When I was teaching in the public school, my students used to love making flip books. Why couldn’t we make a flip book for a Mother’s Day gift? It would be a unique gift idea that takes minimal supplies, minimal preparation, and it can take as little or as much time as you have available. First of all, here are the steps to put a flip book together: You will need a stapler and 2 pieces of
Need a craft for a special Mother’s Day service? We all know how much kids love to give Mom gifts–and she sure deserves them! This Mother’s Day craft gives kids something to do and leaves them with something special to give to Mom. No shopping required. What You’ll Need Cardstock (bright or pastel colors work well) Pencils Safety scissors Paper Tape Markers String Glue Stapler Tea Bags (individually wrapped) How to Make the Take Home Tea Cup
A good mother is worthy of praise! She’s also a great example for an object lesson for Mother’s Day. This highly visual teaching will keep kids laughing and demonstrate the value of listening to their mother’s teachings. Ready to teach? Don’t miss our other children’s sermons for mother’s day. What You’ll Need Large purse Small bible Pack of tissues Chewing gum Comb Mirror Anything else you want to put in the purse! Prepare to Teach Before the
Every holiday, it never fails. Kids are wound up! Especially if the holiday involves candy. Well, on Mother’s Day, I may have less of a problem with sugared-up children but it is still a good idea to have some table or sit down games ready to play. Of course, I do provide active games but when kids need something quieter, this game will do the trick! Save this game for the end of your Mother’s Day session–especially
When recently asked to “come up with” an unusual outreach idea for Mother’s Day, I have to admit I was stumped. I love the usual tea party and flower distributions but that’s not anything unusual. I finally settled on this unique idea for Mother’s Day. In a corner of my children’s church, I’ve set up a photo booth for moms and kids. My team and I have made three different picture frames for our families and we
Mother’s Day in children’s church is full of excited children, many who came with Mom or Grandmother and may not attend regularly. I see this special day in May as a grand chance to make a good impression on kids and parents. If you do too, perhaps you could use some extra ideas. In the “big church” they’ll be recognizing young moms and older ones, expecting moms and foster moms. Here’s an opportunity to do something a
Here’s a bulletin board idea that can work for Mother’s Day and/or Father’s Day. This is also an idea that can be for your class, for your Children’s Ministry, or for your entire church. Print out the form and pass it out to everyone you want involved. They will write down memories of their parents and then turn back the form back into you. This is where you can get creative. Click here to download the printable.
If you ask Mom “What is your favorite Mother’s Day gift?” you’ll probably find that most will say, “The homemade ones!” That’s one reason why each year, I try to help kids create homemade, craft gifts that moms will love and treasure. A gift made by a child’s hands is especially sweet, isn’t it? Print some poems ahead of time on pretty paper on behalf of kids and have them ready to glue or tape to bookmarks,
Mother’s Day is coming near and we always like to have the students in our classes make something for their moms. Well, here are two Mother’s Day cards that will be just perfect for them. Click on the preview images below to download the full sized PDF documents. The first one is a MOM poster that can be folded into thirds to be made into a card. This is an acrostic poem template for the children to
Mother’s Day is coming up and it’s always a good idea to have your class make something for their moms. Here is a simple craft that doesn’t take a lot of preparation or supplies. Materials: Copy 1 flower page per child (click here to download) Green construction paper Various colors of construction paper Scissors Glue Markers/Crayons/Colored Pencils Optional – various decorating supplies (stickers, stamps, etc.) Directions: Let each child choose a color of construction paper to be
Our moms are special to us. They are especially special to the children in our class. They love their moms and want to be able to show her how much we do. I have created this interview for your students to complete with their moms and then a page for them to make in class to give to her as a gift. Click the image above to download both pages in a printable PDF document. The Mom
This is our latest free coloring sheet related to mother’s day. It’s a simple design and has the words, “Happy Mother’s Day.” The illustration shows a girl and a boy giving flowers to their mother while she works on laundry. It can serve as a reminder to mom that despite her busy life, the blessing of her children is worth every minute and should be treasured as God’s gift. To download this print-friendly PDF simply click on
One of the best gifts anyone can give to someone they love is to pray for them. In fact, it truly is our duty to lift up the people we know and love in prayer. The Bible teaches us to “Honor your father and mother…” I believe that praying for your parents falls under this category! Build stronger families this Mother’s Day by teaching and leading kids in prayer for their mothers, grandmothers and all the mothers
What better way to celebrate Moms than by hosting a tea party in your kids’ ministry facility? I love tea parties and I’ll make an educated guess here, many other Moms do too. Let’s take a special day, even a Sunday, to pay tribute to mothers in your church. Locate a few white tablecloths or sheets, some mismatched china and flavored teas and then place a few of these tea party activities on your itinerary. Take pictures:
Sending home small Mother’s Day gifts makes kids, moms and me happy but with a group as large as mine, that can cost a pretty penny. When you’ve got more than a handful of kids, what can you do for cheap mother’s day gifts for kids? My volunteers and I recently brainstormed on this subject and came up with some cracking ideas. (At least, we think so.) so here they are: 5 cheap mother’s day gifts for
Nothing says, “I love you” like a personal handmade gift from a child. Whether it is a scribbled note, an abstract painting, or simple words of affirmation, kids delight in having something to give. Depending on which gift you choose for your students to make, these gifts can be either treasured keepsakes or ultra practical. With Mother’s Day right around the corner, here are some gift ideas that kids can make. These gifts are simple, take little time to prepare,
Directions: To download this coloring sheet, simply click on the image above to download the picture as a printable PDF file. We’ve also uploaded a higher resolution jpeg image for advanced editing. There is a little bit of background behind this coloring sheet. It was only last mother’s day we posted our first free coloring pages on this website. They were a logical next step to better serve you as you minister to kids. We now have
As we plan our lessons for Mother’s Day, it is vital that we approach the day with wisdom. Some of the children in our classrooms may not have a mother present in the home due to death, abandonment, military service, incarceration, custody issues, or various other circumstances. Parents can also be dealing with Mother’s Day grief, especially for those who have lost a child or their own mother recently. These feelings often will affect all the children
I just found this great song on the Go Fish Guys YouTube channel. It’s a kid friendly song about moms. It might be something to show in kids church for mother’s day – or you can just send it to another mom in your life. The Mom Song Lyrics Words and music by Jamison J. Statema and Julie Statema © 2007 Found Free Music (ASCAP) Admin. Fun Attic Music Verse 1 If you have a stroller But
Make sure mom know she’s special this year. Use any of these awesome craft ideas. Consider adding a mother’s day Bible verse for spiritual encouragement! Mother’s Day Coloring Pages Hand & Footprint Flower (offsite link) Mother’s Day Handprint Bouquet from Trendy Treehouse (offsite link) Post-It Notes Booklet (offsite link) Footprint Butterfly poem (offsite link) NEW 📖 52-Week Bible Curriculum FREE LESSON 🎒 BACK TO SCHOOL 50 FREE Children’s Sermons FREE 📩 30-minute Sunday School lessons More Craft
Show honor to moms in your church with these 6 simple ideas. At my church, we celebrate Mother’s Day by hosting Muffins with Mom. This is usually an hour before Sunday School begins. We invite all mom’s and their children to celebrate her special day with muffins, juice, milk, and coffee. We finish by taking a picture of Mom with her children and either make a bookmark or a small magnet to give her the following week.
Try something new for Mother’s day in 2019 – This page links to our best materials for helping kids celebrate mom. Lessons, Crafts, Printables, Songs, and Games — all 100% free like God’s grace. Coloring Pages 6 Easy Ideas for Honoring Moms Sunday School Lesson 7 Classic Bible Verses for Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is one of the biggest dates on the church calendar. Christians have a strong tradition of honoring women on Mother’s day. We expect
My wife showed me this video tonight. Laughter is a good stress buster. I hope this encourages you. It would be something to show the ‘mom’ in your life around mother’s day. And Guys – send this one to your wife. Anita Renfroe is a Christian comedian, who will be speaking at the upcoming Women of Faith conferences. You can see more at her website. Mom Song Lyrics Get up now Get up now Get up out
Mothers are uniquely gifted by God to nurture and teach others, so we have much to learn from them! This Mother’s Day lesson will help children understand that God uses mothers to help us grow in our faith. By looking at mothers around them AND three amazing mothers from the bible, children will be able to identify the positive attributes of a mother’s influence. In addition, a special craft will be created by each child to present
