That’s Not Fair Play a game of kickball to see the need for an impartial judge. (If it’s too cold outside, play a game of balloon volleyball—play as usual but with a balloon.) Divide the kids into two teams. Set up the bases and home plate. Flip a coin to see who goes first. Tell…
Going through the explore God series? Extend the lessons at home with your children.
Our Family Make a family shield. Pass out copy or construction paper and markers and invite kids to draw a large shield. Divide it into sections and let kids draw interests and items associated with your family. Does your family love animals? enjoy sports? enjoy books? Love camping? (Optional idea for older kids is to…
What I Really Need While you are riding in the car, review the simple truth that we need Jesus to get to Heaven by filling in the blank, What I really need is __________. The first person will think of a situation where someone needs help and the other will guess what is needed. For…
Stand on the TruthPaul told the Galatians to stand firm in the truth about the way to be right with God. They could never be right with God by keeping a bunch of rules. They could never be good enough to be saved. He wanted them to KNOW and STAND FIRM in the truth that…
My husband and I both work full time in ministry. We are the proud parents of two teenagers. Often, as a family, we are pulled in different directions. Sports, jobs, theatre practice, music lessons, church events, and so on. We get caught up in all we have to do; all of the people that need…
Follow Me Walk through the house and say to each person, “Come with me” (not telling them where you are going or what you are going to do). If they follow you, take them out for a treat (or play a fun game or do an activity they will enjoy). Ask: Are you glad you…
Splink 1: Too Many If weather permits, go outside and tell the kids that you are going to give them commands of things to do. They are to listen carefully and do whatever you tell them. Give a command, but just as the kids start doing it, change your command. For example: say, ‘Run to…
We do not lack information on “how-to parent.” People often joke that our children don’t come with manuals, but the truth is, we have so much information at our fingertips that we can easily become overwhelmed by all of the (often contradicting) expert opinions out there. I, however, am a sucker for almost…
Splink 1:BIG Challenge Make a sling similar to the one David might have used (with a strip of leather or cloth). Let kids try throwing a stone using the sling. To read more about and see a picture of a sling similar to the one David might have used, visit this website. Ancient hand slings…