These great activities come in pairs, just like Noah’s
animals! Worksheets can fill in free time, send provide additional take-home
lessons or add to your VBS curriculum. Great for all ages, these fun activities
can be downloaded below: a word find and crossword and a coloring sheet and
story of Noah’s Ark coloring sheet.
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Ready, set, teach! Even when you’re faced with a room full of eager little faces, it’s not always that simple. From the most experienced teachers to those who are just starting out, anyone can benefit from trying a variety of techniques to make learning fun and keep kids engaged. Here are a few ideas that can help you inspire, encourage, challenge and reward learning.
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1. Prayer in my pocket. This simple method is easy for kids of all ages. Prayer cards are an excellent way to reinforce that God is always with them, and they are fun to make too. Or, the kids can write something they want to pray for on a piece of paper to carry in their pocket all day as a reminder. Another suggestion is to hand out small remind-me-to-pray trinkets that can be used over and over again, like pocket crosses or inspirational stones. No pockets, no worries! Inspirational bracelets work well too!
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You’ve planned, prepared, had tons of fun, and now your Vacation Bible School is almost over. Make sure you thank your helpers! Volunteers work tirelessly without compensation, so giving them a special thanks is really important. Here are 10 of our favorite ideas to show them appreciation!
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Your Vacation Bible School is planned, supplies are ready, volunteers recruited and everyone’s excited to grow in faith while having fun, too! But how do you encourage students to attend? Here are a few tips to promote and generate excitement about your VBS.
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Sometimes, a little recognition can go a long way. As well as being really fun, special awards boost confidence, encourage spiritual growth and make Vacation Bible School truly memorable. Here are a few tips and ideas to make sure your students get the special recognition they deserve.
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Planning this year’s Vacation Bible School celebrations? Let us help! Follow this easy timeline to make this VBS the best one yet.
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As anyone who’s planned a Vacation Bible School knows, the “V” in VBS could easily stand for Volunteer! From planning lessons and activities to helping students grow in the spirit, volunteers are what make VBS the faith-filled experience it is. Check out these tips and ideas to recruit, guide and thank your Bible school’s volunteers.
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Use word searches in your Sunday School classroom or use them as a supplement to your VBS week to help kids identify important people and places from the Bible. Besides being a great resource for teaching kids key concepts of the Bible, word searches can be used at home or even on long car trips.
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By Penny Warner
To enlighten and inspire your young Bible students, make your Sunday School lesson plans rock! All you need are a few hands-on activities and some spirited imagination to make those important stories come alive.
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