Baby Jesus' Presentation in the The Temple

Our newest lesson is when Mary and Joseph take Baby JESUS to the Temple and they meet Simeon and Anna.   This was a fun lesson to teach.  It was fun to point out that even as a child one can be dedicated to serving GOD.      The KIDDOS should be able to answer all the questions from our DO YOU KNOW? Wall, by the end of the lesson.  

We added a new card with Simeon, Anna and Baby Jesus on it, to our GOD'S AWESOME PLAN FOR MAN...timeline.  

We had three NEW words for our WORD WALL!!   It was important for the KIDDOS to understand these words so they could understand the lesson. 

The KIDDOS new Memory Verse is LUKE 2:30-31.   If you would like to hear how the Memory Verse Song goes, click on this link.  Luke 2:30-31 Memory Verse

We added the Memory Verse to our Memory Verse Construction Zone!!!  

I decided to use a Visual Aid that I had made a few years ago, when teaching about the United and Divided Kingdom.  The KIDDOS loved this visual and it was great to use to "act" out the story and events.  The little "people" I used came from a set I purchased from Oriental Trading a loooong time ago.   

I did make some modifications to some of the little people....that way they serve the purpose, I needed.  

We had a new SONG to learn.  I love having a song that goes with each story.  It amazes me how well the KIDDOS remember the lesson when they have a song that goes along with the lesson.   If you would like to hear this song click on the following link.  

Joseph and Mary Took Jesus to The Temple Song--by Ronda Duvall

We added new QUESTIONS to the KIDDOS "Life Of Christ Questions Cards."  These have made for a wonderful opportunity for our families to review the QUESTIONS from each lesson with their KIDDOS.   

The KIDDOS TAKE HOME Project was a Simeon and Anna Stand Up Paper Doll set, complete with "baby Jesus."  

















I am please with how these turned out...they were fun to use while singing our "new" song.    

Our REVIEW GAME for this LESSON was a BINGO style Game.  

The KIDDOS would answer a question from the lesson, I would draw a picture out of my bucket and the KIDDOS would put a "MARKER" on the picture on their game card.  By the way, the plastic markers are lids from fruit packets, baby food packets, applesauce packets, etc.    They are perfect for little hands!!!    We had a LOT of fun playing this game and the KIDDOS were ON TARGET answering the questions.    

On our second week of this LESSON the KIDDOS will Review The Lesson, Say their Memory Verse from Memory, and Make their EXPLORER JOURNAL activity.   The KIDDOS will color their page and add 3D Baby Jesus sticker to Simeon's hands!!!

Just a reminder, while the KIDDOS are coloring/working on their EXPLORER JOURNAL activity, we sing the song from the lesson, ask review questions from the lesson, sing the memory verse from the lesson, etc.  Don't want to waste a minute of teaching time----and my KIDDOS LOVE to color!!










I am truly enjoying teaching the LIFE of CHRIST.  I am amazed at how much the KIDDOS are soaking in the lessons!!!  Just makes me smile!!



Blessings,



Ronda

Bible Class Supplies Found at DOLLAR TREE!!!!!

Hi all, lets talk BIBLE CLASS supplies! As you all know, I LOVE finding Bible Class Supplies at Dollar Tree!!!  Truth be known, I love finding Bible Class Supplies ANYWHERE!!!  I have had a FEW minutes, here and there, to run in to Dollar Tree....While there, I always look around for BIBLE CLASS supplies. I wanted to share with you a FEW of the things I have spotted recently.  

I PURCHASED this and we already LOVE IT!!   It has a magnet on it...so, you can attach it to a metal surface and it spins so smoothly!!   However, we have been using it on the table. We have used it for Review Questions...the KIDDOS spin it and whoever it ends up POINTING at is the KIDDO who answers the question.   The KIDDOS love spinning this...I have plans to make a REVIEW GAME with this....when I do, I will share it with you.  

When all spotted all this...I immediately thought about us being in the LORD'S ARMY.  These items could be used when teaching on the ARMOR of GOD.    I LOVE that they have HELMETS!!!!!

Keeping with the LORD'S ARMY theme...I saw these ARMY men.  These would be GREAT for a VISUAL...or letting the KIDDOS "earn" their NEXT ARMY man, by Memorizing their Memory Verse.  

Still thinking of the ARMOR of GOD....I spotted these Lacing Cards.  I thought they would be a fun activity for the SHOES of PEACE!  You get 5 Lacing Cards in each package.  

I LOVE this Bulletin Board Border!!   It is the FRUIT of The SPIRIT!!!  I was even thinking, you could cut it all up and use it for an LABELING activity....I may go back and get me some of this.  

While strolling down the TOY aisle, I spotted these....I LOVE using these in various ways.  I have used the Memory Match cards in our "STAR CHART."   I laminated them and turned them into a VISUAL.   Ask the KIDDOS questions about the Person on the card.  GREAT for a quick review game.  

I LOVE these PENNANT BANNERS!!   They have several styles to choose from....I purchased the BRIGHT, PRIMARY Colored ones.  I bought enough packages to get 66 pennants.  I am going to label them with each BOOK of the BIBLE....I think they will look cute hanging in our classroom.  I will take pictures...when I get it done.   (As you can see, I was at the Dollar Tree to buy TORTILLAS.)

I love these little bags...I am thinking they would be great for transporting the KIDDOS Memory Verse Cards, Bible Detective Notebooks and Pencils.  I will probably be going back to grab up some of these.    

   

I LOVE coloring books.  They are great for inspirations! I look at coloring books when I am attempting to DRAW a picture. I bought these, because sometimes it is hard to find pictures of the Miracles that Jesus did...so, here I have some visual help!!  

Not far from the coloring books, I spotted these cute little books about PRAYER!!  These are great for the LITTLE KIDDOS.  I thought they would be great in our TODDLERS CLASS.  

I LOVE these Alphabet Puzzles.  I have used them as a MEMORY VERSE Tracker.  Every few years, I will have the KIDDOS memorize verses based upon the Alphabet.  They earn each letter by memorizing the verse that begins with that letter.  THEY LOVE DOING THIS!!

I saw these little CLOCKS.  I have used BIG CLOCKS as ATTENDANCE Charts.  I thought these might be cute on a Bulletin Board with the Caption "TAKE TIME TO BE HOLY."   I was also considering the idea of using them as a Memory Verse Tracker...  "MAKE TIME TO MEMORIZE YOUR MEMORY VERSE."    

Not far from those little clocks, I spotted these SPINNERS.   These are great to have on hand for Review Games, Take Home Games, and other Projects.  

FROGS!!!!  You can't teach the TEN PLAGUES without FROGS!!!  These frogs are FUN in that they stretch and feel yucky!!!    Had I been teaching on the PLAGUES, I would have loaded up on these.  

BOATS!!!  We use BOATS for several stories....In the TODDLER class they sing a song about BOATS....So, when I find BOATS, I get so excited!!!

I have purchased several of the QUEEN Bubbles.  We have emptied them and are using them as manipulative for the Toddler Class...when they sing the song about QUEEN ESTHER, they get to hold a QUEEN in their hand.  

However, I have several in a box in my supply cabinet...so, when I teach on ESTHER the KIDDOS will get to have their OWN Queen Esther.

KIDDOS love wind-up toys.    If you ever wanna GRAB their attention, just wind up a toy and let it go!!!  It is an AMAZING thing!!!  I have purchased a MOUTH like this.  I use it when we sing about PROPHETS being a MOUTHPIECE for GOD.  The KIDDOS love seeing this open and close and hop around.   

Back in October, I saw these skeletons.  They would be GREAT when teaching on the VALLEY of DRY BONES!!!!  

Again, back in October, I spotted these CROWS. They are PERFECT for the RAVENS Feeding Elijah story!!!  

More recently, when I ran into the Dollar Tree, I saw these Die Cuts!!  They would be great for a Bulletin Board, Labeled with Each Book of The Bible,  Save the CROSSES for when you teach the Story of Jesus and the Crucifixion, save the Fish for any story that needs a Fish or for Jonah and the Great Fish.    So many possibilities.  

I purchased several packages of these!!!  I am going to be using these as a way to REMIND the KIDDOS of their MEMORY VERSE!!!  I'll let you know how it goes!!!  I think the KIDDOS will enjoy getting a bracelet and the parents will love having the Scripture Reference in an EASY to FIND location.  

Shopping for Bible Class supplies at the Dollar Tree is FUN!!!  Just for clarification, I am not compensated by Dollar Tree for any of my post referencing their store.  They do not pay me, give me "free" items, or reduced prices on any of their items.  I simply want my readers to know that there are resources out there...and you don't have to BREAK YOUR WALLET to find Bible Class Supplies.  

Hope you enjoyed this post.  

Blessings,

Ronda