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SSTN # 8 - January 24, 2006
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IN THIS ISSUE OF THE SSTN e-NEWSLETTER:
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1) Movie Clips for Kids 2) Class of Two Boys 3) Fruit of the Spirit 4) Kids Under Construction
He's Risen Egg Holders
5) Researching curriculum 6) Valentine's Day Banquet 7) Valentine's Day Banquet 8) Prodigal Son 9) Valentine Banquet Idea 10) Autistic children
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>I only have two boys in my class (one 4th grade and one sixth grade). >I've found that it's nearly impossible to do skits or active games with >only two, and just reading
Hi Trish, Have you tried any of the skits from www.clownministry.com? They have a selection made just for 1 or two people and are really fun. Also, try childrensministry or youthministry websites for some different ideas for fun lessons for that age group. Encourage them to bring a friend to class too. When your excited about the class, they will be anxious to see what is up your sleeve.... Mary in PA
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3) Fruit of the Spirit
I really need lessons for "Fruits of the Spirit" for rotation Sunday School, ages 4-11. Can you help?Thank you very much!
--from SSTN: there's an entire section in the site on this subject. You can find it listed in the lessons and sermons section at: http://www.ChristianCrafters.Com
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4) Kids Under Construction
One idea that comes to mind is Noah's Ark. When we covered this we had the children design a "Blueprint" of the Ark and measure out the dimensions of the Ark with string. You can find this lesson set on www.rotation.org F RE E!!! Check it out!
Nancy F
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He's Risen Egg Holders
Use a child-friendly Bible and the twelve He's Risen Egg Holders to tell the Easter story. Each egg picture is numbered to correspond with its explanation. Let your class color and cut their own set. Get the free "Palm Branches" pattern with explanations at:
I've been teaching Children's Church for the past 10 years and I'm now taking a year long sabbatical. I'm spending part of this sabbatical time researching curriculum and re-thinking the way I've been creating my own lessons from scratch every week. I'm very interested in finding a ready made curriculum that teaches the major events of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation over a three year period that I can re-use again at the end of the three year cycle. I'd very much like to find a curriculum that includes ideas for activities (craft, cooking, games, etc.) and/or songs to go with each lesson. Thank you.
Cathy Bodell P.O. Box 809 Frankfort, MI 49635-0809 231/352-4820 (home) E-mail: bodellc@hotmail.com OR bacch@charter.net
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6) Valentine's Day Banquet
In response to Sarah from Alabama's Valentine's Day Banquet idea request:
I attended a wonderful church in Chapel Hill, NC, that hosted an annual Daddy-Daughter Dinner and Dance. The dads or other father figures would bring their little girls (ages 8 and under, generally) to the event that included a "fancy-ish" meal and a dance. Tickets were around $12 per couple, I believe, but of course we did not let money get in the way of anyone attending.
The dinner was usually grilled chicken, broccoli, twice baked potatoes, rolls, and some sort of brownie dessert. A committee of church members prepared everything and served the meal as well. (We used paper products and had tea and lemonade to keep things simple.)
After dinner, the "couples" went into the dance hall (aka. worship auditorium) and there was about an hour or so of dancing. Each year the theme was different--country-western, bluegrass, salsa, big band, etc. and we decorated according to this theme as well. The music was just played over the loudspeakers.
A couple of extra special elements made the night more like a "date": girls got corsages when they arrived and also, we took Poloroid pictures of each couple and put it into a special card with scripture that they could pick up on the way out along with a goody bag of candy. This made a great keepsake for the evening. The dance was always a lot of fun to help with, even for those of us who were not on the "date," mainly because it was an incredible opportunity to see fathers loving their precious daughters well. We made it easy for them to lavish love on their little ones when often it is difficult for dads to express love and emotionally connect with their kids.
This sounds a little different from what Sarah was proposing, but maybe it would work! Let me know if you have any other questions and I will be glad to share what I can.
Blessings in our Heavenly Father who constantly pursues us with His love, Caroline (Baltimore, MD after 24 years in NC)
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7) Valentine's Day Banquet
If you have willing men ;) One year we did a womanless wedding. Yes, all men. The flower girl was all over the stage and I think they found the hairest guy to play the bride. The mother of the bride would sob loudly every so often. The heartbroken girlfriend showed up and stopped the "wedding" temporarily. The men playing the ladies really played it up.
We've also done an oldywed show where the oldest couples were asked questions.
Amy
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8) Prodigal Son
Hi, our sunday school children are going to do the entire church service and our theme is on the "Prodigal Son". Any tips,or information would be greatly appreciated.
I have written a skit based on the Prodigal Son, and also shared a number of other teaching ideas on this topic. These can be found on http://mauricesweetsur.blogspot.com/ . Look up Newsletter 34, or you can email me for a copy.
Maurice Sweetsur mnmsweetsur@xtra.co.nz
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9) Valentine Banquet Idea
We gave each couple a box of the Conversation Candy Hearts and they had to write a love story, poem, or something to do with couples using all of the hearts in the box. It was very interesting t hear all of the talent coming forth. They were able to use other words with it, but had to use all of the sayings on the hearts.
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10) Autistic children
While I don't teach special needs Sunday School I nanny for a 6 year old with autism!
He has VERY Low self esteem so one thing I might suggest is do a lot of self-esteem (God or Jesus Loves Me) type activities. With their 2 different personalities you may have to do a lot of social skills mentoring. Through your modeling of kind, positive and friendly interactions they will learn a lot!
Rapport is so important with autism too. I have been working with the boy for a year and a half. When I first started and when I come back from vacations he is so testy! He thrives on routine! Depending on their age I would suggest making a written or pictorial schedule so they can know what is coming next.
You might find the active one might like to play a game with you while the other prefers to make an art project, I would just suggest having a lot of choices! I have found the child I nanny for LOVES arts and crafts and loves music! Maybe a Veggie Tales tape once in a blue moon would be fun too!
Have fun--while autistic kiddos can be challenging I can not even begin to tell you how rewarding it is. I think the rewards way over-ride the negatives!
--Liz in KS
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