In Lesson #9, the children will celebrate the Church's birthday by: PDF for Lesson #9 Make "Happy Birthday, Church!" hat Decorate cupcakes, sing "Happy Birthday!", blow out candles that relightListen to a story about PentecostBlow birthday blowoutsPlay "Pin the Flame … [Read more...] about Lesson #9 – Happy Birthday Church! (Pentecost)
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Ascension – Pentecost Craft
Little Lambs meets monthly so I wanted a craft that includes Ascension AND Pentecost. After an internet search, I found this and this to use for Ascension but nothing for both. I decided to adapt this craft and make it for both Ascension and Pentecost. How to make: … [Read more...] about Ascension – Pentecost Craft
Stations of the Cross Booklets for Preschool/Kindergarten
The most powerful and meaningful times that I have prayed the Stations of the Cross is with preschool and kindergarten age children during Little Lambs classes. Believe me, I never dreamed that it could be like that. But it is! Most of the children have not only never prayed … [Read more...] about Stations of the Cross Booklets for Preschool/Kindergarten
Days of Creation Game
Here's an easy-to-make game to play to learn about the 7 days of creation. Print it on 14" x 8.5" or 17" x 11" paper or cardstock. I like to use cardstock because the children are taking the games home and it is a little more durable when made out of cardstock. This is a … [Read more...] about Days of Creation Game
Days of Creation Puzzles
The Days of Creation puzzles are a fun way to learn about the 7 days of creation. Children do not need to know what God created each day in order to do these puzzles. In fact, it is fun to watch the different ways that children figure out how to do these puzzles. Some children … [Read more...] about Days of Creation Puzzles