Did you know that ABCJesusLovesMe contains a listing of specific ideas for each of the major Bible stories? Creation Noah Jesus' Birth Gideon ...and the list goes on! For each of the Bible stories, you will find ideas such as crafts, books, coloring pages, printables, songs, poems, computer games, and snack ideas. Also included ...
Bible Crafts
Guest Post: Forgiveness Soap
Forgiveness can be a difficult concept to explain to young children. Tauna shared that she used a bar of soap to help children understand. Read what she shared: To illustrate the point, I drew a child on a whiteboard. Then we discussed how sin is something that can cloud our hearts and separate us from God. The kids provided examples of ...
Craft: Fish Bowl
Pin It Fish crafts have so many possibilities when teaching preschoolers. You can read books about fish, talk about fish in Creation or with the Disciples, or discuss ocean animals. This a fun craft that I put together with Little Man. I thought it turned out really fun! Fish Bowl - Cut off the top inch of a paper plate. Paint ...
Helping Children Understand Big Numbers
Abraham was 100 years old when Issac was born. And, when an adult thinks about this, eyebrows go up and pity starts to flow. But for a child, 100 years may as well be 1000 because time is abstract. The 4 Year Curriculum uses the story of Abraham and Sarah to teach patience. To help the child understand how old 100 years is a ...
Do You Have Beautiful Feet?
When I was young, you would often find me with my Walkman, headphones, and a cassette tape. Often times I was listening to Sandi Patti and the Friendship Company. (Yes, I just dated myself.) But who can blame my cassette choice? The songs were fun and no one can argue with Sandi Patti's singing talent. Those songs have stuck with ...
Bible Workbook Now Available
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Craft: Fluffy Fish
Craft: Make a Fluffy Fish - Print and cut out both fish. Color and decorate (colored sequins are perfect for this craft). Join together and staple ¾ of the way around. Stuff with paper towels. Finish stapling. Staple in a piece of yarn at the mouth. Run holding the fish and make the fish ...
Craft: Rainbow Fish
Isn't this fish beautiful? Sweet Pea made this creation 100% on her own. She was so proud of the job she did. Of course I was too! Print the Fish Printable. Paint with water colors. While the paint is still wet, sprinkle with salt. Allow the painting to dry and then brush off the salt. A pretty stained-glass look ...
Mixing Rainbows
Rainbow crafts - whether for Noah's Ark or not - are an excellent time to discuss the three primary colors and how other colors are created. Items Needed: Container, Red/yellow/blue paint, Paint brushes, Paper, Directions: Discuss how colors are created using the three primary colors - red, yellow, and ...
Craft: God’s Promises
My kiddos enjoyed learning about mixing colors while making rainbows in the 3 Year Curriculum. It was fun to watch the joy on their faces as the colors swirled together. While developing the 5 Year Curriculum, God led me to this rainbow once more for a unit on the Bible. Time set aside to look at what the Bible is as a book and ...