Bible stories, crafts and creative ideas for toddler groups, children's ministry and families
Cress is lovely to grow at home with children because it grows so fast! No long wait to see the seeds sprout. Within a week you have something that you can eat. No need for soil – I used an egg box, some tissues and the seeds. You could make a picture diary of this … Read More “Cress to grow at home” »
Spring song to make and sing. This made up spring song is to a well known tune – always a safe combination. The tune is ‘the wheels on the bus’. At the bottom of the post there are pictures you can print out to colour and/or decorate. The song is about these guys. Spring song … Read More “Spring song – to make and sing at home” »
‘For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God’ 2 Corinthians 5:21
Easter garden to make at home is a great way to celebrate Easter. The garden is a reminder of the Easter story and is also fun to make. Traditionally an Easter Garden would be made using soil, moss, flowers etc but this version is made entirely from paper and card – if you haven’t got … Read More “Easter Garden to make at home” »
Easter egg colouring printables! These A4 Easter Egg designs can be coloured or made into collages. Whatever you feel like doing! I’ve used wax crayons (you can blend the colours!), felt tips, tissue paper and some sugar paper circles. Cut out the egg shape after you’ve decorated it. If you want to paint the eggs … Read More “Easter egg colouring printables” »
What is God like? Story series for toddlers. This is a great way to teach young children some basic truths about God’s character. There is a story from the Bible that teaches one truth about God each week. An alternative title would be ‘What does the Bible tell us about God?’ We answered the question … Read More “What is God like? Story Series for toddlers” »
Children of almost any age can decorate these simple egg shapes. We’ve used them at a toddler group, but they would be great for older children who would be able to do more intricate designs or pictures. To make them you need to start with a salt dough. This is very easy. You need 2 … Read More “Salt dough egg decorations” »
We’ve arrived at Easter! We have traveled along the road to Jerusalem to reach the first Easter. Each week we’ve met different people that Jesus met on his journey and now we are at the end of our journey. This weeks story is the Easter Story .. to tell it you need puppets or dolls … Read More “We’ve arrived at Easter!” »
