(Luke 11 1-13)
This week’s lesson was about the importance of prayer.
Hmmmm. Not your typical children’s bible story filled with colorful visuals and
rich details from which to develop a game or craft. How does one add a Wow! factor to a discussion-oriented lesson for children? Well, believe it or not, it is possible. In fact, there are loads of fun, Memorable activities that are easily adapted to almost any lesson.
One such craft is this one. I found it on Pinterest, of course. Here's the original source in case you'd like to check that out, too.
TIPS:
* Smaller kids may find the whole word (Pray) too large, and therefore overwhelming. For first and second grades, it may be better to go with a single letter (P) instead. I'd use two pipe cleaners for each capital P. Third and fourth graders will have no trouble tackling the complete word.
* It may be helpful to tie shorter pieces of yarn together beforehand to make one long strand for younger kids. Alternatively, use only one color.
Materials:
YarnScissors
Pipe cleaners (any size, any color)
Instructions:
1) Twist four pipe cleaners together (more if making large letters or only two if making a single P).
2) Bend pipe cleaners to form the desired word or letter.
3) Tie the yarn to the pipe cleaner with a knot at the bottom of the P. Begin wrapping yarn around the pipe cleaner, moving up the P, then around each letter, until reaching the end of the Y. Tie off again with a knot. Multiple layers may be applied if desired.
See another idea for this lesson here.
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