Who Is a Child of God? Picture Concentration Game Make two copies of each of the pictures below of children. (It would be fun to include a picture or two of the children in your Primary, too!) Post them at … Continued
One friend I stand in front of the children and choose a child. “Will you be my partner?” We each hold a rhythm stick in our right hand. With our palms up, I roll my stick into my partner’s palm, … Continued
What can you do with egg cartons, rhythm sticks, and jingle bells that the children love? Rhythm Band! Younger Children Put a poster like this at the front of the room. Don’t put the names of the instruments … Continued
At the front of the room, post these four words: Who? What? Where? Why? Tell the children to look around the room at the phrases on the walls. You will tap them on the shoulder to go and get one … Continued
Younger Primary Paint the Rainbow with scarves Put the Pictures in order Story Song Paper Plate pattern (see comments for a pattern on Facebook) Egg Shaker pattern Follow the “treasure” map on the floor Older Primary Story Song Envelope Game … Continued
Egg Shakers Such a small thing, but so powerful when used to a steady beat! Younger Children Ask the children, “Can your hand follow my hand?” Demonstrate the following pattern – Long, Long, Long, Long, Long, Long, short, short Long … Continued
I know I am baptized my wrongs washed away I can be forgiven improve myself I want my life be as clean as earth after rain I want to be the best I can live with God again Prep … Continued
What Makes a Rainbow? Tell the children, “As I sing this song, look at these statements and figure out which ones of these statements are not true, and which ones are true. Hold up your hand if you have an … Continued
I used the guitar chords to make this Hand Bell chart to use with the Older Children. (You can also use it with younger children, but you will have to have an older child paired with each three and four … Continued
Toddlers (and children) remember better than you think! Nicholas Day, the author of Baby Meets World, wrote an article about what children remember entitled “Toddlers Remember Better Than You Think.” (click the word article above to go to his piece) In … Continued