Tamara Lowe at Christ Fellowship

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Passover Seder Crafts

incultureparent.com- Passover Craft: Seder Placemat

funfamily.com- Spring Seder Plate

crayola.com- Passover Seder Plate: Bring the symbolism and traditions of Passover to life with this decorative Model Magic® Seder plate. Handmade ceremonial crafts teach children about their own or other families' celebrations.

theshiksa.com- Homemade Passover Seder Plates
Here’s a Passover craft that is sure to get your kids excited about the holiday– painting their very own Seder plate!

crayola.com- Passover Seder Place Cards: Make one for each person at the table.

teachervision.fen.com- Paper Seder Plate: In this art activity, students learn about Passover by making their own Seder plate

freekidscrafts.com- Printable Seder Plate (plate and food printables)

huffingtonpost.com- 15 DIY Passover Seder Plates Your Kids Will Love To Make

artistshelpingchildren.org- Ideas for Kids to Make Seder Plates for Passover

Second Commandment Activities

Second Commandment: Do Not Use the Lord’s Name in Vain (Catholic)


Do you use God’s name only in a holy way or for prayer?
Do I say God’s name in anger or in a bad way?
Do I use the names of the saints in unholy ways?
Do I use bad language?
Do I make oaths or promises with God’s name that I won’t keep?
Have I used God's name in vain: lightly or carelessly?
Have I been angry with God?
Have I insulted a sacred person or abused a sacred object?


Lesson 18: The Second and Third Commandments of God- (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 1, page 85-89). For younger students.

Lesson 18: The Second and Third Commandments of God- (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 2, page 116-120). For older students.

catholicity.com- Lesson 18 from the Baltimore Catechism (no questions at end of lesson as in the book above)

cin.org- The Baltimore Catechism

scborromeo.org- Catechism of the Catholic Church (scroll down to 2150)

Speak God’s Name With Respect- Stories, crafts, games, prayer, and adventure. (Kids' Travel Guide to the 10 Commandments by Carol Mader, page 38-47).



churchhousecollection.com- Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord, thy God in vain.



Crafts:

christiancrafters.com- Change this to: God loves me or I love God. A pretty heart that you can really make out of anything.

preschooleducation.com- Jesus Loves Me Plate: Change this to “God loves ______ (child’s name)”. A cute and easy craft made out of a paper plate.

sundayschoolcrafts.net- Thou Shalt Not Take The Name Of The Lord Thy God In Vain Craft (change this to #2 Commandment)

biblelovenotes.blogspot.com- We can take the Lord’s name in vain even if we never say a cuss word (you can easily make this into a craft)



Explain to the children that we should not follow someone else's example if they are misusing God's name. We need to be creative and be prepared with our own words for the next time we are angry or upset. Have the children make a puppet that looks like them. The children then show how by using the puppets what they should say when they get angry or upset.

tlc.howstuffworks.com- Big Mouth Puppets

familycrafts.about.com- Finger Puppet People

frekidscrafts.com- Plastic Spoon Puppets Craft

micador.com- Puppet People



Games:

Do You Measure Up? (Jesus Is Love)- Change this game to “God is Love”. A fun low energy level game with complete directions, supply list, what to say, and post game discussion questions. This game will help children realize that God’s love for them is too great to be measured. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry by Group Publishing, page 126).

Pin Jesus’ Love in Your Heart (change to Pin God’s Love in Your Heart)- A great classroom or party game to play to lead into a discussion on Jesus and his love. Ideal for young children. (Super Bible Game Book by Linda Standke, page 45).



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.


Potty Mouth: 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.




Place your marker on START. Players roll the die and move their marker that many spaces indicated on the die. If you land on the picture of a toilet plunger, things have backed up and you must back up 2 spaces. Land on the toilet paper, you lose a turn. If you land on the picture of the toilet brush the player to your left draws a card and reads it out loud. On each card is a question about the 2nd commandment: Thou shall not use the Lord’s name in vain (Catholic). If you answer the question correctly, you stay where you are. If you are not correct, you must move to the urinal for having a potty mouth. On your next turn you are asked another question and you cannot move off the urinal until you answer a question correctly. If you answer a question correctly, you may resume your position on the game board. If a player lands on a picture of a toilet bowel cleaner, they must change places with the player that is positioned last on the game board. The first player to FINISH wins.





Movies:

Veggie Tales- The Ballad of Little Joe



Puzzles & Worksheets:

web.archive.org- Look under 10 Commandments for worksheets


These activities 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.

Word Jumble

Crossword

Do Not Use the Lord’s Name in Vain worksheet- Follow the directions and fill in the blanks to find out what the message says below.



Bible Story:

Job

Fill Your Seder Plate Game

Here is a cute game that I found on the internet and I had to share.






Have you ever experienced a Passover Seder? For many, Seder meals are not a common part of their typical Holy Week traditions. To help children understand what was eaten during this meal, here is a game that reviews the traditional food of the Seder meal.

yumpu.com- Fill Your Seder Plate Board Game






Object of the Game: To collect the five objects that go on the Seder plate.

Materials Needed:
1 game board
1 “Fill The Seder Plate” paper per player
1 die
1 pawn per player
crayons or markers

To Play: Give each player one Seder plate paper. Each player selects a pawn and places it on any “START”. The first player rolls the die and moves clockwise the number of spaces indicated. If the player lands on an object and does not have that object, then the player colors that object on the player’s Seder plate paper. When a player has “filled their Seder plate”, he/she is the winner. (Optional: Players may move either clockwise or counter clockwise to make it easier to land on the object they need.)

First Commandment Activities

First Commandment: You Shall Have No Other Gods Before Me (Catholic)


Do I place God first in everything?
Do I put TV, music, video games, homework, friends or other things before my relationship with God?
Do I value money, power, popularity, or objects more than God?
Do I forget to make time for God alone? To pray?
Do I give God time every day in prayer?
Do I seek to love Him with my whole heart?
Have I been involved with superstitious practices or have I been involved with the occult?
Do I seek to surrender myself to God's Word as taught by the Church?
Have I ever received Communion in a state of mortal sin?
Have I ever deliberately told a lie in confession or have I withheld a mortal sin from the priest in confession?
Do I neglect to thank God regularly for the gifts and blessings He has given me?


Lesson 16: The First Commandment of God- (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 1, page 77-80). For younger students.

Lesson 16: The First Commandment of God- (The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 2, page 106-111). For older students.

catholicity.com- Lesson 16 from the Baltimore Catechism (no questions at end of lesson as in the book above)

cin.org-The Baltimore Catechism

scborromeo.org- Catechism of the Catholic Church

You Shall Have No Other Gods Before Me- Stories, crafts, games, prayer, and adventure. (Kids' Travel Guide to the 10 Commandments by Carol Mader, page 18-27).

childrensministry.com- No Room for God (This activity illustrates how a heart crowded with worldly things removes God from first place in our lives.)



Coloring:

web.archive.org- You shall have no other gods before me. Exodus 20:3

biblestoryprintables.com- You Shall Have No Other Gods

meaningfulmama.com- There is Only One God Craft (coloring)



Crafts:

tallgreenhouse.blogspot.com- God is #1 Foam Hand (mini craft version posted)

catholicicing.com- I Believe in 1 God Craft

abcjesuslovesme.com- 10 Commandments Train
Only do the engine (#1 Put God First)

babies-crafty.blogspot.com- God First Craft (scroll down to this)

Crafts to remind you that because you love God, you can say, "I Love Pleasing God" and really mean it!
pinterest.com- Heart Crafts
pinterest.com- Heart Crafts



Games:

I Love God Above All Things: 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.


4 pages of cards

Introduction: We are to love God above all things. We cannot value money, power, TV, music, video games, homework, friends or other things before our relationship with God. Can you put God first in your life?


Directions: Four cards are dealt to each player if three to six players are involved. With only two players, five cards are dealt to each. All remaining cards are placed face down in a draw pile. Randomly choose a player to go first. On your turn, ask for a specific card. You must already hold one of these cards. For example: "Charlie, please give me the cell phone." If Charlie has it, he gives it to you and you go again. Otherwise, he says "Go Fish" and you draw from the draw pile. If you happen to draw the card you asked for, you get another turn. If you draw anything else, it is now the next player's turn. When you collect both cards, immediately show the set to the other players and place the cards face up in front of you. When the draw pile runs out, keep playing until all of the cards have been made into sets of two. When the draw pile is exhausted, no one says "Go Fish." If you ask someone for a card she doesn't have, it becomes her turn. The first player who runs out of cards says, “I love God above all things” and is declared the winner.



Puzzles & Worksheets:

web.archive.org- Look under 10 Commandments for worksheets


These puzzles 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.

Word Search

Word Jumble

Crossword



Movies:

Veggie Tales- Where's God When I'm S-Scared? Daniel and the Lion’s Den



Bible Stories:

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

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego- Scroll down to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego for activities, coloring, crafts, games, puzzles, quizzes, etc.

A to Z Bible Story Lesson- Letter L

L- Loaves and Fishes


Objectives: The children will be able to
- retell the story The Loaves and Fishes
- discuss what a miracle is
- identify the miracle that Jesus did in the story Loaves and Fishes



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.

Loaves & Fishes 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:

Materials: 2 paper plates and a marker. (Make one of the plates into a happy face. Make the other a sad face.)

Show the children the happy face and sad face.

Ask: Has anyone ever taken a toy you were playing with and said, “That’s mine!. You can’t play with that!” (Discuss.)

How did it make you feel? Which face shows how you felt? (Have children point to the sad paper plate face and describe how they felt.)

How do you feel when someone shares with you? (Have children point to the happy face and describe how they would feel.)

What are some things you share with others? (Discuss.)

How do you feel when you share with someone? (Have the children point to a paper plate face and describe how they would feel.)

Say: Sharing sure does make us feel good. It is fun to share!


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. Listen to this story about Jesus doing a miracle and a boy sharing his lunch.

Read story "Loaves and Fishes" from your own story book. Or while reading the story “Jesus Feeds 5,000 People” from Snip-And-Tell Bible Stories by Karyn Henley, page 83 - 85 and do cut outs as the story unfolds.


Then ask questions from below.

1. Who did the people come to see and hear him talk? (Jesus)

2. How many men, women, and children were there? (5,000)

3. What did Jesus do to the people who were ill? (Healed them.)

4. Jesus became worried because of what? (The people were hungry.)

5. Jesus asked a boy to share his food. What did he have? (He only had 5 loaves and 2 fishes.)

6. Jesus said a prayer, then what did he do with the food? He broke up the bread and fishes and handed them to the disciples to give to the people.

7. How much leftover food was there? Enough to fill 12 baskets.



Songs and/or Finger Plays:

Introduce songs and/or finger plays: Jesus asked a boy to share his food. What did he have?

sundayschoolsources.com- Five Loaves and Two Fishes (song)

Make a Joyful Noise! by Kathryn Nider Wolf, Heather P. Robbins- Jesus Fed Five Thousand (song), page 53

Wonder Stories Age 2 – 3 Leader Guide- Getting Started (finger play activity posted here), page 52

Big Book of Ideas for Children's Faith Formation by Beth Branigan McNamara - Over Five Thousand People Action Play (finger play), page 258



Activities:

Introduce activities: Jesus said a prayer, then what did he do with the food?

dltk-bible.com- Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand lesson with memory verse, teacher's guide, puzzles, take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts, etc.

clclutheran.or Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand

sundayschoolkids.com- Jesus’ Miracle Feeding The 5,000
Children, from pre-school up through about 5th grade have very little actual concept of what 5,000 of anything really is. They may know a million is a very big number, but most likely never saw a million of anything. They may have seen, but not known by count, 5,000 of anything. The concept of feeding 5,000 men (plus women and children) with 2 small fish and 5 loaves of bread may impact adult imagination, but the magnitude of the miracle may not as easily be grasped by children. This step-by-step activity will help understand how great the miracle of feeding of the 5,000 men (plus women and children) was.



Crafts:

Introduce craft: What miracle did Jesus do? He was able to feed 5,000 people from 5 loaves and 2 fishes.

Feeding the 5,000- Bible Story Wheel (Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 45 & 46.)

Fish and Bread- Five loaves of bread and two fish will easily fill the baskets that the children have made. Even though this comes from a preschool craft book, it is appropriate for older children to do. (Preschool Christian Crafts by Linda Standke, page 55 & 56).

books.google.com- A Basket With Five Loaves and Two Fishes- A craft to show how Jesus turned five loaves and two fishes into enough to feed 5,000 people by unfolding the loaves and fishes to turn a little food into a lot. (Crafts from your favorite Bible Stories by Kathy Ross, pages 46 - 48).

craftingthewordofgod.com- Feeding The 5,000 (craft)


*Have the children make a basket and put 5 loaves and 2 fishes inside or attach them to the basket with glue.

ehow.com- Basket Template

firstpalette.com- Basket Template


mesewcrazy.com- How To Make A Paper Basket

craftyjournal.com- Easy Paper Basket

dltk-bible.com- Weave a Basket Craft

eswitzer.com- 5 loaves & 2 fishes printable

Or students can make their own 5 loaves & 2 fishes.



Games:

Introduce game: What miracle did Jesus do? He was able to feed 5,000 people from 5 loaves and 2 fishes.

christiancrafters.com- Fish and Loaves Relay

Bread, Basket, Fish- Play a large group version of Rock, Paper, Scissors using the words Bread, Basket and Fish. (The Really Big Book of Bible Games by Gospel Light, page 211.)

The Encyclopedia of Bible of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry by Group Publishing- Feeding Frenzy (Jesus Feeds Five Thousand)
As your students explore the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand, your kids will discover how God provides for them, too. (page 81).

The Humongous Book of Games for Children's Ministry by Group Publishing- Feed a Face
Children will see how many snacks they can feed into a huge mouth, (page 45).

bibleschoolmaterials.blogspot.com- Twelve Baskets Full









Loaves and Fishes (file folder game)- Players must collect as many loaves and fishes as they can as they move around the board. The game is over when the timer goes off. Whoever has the most loaves and fishes, wins.

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.







Snacks:

Introduce snack: What did Jesus feed the 5,000 people that came to hear him talk? Bread and fish.

dltk-bible.com- Unleavened Bread and Tuna

Pepperidge Farms Goldfish Crackers

Mini Loaves- Use refrigerator biscuits to bake tiny loaves of bread. Give each child a piece of biscuit dough. Let them shape and place on a cooking sheet. Bake according to directions. Share “loaves” with class.

Fish in the Ocean Snack- Make blue JELL-O and add gummy fish to it. Children love to see the fish wiggle or swim in the JELL-O.

Aquariums- Spread peanut butter on graham crackers and top with Pepperidge Farms Goldfish crackers.


Letter L Snacks-

Lemon-flavored snacks, Lime-flavored snacks, Life-saver themed snacks, Lollypops

Lasagna, Limes, Lemons, Lemon Aide, Lime Jell-O, Lamb, Lettuce, Lemon Meringue Pie, etc.



Coloring/Puzzles:

Prayers while students are doing coloring and/or puzzles.

sermons4kids.com- Feeding the 5,000 (coloring)

Fish and Loaves (mini book)- Bible Stories from A to Z, page 33.

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Jesus Feeds 5,000 (mini book)

lambsongs.co.nz- “A boy Shares His Lunch” by Jill Kemp booklet or one page Bible story you can color (scroll down for this)

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


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.

L Loaves and Fishes- handwriting & coloring sheet

kidzone.ws.- Hidden Letter Worksheet Letter L

sermons4kids.com- Feeding the 5,000 (maze)

dltk-bible.com- Jesus Feeds 5,000 (maze)

More 365 Activities for Kids (do any of the Loaves and Fishes puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. from October 21 - 26).

Feeding 5,000 (dot to dot)- Dot to Dot Bible Pictures: PK – K by Linda Standke, page 21.

Jesus is More Than Enough (find the hidden picture)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s World: PK - K by Linda Standke, page 23.

Feeding 5,000 (dot to dot) page 103, Loaves and Fish (word search) page 104, Jesus is More Than Enough (find the hidden picture) page 105- Bible Story Puzzle ‘n’ Learn! PK – K

tlsboks.com- Funny Fish Same or Different
Identify the fish that is different.

Big Puzzles for Little Hands by Carla Williams- Jesus Prepares a Big Lunch
Hidden in this picture are 2 fish, 5 loaves of bread, and 12 baskets. Can you find them? (page 23).

More 365 Activities for Kids by Tim Dowley- Number the Pictures in the Right Order (page December 31).

Fish Puzzle Word Cards (Color and cut out fish. Use the fish puzzles to practice reading words.)- Bible Stories from A to Z, page 35.

Lesson Plan- (Pre K - K): Prodigal Son/I’m Sorry

Prodigal Son/I’m Sorry

Objectives: The children will be able to
- retell the story The Prodigal Son
- discuss that Jesus and God love us no matter what mistakes we have made
- discuss that Jesus and God forgive us and that we must forgive others too
- state what they should say when they do something wrong
- state what they should say when someone says I’m sorry



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.

I'm Sorry/Forgive Word Wall Words- 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: When has someone said I’m sorry to you? How did you feel when they told you that they were sorry? What did you say to them? What should you say to them?

daniellesplace.com- The Prodigal Son
Scroll down and read the story under The Lesson.

childrensermons.com- Bad Boy (Prodigal Son) object lesson



Songs and/or Finger Plays:

Introduce songs and/or finger plays: Does Jesus and God still love us when we make mistakes? Jesus and God always forgive us, should we forgive others too? Why?

sundayschoolsources.com- The Prodigal Son (song)



Activities:

sermons4kids.com- Story Telling Tips

childrensministry.com- Bible Skit: The Prodigal Son

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

daniellesplace.com- The Prodigal Son lesson with crafts, games, and activities



Introduce activity: What do you say when you do something wrong and we really mean it?

Play-Doh Mistakes

Give yourself and each child a lump of Play-Doh and let everyone create obiects. Admire the work of the children and show them what you made. Ask: Have you eyer been looking at something that belongs to someone else and you accidentally break it? Break your own object in half. Ask: How do you feel when you accidentally break something? Say: When we do something wrong we feel bad, especially if we do it by accident. But if we say we’re sorry it helps makes things better. Repair your Play-Doh creation.



Saying Sorry Feels Good

(You'll need pictures of common situations where something happens. You can find them in magazines and children’s books.)

Have children sit in a circle. Show them one of the situation pictures. Ask: What happened in this picture? How do the people in the picture feel? Why does this person feel angry, sad, happy, sorry? Point to each of the people in the picture and ask: What would you do if you were this person? How would everyone in the picture feel if this person (point to the person in the picture who has hurt someone) said “I’m sorry?” Show the children other situations and repeat the questions. Say: When we hurt someone, saying “I’m sorry,” can help everybody feel better if we really mean it.



Crafts:

meaningfulmamma.com- Parable of the Lost Son Craft (put your favorite Bible verse from today’s story inside


Introduce craft: What job did the son have to do when he ran out of money?

dltk-bible.com- Paper Bag Pig Puppet (with color or black and white template)

enchantedlearning.com- Paper Bag Pig Puppet (scroll down for this)

daniellesplace.com- Prodigal Son Crafts (scroll down for these)

craftjr.com- Pig Mask

Pink Plate Piggy Bank- Kathy Ross Crafts Colors by Kathy Ross, page 10 – 12

ourkidthings.com- DIY Water Bottle Piggy Banks

alittletipsy.com- Bottle Piggy Bank



Games:

daniellesplace.com- Prodigal Son Games (scroll down for these)


Introduce game: Who came home and said they were sorry?

The Prodigal Son Comes Home Game- A fun board game about the Prodigal Son. The object of the game is to get your markers to the banquet. (Super Bible Game Book by Linda Standke, page 95 - 106 for directions, game board markers, game board, and game cards).

Pin the Tail on the Pig- This is another way to do "Pin the Tail on the Donkey". Make a large pig out of pig paper. For the tail, use pink ribbon and pin the tail on the pig using a push pin.




These game 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.

I’m Sorry: As players move around the game board, they are given fictitious situations in which they have done something wrong. The player must then apologize to the person to his/her left for the situation on their card and they must be specific with their apology. They must say something like, “I’m sorry I took your video game,” instead of “I’m sorry.” The player that they apologized to must then say, “I forgive you.” Teaching children to apologize and to seek forgiveness from family and friends will encourage them to do so with God. The player then must also say what they should do to correct their mistake and/or what consequences should happen to them so they will learn to take responsibility for their actions. If the player apologizes correctly for the situation they receive a token. If a player lands on “Lose 1 Token” they must forfeit one token. The player at the end of the game who has the most tokens wins.












The Prodigal Son (file folder game)- The objective of the game is to get to the father hugging his lost son.










Snacks:

Introduce snack: What job did the son have to do when he ran out of money?

perpetualpreschool.com- Pig Snacks

preschooleducation.com- Pigs in a Blanket



Coloring/Puzzles:

Prayers while students are doing coloring and/or puzzles.

sermons4kids.com- The Lost Son Returns (coloring)

coloring.ws- The Prodigal Son (coloring)

fcpeace.com- Forgiveness (coloring)

Lost Son (mini book)- Bible Stories from A to Z, page 66.

lambsongs.co.nz- “The Lost Son Comes Home” by Jill Kemp booklet or one page Bible story you can color (scroll down for this)

L is for Lost Son (handwriting)- Bible Stories from A to Z, page 67.

sermons4kids.com- Our Father Forgives Us (dot-to-dot)

dltk-bible.com- Prodigal Son (maze)

biblewise.com- Prodigal Son Journey (maze)

A Story About Two Sons- The two sons in the story acted very differently from one another. Look at each row of pictures. Which object is different from the others? (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 63).


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.

I’m sorry. I forgive you.- handwriting & coloring sheet

A to Z Bible Story Lesson- Letter J

J- Jesus


Objectives: The children will be able to
- retell the story Let The Children Come To Me
- identify who Jesus loves
- explain how we should treat others



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.

Jesus Loves Me 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:

Have you ever felt that you were not welcome? Have you ever gone over to someone’s house and they did not want to play with you? How did that feel? Discuss.

Introduce story: Here is a story about how Jesus always loves us and that we are to love others too.

Read story “Let the Children Come to Me” and ask questions from below.


1. Who does Jesus love? (Everyone, Only the good)

2. Who took the children to see Jesus? (Their mothers, Their fathers)

3. Was the friend of Jesus glad that the children had come? (Yes, No)

4. What did he want them to do with the children?
(Take the children closer to Jesus, Take the children back home)

5. Who saw what was happening to the children? (Their fathers, Jesus)

6. Did Jesus want the children sent away? (Yes, No)

7. Does Jesus always want the children to come to him? (Yes, No)

8. Who did Jesus say that loved the children? (God, Moses)

9. What did Jesus say that all of us should do with children?
(Not bring them to big gatherings to hear him, To love them and take care of them)

10. Who said to "Let the children come to me"? (Moses, Jesus)



Songs and/or Finger Plays:


Introduce songs and/or finger plays: Who does Jesus love?

Wee Sing Bible Songs- Jesus Loves the Little Children, Jesus Loves Me, Jesus Loves Even Me

kididdles.com- Jesus Loves Me (song)

kididdles.com- Jesus Loves the Little Children (song)

dltk-bible.com- Jesus Loves Everyone (song)

dltk-bible.com- Jesus Is My Friend Today (song)

dltk-bible.com- Jesus Loves You As You Are (song)

kidssundayschool.com- He Loves Me (song)

sundayschoolsources.com- Jesus and the Little Children (finger play)



Activities:

Introduce activities: How should we treat others?

dltk-bible.com- Jesus Loves Me (preschool lesson provided)

sermons4kids.com- Let the Children Come object lesson



Movie:


Introduce movie: How do we show the special love Jesus says we should have? How should we treat others? Discuss. We should treat everyone how you would like to be treated.

Veggie Tales: God Wants Me To Forgive Them?!- The Grapes of Wrath (12 min.)

What did the grapes do to Junior? (They made fun of him.)

Who does God want us to be kind to? (Everyone)

When someone says they are sorry and they really mean it, what should you say? (I forgive you.)

How many times are you supposed to forgive someone? (Not 7 times, but seventy times seven (490). In other words, many, many times.)


Or

Veggie Tales: God Wants Me To Forgive Them?!- Larry’s Lagoon (15 min.)

What happened to the boat? (Larry smashed it.)

How did everyone feel about Larry? (They were mad at him.)

How doe it feel when someone says they forgive you? (It feels good.)

It is wrong to not forgive someone when they say they are sorry and they really mean it? (Yes.)



Crafts:

Introduce art project: Who does Jesus love?

Jesus & the Children- Bible Story Wheel (Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 47 & 48.)


catholicicing.com- Jesus Loves Me Bible Craft for Kids

preschooleducation.com- Jesus Loves Me Plate

Need: Paper plates, markers or crayons, paper punch, and yarn.

Directions: Give each child a paper plate on which you have written the words Jesus Loves at the top. Have each child write their name at the bottom of the plate. Then have them draw pictures of themselves above the name and decorate the plate using the crayons or markers (glitter would add that special touch). Punch a hole in the center top of each plate and add a piece of yarn to hang.

kidssundayschool.com- Bee Thumb-body with Jesus
A craft that reminds kids that they're someone special with Jesus.

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Jesus Loves Me (Valentine’s Day) activities

catholicicing.blogspot.com- St. Valentine’s Day Craft & Card
Make a Valentine decoder of your favorite saying or verse by catholicicing.blogspot.com

dltk-bible.com- John 3:16 Heart Lacing Project

dltk.bible.com- John 3:16 Stuffed Heart Craft

catholicicing.blogspot.com- John 3:16 craft by catholicicing.blogspot.com

akidsheart.com- John 3:16
Fill in the missing letters of the Bible verse to spell out the mystery word. (You can use this to help you make the craft above.)



Games:

Introduce game: How far can you jump with both feet? Let’s find out.

Do You Measure Up? (Jesus is Love)- The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry by Group Publishing, page 126.


Introduce game: Why does Jesus love you?

kidssundayschool.com- Chair For A Crown
Children play musical chairs for a chance to discover how Jesus loves them. Have the children march around the chairs as you play the song “Jesus Loves Me”. Give the one who does not find a chair a crown to wear while taking a few moments to tell the other children why they believe Jesus loves them. This is for building up their self-esteem, in that they are not "losers" because they did not get a chair, but are special because of Jesus' love.

ministry-to-children.com- Jesus Loves Me Bingo (Free Printable Game)

abcteach.com- Dominoes with Hearts
Print these on card stock and cut out.

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Jesus Loves Me (Valentine’s Day) games (scroll down for these)

filefolderfun.com- Alphabet Hearts File Folder Game
This is an alphabet file folder game with hearts. Children match the upper and lowercase versions of the letters.



Introduce game: How does Jesus want us to behave? Discuss. Well, here are some questions and let’s see how well you can.

Win or Lose by How You Choose

Need: Book- Win or Lose by How You Choose by Judge Judy Sheindlin

Directions- Divide the class into teams and do questions out of “Win or Lose by How You Choose!”



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.




Let The Children Come To Me (file folder game)- The first one to Jesus, wins!



Snacks:

Introduce snack- How can we say “I love you” to others? Have the children bake cookies and give to someone they love.

pillsbury.com

Chocolate Dipped Heart Cookies

Sweetheart Cookie Bouquet

Thumbprint Heart Sugar Cookies


Letter J Snacks-

Jell-O Cups, Jell-O Jigglers, Juice, Juice Pops, Jam, Jelly, Jelly Beans, etc.



Coloring/Puzzles/Worksheets:

Prayers while students are doing worksheets.

sermons4kids.com- Jesus and the Children (coloring)

coloring.ws- Jesus Loves Me (cross)

twistynoodle.com- Jesus Loves Me

masivy.com- Jesus Loves Me

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Jesus Loves Me Coloring Pages

ministry-to-children.com- John 3:16 Valentine’s Day (coloring)

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

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Jesus Loves Me (mini book)
Children can take home this little mini book with the words to the song "Jesus Loves Me" Print in Color or Black and White and hand to children on their way out the door, encouraging them to share with their parents.

Jesus Loves Me (use the code to color the picture)- Bible Story Puzzle ‘n’ Learn! PK - K, page 132.

dltk-teach.com- Life of Jesus (mini book)

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

kidzone.ws.- Hidden Letter Worksheet Letter J

sermons4kids.com- Let the Children Come To Me (maze)

ssermons4kids.com- I Love Jesus (dot to dot)

Jesus Blesses Little Children (find the hidden pictures)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s World PK - K by Linda Standke, page 25.

Smile, Jesus Loves You! (draw a smile on the face) page 67, Jesus Loves the Children (color the picture) page 112, Jesus Blesses Little Children (find the hidden pictures) page 113, Jesus Loves Me (use the code to color the picture) page 132, - Bible Story Puzzle ‘n’ Learn! PK – K


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.

J Jesus Loves Me- handwriting & coloring sheet

Lent Lapbooks

Make a Lent lapbook to celebrate the Lent season. You can adjust each of them to fit your needs.

hfclassicalacademy.blogspot.com- Planning a Lent Lapbook (ideas and suggestions on what to put in lapbook)

justlikemary.blogspot.com- Lent Lapbook

crusaders-for-christ.com- Lenten Lapbook and Tutorial

diary-of-a-sower.blogspot.com- Our Lent Lapbook

hsiswheretheheartis.blogspot.com- Lent Lapbook

borrowingthebest.blogspot.com- Ash Wednesday: Lenten Lapbooks

rosarymom.blogspot.com- Lenten Lapbook



Lent activities to put in Lapbook:

Lent- activities, coloring, crafts, games, puzzles, quizzes, etc.

catholicmom.com- Lenten Activities for Children

pflaum.com- Four times during the school year, Pflaum Gospel Weeklies provides three ready-to-print activities for each level; Seeds (Preschool), Promise (Grades K-1), Good News (Grades 2-3), Venture (Grades 4-6) and Visions (Grades 7-8). Plus each season special features for the entire family.

Lent- word wall, Bible story with questions, songs and/or finger plays, activities, crafts, games, coloring, puzzles, etc.

Ash Wednesday and Lent- vocabulary words, Bible story with questions, activities, crafts, games, puzzles, mazes, worksheets, etc.

Stations of the Cross- activities, coloring, crafts, games, puzzles, worksheets, etc. Scroll down for Stations of the Cross (file folder game).

Make Your Own Mini Books- templates to make your own mini books to put into your lapbooks

Lesson Plan- (Pre K - K): Ash Wednesday & Lent

Ash Wednesday & Lent


Objectives: The children will be able to:
- discuss what happens on Ash Wednesday and where the ashes come from
- discuss what abstinence and fasting is
- discuss what we are supposed to do during Lent and why



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.

Lent 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. (Explain each card to the children. Example: Ash Wednesday- What is happening in this picture? The priest is putting blessed ashes in the shape of a cross on the boy’s forehead. This happens on Ash Wednesday. Pray- What is happening in this picture? We pray more during Lent. Fast- What is this a picture of? Would you normally have more than a hotdog for lunch or dinner? What would you have? To fast means to eat less or to go without certain foods. Give- What is happening in this picture? The boy wants to give his teacher an apple. During Lent we should try and do more good things for others.)



Plan:


Circle Time:

1. Ash Wednesday (write it on the board or hold up Word Wall card)

Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent. On Ash Wednesday, blessed ashes are put on your forehead in the shape of a cross. These ashes are made by burning palm leaves which have been saved from last year’s Palm Sunday.

Ash Wednesday is also when we begin to do penance for Lent. Penance is something that you do or are given to do in order to show that you are sad or sorry about doing something wrong. We do this to improve our relationship with God and others. The Church suggests three special practices of penance for Lent:

(Write the bold words on the board or hold up Word Wall card).

Pray- go to Mass more often, pray more often.

During Lent the Stations of the Cross are said at our church every Friday. My family goes to this every Friday during Lent.

Can you think of other ideas?


Fast- going without food or eating less. It can also mean giving up a certain food or treat.

My husband is giving up Diet Coke during Lent. My son is eating less sweets during Lent.

Can you think of other ideas?

During Lent people older than you must do abstinence which means not to eat meat. They do not to eat meat on Fridays during Lent and on Ash Wednesday. What can they eat? They can eat fish and other seafood, vegetables, eggs, milk and other dairy products.


Almsgiving- means doing good for others. That can be giving gifts of money or help to others.

The money my husband does not spend for Diet Cokes he will collect. At the end of Lent he will give the money to the poor.

Can you think of other ideas?



Activities:

kindercraze.com- Sharing Lenten Love with Good Deeds (a printable good deeds chart for children)


Introduce activities: What are we supposed to do during Lent? (We are to change and become more like Jesus.)

Read the story “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle and ask questions from below.

What happened to the caterpillar? He changed into a butterfly.

Which life do you think is better, the caterpillar of the butterfly life? Why?

During Lent we are to try to “change”. We need to be kind to others and improve our relationship with God.

jennifischer.blogspot.com- TONS of The Very Hungry Caterpillar activities posted with links



Songs and/or Finger Plays:

catholicicing.com- Lent Song for Kids (with actions and youtube.com video)



Introduce songs and/or finger plays: What happened to the caterpillar?

preschooleducation.com- Roly-Poly Caterpillar (finger play)
Scroll down to this.

Into a corner crept, (place right pointer finger in left cupped hand)
Spun around himself a blanket (spin around)
Then for a long time slept. (place head on folded hands)
Roly-poly caterpillar (wiggle right pointer finger)
Wakening by and by, ("stretch" right pointer finger)
Found himself with beautiful wings
Changed to a butterfly. (flutter arms like wings)


thevirtualvine.com- The Fuzzy Caterpillar (song and can be made into a finger play) tune to Itsy Bitsy Spider
Scroll down about halfway.

The little fuzzy caterpillar,
Curled up on a leaf.
Spun her little chrysalis,
and then fell fast asleep.
While she was sleeping,
She dreamed that she could fly,
And later when she woke up,
she was a butterfly.



Skits or Puppet Shows:

youthsource.com- Six Skits for Lent

christiancrafters.com- Observing Lint? (skit or puppet show)

catholicmom.com- Preach the Gospel Show [Re: tithing cans during Lent] Skit or puppet show

youtube.com- Lent Puppet Show

*You can always record the puppet show on a audio tape and play it during the puppet show to make it easier for the children to do by themselves.



Crafts:

Introduce craft: We as Catholics focus on what 3 things during Lent? Praying, Fasting, and Giving Alms.
Use a paper plate, plastic silverware, and real pennies for that extra special touch.


catholicicing.com- Pray, Fast, Give Alms– a Lenten Craft for Kids


Introduce craft: What happens during Ash Wednesday?

faithfilledfreebies.blogspot.com- Ash Wednesday Craft
Click on the craft image on the left to download the Google Doc

catholicinspired.com- Ash Wednesday Craft
This printable activity allows the kids to draw a picture of themselves and then add an ash cross to their forehead.



Introduce craft: What happens to a caterpillar? He changes into a butterfly. What are we supposed to do during Lent? We are to change. We are going to make something to show us how the caterpillar changed into a butterfly to remind us that we are to change during Lent and become more like Jesus.





Caterpillar to Butterfly Craft







enchantedlearning.com- Egg Carton Caterpillar
This is an easy way to make caterpillars using egg cartons, crayons or markers, scissors, and pipe cleaners. You could also have the students decorate the caterpillar by gluing small objects like beads, craft foam, cut out paper shapes, etc. Googly eyes are a nice touch also. I use this craft to emphasize that they are to change during Lent. I then at Easter use a butterfly craft to show how the caterpillar changed and became a butterfly.


Introduce craft/activity: What are alms? Long ago money given to the poor was called alms. We are going to make an Alms Jar to take home to remind us the importance of almsgiving and giving to the poor.

Alms Jar

Need: Jar with lid, sticker with “Alms Jar” printed on it, various things to glue on jar, glue

Directions: Have students decorate alms jar. Have them put sticker “Alms Jar” on the jar when they are finish decorating the jar.

The whole family can enter into the spirit of saving for alms. A glass jar is placed at the center of the table on Ash Wednesday, and all the money each family member saves as a result of self-denial from smoking, eating candy, going to movies or similar activities is put into it. Whatever you are sacrificing during Lent, that money you would of spent goes into the jar. The mother, buying simpler and cheaper foods for Lenten meals, puts the difference into the jar at meal time — so all can see where the cost of the dessert went! The children spend the first weeks of Lent investigating needy causes and charitable organizations and missions. They will have the responsibility of determining who gets the alms-fund. (Print this out and glue on an index card. Attach it or put inside the Alms Jar for the students to bring home for family to read).

catholicculture.org- Lenten Sacrifice Beans
A wonderful way to help younger children remind them to do penance during Lent, lima beans in a jar record each Lenten sacrifice.

Prayer Jar by paperdali.blogspot.com- Instead of just writing down a petition for our Lenten prayer jar, paperdali decided to draw the little petitions. Each strip has a picture and the beginning of a prayer for a child (or adult, actually) to finish. To enjoy, just download the page, cut along the dotted line, put them in a jar, and then put it in an accessible spot. During Lent, a child (or adult) can take out a strip during breakfast and begin the day with a prayer.



Games:

Introduce game: Who needs lots of food so they can build a cocoon and become a butterfly?

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The caterpillar is very hungry and must have lots of food so he can build his cocoon. Let’s play a relay race to see which team can collect the most food for the caterpillar.

Divide the class into teams and line each team behind a chair. Place a basket of plastic fruit for each team on the other side of the room. Place an empty basket on the chair in front of each team. When the teacher says “GO!” the first person from each team runs up and gets one piece of fruit and puts it in their team’s basket. They then go to the end of their team’s line and the next team member goes and gets a piece of fruit. When the teacher says, “STOP!” all players must stop what they are doing. Each team then counts how many pieces of fruit they have. The team with the most fruits wins.



The Very Hungry Caterpillar Game (board game): A Game of Counting, Colors and Contrasts- Emerge from a rainy day cocoon, gather up some friends, and enjoy this wonderful game based on Eric Carle's delightful children's book. In The Very Hungry Caterpillar Game, children go on a journey of learning and transformation as their caterpillar develops from egg to beautiful butterfly. Includes game board, four feedable caterpillar pieces, 40 food pieces, spinner, and instructions. For 2 to 4 players ages 3 and up.


dltk-teach.com- Story Sequencing Cards
Have children color and cut out cards. Then have the children put the cards in the same order as the story "The Very Hungry Caterpillar”. *You can also make 2 copies of the cards and have the children play Memory.


Chutes and Ladders- This would be great game for teaching about rewards and consequences for your actions. As kids travel along the game path, they encounter situations that reward them for good deeds by letting them climb the ladders or punish them for misbehaving by sending them down chutes.



These 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.

Introduce games: During Lent we are to try to “change”. We need to be kind to others and improve our relationship with God.


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




Place your marker any where on the game board. Roll the die and move clockwise that many spaces. Read out loud whatever is on your space and say whether it is a Random Act of Kindness or not. If it is a Random Act of Kindness, receive 1 Random Acts of Kindness token (or milk cap, poker chip, etc.). If it is not a Random Act of Kindness, lose a token. When the player receives 10 Random Acts of Kindness tokens, they work their way around the board to “Spread Kindness”. Players must roll the exact number to “Spread Kindness”. Continue playing to find out who comes in second, third, fourth, etc.
place.










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



Introduction: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. What does this mean? It means we should treat others the same way you want them to treat you. That is easier said than done. Do you respect everyone and treat them kindly at all times? During our daily contact with others we can show compassion and generosity by treating them with respect and courtesy. This dignified and respectable behavior that we give to others is part of what Jesus was talking about. Try your best to treat others as you would like to be treated and you will find that it will help you so much in everyday life with getting a long with others.

Directions: Put the colored Game Cards in two different small baskets and set near the game board. Place your markers at START. 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 True or False or P’s & Q’s on it, draw the corresponding card and read it out loud. Answer the question to the best of your ability (the teacher can coach the student if necessary).






Snacks:

Introduce snack: What is supposed to happen to us during Lent? We are to try and be more like Jesus.

dltk-kids.com- Popcorn Praises

Lenten Hot Cross Buns- Story with song and directions to make Lenten Hot Cross Buns. (Kids Explore American's Catholic Heritage, page 165).


Introduce snack: What used to be the Lenten bread in the early centuries of the Christian era? (The pretzel.)

catholicculture.org- Introduction: We are going to make pretzels too (recipe included).

catholicculture.org- Pretzel Recipe

pillsbury.com- Mini Soft Pretzels with Dip
Make these easy pretzels with or without dip. A great reference for Lent.

pillsbury.com- Soft Pesto Pretzels
Make this easy pretzel recipe without pesto and cheese using refrigerated breadsticks. Sprinkle with caraway seed and coarse salt before baking.



Coloring/Puzzles/Worksheets:

Prayers while students are doing coloring and/or puzzles.

coloringpages101.com- Ash Wednesday (coloring)

theholidayspot.com- Color the Spirit of Ash

Mini Book- All About Lent (coloring booklet)
Have students read the mini book out loud in class by taking turns (each read a page) and take home to read to their parents. Students can also color mini book.
My files are huge so to keep them free I post all my printables at The Catholic Toolbox Printables Yahoo Group- activities, worksheets, booklets, puzzles, handwriting, Take Home Sheets, story wheels, etc.

catholicicing.com- Printable Lenten Calendar for Kids
This is my Printable Lenten Calendar for Kids. It’s free for everyone to print! This year, I’m offering it in black and white, in color, and also as a blank page so you can fill in any language! I have also updated the file to include Lenten calendars that readers have submitted in different languages.

celebratingholidays.com- 40 Day Cross Countdown

Lenten Calendar by waltzing.com- A lenten calendar to count down the 40 days of Lent based on a 40 days in the desert theme with an oasis on each Sunday (scroll down to this).

thecatholickid.com- Kids Lent Calendar Coloring Page

kellygillanjohnston.blogspot.com- Lenten Journey

pflaum.com- Four times during the school year, Pflaum Gospel Weeklies provides three ready-to-print activities for each level; Seeds (Preschool), Promise (Grades K-1), Good News (Grades 2-3), Venture (Grades 4-6) and Visions (Grades 7-8). Plus each season special features for the entire family.

sacredhearthouston.org- Our Path During Lent
Each day you say a prayer, draw a † in a stone. Color a stone each day you help someone. Each day you accept help from someone, draw a smiley face. (Grade 1)

livingmontessorinow.com- Free Counting Book Printable for Any Theme (directions included)

hubbardscupboard.org- Printable Very Hungry Caterpillar Booklet (scroll down to this)
Students will need to write the numerals, use a hole puncher to make a hole in each fruit, and draw the caterpillar, cocoon, and butterfly.

makinglearningfun.com- Hungry Caterpillar True or False Counting Cards
Print, cut and laminate the cards. Have the children identify the number at the top of the card. Then have them count the items of food that the caterpillar is going to eat. If the number of items of food and the number on the card match, have the children clip a clothespin on the smiley face. If not, have them clip the clothespin on the sad face.

makinglearningfun.com- Math Ideas for The Hungry Caterpillar (worksheets)

enchantedlearning.com- Butterfly Books

bry-backmanor.org- Help the Caterpillar (maze)

bry-backmanor.org- Which butterfly is different? (find the difference)