Ten Commandments Lapbooks

Make these lapbooks to help your children remember the Ten Commandments. You can adjust each of them to fit your faith teachings.

sheilasjourney-sheila.blogspot.com- 10 Commandments lapbook that her daughter made.

homeschoolshare.com- Scroll down to Ten Commandments Tablet

showerofroses.blogspot.com- Catholic version

lapbooklessons.com- This page is full of resources you can use to make your Ten Commandments Lapbook. (Protestant)

homeschoolblogger.com- 10 Commandments Lapbook (Protestant)

familiacatolica-org.blogspot.com- Of the Ten Commandments Lapbook
Use http://translate.google.com/ to translate to English

lapbooksforcatholics.com- This is a Catholic lapbook you can buy, but it can give you lots of ideas for your own.



Activities you can put inside your lapbook:

Moses- (Pre K – K) lesson plan with: Objectives, Word Wall, Bible Story with questions, Songs and/or Finger Plays, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Coloring/Puzzles, etc.

Moses and the Laws of God- lesson plan for 1st grade on up with: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.

Ten Commandments Activities- activities, games, puzzles, worksheets, etc.

Ten Commandments (file folder game)- The object of the game is to identify which commandment the sin broke.

I Love God Above All Things (1st Commandment)- is played with a deck of cards with pictures of various objects on them. The purpose of this game is see if you can "lose" all of your objects (cards) that you have valued over God.

Potty Mouth (2nd Commandment)- Using the Lord’s name in vain is like fingernails scrapping down a chalkboard. God hears us when we take his name in vain and it must break his heart when his name is used in such a manner. This game focuses on how we sometimes do not have respect for God and God’s name.

What ever happened to good manners at church? (3rd Commandment)- Find out if you know how to behave in church. Roll the die and move that many spaces. Follow the directions on the space you land on. If the space has a Roll Play activity on it, perform it to the best of your ability. If needed, the teacher will help you understand what to do and coach you how to do it correctly. If the space has a picture of person reacting to bad behavior that they had just seen in church, draw a Game Card and read it out loud (if the student cannot read, the teacher or someone can read it for them). Answer the question to the best of your ability (the teacher can coach the student if necessary).

Back Talk (4th Commandment)- The object of this game is for the children to honor their parent’s requests in the proper way.

Honor Your Father and Mother (4th Commandment)- Your parents are important and do many things for you. In this game, players give reasons why their parents are important as they make their way through the game board. The first player to “FINISH” wins.

Look Who's Growing (5th Commandment)- This game provides an entertaining way to educate students about pregnancy and fetal development to help promote Pro Life.

Are You Ready To Clean Up Your Act? (6th Commandment)- We're kidding ourselves, and we know it. And yet we carry on – thinking we are following all the commandments and meanwhile making up our own rules. Why is it so hard for people to follow the 6th commandment: Thou shall not commit adultery? It is harder than you think or is it? In this game players must answer correctly questions about the 6th commandment or they are sent to the bathtub to clean up their act.

Thief! (7th Commandment)- Players are given situations and they must identify whether or not they are breaking the 7th Commandment. They also must state what they are obliged to do for their sin.

Liar, liar pants on fire! (8th Commandment)- Here is a fun game that helps children to recognize what lying is and how to resist it.

Green With Envy (10th Commandment)- A game that helps children to recognize what coveting is and identify ways of how to keep the 10th commandment.

Religious Activity Pages

I was surfing the net and I came across 2 marvelous sites:


tiredtwang.blogspot.com- Charlotte (Matilda), makes her own religious coloring sheets. All coloring pages are her own artwork and are free for any fair, not-for-profit use by individuals, families, home schooling groups, or other educational cooperatives. Copies may not be sold or reproduced for profit.

You can find all of her coloring pages listed up at the top of her blog by clicking on the tab called Catholic Coloring Pages. You will be amazed at what she has done.


paperdali.blogspot.com- Vee has posted adorable saint paper dolls she has made that you can download for free. Scroll down the left sidebar to MY FREE PAPER DOLLS and click on the saint you want. The link will take you directly where you can download a black and white PDF file of the saint. You may only use her works for your personal use, not commercial use.

A to Z Bible Story Lesson- Letter F

F- Fishers of Men


Objectives: The students will be able to
- retell the story of The Fishers of Men
- explain that Jesus had helpers and that we are all called to be Jesus’ helpers



Review:
Prayer and questions from last week’s lesson



Vocabulary Words:

The activity below is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

Fishers of Men Word Wall- Word wall templates are large flash card printables that you can hang on the wall to aid children when they are learning or using new vocabulary words.



Plan:


Circle Time:

Introduce story: Do you have friends? We can be friends with each other. Jesus had very “special” friends that he called Disciples or Apostles. This is a story when Jesus said, “Follow me and I will make you fisher’s of men.”

Read story "Fishers of Men" from your own story book or “Jesus’ Friends" from the book Snip-And-Tell Bible Stories by Karyn Henley, page 74 & 89 and do cut out while the story unfolds.

Then ask questions from below.

1. What did Peter, Andrew, James, and John do for a living? (They were fishermen.)

2. They had fished all night, but had not caught anything. Jesus told them to put out their fishing nets again. Did they catch any fish? (Yes)

3. How did they feel when they saw how many fish they had caught? (They were frightened).

4. Jesus told them to not be what? (Afraid)

5. Jesus asked them to come with him and He will make them fishermen of what? Of people or Men.

6. What did they fishermen do? (They left their boats and went with Jesus on his journeys.)

7. What did Matthew do for a living? (He was a tax collector.)

8. Did the Jewish people like tax collectors? (No)

9. How many disciples did Jesus have? (Twelve)

10. Was John the Baptist one of Jesus’ disciples? (No)



Songs and/or Finger Plays:

sundayschoolsources.com- Apostles Song

Bible Stories for All Ages: With Activities for the Very Young, Lectionary Year A by Margaret Kyle- Jesus Calls the Fishers (finger play), page 48

missionarlington.org- Jesus Chooses Four Friends (scroll down to Finger Play on page 3)



Activities:

Introduce activities: How many disciples did Jesus have?

daniellesplace.com- Fishers of Men lesson with crafts, games, activities, etc.

dltk-bible.com- The Twelve Disciples lesson with memory verse, teacher's guide, puzzles, take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts, etc.

clclutheran.org- Peter’s Catch of Fish/Jesus’ Call of the Disciples lesson with activities

missionarlington.org- Jesus Chooses Four Friends (scroll down to Preschool Lesson)
Matthew 4:17-22

missionarlington.org- Jesus Chooses Followers (scroll down to Preschool Lesson)
Mark 1:14-20

missionarlington.org- Jesus Chooses Followers (scroll down to Preschool Lesson)
Luke 5:1-11; 27-32; 6:12-16

sermons4kids.com- Fishing for People object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- You Have a Message object lesson with group activities, coloring, quiz, puzzles, worship bulletin



Crafts:

sermons4kids.com- Fishing for People group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- You Have a Message group activities (crafts)


Introduce craft- Who said, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men?”


Fishers of Men Story Wheel:

This craft is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on this craft are not my own and are from various internet sources.

Directions: Print the top and bottom wheels out on cardstock. Cut out wheels. Cut out circle shapes on the inside line edge of the top wheel. Have children color wheels. Attach a brass fastener through the center of both wheels. On the back of the bottom wheel attach a strip of cardstock (at least 1 inch wide and 6 inches long) leaving half extended over the side (so you can turn the wheel). You can also draw an arrow on the top side of the strip on the end to indicate which way to turn the bottom wheel.

Fishers of Men Story Wheel- Printable template



daniellesplace.com- Fishers of Men
Scroll down to: Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. Matthew 4:19 (This craft is a cute bucket of worms with the scripture on it.)

aokcorral.com- Easy Fishing Toy Set (craft to make)
Children make a fish then play like they are going fishing.


Fish Crafts:

Japanese Wind Sock- Create a unique "kite"- the traditional Japanese carp wind sock. (The Picture Book of Kids' Crafts and Activities by Roxanne Henderson, page 178 & 179).

Magic Fish-in-the-Ocean Puppet- A cute craft that the fish actually swims and comes to the surface. (Crafts From Your Favorite Fairy Tales by Kathy Ross, page 38 & 39).

daniellesplace.com- Fish Crafts



Games:

sermons4kids.com- Fishing for People group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- You Have a Message group activities (crafts)


Introduce game: Jesus knew his disciples very well. They were his friends. How well do you know your friends?

Who is knocking at my door?

Need: one chair

Directions: The students sit in their own seats while the one who is “It” sits in a chair in front of the room, with his back toward the other students. Someone is chosen by the teacher to go up and knock on the back of the chair or floor. When “It” hears the knocking he asks, "Who is knocking at my door?" The knocker answers in a disguised voice "It is I.” “It” has to guess who the knocker was. The knocker then becomes “It”.



daniellesplace.com- Fishers of Men Games (scroll down for these)

dreamenglish.com- Counting Fish Flashcards

education.com- Fish Matching Game
Use these printable Fish Matching Game cards to play all sorts of games.



Introduce game: Who are the apostles? What are their names?

Simon Says Meets the Apostles
The idea of this game is just to teach the names of the Apostles. Assign the name of an Apostle to each kid. Then play Simon says, but only use the Apostle's name when talking to each student. And tell each student what Simon says individually. Example: Simon says the Apostle Simon Peter can take one step forward. Only the kid that is Simon Peter can move. The rest of the kids must wait for their turn.

The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry by Group Publishing- Following Jesus (Disciples Follow Jesus)
This game will help children understand that their actions can let others know they are followers of Jesus. (page 75)



The following games are free, however they are only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted.

Disciples Memory Game or Go Fish Game- A fun way to review the names of the disciples.



Snacks:

Introduce snack: What did Peter and Andrew do for a living? They were fishermen.

enchantedlearning.com- Cup ‘o Fish
Make edible fish in the Sea of Galilee in a plastic clear cup.


Introduce snack: What did Matthew do for a living? He was a tax collector.

deborahotoole.com- Cheese Gelt Coin

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1989-12-21-8912192592-story.html orlandosentinel.com- Cheese Coins (Edible Hanukkah Gelt)


Get a round cracker and spread peanut butter on it. Cover with another cracker and you have edible money.


Letter F Snacks-

Fig Newton’s, Fruit Roll-Ups, Figs, Fruit, Fruit Cups, Fish Sticks, Fudge, etc.



Coloring/Puzzles:

Prayers while students are doing coloring and/or puzzles.

sermons4kids.com- Fishing for People (coloring)

coloring.ws- Fishers of Men (coloring pages)

calvarycurriculum.com- The Fishers of Men lesson #179, page 1 (scroll down to this)

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Fishers of Men Coloring Page
Scroll down for this.

lambsongs.co.nz- “Come Follow Me!” by Jill Kemp (booklet or one page Bible story you can color (scroll down for this)

dltk-teach.com- What begins with F? (mini book)

dltk-bible.com- Twelve Disciples Tracer Pages
Free printable templates that children can colour in while learning to print and spell simple words. Reinforce the story about Jesus' twelve disciples and learn to print and spell some simple vocabulary words.

first-school.ws- Letter F fisherman (handwriting)

The activity below is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

Fishers of Men- handwriting & coloring sheet

kidzone.ws.- Hidden Letter Worksheet Letter F

More 365 Activities for Kids (do any of the Fisher of Men puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. from August 19 - 23).

sermons4kids.com- Fishing for People (fish maze)

dltk-bible.com- 12 Disciples (maze)

biblewise.com- The Fishermen (what’s wrong)

sermons4kids.com- Connect the dots in alphabetical order (dot-to-dot)
Matthew 4:19

lessonsense.com- Fish Themed Worksheets

enchantedlearning.com- Drawing and Coloring Activity Worksheets (Fish themed)
Scroll down to this.

makinglearningfun.com- Fish Shape Count Worksheet

printactivities.com- Fish Maze
The goldfish needs to go into it's bowl. Draw the path through the maze to the fish bowl starting at 1 and counting by 1s up to 100.

education.com- Fishy Counting Worksheet

dreamenglish.com- How many fish? (worksheet)

Fishers of Men- (Bible Story Puzzle’n’Learn! PK – K, page 95.)

Fisherman of Men- Look at the pictures in each row. Color the pictures in each row that look the same as the first picture in that row. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 25.)

Matthew Helps Jesus- Matthew made lots of money collecting taxes. But he left it to follow Jesus. Each row has a number written in the front. Count and circle that number of coins. If there are not enough coins, draw the correct number. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 26.)

Twelve Helpers for Jesus- Look at this picture of the 12 apostles. Can you guess which one is Simon Peter? Remember, he was a fisherman. Who is Matthew? Hint: He was a tax collector. Pick out James and John. They were brothers and looked alike. Color the picture. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 27.)

Staff Training for Special Needs Students

Today most churches are slowly learning to integrate special needs children into their religious education program. While some churches are lacking in this area, hopefully they will become aware of the need of ministering to special needs children. Granted, it takes a great deal of effort and planning, but it is well worth it when you can effectively connect and minister to a special needs child. Many families who do not attend church have said that they feel they cannot take their special needs child because they fear they will disturb the congregation or they don’t feel they can entrust their child to others. Some parents find that their special needs child is not welcomed or that there are no classes available for their child.

Even if the church does provide religious education to special needs children, many parents feel that their child’s needs are not being met. Parents have to understand that this is not because of negligence, but mostly due to the religious education teachers not being trained on how to teach special needs children. Parents need to remember that the teachers are volunteers and try to do their best, but without the proper training on how to teach their child, it can be hit or miss.

Training and communication between parents and teachers will help tremendously with this problem. Seeking the advice and assistance of the child's family is the most important factor in learning how to teach a child with special needs. Family members and other resourceful people in your church family can also help you meet the child's needs with sensitivity. Find out if you have a special education teacher in your congregation that could help or someone from a local school or agency that could train the religious education teachers and the “buddy” that may be assigned to the child. Parents also need to become more involved with the religious education in their church and let the teachers know specifically what their child’s needs are and how to best teach their child.

Before any special needs child comes to CCD, have the parents answer a questionnaire about their child before they come to class to help with the transition of their child into the classroom.

A training session should be conducted before the student starts CCD to focus on identifying supports the student needs and how to implement them. The meeting should include all teachers, helpers, “buddy”, bus driver, DRE, etc. who will have contact with the special needs child. Having all personnel at the training session is critical so the staff will understand the student’s strengths and concerns. It also allows for all their questions to be answered and they will know what they are supposed to do and how to do it. Remember, the key to successful inclusion is support and understanding.

When conducting a training session for all personnel, be sure to make it brief and informative. Do not waste their time with repetitive explanations that seem to go on and on. Teachers and staff want just the facts with interventions and strategies on how to best teach the child with special needs.

*Give each person a file (one of those folders with brass fasteners that hold papers inside) and go over it during the meeting.


What should be included in the staff training:

• info on the child with color picture
• description of disability
• educational impact of the disability
• accommodations and modifications present to assist the child in school
• behavioral interventions used
• assistive technology
• related services provided to the child
• important tips from past teachers
• parent contact info (cell/phone number, e-mail address, etc.)



Short 1 page info on:

• 10 traits ______ struggles with
• _____ strengths
• _____‘s special interests
• What school is like for _____
• When behavior difficulties do occur, they typically appear to be a function of:


Try to conduct the meeting with the parents present so they can add any other helpful information that will help identify what changes need to be made in the religious education environment and how you, as the teacher, can best teach their child.

Having a special needs child in your classroom is a rewarding experience. You might be apprehensive at first, but after you get to know the child and what their needs are, it can open your eyes to a whole new and wonderful world.

Pro Life Activities

Stumped for activities concerning Pro Life ? Here are a few that your students might enjoy:

paperdali.blogspot.com- Free Pro-Life Coloring Page and Prayer Log

priestsforlife.org- Pro-life Resources and Activities for Students

archstl.org- The Right START program is a respect life curriculum taught by trained, volunteer teachers to 8th graders at Catholic elementary schools and parish schools of religion.

rtl.org- Teacher Resources

buffalodiocese.org- A Guide to Planning Pro-Life Activities For Parish or School Pro-Life Youth Groups

usccb.org- Pro Life Activities

crusadeforlife.org- Pro Life Supplemental Curriculum

avemariapress.com- Respect Life Month Teaching Resources

cpforlife.org- Respect Life Curriculums (1- High School College and Adult Studies, 2- Pre Kindergarten through 12th Grade)

looktohimandberadiant.blogspot.com- Project for our CCD kids. They are each spiritually adopting an unborn baby for the next nine months. They all got a magnet with Fulton Sheen's Spiritual Adoption Prayer on it and we talked about the connection between the Annunciation and being pro-life. The kids will be doing activities, learning how the babies develop, etc. Here are a few of the resources that we have/will be using if you wanted to do your own Spiritual Adoption.

triciagoyer.com- Pro-life for Kids: Ideas for Teaching the Sanctity of Life

catholicicing.com- Pro Life Craft for Kids

Look Who’s Growing Dominos- A fun way to educate young students that babies grow into adults to help promote Pro Life.

Look Who’s Growing- This game provides an entertaining way to educate students about pregnancy and fetal development to help promote Pro Life.


*If you know of any other Pro Life activities for kids, give me a holler.

Look Who’s Growing

Lacy at catholicicing.com wanted an activity about Pro Life and this is what I came up with.



This game is based on: freepatentsonline.com

Weekly fetal development info from: babiesonline.com


This game is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.



Look Who's Growing: This game provides an entertaining way to educate students about pregnancy and fetal development to help promote Pro Life.

Look Who’s Growing Game- Directions, Game Board, Game Cards, etc.

Lesson Plan- (Pre K - K): Woman at the Well

The Woman at the Well

Objectives: The children will
- retell the story of “The Woman at the Well”
- discuss how others can be mean to someone because they are different
- name ways of how they can be kind to people who are different
- identify who promised to send a savior one day
- identify who the savior is



Review:
Prayer and questions from last week’s lesson


Vocabulary Words:

The activity below is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

Woman at the Well Word Wall- Word wall templates are large flash card printables that you can hang on the wall to aid children when they are learning or using new vocabulary words.



Plan:


Circle Time:

Introduce story: Is it hard to be kind to someone that is different from you? (Discuss) Has anyone ever been mean to you because you were in some way different? (Discuss) How did it feel when they were mean to you? (Discuss) What kind of things can you do to make people who are different feel good? (Discuss)

Say: You have some great ideas on how to be kind. We can be kind to everyone, even people who are different because God is kind.


Read story: “The Woman at the Well” from your own story book.


Then ask questions from below.

1. Jesus was tired and thirsty. Where did Jesus rest while his helpers went to buy food? (At a well.)

2. Who came from the town of Samaria to get water from the well? (A woman.)

3. What did Jesus want the woman to do for him? (Get him a drink of water.)

4. Why was she surprised when he asked her for a drink of water? (People were not friendly to anyone from Samaria.)

5. What did Jesus say to the woman if anyone drank that water at the well? (That they will be thirsty again.)

6. What would happen if someone drank the water that Jesus gave them? (They will never thirst and they would be new inside.)

7. Did Jesus know everything that she had ever done in her life? (Yes)

8. Who promised to send a savior one day? (God)

9. Who is this savior? (Jesus)

10. The woman left her water jar and what did she do? (She went into town and told the people what happened.)

11. Did the people from Samaria come to see Jesus at the well? (Yes)



Songs and/or Finger Plays:

Jesus Satisfies (song) & Living Water (finger play)- Playful Songs and Bible Stories for Preschoolers by Group Publishing, page 136.

missionarlington.org- “I Can Be a Friend to You” tune: “London Bridge is Falling Down” page 4

I can be a friend to you, friend to you, friend to you.
I can be a friend to you, just like Jesus.


Sing “Jesus Loves Me”



Activities:

Introduce activity: What would it be like if we were all the same?

Same and Different

Say: We are all alike in some ways and different in some ways. Let’s find some ways that we are alike. (When you ask these questions be sure that they do not exclude one child so they will feel like the odd one out. Ask questions so that a group of children can participate in each question.

Example: Who is wearing a dress? Who has brown eyes? Who is wearing tennis shoes? Etc.

Say: There are some things about us that are different and some things that are the same. If we were all exactly the same there would be no way to tell us apart.


missionarlington.org- The Woman at the Well Meets Jesus (John 4:1-30, 39-42) Scroll down to preschool lesson

sermons4kids.com- Dying for a Drink object lesson

sermons4kids.com- Thirst Quencher object lesson

sermons4kids.com- Living Water object lesson

childrensermons.com- Jesus by the Well object lesson



Movie:

Introduce movie: How should we treat others?

Movie- Veggie Tales: Are You My Neighbor? The Gourds Must Be Crazy (14 min.) and ask questions:

1. Why wouldn’t Jr. invite Fernando to his party? (Because he was different.)

2. What did Jr. learn about people that are different? (Being different can be good. It’s the inside that counts.)

3. Should we make fun of people who are different? (No)

4. How should we treat others? We should treat everyone how you would like to be treated.



Crafts:

sermons4kids.com- The Thirst Quencher (group activities) crafts

sermons4kids.com- Living Water (group activities) crafts


Introduce craft: Jesus was tired and thirsty. Where did Jesus rest while his helpers went to buy food?

daniellesplace.com- Woman at the Well Crafts (scroll down to these)

dreamlandmagic.soniacjensen..com- Wishing Well Children’s Craft (make with or without flowers)

orientaltrading.com- Samaritan Woman Well Craft Kit

craftingthewordofgod.com- Samaritan Woman at the Well (craft)



Games

sermons4kids.com- The Thirst Quencher (group activities) games

sermons4kids.com- Living Water (group activities) games


Introduce game: What did Jesus say to the woman if anyone drank that water at the well?
Bucket Brigade- As kids work together to move water, they’ll discover God wants to share his living water with everyone. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 92 & 93.)

missionarlington.org- Water Relay (page 5)
Divide your students into two equal groups. Provide the first student in each group with a small drinking cup. Position a bucket of water per group at the start line and an empty bucket at the finish line. The group that transfers the most water from the first bucket to the second, after giving each group member a chance, is the winner.

Introduce games: How did Jesus treat others that he met? Jesus was always kind and helpful to the people he met. Jesus showed his love by caring for those who needed his healing touch. The next time you want to let someone know how much you care for them, remember that we show others we care, not just by sending flowers and gifts, but by showing acts of kindness each and every day -- just like Jesus did.

Random Acts of Kindness- Children identify Random Acts of Kindness as they move around the board.

The Golden Rule- This game helps promote why someone would use proper manners and etiquette in our daily lives.

Jesus is Our Savior- Jesus is our rescuer and offers us a lifeline when we’re trapped in sin. How can we solve the problems in our life? Jesus is our savior and if we follow him, he will show us the way.



Snacks:

Introduce snack: How can we be kind to others?

Have students wash their hands and make an easy snack for another class. (Make arrangements with the other classroom prior to the lesson so you have permission from that teacher and they know that a snack is being brought to them).

(Example: popcorn, trail mix, cheese whiz on a cracker, etc.)

After they have delivered their treat, they may have some as well.



Coloring/Puzzles:

Prayers while students are doing worksheets and/or coloring.

sermons4kids.com- The Woman at the Well

sermons4kids.com- Samaritan Woman

azcoloring.com- Woman At The Well Coloring Pages

sundayschoolsources.com- Woman at the Well (coloring)

lambsongs.co.nz- “The Woman by the Well” by Jill Kemp booklet or one page Bible story you can color (scroll down for this)

first-school.ws- Water (handwriting)

sermons4kids.com- The Samaritan Woman (maze)

Big Puzzles for Little Hands by Carla Williams- The Woman at the Well (dot-to-dot) page 57

azcoloring.com- Find the hidden pictures (you can do this together as a class)

Numbers in a Jar (worksheets)- Numbers-in-a-Jar worksheets designed to use with manipulatives to count and learn to write numerals, and number words.

A to Z Bible Story Lesson- Letter W

W- Wedding at Cana


Objectives: The children will be able to
- retell the story of The Wedding at Cana
- discuss what a miracle is
- identify the miracle that Jesus did at the Wedding at Cana



Review:
Prayer and questions from last week’s lesson.



Vocabulary Words:

The activity below is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

Wedding at Cana Word Wall- Word wall templates are large flash card printables that you can hang on the wall to aid children when they are learning or using new vocabulary words.



Plan:


Circle Time:

Introduce story: Do you know what a miracle is? A miracle is an amazing thing that cannot be explained that only God or Jesus can do. What was the first miracle that Jesus had done?

Read story “The Wedding in Cana” from your own story book.

Then ask some questions from below.

1. Where was the wedding? (In a city called Cana.)

2. Did Jesus’ mother go with him? (Yes)

3. Did Jesus’ helpers (disciples) go to the wedding? (Yes)

4. What ran out at the wedding? (The wine.)

5. What did Jesus do? (He changed the water into wine.)

6. How many jars of water did Jesus change into wine? (Six)



Songs and/or Finger Plays:

Introduce songs and/or finger plays: What did Jesus turn the water into?

gardenofpraise.com- Water to Wine (song)

sermons4kids.com- Water Into Wine songs (scroll down to these)



Activities:

Introduce activities: What was Jesus’ first miracle?

childrensministry.com- Preschool Bible Lesson (John 2:1-11) Jesus Turns Water Into Wine

crossroadskidsclub.net- Jesus’ First Miracle lesson

clutheran.org- The Wedding at Cana lesson (John 2:1-12)



Crafts:

Introduce craft: What did Jesus turn the water into?

Turning Water Into Wine- A paper plate craft to show Jesus' first miracle. Start the wheel with the blue showing to represent water flowing from the jug. Slowly turn the back plate to change the blue water to red wine. (Crafts from your favorite Bible Stories by Kathy Ross, page 42 & 43).

amommysadventures.com- Turning Water into Wine Craft

daniellesplace.com- Jesus Turns Water Into Wine Crafts (scroll down to these)

clclutheran.org- Classroom Art Activity
Color the strip at the bottom of the page according to the color directions, then cut it out. Color the water pot below, cut out the top oval, and make the slits. Position the blue/maroon strip in the slits behind the water pot so that it changes from water to wine (page 3).

web.archive.org- Take One Jar (several craft ideas posted here)


Have the children make a clay jar using air-hardening clay and take home. You can buy the clay or make it.

kidscrafty.com- Self Hardening Clay

dltk-kids.com- Air Dry or Bake Clay



Games:

Introduce game: What was Jesus’ first miracle?

sermons4kids.com- Water Into Wine Game

crossroadskidsclub.net- The Great Grape Relay (page 2)

daniellesplace.com- Water Water Wine Game (scroll down to this)

The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children's Ministry by Group Publishing- Water Into Wine (Jesus' First Miracle)
A fun medium energy level game with complete directions, supply list, what to say, and post game discussion questions. This fun and educational relay game will help your kids discover the wonder of Jesus' first miracle (page 74).

flamecreativekids.blogspot.com- Jesus Turns Water Into Wine: Red and Blue Memory Game

activityvillage.co.uk- Counting Jars Game
Here's a really simple idea which is fun to put together and fun to play with. You can play with the jars in many different ways, making is suitable for a wide age range too.



The games below are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.



Wedding at Cana Relay Game- The first team that fills the jar full of wine first, wins.

The Wedding At Cana File Folder Game- Answer questions about the story and receive a jar token. The first player to collect 6 jars wins. (Younger students do not have to answer a question and can just collect a jar token.)



Snacks:

Introduce snack: What did Jesus turn water into? Let’s make something that we can change by adding something to it.

Have the children make Kool-aid, chocolate milk, lemon aid, etc. using a container that they can see through or look into (cup).


Letter W Snacks-

Wafers, Waffles, Walnut, Water, Watermelon, White Cake, White Cheese, Whipped Cream, etc.



Coloring/Puzzles/Worksheets:

Prayers while students are doing coloring and/or puzzles.

sermons4kids.com- Jesus turns water into wine. John 2:1-12 (coloring)

sundayschoolresources.co.uk- Jesus turning water into wine (coloring)

supercoloring.com- Turning Water Into Wine (coloring)

coloringhome.com- Jesus Turns Water Into Wine Coloring Pages

clclutheran.org- Wedding at Cana (coloring), page 4

lambsongs.co.nz- “Jesus Goes To A Wedding” by Jill Kemp booklet or one page Bible story you can color (scroll down for this)

dltk-teach.com- What begins with W? (mini book)

first-school.ws- Water (handwriting)


The activity below is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

W Wedding at Cana- (handwriting & coloring sheet

kidzone.ws.- Hidden Letter Worksheet Letter W

first-school.ws- Numbers in a Jar (worksheets)
Numbers-in-a-Jar worksheets designed to use with manipulatives to count and learn to write numerals, and number words.

Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams- Jesus Turns Water into Wine
The servants poured 6 jars with water. Jesus turned the water to wine. The jars were very large. Color the six larger jars purple. Color the others any color (page 20).

clclutheran.org- Classroom Activity
Help the children color all the gifts God has given them. Talk about each one. Circle the one that is the most important gift (page 2).

Jesus’ First Miracle (find and circle story related items hidden in the picture)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God's Word: PK - K by Linda Standke, page 21.

Jesus’ First Miracle (find and circle story related items hidden in the picture)- Bible Story Puzzle ‘n’ Learn! PK - K, page 93.

Can you find 8 hidden wine jars?- (365 Activities for Kids by Kregel Publications, page August 24.)

Which is Different?- Here are 7 drawings of wine jars. Which is the odd one out? (365 Activities for Kids by Kregel Publications, page August 25.)

Upside Down - Short film from the message Right Christmas

Be sure to watch it to the end.

Wedding at Cana Relay

This game is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit.


Wedding at Cana Relay Game: The first team that fills the jar full of wine first, wins.

Introduce game: What did Jesus say to the servants?

Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim.


Need:

6 clear plastic cups
water in 6 large container (bucket will do)
6 empty jars
red food coloring
6 chairs

Divide the class into 6 equal teams and have them line up behind a chair with a bucket of water sitting on it. Across the room have an empty jar with food coloring inside it for each team. At your signal the first person in the team scoops up some water from their bucket and carries it over and pours it in their jar, returns to his line and hands the plastic cup to the second player. The first player then goes to the end of the line. The second player then repeats what the first player did. (Demonstrate what you want the children to do). Play is continued until the jar is full of wine.