Leader Extras Kids
Grades 1–6: In the Beginning — Session 3: Abram Solved a Quarrel (August 16)
Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Back Writing Materials: paper, pencil Tell kids to sit in a single-file line, with each child facing the back of the person in front of him. Lay the pencil and paper at the front of the line. Tell kids you will send a message from the back of the line […]
Read MoreGrades 1–6: In the Beginning — Session 2: God Created People (August 9)
Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Play Dough Sculpture Materials: play dough (a small ball for each child) Encourage each child to use his ball of play dough to create something. Encourage kids to press, manipulate, and form the dough into their desired shapes. After a few minutes, take a gallery walk. (Kids walk around and […]
Read MoreGrades 1–6: In the Beginning — Session 1: God Created the World (August 2)
Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Creation Charades Materials: animal names and other natural world items on strips of paper Guide a child to draw a strip and read the word. Then he can act out the creation item so other children can guess. Repeat with several children as time allows. Tell kids that today’s Bible […]
Read MoreGrades 1–6: Making Choices — Session 4: Jesus Answered the Ruler’s Question (July 26)
Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Hot Seat Materials: chair Place a chair at the front of the room. Choose a volunteer to sit in the chair (the “hot seat”). Ask the child a question, such as “What is your favorite meal?” or “What do you like to do at school?” After she answers, she can […]
Read MoreGrades 1–6: Making Choices — Session 3: Mary Anointed Jesus’ Feet (July 19)
Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Knock It Over Materials: empty water bottles, paper strips, marker, small ball Print the Life Point on paper strips, 1-2 words per strip. Roll each strip and place in a bottle, end sticking out of the bottle. Set all of the bottles in the middle of the room; leave space […]
Read MoreGrades 1–6: Making Choices — Session 2: Samson Chose Revenge (July 12)
Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Choose! Materials: white, red, yellow, blue, green construction paper; tape; Giant Inflatable Game Cube or medium box Tape a color of paper (except white) to each wall. Print WILD on two pieces of white paper and slide into the game cube. Slide one of each of the other colors into […]
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