The story of the Wise Men is from Matthew 2:1-15. As this story is being told to toddlers I don't mention Herod's plan to kill the baby boys. It is a very dark part of the story and reminds us the Birth of Jesus took place in a world where many people had rejected God. … Continue reading The Wise Men visit Jesus
Category: Toddler craft
Christmas craft fun!
Lots of making today at Toddler Group - sequins and shredded tissue paper here,there and everywhere but beautiful baubles were made and a simple nativity. I think I prefer sequins instead of glitter for making baubles and the children loved them. I love celebrating Christmas at Toddler Group 🙂
The Angel visits Mary
The Angel visits Mary Bible story - from Luke 1:26-38. (Include actions in the story if you can - ask the children and adults to join in) 'One day Mary was at home. It was just an ordinary day. Mary was cleaning the house (some actions here - maybe dusting or sweeping). But then something … Continue reading The Angel visits Mary
shepherd and sheep printable
There are lots of Bible Stories about people who were shepherds - Abel, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph and his brothers, Moses, David and Jesus is the Good Shepherd. I'll be using this colouring page as the craft for the story about Moses and the burning bush. (Exodus 3). As we do the craft before and … Continue reading shepherd and sheep printable
Abraham in his tent craft
This Abraham in his tent craft has a lift the flap element that hides Abraham! It's a lovely craft to make with lots of sticking and opportunities to add texture to the tent by using fabric and texture to the sky by using cotton wool for clouds. Abraham in his tent craft Everything you need … Continue reading Abraham in his tent craft
Rhythms of Grace conference
On Saturday we drove to Wembley nice and early to go to a Toddler Group leaders conference. I was leading a couple of workshops about Crafts. It was a really good day. The Keynote speaker, Mary Hawes drew our attention to how toddler groups should be places of generosity, relationships, accessibility, community and encouragement. She … Continue reading Rhythms of Grace conference