rivalry. Who wouldn't? This month we are taking a long flight from Seattle to Kauai and having a multi-generational family vacation. We're pretty excited. We are also planning a long … [Read more...]
How to Make Flash Cards with Rubber Stamps
Looking for a way to make learning to count more fun? Here's an activity to inspire your child to recognize numbers by having him make homemade flashcards. All you need are some rubber stamps and index cards to get started! Kids love using rubber stamps, and because craft stores carry many fun shapes, your child will be able to personalize his very own flashcards. While your child works on building foundational math skills, he will also learn a great study strategy that'll help him in years … [Read more...]
Earth Day Activities and Crafts to Try with the Kids!
Earth day is right around the corner! Earth day is the perfect time to teach your kids about the wonders of the environment and our planet. These crafts and activities are perfect for getting kids into the Earth Day spirit, with some fun! 20 Earth Day Activities Paper Plate Earth Craft Coffee Filter Planet Earth Craft Earth Day Upcycled Suncatchers Earth Day Handprint Keepsake Printable Recycling Game Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Layers of the Earth Play Dough Egg Head … [Read more...]
Women’s Ministry Purim Celebration: Royal Party Ideas
On March 11, our Women's Ministry team decided to have a vespers devotional and potluck supper to coincide with Purim. Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman, who was planning to kill all the Jews. In the twelfth month, which is the month of Adar, on its thirteenth day ... on the day that the enemies of the Jews were expected to prevail over them, it was turned about: the Jews prevailed over their adversaries. - Esther 9:1 We decided we wanted to … [Read more...]
Tic Tac Toe Free Printable Treat Bag for Kids
Ever needed something for the whole classroom but wanted to do something a little different? This Tic Tac Toe free printable treat bag featuring the actual Tic Tac candies are unique and so simple. Plus, they can be used for even the older kids classes too and you’ll still be the cool parent, right? Tic Tac Toe Free Printable Treat Bag You will need: Tic Tacs Gift Bags Free Tic Tac Toe Game Board Foam board (optional) This helps make the boards more sturdy and you can just … [Read more...]
Children’s Ministry: The Lords Prayer Bible Craft Bracelet
This week I taught a lesson on Disciples at our twice a month Adventurer Club. I have about 30 kids in grades 1-4 that I teach two Tuesdays per month. The Disciples lesson also covers The Lord's Prayer. With 30 kids, I like to have a variety of options for teaching. I prefer to set up three tables (or stations) and divide the kids evenly. We finished our Disciples Lapbook at one table. The second table featured a simple handprint prayer craft (above). This handprint craft teaches kids how to … [Read more...]
Dr. Seuss on Netflix Plus Crafts, Food Ideas and More!
Read Across America is March 2 in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. There are so many fun ideas on how to celebrate this beloved author's birthday. I've gathered just a small portion of ideas below. One easy and fun way to celebrate his birthday is to watch one of his beloved and most popular characters on Netflix: The Cat in the Hat. There are two seasons of The Cat in the Hat Know a Lot About That on Netflix (a total of 60 episodes!) [Tweet "March Binge Watch Idea: The Cat in the Hat Knows a … [Read more...]
