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GROW Children’s Curriculum | 2s & 3s, Year 1, Quarter 3 | © 2015 Start2Finish. All rights reserved. | Questions? Email [email protected]

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Wooden paint stir sticks• Green construction paper

BIBLE TIMEJesus and the disciples got ready to go to the temple to worship God. Jesus told the disciples to go into town and bring him a donkey. They did, and Jesus rode the donkey into town! While going down the street, people were so happy to see Jesus that they spread their coats out on the road for the donkey to walk on! Other people laid out big palm tree branches. They were treating Jesus like a king! They shouted “Hosanna! Hosanna!” The people praised Jesus.

Craft Time Retell:Jesus got on a donkey and rode into town. While on the donkey, people laid their coasts and palm branches on the road for the donkey to step on. They were treating Jesus like a king and shouting “Hosanna! Hosanna!” The people praised Jesus.

Snack Time Retell:What animal did Jesus ride on to town? A donkey! What did people put in the streets? Coats and palm leaves! What were they saying? Hosanna! Hosanna!

CLASS SCHEDULE1. Welcome/Books of the Bible2. Singing/Memory Verse3. Bible Lesson/ Craft Time4. Snack/Prayer5. Prepare for Parents

CRAFT CORNER

Arrival Activity:

Board books and puzzles

Trace the children’s hands onto the green con-struction paper, and then cut out. Help the chil-dren glue their handprints onto the paint sticks. Help them act out the people waving their palm leaves and shouting “Hosanna, Hosanna!”

LESSON 1 (SUNDAY):

JESUS ENTERSJERUSALEM

TODDLER TIP:Repetition is the key! Even though this is a new quarter, toddlers can still make the transition if you stick to the schedule presented. Toddlers retain information better, and behave better with a class schedule. They will know what to expect and when to expect it. Do your best to stick with the schedule and materials provided for your class.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Matthew 21:1-11


SUPPLIES NEEDED• Donkey template• Black paint• Wooden clothespin• Wiggle eyes

BIBLE TIMEJesus and the disciples got ready to go to the temple to worship God. Jesus told the disciples to go into town and bring him a donkey. They did, and Jesus rode the donkey into town! While going down the street, people were so happy to see Jesus that they spread their coats out on the road for the donkey to walk on! Other people laid out big palm tree branches. They were treating Jesus like a king! They shouted “Hosanna! Hosanna!” The people praised Jesus.

Craft Time Retell:Jesus got on a donkey and rode into town. While on the donkey, people laid their coasts and palm branches on the road for the donkey to step on. They were treating Jesus like a king and shouting “Hosanna! Hosanna!” The people praised Jesus.

Snack Time Retell:What animal did Jesus ride on to town? A donkey! What did people put in the streets? Coats and palm leaves! What were they saying? Hosanna! Hosanna!


CRAFT CORNERMake extra donkeys in several primary colors, and paint two clothespins to match each color. Laminate the donkeys. You can set these out and have the children match the color of clothespins, to the color of the donkey. These can be used in many future lessons. Before class, you will need to paint your clothespins to look like legs by using the black paint to make a hoof. Cut out your donkey templates as well. After the lesson, give each child a donkey, and two clothespins. Help them color the donkey, and show them how to clip the clothespins onto the donkey to make feet. Add the google eyes as well.

LESSON 1 (WEDNESDAY):

JESUS ENTERSJERUSALEM




SUPPLIES NEEDED• Drinking straws• Curling ribbon or yarn

BIBLE TIMEJesus went to the temple, a special place to worship God. When he got there, he was surprised to see people were being greedy. This made Jesus very sad. The temple was God’s house! Jesus decided to force the people who were greedy out of the temple. He took a whip and made a loud “POP” sound in the air. The greedy people left. After he did this, the sick came to him and he talked to them and healed them.

Craft Time Retell:Jesus came to worship God in the temple. When he got to the temple, he was very upset to see people being greedy with money. Jesus made the greedy people leave! He cracked a whip in the air. This was God’s place! The temple was a place to learn about God, and Jesus loved God so much that he wanted to make sure others would be able to worship God.

Snack Time Retell:What special place did Jesus go to so he could worship God? The temple! Who did Jesus have to run out of the temple? Greedy people. What did he use? A whip! It made a loud sound to scare off the greedy people.


CRAFT CORNERBefore class, tape curing ribbon to one end of a straw. Make enough for your whole class. When the lesson is over, give each straw to the children, and tell them it is their whips. Talk about how Je-sus drove out the greedy people. Let the children act this out.

LESSON 2 (SUNDAY):

JESUS CLEARS THE TEMPLE




SUPPLIES NEEDED• Coloring sheet• Brown yarn

BIBLE TIMEJesus went to the temple, a special place to worship God. When he got there, he was surprised to see people were being greedy. This made Jesus very sad. The temple was God’s house! Jesus decided to force the people who were greedy out of the temple. He took a whip and made a loud “POP” sound in the air. The greedy people left. After he did this, the sick came to him and he talked to them and healed them.

Craft Time Retell:Jesus came to worship God in the temple. When he got to the temple, he was very upset to see people being greedy with money. Jesus made the greedy people leave! He cracked a whip in the air. This was God’s place! The temple was a place to learn about God, and Jesus loved God so much that he wanted to make sure others would be able to worship God.

Snack Time Retell:What special place did Jesus go to so he could worship God? The temple! Who did Jesus have to run out of the temple? Greedy people. What did he use? A whip! It made a loud sound to scare off the greedy people.


CRAFT CORNERMake extra donkeys in several primary colors, and paint two clothespins to match each color. Laminate the donkeys. You can set these out and have the children match the color of clothespins, to the color of the donkey. These can be used in many future lessons. Before class, you will need to paint your clothespins to look like legs by using the black paint to make a hoof. Cut out your donkey templates as well. After the lesson, give each child a donkey, and two clothespins. Help them color the donkey, and show them how to clip the clothespins onto the donkey to make feet. Add the google eyes as well.


JESUS CLEARS THE TEMPLE




SUPPLIES NEEDED• Giving match card game

BIBLE TIMEJesus and his friends the disciples were sitting near the temple. A lot of people were coming by and giving a whole lot of money to God. A poor woman came up, and very quietly put in just two tiny coins. This made Jesus very happy. He knew that the rich people gave some of their money to God, but the poor woman gave ALL her money to God. This was very special.

Craft Time Retell:Jesus and the disciples were sitting by the temple while people gave money to God. The rich gave big bags full of money. A very poor woman quietly gave two coins. This made Jesus so happy because he knew two coins was all the woman had, and she gave all she had to God!

Snack Time Retell:What were the people doing with their money? Giving it to God! How many coins did the poor woman give? Two! Why did Jesus think her gift was so special? Because she gave all she had to God. God wants us to give all we have to Him!


CRAFT CORNER

Arrival Activity:

Small coin purses with pretend money (no coins choking hazard) for the children to play with as they arrive.

After the lesson, pass out the matching card game to the children. These cards need to be laminated, so they can be used for future classes.

LESSON 3 (SUNDAY):

THE WIDOW & HER MONEY


SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Mark 12:41-44


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SUPPLIES NEEDED• Coloring sheet• Small coin purses• Play money (paper, not

coins)

BIBLE TIMEJesus and his friends the disciples were sitting near the temple. A lot of people were coming by and giving a whole lot of money to God. A poor woman came up, and very quietly put in just two tiny coins. This made Jesus very happy. He knew that the rich people gave some of their money to God, but the poor woman gave ALL her money to God. This was very special.

Craft Time Retell:Jesus and the disciples were sitting by the temple while people gave money to God. The rich gave big bags full of money. A very poor woman quietly gave two coins. This made Jesus so happy because he knew two coins was all the woman had, and she gave all she had to God!

Snack Time Retell:What were the people doing with their money? Giving it to God! How many coins did the poor woman give? Two! Why did Jesus think her gift was so special? Because she gave all she had to God. God wants us to give all we have to Him!


CRAFT CORNER

Arrival Activity:

Small coin purses with pretend money (no coins) After the lesson, pass out the matching card game to the children. These cards need to be laminated, so they can be used for future classes.

After the lesson, the children will color the color-ing sheet. If time allows, let them use play money to act out being the poor widow who gave all she had.


THE WIDOW & HER MONEY


SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Mark 12:41-44


SUPPLIES NEEDED• Styrofoam coffee cups• Pipe cleaners• Red heart stickers• Bible verse template

BIBLE TIMEJesus was having dinner at a friend’s house, when a woman came to see Jesus. She had a very expensive jar of perfume. She walked up to Jesus and used the jar of perfume to pour all over Jesus’ head and his feet. She did this to show Jesus how thankful she was for him. She bent down and began to wash Jesus’ feet. Jesus was thankful to her for being so kind to him. Jesus always wants us to be kind too!

Craft Time Retell:Jesus was eating dinner at a friend’s house when a woman came in wanting to see Jesus. She was so thankful to him for being so kind, and wanted to show him kindness. She opened a jar of perfume and poured it on his head and washed his feet with it. Jesus wants us to be kind to others.

Snack Time Retell:What was Jesus doing at his friend’s house? Eating dinner! What did the woman bring to him? Perfume! Why did she pour it on his head and his feet? She wanted to show kindness to Jesus! Jesus wants us to show kindness too!


CRAFT CORNER

Arrival Activity:

You can spray perfume onto strips of paper for the children to smell before class begins. Make sure the perfume is a mild scent, and not too strong.

Punch a hole in either side of the coffee cup (with a pencil or something sharp) in order for the pipe cleaner to go through the cup. Stick the pipe cleaner through each hole to create a handle for the “bucket”. Cut out the scriptures into slips and give one to each child. Help them place the heart sticker onto the paper beside the scripture, and place in their bucket.

LESSON 4 (SUNDAY):

WOMAN WASHES JESUS’ FEET



“Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.”

—Luke 7:47


—Luke 7:47


—Luke 7:47


—Luke 7:47


—Luke 7:47


SUPPLIES NEEDED• Coloring sheet• Lightly scented perfume

BIBLE TIMEJesus was having dinner at a friend’s house, when a woman came to see Jesus. She had a very expensive jar of perfume. She walked up to Jesus and used the jar of perfume to pour all over Jesus’ head and his feet. She did this to show Jesus how thankful she was for him. She bent down and began to wash Jesus’ feet. Jesus was thankful to her for being so kind to him. Jesus always wants us to be kind too!

Craft Time Retell:Jesus was eating dinner at a friend’s house when a woman came in wanting to see Jesus. She was so thankful to him for being so kind, and wanted to show him kindness. She opened a jar of perfume and poured it on his head and washed his feet with it. Jesus wants us to be kind to others.

Snack Time Retell:What was Jesus doing at his friend’s house? Eating dinner! What did the woman bring to him? Perfume! Why did she pour it on his head and his feet? She wanted to show kindness to Jesus! Jesus wants us to show kindness too!


CRAFT CORNER

Arrival Activity:

Set out muffin tins and several objects for the children to place inside the holes. You can even paint the inside of each one a color, and then have the children match the color of objects with the color of the hole.

The children will color the coloring page today. When they finish, help them spritz one squirt of perfume onto their pages. For an added activity, you can purchase small spray pumps and fill with a bit of water for the children to pretend to use perfume/cologne.


WOMAN WASHES JESUS’ FEET



SUPPLIES NEEDED• Feet pattern (printed on

cardstock)• Paper bowls• Paper towels• Coloring sheet

BIBLE TIMEJesus and his disciples sat down for a meal together. This meal was called the Passover. They ate bread, and drank juice from grapes. Jesus told them to remember to do these things together. This is why every Sunday morning. You see mommy and daddy eating bread and drinking juice. We do this to keep our hearts focused on Jesus!

Craft Time Retell:Jesus and his disciples ate a special meal together. Jesus took bread and juice from grapes and told the disciples to eat and drink it every time they gather to remember Jesus. This is why we do the same thing every Sunday morning when we worship God together! We want to remember all Jesus has done for us.

Snack Time Retell:What were Jesus and his disciples doing together? Having a special meal! What did they eat? Bread! What did they drink? Grape juice! Why do we do this every Sunday morning? To remember the sacrifice of Jesus!


CRAFT CORNER

Arrival Activity:

Set out the Jesus washes his friend’s feet coloring sheet.

Make sure each student has a copy of the feet pattern. Have them color the feet, and then help them to cut out the feet. Glue the feet into the paper bowl. They can also color the inside of the bowl if they would like to… Then glue a paper towel inside the bowl.

LESSON 5 (SUNDAY):

JESUS WASHES APOSTLES’ FEET

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: John 13:1-17


SUPPLIES NEEDED• Butterfly worksheet





CRAFT CORNER

Arrival Activity:

Grab several pairs of random shoes for the children to play dress up with as they arrive.

Trace each child’s foot in the middle of the butterfly wings. After you finish, allow them to color the paper.


JESUS WASHES APOSTLES’ FEET



SUPPLIES NEEDED• Paper plates• Tan construction paper (cut

into small squares like com-munion wafers)

• Styrofoam coffee cups• Purple tissue paper• Glue





CRAFT CORNER

Arrival Activity:

Cut various shapes out of felt paper and place in baggies. Give a solid sheet of felt paper to the

children, and show them how to stick the shapes onto the felt paper.

Help the children glue the pretend (tan construction paper) communion wafers to the paper plate.

Let them tear the purple tissue paper into strips and put them in their cup to symbolize grape juice.

Talk about how we will take communion this morning and to watch our parents and grandparents

pray and think about Jesus after they partake.

LESSON 6 (SUNDAY):

JESUS EATS WITH APOSTLES



SUPPLIES NEEDED• Grape juice, cups• Plates, napkins• Coloring sheet• Crayons





CRAFT CORNERHave the children color the coloring sheet while getting their “communion snack” ready. Give each child a communion wafer and let them break it and eat it. Make sure each child gets a SMALL cup of grape juice. Talk about taking communion each Sunday morning.


JESUS EATS WITH APOSTLES



SUPPLIES NEEDED• Brown paper lunch sacks• Red construction paper• Marker, glue• Beak cut-outs; Red, yellow,

and orange feathers• Google eyes

BIBLE TIMEJesus told Peter that he would deny him three times before the rooster crowed. Peter was confused. Some people saw him and asked if he was Jesus’ friend. Peter was scared and lied, and told the people “No! I didn’t know Jesus!” Just then, the rooster crowed, and he remembered what Jesus said! Peter was sad that he had lied, he knew Jesus! He was one of his closest friends! He was sorry for lying.

Craft Time Retell:Before the rooster crowed, peter lied about knowing Jesus three times. Peter was sad for telling lies. He knew Jesus! It makes God sad when we tell lies too.

Snack Time Retell:What is the name of the disciple who told the three lies? Peter! What crowed after he told the lies? A rooster! Does it make God sad when we lie? Yes!


CRAFT CORNER

Arrival Activity:

Sensory bags are great things to have handy for arrival activities. You can go online and find many

helpful websites to create fun sensory activities for your classroom.

Trace each child’s hand on the red construction paper, and then cut it out. Glue the hand to the

bottom of the lunch sack. Cut out two circles for eyes; glue the wiggly eyes onto the circles. Glue

the eyes underneath he hand (aka “rooster’s comb”). Cut and color the beak; place underneath the

eyes. For extra, the kids can glue on feathers.

LESSON 7 (SUNDAY):

JESUS ARRESTED & PETER LIES



SUPPLIES NEEDED• Coloring sheet• Children’s book on lying

BIBLE TIMEJesus told Peter that he would deny him three times before the rooster crowed. Peter was confused. Some people saw him and asked if he was Jesus’ friend. Peter was scared and lied, and told the people “No! I didn’t know Jesus!” Just then, the rooster crowed, and he remembered what Jesus said! Peter was sad that he had lied, he knew Jesus! He was one of his closest friends! He was sorry for lying.

Craft Time Retell:Before the rooster crowed, peter lied about knowing Jesus three times. Peter was sad for telling lies. He knew Jesus! It makes God sad when we tell lies too.

Snack Time Retell:What is the name of the disciple who told the three lies? Peter! What crowed after he told the lies? A rooster! Does it make God sad when we lie? Yes!


CRAFT CORNER

Arrival Activity:

Set out coloring pages of roosters to work on before class.

After the lesson, allow the children to work on their coloring sheets. Remember to repeat your lesson as they work.


JESUS ARRESTED & PETER LIES



SUPPLIES NEEDED• Cross template for each

child• Assorted colors of tissue

paper cut into strips

BIBLE TIMESoldiers took Jesus to be hung on a cross. This was very sad. Jesus was ready to be put on the cross because he knew this would save us. The people who loved Jesus were so sad to see him on the cross. Jesus knew that something wonderful would soon happen after he was taken down from the cross. I am thankful Jesus went to the cross for all of us.

Craft Time Retell:After the soldiers took Jesus, they put him on a cross. Jesus went to the cross to save us all from sins. Jesus’ friends were very sad, but Jesus was not sad, because he knew he was doing an amazing thing for everyone. He knew he would one day see everyone he loved again.

Snack Time Retell:Where did the soldiers put Jesus when they took him away? On a cross. Were Jesus’ friends sad? Yes, they were! Why did Jesus die on the cross? To save us all from our sins!


CRAFT CORNER

Arrival Activity:

Board books about Jesus.

Cut out the cross templates and pass out several pieces of tissue paper (cut into small strips or squares) to each child. Help them put glue on the cross, then show them how to fold the tissue paper up (into little puffs) and place them onto the cross to decorate it. This is a great activity to keep their little hands busy. Don’t forget to talk about the lesson and ask simple questions as they work.

LESSON 8 (SUNDAY):

JESUS ONTHE CROSS



SUPPLIES NEEDED• White card stock• Thin blue painters tape• Paints (or markers/crayons)• Old tshirts/smocks for the

children• Sharpie marker

BIBLE TIMESoldiers took Jesus to be hung on a cross. This was very sad. Jesus was ready to be put on the cross because he knew this would save us. The people who loved Jesus were so sad to see him on the cross. Jesus knew that something wonderful would soon happen after he was taken down from the cross. I am thankful Jesus went to the cross for all of us.

Craft Time Retell:After the soldiers took Jesus, they put him on a cross. Jesus went to the cross to save us all from sins. Jesus’ friends were very sad, but Jesus was not sad, because he knew he was doing an amazing thing for everyone. He knew he would one day see everyone he loved again.

Snack Time Retell:Where did the soldiers put Jesus when they took him away? On a cross. Were Jesus’ friends sad? Yes, they were! Why did Jesus die on the cross? To save us all from our sins!


CRAFT CORNER

Arrival Activity:

Remember to always have something sitting out for your children to play with as they arrive. When possible, set out things that relate to the lesson. If not, books, puzzles, etc. work great.

Give each child a piece of card stock with a large cross taped (centered) in the middle of the paper. Let them paint or color all over the card stock. Give the paper enough time to dry. Once it has dried, peel the tape off carefully and let the children see that the cross is visible (white) through their painting and/or coloring! You can write, “Jesus Love Me” on the paper with a sharpie when they’ve finished.


JESUS ONTHE CROSS



SUPPLIES NEEDED• Jesus Is Risen coloring sheet

BIBLE TIMEWhen Jesus died on the cross, he was put in a large tomb. Three days later, Jesus came back to life just like he had promised! Three women were coming to his tomb to leave flowers and spices, but when they got there they were surprised to see that Jesus was alive! They were so happy! Jesus told the women to go back and tell his disciples that he was alive and would see them soon.

Craft Time Retell:When Jesus died on the cross, he was placed in a large tomb. Some women came to the tomb to bring Jesus flowers and spices. They were very surprised when Jesus was standing there, alive! Jesus rose from the dead just like he had promised! He told the women to go tell his special helpers, the disciples.

Snack Time Retell:Where was Jesus put when he died? In a large tomb. Who came to see him? Some women. What did they find when they got there? Jesus was alive!!!


CRAFT CORNER

Arrival Activity:

Set out play dough or allow free play time as the children arrive.

After the lesson, allow the children to color as you continue to talk about the story. If time allows, let them enjoy more song time, or more play time.

LESSON 9 (SUNDAY):

JESUS IS RISEN!

TODDLER TIP:Use animated facial expressions and gestures as you teach. This keeps this age more engaged in the lesson. If you start to lose their attention, speak in a whispered voice. This will cause them to pay closer attention to what you are teaching them about God’s Word.



SUPPLIES NEEDED• Assorted colors of tissue

paper• Pipe cleaners

BIBLE TIMEWhen Jesus died on the cross, he was put in a large tomb. Three days later, Jesus came back to life just like he had promised! Three women were coming to his tomb to leave flowers and spices, but when they got there they were surprised to see that Jesus was alive! They were so happy! Jesus told the women to go back and tell his disciples that he was alive and would see them soon.

Craft Time Retell:When Jesus died on the cross, he was placed in a large tomb. Some women came to the tomb to bring Jesus flowers and spices. They were very surprised when Jesus was standing there, alive! Jesus rose from the dead just like he had promised! He told the women to go tell his special helpers, the disciples.

Snack Time Retell:Where was Jesus put when he died? In a large tomb. Who came to see him? Some women. What did they find when they got there? Jesus was alive!!!


CRAFT CORNER

Arrival Activity:

If possible, have a few fresh flowers setting out for the

children to touch and smell.

Help the children make tissue paper flowers. To make

the flowers, gather 3 to 4 pieces of tissue paper, fold

them up together like you’re going to make a fan. If the

tissue paper is large, you can cut it in half so the flower

won’t be so big. Put a pipe cleaner in the middle, fold it

around the tissue paper and twist (to make the stem).

Then spread the tissue paper out, separate the sheets to

make a flower!


JESUS IS RISEN!




SUPPLIES NEEDED• Jesus Talks to His Disciples

coloring sheet

BIBLE TIMEJesus’ special helpers, the disciples were all together in a house. They were sad about Jesus’ death. They didn’t now he was alive! All of a sudden, Jesus appeared in the house! He said, “Peace be with you!” They were afraid! They saw Jesus die on the cross and now he was alive! Jesus died, and came back to life for us! The disciples were so happy to see him!

Craft Time Retell:Jesus appeared to his disciples in a room they were all in! He said, “Peace be with you!” They were scared! Jesus told them he had to die on the cross and come back to life. They were happy to see him alive! I am so thankful Jesus came back to life for us!

Snack Time Retell:Where were the disciples when Jesus appeared to them? A room! What did he say? Peace be with you! Jesus came back to life to take care of us!


CRAFT CORNERPass out the coloring sheets, and allow the chil-dren to color them. Remember to continue to tell the story as they work, asking them easy to follow questions.

LESSON 10 (SUNDAY):

JESUS TALKS TO HIS DISCIPLES




SUPPLIES NEEDED• Card stock• Dove stickers• Cross stickers• Flower stickers

BIBLE TIMEJesus’ special helpers, the disciples were all together in a house. They were sad about Jesus’ death. They didn’t now he was alive! All of a sudden, Jesus appeared in the house! He said, “Peace be with you!” They were afraid! They saw Jesus die on the cross and now he was alive! Jesus died, and came back to life for us! The disciples were so happy to see him!

Craft Time Retell:Jesus appeared to his disciples in a room they were all in! He said, “Peace be with you!” They were scared! Jesus told them he had to die on the cross and come back to life. They were happy to see him alive! I am so thankful Jesus came back to life for us!

Snack Time Retell:Where were the disciples when Jesus appeared to them? A room! What did he say? Peace be with you! Jesus came back to life to take care of us!


CRAFT CORNER

Arrival Activity:

Puzzles

Fold the card stock in half to make a greeting card. Write, “Peace Be with You!” on the front of the card. Have the children decorate the card with crayons and add stickers. Be sure to write on the inside, “Love, the Madill church of Christ 2s and 3s Bible Class”. Help the children pass these cards out to your older members.


JESUS TALKS TO HIS DISCIPLES




SUPPLIES NEEDED• John 20:29 page• Face cut out• Googly eyes

BIBLE TIMEWhen Jesus appeared to his special helpers, the disciples, one disciple didn’t believe it was Jesus. His name was Thomas. He was very sad that Jesus had died. Jesus knew Thomas was having a hard time. Jesus told Thomas to come touch him so he could show Thomas that he was real. Thomas came up to Jesus and touched his hands. Jesus was real! Thomas was so happy that Jesus was real and alive!

Craft Time Retell:When Jesus appeared to the disciples, Thomas did not believe it was Jesus. He was very sad. Jesus told Thomas to touch him so he could show him that he was real. Thomas came up and touched Jesus’ hands. He was alive!!!!! Thomas was so happy to see Jesus!

Snack Time Retell:What disciple did not believe Jesus was real? Thomas! What did Thomas touch to make sure it was Jesus standing there? Jesus’ hands!


CRAFT CORNERGive each child a worksheet, face cut out, and two google eyes. Help them color the face, then help them glue the google eyes over the eyes on the face cut out, then glue the face to the paper with the scripture. Trace their two hands on the sheet also (because Thomas touched Jesus). Let them color their traced hands.

LESSON 11 (SUNDAY):

THOMASBELIEVES



John 20:29


SUPPLIES NEEDED• Two hands and frame tem-

plate — cut out before class

BIBLE TIMEWhen Jesus appeared to his special helpers, the disciples, one disciple didn’t believe it was Jesus. His name was Thomas. He was very sad that Jesus had died. Jesus knew Thomas was having a hard time. Jesus told Thomas to come touch him so he could show Thomas that he was real. Thomas came up to Jesus and touched his hands. Jesus was real! Thomas was so happy that Jesus was real and alive!

Craft Time Retell:When Jesus appeared to the disciples, Thomas did not believe it was Jesus. He was very sad. Jesus told Thomas to touch him so he could show him that he was real. Thomas came up and touched Jesus’ hands. He was alive!!!!! Thomas was so happy to see Jesus!

Snack Time Retell:What disciple did not believe Jesus was real? Thomas! What did Thomas touch to make sure it was Jesus standing there? Jesus’ hands!


CRAFT CORNERBe sure to cut out the hands before class to save time. Help the children glue or tape the hands onto their worksheet. You can also write the verse, John 20:29 on the sheet. Be sure to discuss Thomas touching Jesus’ hands in order for him to believe it was truly Jesus in front of him!


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SUPPLIES NEEDED• Blue construction paper -

large• Large cloud (cut out before

class)• Jesus (cut out before class)• Cotton balls• Yarn

BIBLE TIMEJesus rose from the dead! He spent several days showing himself to those who thought he was gone. He continued to tell everyone about God’s love, and kindness. Jesus asked his disciples to tell everyone they meet about Jesus and how he died for our sins and rose from the dead! After he asked this, he was taken up into heaven on a cloud! Jesus went back to heaven to watch over all of us. I am thankful Jesus watches over us always!

Craft Time Retell:Jesus spent many days with his disciples and other friends after he rose from the dead. He asked his disciples to tell everyone that Jesus was God’s son. He was sent to save us. Jesus went back up into heaven on a cloud to watch over us!

Snack Time Retell:What did Jesus ask his disciples to tell people when he went back into heaven? Tell everyone about me! Where did Jesus go? Into heaven. What dies Jesus do in heaven? Watch over us!


LESSON 12 (SUNDAY):

JESUS ASCENDS TO HEAVEN


SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Acts 1:1-11

CRAFT CORNER

Arrival Activity:

You can set out things that we find in the sky like birds, airplanes, or make a few clouds.

Give each child a cloud to glue cotton balls onto. After they glue these, give them the Jesus figure to color. When finished, you will punch a hole in the top of the cloud, and at the top of the Jesus tem-plate, then loop yarn though the holes. This makes Jesus disappear behind the clouds when you pull the yarn through. As a class, review the lesson using your clouds.


SUPPLIES NEEDED• Jesus Ascends to Heaven

coloring sheet• Cotton balls• Cotton candy (check with

parents first)

BIBLE TIMEJesus rose from the dead! He spent several days showing himself to those who thought he was gone. He continued to tell everyone about God’s love, and kindness. Jesus asked his disciples to tell everyone they meet about Jesus and how he died for our sins and rose from the dead! After he asked this, he was taken up into heaven on a cloud! Jesus went back to heaven to watch over all of us. I am thankful Jesus watches over us always!

Craft Time Retell:Jesus spent many days with his disciples and other friends after he rose from the dead. He asked his disciples to tell everyone that Jesus was God’s son. He was sent to save us. Jesus went back up into heaven on a cloud to watch over us!

Snack Time Retell:What did Jesus ask his disciples to tell people when he went back into heaven? Tell everyone about me! Where did Jesus go? Into heaven. What dies Jesus do in heaven? Watch over us!



JESUS ASCENDS TO HEAVEN



CRAFT CORNER

Arrival Activity:

Set out Ziploc baggies that are filed with cotton balls and a few small items as sensory bags. Show the children how to shake and squeeze the bags to figure out what is inside. Do not open them!

After the story, pass out the coloring sheets. To add extra sensory activities in to the craft, you can help the children glue cordon balls on the clouds, and if you get an ok from the parents, you can serve a few pieces of cotton candy for snack.


SUPPLIES NEEDED• Flame template, printed on

cardstock, cut out before class; Red, orange, and yel-low crayons

• Long strips of paper that will fit in kids’ hands

• Stapler

BIBLE TIMEAfter Jesus went back to heaven, the disciples waited for a special helper Jesus would send to them. One day, while the disciples were in a house, a strong wind blew through the room and something that looked like little fires rested on the top of their heads! This was the Holy Spirit, the special helper they were waiting for. The disciples were able to speak in different languages, and perform miracles like Jesus because of the helper. They were very thankful Jesus gave them this gift to tell others about him.

Craft Time Retell:When Jesus went back to heaven, he told the disciples they would soon be visited by the Holy Spirit which would be their special helper. They were all in a room, and a big wind came rushing in and tiny fires rested upon their heads! This was the gift of the Holy Spirit! The disciples were able to perform miracles and speak in many different languages because of the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Snack Time Retell:What did Jesus ask his disciples to tell people whenhe went back into heaven? Tell everyone about me!Where did Jesus go? Into heaven. What dies Jesusdo in heaven? Watch over us!


LESSON 13 (SUNDAY):

GOD SENDS THE HOLY SPIRIT

TODDLER TIP:This is your last week. It would be a good idea to bring in the new teacher to introduce to the children and perhaps read them a story.


CRAFT CORNERMake sure the flames are cut out before class and printed on heavy card stock. Let children color the flames. When they’re finished, staple the flame picture to the middle of the long strips of paper and fit it around the child’s head, cut if need be. Staple the paper so it will make a headband for the child to wear.


SUPPLIES NEEDED• God Sends the Holy Spirit

coloring sheet

BIBLE TIMEAfter Jesus went back to heaven, the disciples waited for a special helper Jesus would send to them. One day, while the disciples were in a house, a strong wind blew through the room and something that looked like little fires rested on the top of their heads! This was the Holy Spirit, the special helper they were waiting for. The disciples were able to speak in different languages, and perform miracles like Jesus because of the helper. They were very thankful Jesus gave them this gift to tell others about him.

Craft Time Retell:When Jesus went back to heaven, he told the disciples they would soon be visited by the Holy Spirit which would be their special helper. They were all in a room, and a big wind came rushing in and tiny fires rested upon their heads! This was the gift of the Holy Spirit! The disciples were able to perform miracles and speak in many different languages because of the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Snack Time Retell:What did Jesus ask his disciples to tell people whenhe went back into heaven? Tell everyone about me!Where did Jesus go? Into heaven. What dies Jesusdo in heaven? Watch over us!



GOD SENDS THE HOLY SPIRIT

TODDLER TIP:This is your last week. It would be a good idea to bring in the new teacher to introduce to the children and perhaps read them a story.


CRAFT CORNER

Arrival Activity:

You can set out things that we find in the sky like birds, airplanes, or make a few clouds.

Give each child a cloud to glue cotton balls onto. After they glue these, give them the Jesus figure to color. When finished, you will punch a hole in the top of the cloud, and at the top of the Jesus template, then loop yarn though the holes. This makes Jesus disappear behind the clouds when you pull the yarn through. As a class, review the lesson using your clouds.

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