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 Egg Shaker pattern Older Primary Story Song Envelope Game What Makes a Rainbow Activity Hand Bells Accompaniment Egg Shaker Pattern
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
Post some pictures similar to these in the front of the room. (Make sure to get them out of order. I found these by googling images of rain, rainbows, earth after rain, and happy children.) Put the Pictures in … 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
Here is a way to engage the children with the song “Stand for the Right.” Hold up a handbell. Explain the rules and boundaries of the handbells briefly. Have the adults in the room help you pass out some … Continued
The Challenge! Can you tap or clap on the beat where there are numbers? Point to the poster. Tell the children: Tap with two fingers on the palm of your other hand on each number or clap. When a number … Continued