Saturday, February 27, 2010

Rahab Hides the Spies

This is Lesson 2 in Joshua and the Quest of Canaan, from the EXPLORING BIBLE HISTORY curriculum that I am writing. Last week we learned how Joshua became the new leader of the Hebrews. We learned how he was strong and brave.


This week we are learning about Rahab and the spies. The children will learn about how a Canaanite woman BELIEVED in GOD and helped the Hebrew spies.


The "Take Home" activity for this week is a "Wall of Jericho" with the spies escaping. I change this "Take Home" activity since making the prototype. The children's activity is not a box...but, it is more of a flat wall. However, it is a very sturdy activity...I ended up placing a piece of cardboard (from cereal boxes) between the 2 pieces of cardstock. This makes the project very sturdy. Then I punched a hole in the middle and added a "scarlet" (red yarn) cord . The spies are from a clip art program...I just punched holes in several places and the children will weave the "scarlet" cord through the spies hands and feet...this way it will look like they are holding on to the cord. The spies will then be able to move down the cord by pulling on the back of the project. Sounds kinda complicated...but it really was very easy. That is why I post pics....Pictures are worth a 1000 words. :-)




Our Memory Verse this week is Joshua 2:11. The children will color their Memory Verse Card during class on Sunday morning. We will sing the song that goes with this MV. Most of them will have it memorized before leaving class on Sunday. That is why I always put their MV to a tune. BTW, there is a young boy in my class that has every memory verse I have ever passed out for them to learn. I LOVE IT!!!







Our review game this week is called "The Spies Escape." The kiddos will answer questions from today's lesson...for every correct answer the spies are moved down the wall. I am sure those spies will safely escape Jericho...I teach a really great group of kiddos. This was made by printing an enlarged picture of my "Take Home." Then attatched it to a foam core style board...(this board is actually corregated plastic. I bought it at a local Good Will for a $1.00...I bought several for future projects.) I then attatched a "Scarlet Cord" using red yarn...and velcro dots. The spies have the opposite velcro dot on the back of them...that way they will stick to the wall as they "escape down the wall."


I am looking forward to this Sunday...I know the childre will LOVE this story...especially the boys. Anytime there is "danger," "spies." "escaping." etc. The boys get soooo excited! My girls will love it too....because a "GIRL" helped the spies. God needs both men and women.....Boys and Girls.

Blessings,

Ronda

66 comments:

  1. Hi Ronda,

    I would like to use your craft idea for my Sunday school class this week. Would you mind sending me the files for the pictures to print out so I can make the craft? My e-mail is hischild12@yahoo.com.

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  2. I too would love the file or at least the spies and Rahab? Would you mind linking or sharing? I would appreciate it! It would be for our homeschooling ... thanks! :)

    Gillian

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  3. I too would love the file for the spies and Rahab. Would you mind linking or emailing? That would be great. It would be for Sunday school for my small church. Thanks!

    Haley

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  4. I would love to use both for my kids church lessons. Would you mind emailing ? Greatly appreciated!

    Natalie

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  5. Do you share your handouts? I would love them for our church group!
    abbe

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  6. I would also like the clip art in black and white so that I could have the children color the page. Thank you!

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  7. HI! Great crafts for the story of Rahab and the spies! Could you be so kind to send me all the clip arts you have to this story, please? my email is rc.castillo05@gmail.com

    Thanks so much!

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  8. Hi, I am very interested in this craft. Can you send the file to me asap as I need it to teach the children in 2 days time? Would appreciate your help in this. Thanks

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  9. I would also like to use the pictures. Could you please send them to me also? Thanks

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  10. I also would like to use the pictures. Can you please send them to me? karicuro@gmail.com Thank you!

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  11. This is a lovely craft idea. I would like to use you craft idea, can you please send them to me? Thank you

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  12. This is a lovely craft idea. I would like to use you craft idea, can you please send them to me? Thank you - zvia
    weisbrodz@walla.com

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  13. This is a lovely craft idea. I would like to use you craft idea, can you please send them to me? Thank you, zvia
    weisbrodz@walla.com

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  14. I would like to use ur craft ideas too. Can u kindly send to suikyieng@yahoo.com please? Thanks.

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  15. I would also like the clip art in black and white so that I could have the children color the page. Thank you!
    KathyTrulock@hillvue.com

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  16. May I have a copy of the clip art for my preschool class? My email is bendabook1960@gmail.com.Thanks!

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  17. May I also please have a copy of the clipart for my class this Sunday? Thank you! sherylsua@gmail.com

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  19. Hi Rhonda, may I have a copy of the Rahab and the spies clip art for my Sunday school class ! Thank you! vivienyrc@gmail.com

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  20. may I have a copy of the Rahab/spies clip art for my Sunday school class! Thanks 85sheila@gmail.com

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  21. Love this idea -- thanks for posting.

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  22. This is the best craft I've seen for Rahab. Can you please email the files for my Sunday School class? kimberlywelters@yahoo.com
    Thank you for sharing!

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  23. Please could you send me the files too! marijenkins@live.com
    Thankyou

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  24. .... I am so pleased to see your craft for Rahab. Would you mind sending me your materials to the Czech Republic? (European country, in the middle). Thanks :-) irena@grohman.cz

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  25. .... I am so pleased to see your craft for Rahab. Would you mind sending me your materials to the Czech Republic? (European country, in the middle). Thanks :-) irena@grohman.cz

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  26. Hi, I would love for you to send me the files as well for our children's ministry class. My email is smruoss@verizon.net. Thank you, Marie

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  27. I would love to know how to get a copy of the Phillip Martin clipart in black and white and if you'd mind sharing the files for this craft with me? kris.waldron@smyrnachurchofchrist.org

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  28. Hi! This is our lesson for next sunday, would you mind sharing/sending the black and white files to me? (rhaya_leo@yahoo.com). Thanks in advance!

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  29. Thank you so much for sharing your Sunday School idea for this Bible story! Would you mind sharing the black and white files to me? corson521@gmail.com

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  30. Would it be possible to get a file of this please? We're doing the story this week. cbc.jensmith@gmail.com Can't seem to find any good crafts for the story, but love this!

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  31. Love this! Would you be able to share the black and white file with me please? Alexia@cjsbusybox.com

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  32. This is great, would you be willing to share the black and white file with me also please? Many thanks, chattytapps@gmail.com

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  33. Hello! This is our lesson for next sunday, would you mind sharing/sending files to me? To this email. tanyabur16@gmail.com

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  34. Is there a way to you can share this file? meganwoodin@gmail.com

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  35. Hi Rhonda! Would you mind sharing this file with me? My email is roxanamorales7@gmail.com

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  36. Hi Rhonda, I am just beginning a study on Joshua with my Sunday school class and would love this file, if you don't mind sharing please email to joycewells@embarqmail.com. Thank you.

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  37. Would you mind emailing the files for me to use as well? Adorable craft! hnekola3@gmail.com.

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  38. Hi, I am currently planning lessons for our Sunday School class, would love to have access to the templates for this craft, if they are available. Thank you

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  39. Would love to have the black and white templates for this craft if you are sharing them. Will be using them for summer Bible School. carmjoy@gmail.com

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  40. Hi! Can you share the black and white with me? kezia@ccpnewark.com
    We'll use for VBS :)

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  41. I'd like to use this in the morning, Sunday School class. Can you send the black and white?

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  42. hi i was a wondering if you could send me this for friday email is mariellcarbajal@yahoo.com thank you so much

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  44. Hello, can you send this to me in black and white before tomorrow? Thank you very much! My email is jedidjaxx@outlook.com.

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  45. Hello I would love to use your craft idea for my Sunday school class on Sunday. Is there any possibility you could email the black and white template to me. Thank you. sharlenebharuth@gmail.com

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  46. Love this template! Would you mind sharing it with me? Please email me at caseys@sagehillschurch.com
    Thank you! Great visual!

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  47. I would also love to use this template for my Sunday school craft this week. Could you please send it to saartjez@hotmail.com. Thank you!

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  48. Hi! I am a homeschool mom and we are currently on the book of Joshua on our Bible Study class. I would love to use your craft. Could you please send it to my email azulbellateacher@gmail.com . Thank You!!

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  49. Hi! I am a homeschool mom and we are currently on the book of Joshua on our Bible Study class. I would love to use your craft. Could you please send it to my email azulbellateacher@gmail.com . Thank You!!

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  50. I would like the craft template for our midweek program. Would it be possible to get?

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  51. I would love the black and white template if possible please all4_christ@hotmail.com Thanks!

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  52. I would love a black and white template of this if at all possible? my email is amy.turner@newlifederby.org.uk

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  53. Hi I am very interested in the craft please and would like to use it at church on Sunday. Please could you send me the black and white template? My email is eevans68@sky.com

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  54. Can you send me the template? bechols1013@gmial.com

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  55. We are teaching this lesson this week in Sunday School at our church and was wondering if it would be possible for you to email the template to the black and white template? My email is jenilee@myoakhillchurch.com. Thank you!

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  56. Hi!! Is the template available for printing? Of Rahab and helping the spies? I would love to borrow for our church:)

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    1. jnturley@gmail.com is my email if youre willing to share:)

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  57. can you send me the template at ktroupe@plainfieldchristian.com

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  58. I am a children's director and I love your Rahab and spies craft. I would be thrilled if you could share the template for our 2s/3s classroom. lschultze5@gmail.com if you have time to share. God bless you.

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  59. Are you sharing your template for Rahab and the Spies? We are studying friendship and Hospitality this week, and 2/3 year-olds at my preschool would love this to help them to understand the Bible lesson more clearly. Would you mind sharing? lh6690@yahoo.com

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  60. Hello! I would love to do this craft with my kids too in our kids ministry here at Peoples Church Montreal:) Can you please send the pdf at junessaduka@peoplesmontreal.org please? Thank you so much! God bless!

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  61. Hi! Would love to do this craft with our children class. Could you share files? Kylie.bertsch13@gmail.com
    Thank you!!

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  62. Id like the file also for my preschool SS class. Thank you! gneal1966@gmail.com

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  64. Hi, I would love to do this activity with my second grade students this week. Would you be willing to send me the printables? Thank you!

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  65. Hi I would love to do this activity with my second grade students this week. Would you be able to send me the printables? Thank you (sarasisco@yahoo.com)

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