A to Z Bible Story Lesson- Letter C

C- Creation


Objectives: The children will
- retell the story of Creation
- explain what God created
- identify what God created on the first day



Review:
Prayer and questions from last week’s lesson



Vocabulary Words:

Pick the words that you want to use from below:

dltk-bible.com- Creation Theme 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.
You can also do this activity- What did God make? Have “God made” already on the board and ask the children to find the correct answer using the words/picture cards provided.

chrisitanpreschoolprintables.com- Creation Word Wall
Use these printable Word Wall cards to go through the days of creation with your children. There are also key words from the creation story in Genesis chapter 1.



Plan:


Circle Time:

Read story: "Creation" from your own story book or read "And God Said" from the book Snip-And-Tell Bible Stories by Karyn Henley, page 9 – 10, and do cut outs while the story unfolds. Then ask questions from below using Creation Cards to help the children remember what happened each day. (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.)
Post cards on the bulletin board for future reference. There are lots of ways to use these for your students.

1. What did God make the first day? Light

2. What did God make the second day? Sky

3. What did God make the third day? Seas, land, and plants.

4. What did God make the fourth day? Sun, moon, and stars.

5. What did God make the fifth day? Creatures in seas and sky.

6. What did God make the sixth day? Animals on land and man.

7. Did God make the stars? Yes

8. Did God make the animals? Yes

9. How many days did it take God to create the whole world? Six

10. What did God do on the seventh day? God rested.



Songs and/or Finger Plays:

Introduce songs and/or finger plays: Who created heaven and the earth? God

dltk-bible.com- Creation Song

dltk-bible.com- Days of Creation Song

perpetualpreschool.com- Creation Songs (several posted here)

abcjesuslovesme.com- Creation Songs, Poems, and Finger Play

kidz-under-construction.com- God Made (finger play)

kidz-under-construction.com- You Are God’s Creation (finger play)

kidz-under-construction.com- I Have Two Eyes (finger play)



Activities:

Introduce activity: How many days did it take God to create the whole world? Six

christianpreschoolprintables.com- TONS of activities and printables for preschoolers

dltk-bible.com- Creation lesson with memory verse, teacher's guide, puzzles, take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts and activities, etc.

clclutheran.org- Creation lesson (click on Lessons, then under New Testament click on download lessons and levels. For Creation lesson click on preschool).

missionarlington.org- God Created the World (scroll down to Preschool Lesson)



Crafts:

Introduce craft: What did God make?

Creation- Bible Story Wheel (Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 5 & 6.

craftingthewordofgod.com- Days of Creation Wheel

biblecraftsbyjenny.weebly.com- Creation Brad Wheel

arrowskidsclub.wordpress.com- Creation Wheel

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Creation Wheel Craft (scroll down to this)



lapbooklessons.com- Creation Lapbook: This page is full of resources you can use to make your Creation Lapbook.

lorislittleloves.blogspot.com- Our Study of the Creation Story by Lori P. She came up with these creative ideas for creation that will help teach your children all about Creation.



Games:

Introduce game: What did God make on each day?

christianpreschoolprintables.com- (scroll down to these games)
- Creation Memory Match
- Days of Creation Bingo Game
- Days of Creation File Folder Game




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.

Introduce game: What did God make?

What did God Make? (file folder game)- Identify whether or not God made it as you work around the board. The first player to FINISH wins.



Snacks:

Introduce snack: Who created all living things?

dltk-kids.com- Creation Cookies

dltk-bible.com- Rice Krispie Earth


Have blue jello in clear plastic cups with marshmallows (for clouds in the sky).

daniellesplace.com- 6. God Created Sky snack (scroll down to 6)

Hold up a stalk of celery and ask the children what it is. Discuss. Did God make celery? Yes. He made all the plants. Have the student spread peanut butter inside a celery stick.

daniellesplace.com- Graham Cracker Stars

(You can also spread peanut butter on star shaped crackers or regular crackers made into stars like the recipe above and sprinkle with raisins.)

Moon Cookies- Make round sugar cookies using refrigerated cookie dough (Pillsbury). Frost with white icing or sprinkle with white sugar.

enchantedlearning.com- Cup o’ Fish: Make an edible aquarium in a cup.

Animal Crackers

daniellesplace.com- Gingerbread Cookies (scroll down to: Creation Day 6- God Made Man)
Make Gingerbread Man cookies and have the children decorate them to look like themselves.


Letter C Snacks-

food.com- Cinnamon Cookies

Carrots with Ranch Dressing, Cantaloupe, Cereal, Cauliflower, Celery, Cheese, Coconuts, Cole Slaw, Corn, Crackers, Cranberries, Cranberry Juice, Cucumbers, Cupcakes, etc.



Coloring/Puzzles/Worksheets:


Prayers while students are doing worksheets and/or coloring.

coloring.ws- Creation coloring pages (2 sets)

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Creation Coloring Pages (scroll down to this). This is a set of Creation Coloring pages that includes the bible story from the NIV bible. Children can take home the picture for each day, and read the bible story with their family. Bind them together and each child can have their own Story of Creation book. These match the above bulletin board set.

ministry-to-children.com- Creation (coloring)
Print these out and you will have a free creation coloring book to use in your church, home, or school.

Creation (booklet)- Bible Stories from A to Z, page 16 & 17

dltk-bible.com-The Story of Creation mini book

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Creation mini book (scroll down for this)

C is for Creation (handwriting sheet)- Color the things that God created. (Bible Stories from A to Z, page 18).

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Creation Handwriting Worksheets (scroll down to this)

dltk-bible.com- Creation Story Themed Tracer Pages
Free printable templates that children can color in while learning to print and spell simple words.

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Days of Creation Bible Puzzle (scroll down to this)
A free printable Bible puzzle of the seven days of Creation. Children can reassemble this 20 piece puzzle on their own or using the provided black and white guide.

dltk-bible.com- Draw a line to help each character find the place God created for it to live.

lapbooklessons.com- Creation Worksheet (page 8)


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.

C Creation- handwriting & coloring sheet

Church Potluck Recipe: Rum Cake

This is always a winner at any Church Potluck. People must like it because it is all gone in no time.



Rum Cake

1 pkg Duncan Hines yellow cake mix (the one that does not contain pudding)
1 small instant vanilla pudding (do not use French Vanilla!)
4 eggs
1/2 c water
1/2 c light rum
1/2 c oil

Mix above and put 1 cup of chopped pecans in bottom of greased tube pan. Pour batter in and bake at 325 degree oven for 50 - 60 minutes.


Glaze:

1 c sugar
1 stick margarine
1/4 c water
1/4 c light rum

Boil 2 - 3 minutes and pour over cake while in pan. Let cool completely before taking out.

Daily Class Schedule

I am constantly looking for new ideas for my classroom. I was wondering what you do in your class (daily class schedule) so we can share ideas. I got a great idea from Elaine to print out Bible Story mini books for the students to read for homework (or the parents read to them). It is a great way to reinforce what they learned.




Daily Class Schedule
(In the order that I do them with my first grade students.)


Welcome- Greet each student and welcome them to class.


Attendance- Fill out the CCD Attendance Sheet and place in classroom tray for DRE. Fill out the classroom attendance sheet that is in my binder.


Homework- Check homework and fill out the proper information on the Assignment Sheet (located in my binder) to indicate the student completed the homework and turned it in on time. Students that have turned in their homework get to play HOMEWORKOPOLY. This game is like MONOPOLY with a few exceptions.


Review- Prayer and Take Home Sheet from last week’s lesson.


Objects Used in Mass Cards- Show Objects Used as Mass cards to the students (the cards we have done thus far) and have them identify the object.


People at Church Cards- Show each People at Church Cards to the students and have them identify the person(s) and what they do. (Altar Servers, Cantor, Choir, Eucharistic Ministers, Greeter/Usher, Lector, Musicians, Priest).


Celebrating the Mass Lesson- Do the lesson and activity for today from Celebrating the Mass (scroll down for this).


Vocabulary Words- Go over the vocabulary words for today’s Bible story lesson (scroll down for this) and discuss.


Lesson Plan- Do the Bible story lesson plan that is for today. Note: When I read the Bible story to the students I usually sit in the chair in the corner by the board and have the students sit on the floor in front of me. I use the book: The Usborne Children's Bible by Heather Amery. After the students have answered the questions about the story (I use today's Take Home Sheet), I have them go back to their seats to continue with what is on the lesson plan (activity, craft, game, puzzles/worksheets, etc.)


Prayers- While students are doing puzzles/worksheets, etc. they may say a prayer. Students are asked to recite 5 prayers by the end of the year. A “We Know Our Prayers” chart is on the bulletin board. If the student can recite the prayer correctly, write the date on the chart, and they get to pick a prize from the prize bag.


Homework- Give each student a Take Home Sheet for today’s lesson (scroll down for these) for their parents to go over with them to review previously learned material that is relevant to the objectives of the lesson. Parents need to help their child fill this out and bring back to class the following week. Students that complete their homework and bring it back to class will be able to play Homeworkopoly. Each Sunday the students make a mini story book and/or story wheel in class. Students need to read these to their parents (or the parents read to them) the mini book and/or story wheel for homework.



What do you do in your classroom? Please comment so we can share ideas.

A to Z Bible Story Lesson- Letter B

B- Baptism of Jesus


Objectives: The children will be able to
- retell the story of the Baptism of Jesus
- identify who baptized Jesus
- identify who was pleased that Jesus was baptized
- discuss why you get baptized



Review:
Prayer and questions from last week’s lesson


Vocabulary Words:

dltk-bible.com- Jesus is Baptized 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.


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.

Baptism of Jesus 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:

Read story: “Baptism of Jesus” from your own story book.

While you are reading the story you can use lambsongs.co.nz- John the Baptist (under New Testament): Click on Activity 1, 2, & 3


Then ask questions from below.

Where did John baptize the people? (In the Jordan River.)

Who baptized Jesus? (His cousin, John.)

What hovered over Jesus head after he was baptized? (A white dove.)

Why do you get baptized? (To wash away your sins.)




Songs and/or Finger Plays:

Introduce songs and/or finger plays:

gardenofpraise.com- John the Baptist (song)

gardenofpraise.com- The Baptism of Jesus (song)



Activities:

Introduce activity: Who baptized Jesus? (His cousin, John)

dltk-bible.com- Jesus is Baptized lesson with memory verse, teacher's guide, puzzles, take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts and activities, etc.

clclutheran.org- John the Baptist lesson for pre school (click on Lessons, then under New Testament click on download lessons and levels. For John the Baptist lesson click on preschool).

missionarlington.org- Jesus is Baptized (scroll down to Preschool Lesson)
Matthew 3:13-17

missionarlington.org- Jesus is Baptized (scroll down to Preschool Lesson)
Mark 1:1-11

missionarlington.org- Jesus is Baptized (scroll down to Preschool Lesson)
Luke 3:1-22

missionarlington.org- John Baptizes Jesus (scroll down to Preschool Lesson)
John 1:29-34



Crafts:

ministry-to-children.com- Craft Ideas on the Baptism of Jesus

daniellesplace.com- John Baptizes Jesus Paper Cup Craft (scroll down to this)

craftingthewordofgod.com- Jesus Baptism

jesus-without-language.net- John the Baptist Craft 2

i.pinimg.com- John Baptizing Jesus

flamecreativekids.blogspot.com- Printable Baptism of Jesus Spinner

Jesus’ Baptism (Story Wheel)- Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 39 & 40.

catholicteacherresources.com- The Baptism Wheel


Introduce craft: What hovered over Jesus’ head after he was baptized? A white dove.

Taking Flight- A bird that can be a dove that you make out of white paper and using the child's handprints. (From the Hands of a Child by Anthony Flores, page 41).

enchantedlearning.com- Peace Dove Craft

web.archive.org- Raven Finger Puppet (you can turn this into a white dove)

auntannie.com- Make soap doves to remind the children how baptism symbolizes that their sins are washed away. Note: You can use a slightly greased cookie cutter to help children make the soap into the shape of a dove. Or the children can just make it into any shape they want.

Jesus’ Baptism Story Wheel- Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 39 & 40


Introduce craft: The Sacrament of Baptism is one of the seven sacraments. Baptism is the first sacrament because no other Sacrament can or may be received until you have been baptized.

docthelmaskitchen.blogspot.com- Sunday School Baptism Craft (change this to Jesus being baptized)



Games:

Introduce game: Who was baptized by his cousin? (Jesus)

The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry by Group Publishing - Shoe-Tie Guy (John Baptizes Jesus)
Kids will play a high-octane game to discover what it means to serve Jesus (page 72).


Jesus Basketball

Need: Trashcan and 2 balled up pieces of paper for balls.

Directions: Put a trashcan against a wall. Have students line up in two teams behind a chair (to keep them from getting too close to basket). Students then play Horse Basketball, but spell Jesus. The first team that spells JESUS wins.


Introduce game: Who did Jesus ask to baptize him? (John) Did John obey him? (Yes) Let’s see if you can obey just like John did.

Play Simon Says but play “Jesus Says”



Snacks:

Introduce snack: What did John the Baptist eat while he was living outside?

dltk-kids.com

John the Baptist Snack

Grasshopper Legs

Honey Spread


Letter B Snacks-

Bananas, Blueberries, Bacon, Bagels, Banana Bread, Barley, Beans, Beets, Biscuits, Bread, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Butter Cookies, etc.



Coloring/Puzzles/Worksheets:

Prayers while students are doing worksheets and/or coloring.

sermons4kids.com- John Baptizes Jesus (coloring page)

coloring.ws- John the Baptist baptizes Jesus (coloring page)

lambsongs.co.nz- “John the Baptist” by Jill Kemp (booklet or one page Bible story you can color (scroll down for these)

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

dltk-bible.com- Jesus is Baptized Print Font Tracer Pages
Free printable templates that children can color in while learning to print and spell simple 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.

Baptism of Jesus- handwriting & coloring sheet


kidzone.ws- Hidden Letter Worksheet Letter B

John Baptizes Jesus (dot-to-dot)- Dot-To-Dot Bible Pictures: Grade PK – K by Linda Standke, page 18

sermons4kids.com- The Baptism of Jesus (dove dot to dot)

dltk-bible.com- Jesus is Baptized (maze)

Jesus Is Baptized (find the hidden pictures)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s Word: Grade PK – K by Linda Standke, page 20

A to Z Bible Story Lesson- Letter A

A- Adam & Eve

A to Z Pre K – K Bible Story Lessons

I plan on posting A to Z Pre K – K Bible story lesson plans starting next week. I will be going through the whole alphabet starting with A and ending with Z. Wish me luck!

*Each lesson plan will consist of: Objectives, Word Wall, Bible Story with questions, Songs and/or Finger Plays, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Coloring/Puzzles, Handwriting Sheets, Mini Books, etc.


Does anyone have any ideas for the letter U?

So far I have:

universe
upper room
Uriah (Bathsheba’s husband)
Uzziah
unleavened bread

Book Review: Darkling Fields of Arvon

A book review I recently did for catholicmom.com.




Darkling Fields of Arvon is book two of the Legacy of the Stolen Harp fantasy series written by James G. Anderson and Mark Sebanc. The first book, The Stoneholding is a fascinating read, full of adventure and written so eloquently that the reader can just imagine themselves being there. The riveting story of Kal Wright and his friends wasn’t quite over and it lent itself to the authors to continue the intriguing tale and produce another to the delight of their avid fans everywhere.

Hoping that Darkling Fields of Arvon is comparable in literary genius as its predecessor, I went about my task of reading it with understandable apprehension. To create one book of exceptional quality is quite a feat and to be able to repeat the phenomenon again in another book is unfathomable. Usually if the first one is excellent, the odds are that the next one in the series is mediocre at best. With that said, I read Darkling Fields of Arvon and outlandish as it seems, it is as good as the first installment, if truth be told, maybe even better.

In Darkling Fields of Arvon Kal and his friends continue their daunting quest to find the stolen sacred harp and the lost heir to the throne, Prince Starigan. Their heroic journey is riddled with action-filled encounters, engaging characters, and tantalizing mysterious creatures making it an exciting read that you cannot put down.

Written in Tolkien fashion and descriptive style, Anderson and Sebanc capture the essence of a time long ago, mythological to be sure, but so realistic that the reader can somehow actually picture it happening in the far distant past. The authors are excellent story tellers and can weave a tall tale better than most. You will find yourself wrapped up in the adventure becoming totally involved with the story, begging for more.

Two more books in the series are forthcoming. Readers will undoubtedly be looking forward to their release for the continuation of the exciting quest of restoring peace and harmony to Ahn Norvys.



Click here to read chapters 1 through 7.



Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Fun Catholic Pre School Curriculum

Starting September 1st, Lacy at catholicicing.blogspot.com will be posting a Catholic Pre School curriculum that will be covering numbers, then moving onto the alphabet- one letter per week. There will be a different craft for every number 1-5, then a craft for every letter of the alphabet. She will be posting one themed craft each week on Wednesday, starting September 1st!

New Roman Missal for Nov. 27, 2011

From usccb.org


Vatican issues final text of the Roman Missal, Third Edition, for the Dioceses of the United States of America


The Roman Missal, Third Edition, the ritual text containing prayers and instructions for the celebration of the Mass, has been approved by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. First use of the new text of the new Roman Missal will be on the First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2011.

Pope John Paul II announced a revised version of the Missale Romanum during the Jubilee Year 2000. Among other things, the revised edition of the Missale Romanum contains prayers for the observances of recently canonized saints, additional prefaces for the Eucharistic Prayers, additional Votive Masses and Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and Intentions, and some updated and revised rubrics (instructions) for the celebration of the Mass. The English translation of the Roman Missal will also include updated translations of existing prayers, including some of the well–known responses and acclamations of the people.

This website has been prepared to help you prepare for the transition. Here you will find helpful resources for the faithful, for the clergy, and for parish and diocesan leaders, so that all of us will be ready to implement the new Missal next Advent (2011). The receipt of the recognitio marks the beginning of the proximate preparation for the implementation of the Roman Missal. During the time leading up to actual first Sunday of use of the new text, pastors are encouraged to make use of the wide variety of resources available to prepare parishioners not only for the reception of the new text, but to engage in reflection and study about the Mass and the Eucharist.

May the implementation of the revised Roman Missal be a time of deepening, nurturing, and celebrating our faith through the renewal of our worship and the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy.


The Order of Mass- Sample text

People’s Part- Sample text

Priest’s Part- Sample text

Church Potluck Recipe: Baked Beans

Our parish always has a church picnic just before school starts. I usually bring my grandmother’s baked beans which have been a favorite for years.



Baked Beans

2 (28 oz.) can of Bush’s Baked Beans with onions (green ribbon on can says ONION)
8 pieces of bacon
1 box of dark brown sugar


Cut up 8 pieces of bacon in 2 inch strips and fry until crispy. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. In a pot, combine beans, bacon, and the whole box (yes, the whole box) of brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Turn to low and simmer until beans are really thick. Stir occasionally. I judge it to be done if my wooden spoon can almost stand up in it.


*You can make this the day before and bring it the next day to church in a crock pot to keep the beans warm. I usually double the recipe to make a whole bunch!