This weeks lesson is focusing on some of the miracles Elisha performs. We will quickly cover the miracle when Elisha healed the water at Jericho...but our MAIN focus of the lesson will be when Elisha helps the widow...this story comes from 2 Kings 4.
GOD'S AWESOME PLAN FOR MAN CARD. |
I also want to FOCUS the KIDDOS on to the fact that even though Elisha has performed this miracle...the WOMAN had to WORK!! She had to collect the JARS. She had to POUR the oil into the jars. She had to go to the market to SELL the oil. I love that this story shows that GOD always wants us to DO OUR PART!!!! We will add this CARD to our GOD'S AWESOME PLAN FOR MAN...timeline.
This week our MEMORY VERSE comes from 1 Chronicles 16:11-12.
I have a TUNE for this memory verse...but, it is a "RONDA ORIGINAL" tune...or as my 8 year old son says..."It's an unrecognizable tune, mom."
I decided to focus the KIDDOS on the fact that GOD BLESSED the WIDOW with WHAT SHE NEEDED. And, GOD BLESSES US WITH WHAT WE NEED TOO!!!!!
But, I wanted to use a JAR...because, after all, it went along with the story. I knew I did not want GLASS jars (because, I want the KIDDOS to be able to touch and "PLAY" with their TAKE HOME.) So, off to the DOLLAR TREE I went.
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So, this is what my KIDDOS will be doing with these JARS. We are going to make "I SPY GOD'S BLESSINGS!" Jars. We will be placing, "EVERY DAY" items that are BLESSINGS from GOD, in the JARS and then filling them with RICE. The RICE is what makes them an "I SPY" Jar. If you are confused...JUST keep looking at the PICTURES....They will HELP EXPLAIN.
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EACH of these items represents a BLESSING from GOD and goes with the POEM that I wrote...please, see the picture above.
After we discuss how GOD BLESSES us with these things....the KIDDOS will place them in the JARS and then fill it with RICE. We will seal the JARS and the KIDDOS (with my help) will attach a LABEL to the top...THE LABEL has the POEM printed on it...so, that the PARENTS can HELP the KIDDOS see ALL the BLESSINGS that GOD has given them.
I also have pictures (like the one above) that I will give to each of the KIDDOS to go with THEIR OWN JAR. That way they can "SPY" the exact ITEMS they placed in the JAR.
This is my MOTTO: If people offer you unique items----THANK THEM, take them, save them, use them and THANK THEM again, telling them HOW you used them!!!! Those STRANGE WIDGETS just might be useful in BIBLE CLASS!!! :-)
The KIDDOS will make their "EXPLORER JOURNAL" ACTIVITY next WEEK. I know they will LOVE this!!!! First off the get to COLOR with MARKERS!!!! Secondly, they will get to 'PAINT' with BABY OIL. This is a PROCESS....BUT, it is so much FUN!!!! You just need to PREPARE before SATURDAY NIGHT at 10:00 PM!!!
Fist off...for this process to work you need to use COPY paper NOT CARDSTOCK!!!! After you have copied you project onto CHEAP COPY Paper., you will need to use Elmer's Glue and "TRACE" the BLACK OUTLINE on the FRONT of the PAGE. Let it DRY for at least 24 hours. It will dry CLEAR. This is an IMPORTANT step!!!!
NOW, for the FUN and AMAZING PART!!!
The COLORFUL image on the back will APPEAR through the JAR!!!! (JUST A LITTLE OIL is needed for this to work....and I mean JUST A LITTLE!!!!!!)
I would keep some paper towels handy...that way if the oil PUDDLES in one place you will be able to dab it up with the towels. I have done a few other projects with this method of "OIL PAINTING" and every time---THE KIDDOS LOVE it and are AMAZED by the FINISHED PRODUCT!!!!
I am still working on a few other projects---I can't wait to SHARE them with you soon. Hope your Bible Classes are going well....Remember, you are teaching the MOST IMPORTANT SUBJECT that KIDDOS will ever be taught!!!!!
Blessings,
Ronda
Love the idea of painting with oil, Ronda. This would work well with Jesus turning water to wine too I think. thanks for sharing your great ideas!
ReplyDeleteLove the painting with oil. We are on the same line of lessons where I attend services in Sulphur Springs, TX. Would you mind sending me the template of the oil vases for our class to use this Sunday? I would really apprecite it. I'm not very crafty or tech-y!
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Such a clever idea! I would love to use the template too! carriederr at msn.com
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Love the baby oil activity! Do you share your printables? If so, I would love to have it!!! I am in charge of a craft or activity for this bible lesson at our Wednesday night children's church. This is the best Widow's Oil lesson I've seen! So glad I found your blog!!!
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was wondering if you shared your templates; would love to have this for my bible class!
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Do you have the template for the oil painting and the templates for the baby jar review questions? If so, I'd love to have them. Shannon@libertyheights.org
ReplyDeleteI too would love the oil worksheets too if possible for my infant bible class. Any chance you could email me the worksheet at markndan@gmail.com?
ReplyDeleteLooking for a template for the oil painting here as well. ehill3587@gmail.com. Thanks a bunch!!
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ReplyDeleteHi Ronda, you have the best ideas I've found. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'd also love to know if you are sharing the templates for my KIDDOS Sunday School Class.
Thanks a lot & God Bless You,
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Hi Ronda, I love your "oil painting" craft. Do you mind sharing your template? Thanks!
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Wow, you put such a lot of thought into your lessons. Thank you for taking the time to share them with others :)
ReplyDeleteCould you please send me the template for Elisha Helped A Widow?? Thank you!! It is so cool! I can draw it all but the words, I tried. mitzib02@gmail.com
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This activity sounds amazing! I think my kids will really love it. Would you mind sharing the template? Thank you so much. Kandy Veenker
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Where did you buy the items for the I Spy Blessings Jar?
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ReplyDeleteYes, I am just like the other people above me. I love this lesson and tried to draw it by hand. Then laughed at myself after I read the other ladies asking for the template. How smart are they. I teach 1st and 2nd grade bible class and I'm so use to creating things for myself. Thank you for your willingness to share your work with others and for Loving the Lord. ckh29@comcast.net
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Will you send me the template for Elijah and the Widow? I love it!!!
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Thank you for this educational post!
ReplyDeleteI would like to use the oil painting craft for my Sunday School this Sunday. Could you please send a copy of the template to me? ann.eternal@gmail.com
Thanks again for sharing!
where would we be able to obtain the template for the oil painting. I would love to use this next week with our preschoolers in Sunday School.
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DeleteHi Ronda, I think my Bible school kids would love to do the oil painting activity. Will you please email the templates to me? denise.hann74@gmail.com Thank you!
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ReplyDeleteHi! Thank you for sharing your ideas. They're really helpful in teaching my kinder daughter to be more interested in learning about Bible stories. Would you please share the template for the oil jar? My email is jomillet8@yahoo.com. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi! Thank you for sharing your ideas. They're really helpful in teaching my kinder daughter to be more interested in learning about Bible stories. Would you please share the template for the oil jar? My email is jomillet8@yahoo.com. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! I am teaching kids Bible study tomorrow night. Could I also get you to send me the template to Brandon.ilene@gmail.com? Thank You!
ReplyDeleteRhonda I love your ideas for Elisha!! I’m teaching 4 & 5 year olds tomorrow about him. Would you please send me your templates. Dayna_roberts@msn.com
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