Memorizing Scripture is an incredible activity for children to learn and to practice. Learning the Word of God and hiding it in your heart (Psalm 119:11) will truly help our children in the future. Knowing the Word will help it come to mind when they’re in a difficult situation and need help getting through it. Since I homeschool, I need to have my children work on their handwriting. They also work on Bible verses each week. I
Click on the preview image to download this free worksheet for kids based on the Fruit of the Spirit. Page one of the download is the handout, page two is an answer key for leaders. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 Have you been studying the fruit of the spirit in your class and you looking for an activity
How many times have you been reading through the Bible and completely skipped over Genesis 5, where the descendants of Adam are listed? I’m sure if you’re anything like me, it’s quite a few. For some reason, I just didn’t think it was all that important. Then I was reading through it with my son and it occurred to me, “I wonder if any of these guys knew each other?” So I thought about making a timeline
This skit was taken directly from the NASB version of Genesis 11:1-9. It tells the story of the Tower of Babel and how God changed the languages of the people. Before you start, talk with the children about how to listen to the words of the script and try to act out what is being read. This skit is really made to just be done in a classroom setting. It really helps the kids to be able
Here is a great activity for your lessons on the Old Testament. Word searches are great for children to zero in on certain information and how that information is spelled. Click here for the printable PDF document This word search includes a short list of men from the Old Testament. This is a great review of lessons that you have already completed or as a forerunner to upcoming lessons. This can be done in class as individual
Looking for something for your students to be working on for a month or two? Do you want your students to memorize the books of the New Testament, in order? Here’s a schedule that you can give to them to work on it. They will start with the first week and then keep adding on to that for the following weeks. 4 Week Schedule Week 1 – Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, Romans, 1st and 2nd Corinthians
Here is a great worksheet activity for your lessons on the life of Jacob. Word searches are great for children to zero in on certain information and how that information is spelled. Click here to download the printable PDF document. This word search includes all of Jacob’s 12 sons as well as his daughter, Dinah, and it is to help your students to remember the names of Jacob’s children as they will probably hear about them in
Proverbs 15:1 says, “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” This verse has been coming in handy lately, at home as well as in my classes at church. Maybe it’s the warmer weather that makes everyone, including myself, be quick tempered with others, but this was a necessary lesson that we all needed to hear again. I used this at home with my own boys when they were kept talking harshly
This is a skit portraying the story of how Rebekah was found for Isaac and then them getting married as written in Genesis 24. It is written directly from the Bible, only putting in a few directorial cues, which are written in parenthesis. This skit can be performed as simply as having your students read the script in class, or as extravagant as having costumes and scenery. Characters: Narrator Abraham Servant Rebekah Laban Rebekah’s mother (optional, non-speaking)
This is a skit portraying the story of Abraham offering Isaac to God as written in Genesis 22. It is written directly from the Bible, only putting in a few directorial cues, which are written in parenthesis. This skit can be performed as simply as having your students read the script in class, or as extravagant as having costumes and scenery. Characters: Narrator God Abraham Isaac 2 Young Men Angel of The Lord Props: donkey (picture) wood
This skit was taken directly from the NASB version of Matthew 19:16-26. Before you start, talk with the children about how to listen to the words of the script and try to act out what is being read. This skit can be done as simply as having the kids acting out the parts with no props or costumes and the teacher or another student to read the entire script. It could also be part of a full-blown
This is a skit portraying the story of Abram and Lot as written in Genesis 13. It is written directly from the Bible, only putting in a few directorial cues, which are written in parenthesis. This skit can be performed as simply as having your students read the script in class, or as extravagant as having costumes and scenery. Characters: Narrator Abram Lot Servants Sarai (Abrams wife) – optional sheep – optional Props (optional): tents bags (belongings)
This is a skit portraying the story of Abram and the birth of Isaac is promised as written in Genesis 15, 17, & 18. It is written directly from the Bible, only putting in a few directorial cues, which are written in parenthesis. This skit can be performed as simply as having your students read the script in class, or as extravagant as having costumes and scenery Characters: Narrator God Abram/Abraham Sarah 3 Men Props: stars tent
This is the first in a four part series of skits on the life of Noah. This first part was written directly from Genesis 6:9-22 (NASB). This portion is about God telling Noah how to build the Ark. This skit can be done on a small or large stage. It can be done in a classroom setting with regular paper sized props or a full-church performance with costumes and full-size props. Make it fit your classroom or
This is the second in a four part series of skits on the life of Noah. This second part was written directly from Genesis 7 (NASB). This portion is about Noah, his family, and all of the animals entering the ark and the flood starts. This skit can be done on a small or large stage. It can be done in a classroom setting with regular paper sized props or a full-church performance with costumes and full-size
This is the third in a four part series of skits on the life of Noah. This third part was written directly from Genesis 8 (NASB). This portion is about Noah, his family, and all of the animals are in the ark, living through the flood, and then leaving the ark. This skit can be done on a small or large stage. It can be done in a classroom setting with regular paper sized props or a
This is the fourth in a four part series of skits on the life of Noah. This fourth part was written directly from Genesis 9 (NASB). This portion is about God blessing Noah and his family. It also covers the covenant God made with Noah and giving him the rainbow as a sign of that covenant. This skit can be done on a small or large stage. It can be done in a classroom setting with regular
This is a skit portraying the the fall of man as written in Genesis 3. It is written directly from the Bible, only putting in a few directorial cues, which are written in parenthesis. This skit can be performed as simply as having your students read the script in class, or as extravagant as having costumes and scenery. Optional Coloring Sheet: We’ve converted the artwork above into a free coloring sheet download. Characters: Narrator Adam Eve Serpent
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.
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 craft came about while I was working on a lesson about Jesus raising a woman’s son from the dead. This story is in Luke 7:12-17 and it occurs directly after Jesus heals the Centurion’s Servant. Jesus is walking along and he sees a dead man being carried out. The man was the only son of his mother and she was a widow. Jesus has compassion for her and raises her son from the dead. This craft
This is a great little skit that would be good to perform in class during the weeks leading up to Easter. It was taken directly from the NASB version of Luke 24:1-12. Before you start, talk with the children about how to listen to the words of the script and try to act out what is being read. This skit can be done as simply as having the kids acting out the parts with no props or
