The first Christians is a simple story about sharing and meeting together. It's based on Acts 2:42-47 and Acts 4:32-37. These two Bible passages aren't really a narrative (as in a straightforward story with a beginning, middle and end). They are more of a selection of facts about the first Christians in the early church… Continue reading The first Christians
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The Pearl of Great Price
The Pearl of Great Price is one of the stories Jesus told about the value of being in God's Kingdom. It's a very short story found in Matthew 13:45-46. The Pearl of Great Price Story idea Jesus told a story about how valuable it is to be part of his family. Once upon a time… Continue reading The Pearl of Great Price
Valentine Collage
Valentine collage to make using coloured tissue paper. Tissue paper is a wonderful paper that can be torn, layered, crumpled and glued. It comes in a whole variety of colours and is relatively inexpensive. I use it a lot in crafts with children. This Valentine themed tissue paper collage is very simple to prepare and… Continue reading Valentine Collage
Is Jesus the forever king?
Is Jesus the forever king? Is the final part of our story series, 'Who is the forever King?' We began with King David and God's promise to David, Your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever.’ 2 Samuel 7:16. We have told simple stories about… Continue reading Is Jesus the forever king?
Is Josiah the forever King?
Is Josiah the forever king? is the penultimate story in the series 'Who is the forever king?' We began with King David and in the final story we will find the forever King - The Lord Jesus. All the different king puppets used to tell the stories are from Free Bible Images. In the series… Continue reading Is Josiah the forever King?
Is Hezekiah the forever king?
Is Hezekiah the forever king? is story number four in the series, 'Who is the forever king?' These stories lead up well to the birth of Jesus, who is the forever King. We began with King David. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name… Continue reading Is Hezekiah the forever king?
God is everywhere – Jonah
God is everywhere is a truth we learn from the Bible. We are using the story of Jonah to illustrate this truth in a way that is easy for toddlers. To tell the Story you need – Jonah (we used a figure from happyland), a big fish (the one pictured is VERY big – made… Continue reading God is everywhere – Jonah
Making and exploring with texture
Making and exploring with texture is our final look at craft ideas based on three key area - colour, shape and texture. Thinking of these three key areas can help us as we plan creative crafts for young children. Sometimes it's easy to get into a way of doing things and it's really good to… Continue reading Making and exploring with texture
Making and exploring with shapes
Making and exploring with shapes is just some ideas of how we can introduce children to shapes during craft time. We've already though about making and exploring with colour. Have you ever looked back at the craft activities you've set out for children and discovered that most of them involved a piece of A4 paper?… Continue reading Making and exploring with shapes
Making and exploring with colour
Making and exploring with colour. When we plan crafts for children it can be helpful to think about three basic things; colour, shape, and texture. This post is all about colour. How can we include an experience of colour (or the lack of it) in our craft times with young children? Here's some ideas.. Coloured… Continue reading Making and exploring with colour
Crepe paper printing craft
Crepe paper printing craft ideas. Crepe paper and water make for great craft. It's not exactly mess free but almost. You will have lots of soggy crepe paper at the end so you do need to have some newspaper and a tray to put your used crepe paper out of the way. Paper towels and… Continue reading Crepe paper printing craft
Jesus feeds four thousand people
Jesus feeds four thousand people is a story from Mark 8:1-10. A large crowd has gathered to listen to Jesus and have stayed so long that they have no food. Jesus shows his compassion and feeds everyone from a small amount of bread and fish. Jesus feeds four thousand people story idea Jesus was talking… Continue reading Jesus feeds four thousand people
Black paper collage
Black paper collage to make those colours pop! There is nothing wrong with using pastel coloured sugar paper or the off white recycled sugar paper but black paper makes a great alternative. You can really enjoy the colours of the collage. They stand out and the collage looks vibrant. All you need to make a… Continue reading Black paper collage
Valentine’s Day Bible verse craft
Valentine's Day Bible verse craft that is lovely to make and easy to prepare ahead. To make this you need a few bought items and some card. Psalm 136:26 reminds us that God's love never ends. everything you need to make Valentine's Day Bible verse craft Heart shape printed out onto card. Older children can… Continue reading Valentine’s Day Bible verse craft
Three women and a baby – women in the Bible 3
Three women and a baby is the story of Moses' birth, his mothers' plan to keep him safe and his rescue. Three women make sure that Moses is safe. You can read the story in Exodus 2:1-10. To tell the story I used some pictures from Free Bible Images. They have a great selection of… Continue reading Three women and a baby – women in the Bible 3
Jesus calls Levi
Jesus calls Levi is found in Mark 2:13-17 , Luke 5:27-28 and Matthew 9:9-13 In Matthew's gospel Levi is called Matthew. When you tell the story it's up to you which name to use. To tell the story you need some props for Levi and the Lord Jesus , a picture of a house, some… Continue reading Jesus calls Levi
Let’s say hello to Eve! – women in the Bible 1
Let's say hello to Eve! is our first bible story in a new series all about women in the Bible . Eve was the first woman in the Bible so we are beginning with her. It's a good place to start! In this story we focus on a few things God made Adam God made… Continue reading Let’s say hello to Eve! – women in the Bible 1
Make a gingerbread house paper craft scene
Make a gingerbread house inspired scene with bits and pieces of paper and wrapping. Making a real gingerbread house is lovely but sometimes it's good to just have a rummage through odds and ends of paper and card and create something festive. I always keep wrapping paper scraps and christmas card pictures as they make… Continue reading Make a gingerbread house paper craft scene
The Saviour is here! – Christmas 3
The Saviour is here is our third Christmas Story in a series of three. We began with Isaiah foretelling the birth of Jesus, The Saviour is Promised and then we told the story of Angel Gabriel visiting Mary, The Saviour is on his way. The story is based on Luke 2:1-20 The Saviour is here!… Continue reading The Saviour is here! – Christmas 3
The Saviour is on his way – Christmas 2
The Saviour is on his way is our second Christmas story in a series of three. We began with, The Saviour is Promised - a Story all about Isaiah and now we meet Mary and the Angel Gabriel. The Bible Story is from Luke 1:26-38 and includes the Angel Gabriel visiting Mary. If you have… Continue reading The Saviour is on his way – Christmas 2
Joseph and the Angel
Joseph and the Angel is from Matthew 1:18-25. In Luke's Gospel we hear about the Angel visiting Mary and in Matthew's Gospel we find out how Joseph knew that the baby was from God. In this story we have the special name - Immanuel, a name that only appears a couple of times in the… Continue reading Joseph and the Angel
In the beginning God made – days 4-6 – craft ideas
In the beginning God made – days 4-6 – craft ideas suitable for using at toddler groups and with young children in church or at home. Genesis 1 tells us how God made the world. Everything was made in a precise order and all of creation was good! These crafts are easy to make. You… Continue reading In the beginning God made – days 4-6 – craft ideas
In the beginning God made – days 1-3 – craft ideas
In the beginning God...crafts days 1-3 for toddler groups and young children to enjoy making. In Genesis 1 we learn all about days of creation. These crafts cover the first 3 Days of Creation from Genesis 1:1-13. All you need Patterned muffin cases and cup cake cases - trim these to look like flowers Blue… Continue reading In the beginning God made – days 1-3 – craft ideas
Daniel in the Lions’ Den
Daniel in the lions' den bible story for young children. You can read the story in Daniel 6. Daniel in the Lions' Den story idea Daniel lived a long, long time ago. He loved God and often talked to God, we call that praying. He prayed to God three times every day. What do you… Continue reading Daniel in the Lions’ Den
In the beginning God made light!
In the beginning God made light Bible Story and craft idea to use with young children. How everything began is recorded for us in Genesis 1. Telling the story of Creation to young children is a great opportunity to help children understand that they are special and important because God made them. In the beginning… Continue reading In the beginning God made light!
Philip and the Ethiopian Treasurer
Philip and the Ethiopian Treasurer Bible Story for young children based on Acts 8:26-40. To tell the Story have some items in a story bag - Philip, The Treasurer, chariot, horse, scroll. The Chariot is made from a shoe box. I turned the box inside out and put it back together and then cut the… Continue reading Philip and the Ethiopian Treasurer
Good Friday crafts to make
Good Friday crafts for children to make that use paper plates! One craft uses round paper plates (use cheap plates that can be folded easily) and the other crafts use black and green square plates. (These are available online - take a look here) Good Friday crafts - round paper plate The above craft was… Continue reading Good Friday crafts to make
Hearts for Valentine’s Day
Hearts for Valentine's Day! Valentines day is almost here. These crafts can be used for Valentine's Day or at any time. To make life easier I have a heart shaped paper punch like this one from hobbycraft that makes quick work of cutting out hearts. When it gets blunt I use kitchen foil to sharpen… Continue reading Hearts for Valentine’s Day
God’s promise to Abraham
God's promise to Abraham is the final story in the series What's in God's big book? We began by making a Big Book and then each week we take out a page for our story. So far we have done God made everything , First sad day, Noah built the Ark , The big tower to Heaven and Abram leaves home ( I… Continue reading God’s promise to Abraham
Abram leaves home
Abram leaves home is part of our Story Series ‘What’s in God’s Big Book?’ We started by making a Big Book and then each week we take out a page for our story. So far we have done God made everything , First sad day, Noah built the Ark and The big tower to Heaven ( I tell the story first… Continue reading Abram leaves home
Noah built the Ark
'Noah Built an Ark' is the third story in our 'What's in God's Big Book?' series that we have used with under 5's. We began by making a big book that could be used to hold each page. Take a look here. It is really oversized - you could get away with making a smaller… Continue reading Noah built the Ark
Celebrate Epiphany
Celebrate Epiphany with some lovely crafts and tell the Bible Story of the Visit of the Magi. The visit of The Magi (also known as Wise Men or kings) is found in Matthew 2. Celebrate Epiphany Bible Story To tell the story you need – some Wise Men, toy camels and a star. You can… Continue reading Celebrate Epiphany
First Sad Day Story and Craft
First sad day story and craft is the second 'page' in our 'What's in God's Big Book? ' story series. We began with 'God made everything'. This story is based on Genesis 3 To tell the story We had our Big Book with this page inside to show at the end of the story and… Continue reading First Sad Day Story and Craft
God made everything story and craft.
God made everything story and craft for toddler group and preschoolers. This is the first page of our Big Book that we made here. The Story is based on Genesis 1 There are lots of different ways to tell the story of creation. You can use pictures, paper plates that represent the different days, objects… Continue reading God made everything story and craft.
Craft supplies you need!
Craft supplies you need! - or would really like come in all shapes and sizes (and price ranges!). Here are some ideas of what you need (or would really like) when doing crafts with young children. Some craft supplies can be bought especially for doing crafts at home or in toddler group but there are… Continue reading Craft supplies you need!
Wax Resist Pictures
Wax resist pictures are fun and easy to create. All you need is some paper, wax crayons, watery paint and a paint brush. You can make patterns and pictures - it's very easy and relatively mess free. If you want to create a pattern then it's fun to start with taking a crayon for a… Continue reading Wax Resist Pictures
Hannah Prays Story and Craft
Hannah Prays story and craft for young children. A Bible Story all about talking to God and how God hears us when we talk to him. The Story is from 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Hannah Prays - Story Bible Truth for Toddlers - God hears us when we talk to him In the story bag we… Continue reading Hannah Prays Story and Craft
David defeats Goliath
David defeats Goliath is a well known Bible Story found in 1 Samuel 17. This is a simple retelling of the story for toddlers Bible Truth for Toddlers - God helps us God's people were in a lot of trouble! They were hiding in their tents! Every day their enemy laughed at them. Their enemy… Continue reading David defeats Goliath
Easy to make finger paint
Easy to make finger paint that uses three ingredients (and one of them is water!) I spent quite a while searching on line for ready made finger paints but was put off by some of the reviews. I really don't want children breaking out in a rash because of allergies. The best thing about making… Continue reading Easy to make finger paint
Let’s make crowns to decorate!
These crowns are made from a dough that has three ingredients - and one of them is cold water! It's air drying so you need to make it a few days before you want to decorate the shapes. If you are celebrating The Coronation Twinkl has some great ideas and resources here with lots of… Continue reading Let’s make crowns to decorate!
W is for Water from the Rock
The People of God were in the wilderness. They had escaped from Egypt but were thirsty. They moaned! God told Moses to strike the rock and out came water. The story is from Exodus 17:1-7 W is for Water from the Rock - story idea Have you ever felt hungry? God's people had been hungry… Continue reading W is for Water from the Rock
Let’s Make a Paper Plate Basket!
Make a basket using a large paper plate! This is a great basket to make for an Easter Egg Hunt. See end of post for some other ideas too! Baskets are really useful! All you need Paper plate (9in/23cm diameter) Scissors Stapler Hole Punch Pipe cleaner (12in/30cm length) Stickers to decorate Tissue paper to put… Continue reading Let’s Make a Paper Plate Basket!
Make a ‘Thank you God’ book
Make a 'Thank you God' book to share with toddlers; a great way to teach children about how wonderfully made they are. We used our 'Thank you God' book over several weeks at toddler group. Each week we had an activity to tie in with the theme and sang songs that were connected. Make a… Continue reading Make a ‘Thank you God’ book
Samuel heard God’s Voice Story and Craft to make
Samuel heard God's voice. At first he thought it was Eli calling to him. But, after hearing his name being called three times and running to see Eli the priest realises it is God calling Samuel. The story is found in 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Samuel heard God's Voice story idea In the story bag have… Continue reading Samuel heard God’s Voice Story and Craft to make
The Wheels on the Bus Craft
The Wheels on the Bus is a well known and often sung song at Toddler Group so we made a fun craft to go with the song. The Bus can be decorated with collage materials and crayons. We added some fun face stickers too. Some ideas for collage materials Tissue paper squares (lots of colours)… Continue reading The Wheels on the Bus Craft