The key to an exciting evening is to insure that the children feel completely satisfied when they leave, instead of feeling like there wasn’t enough to do at the party! Success doesn’t necessarily lie in overwhelming the kids with oodles of options, but in keeping things moving quickly from one activity to the next. Below is a simple guide for planning a memorable evening that your children will want to attend year after year! » I want to read more! »
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Designer Plates
Take a clear glass plate. Cut out shapes out of fabric. Glue the pieces on the back of the plate with a glue that dries clear. Keep applying pieces till you get the look you want. Let the plate dry. The design will show up on the top of the plate. Plate can be used but has to be hand washed. Very neat idea and easy to do.by Richard Newsom
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The Empty Tomb Craft
A yummy treat for kids to make with their parents!
Materials needed:
PLAIN Canned biscuits (not the flaky or butter kind)
Dough roller
Wax paper
large marshmallows
Confectioner’s sugar
Sifter
toaster oven preheated according to biscuits directions » I want to read more! »
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Little Gardeners
Here’s an easy, inexpensive way for kids to grow live plants and see the results in just a few days.
Bible Reference: Genesis 1:11 » I want to read more! »
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Little Gardeners, Too
More simple projects for teaching the creation story.
Bible Reference: Genesis 1: 11-12
Supplies
Bean Seeds (Make sure these are not the kind that have chemicals on them since the children will be handling the seeds.)
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Rain Sticks
We used this craft for a Vaction Bible School our team put on and it was a real hit! This craft went along with the story of Jesus calming the storm. » I want to read more! »
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Button Blanket Wall Hanging
While doing a VBS in a native community we used this craft for the creation story.
Supplies:
1 square of Black Felt per child
Coloured Felt
Buttons
White Glue
Rope or String
Glitter Glue » I want to read more! »
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Friendship Bracelets
Materials: toilet paper tubes markers/crayons scissors stickers Cut each tube in half, and then each half in half. You should now have 4 rings. Cut one side of each ring. The “bracelets” will slip onto wrists easily and stay on pretty well. Have the children decorate the bracelets with the markers, crayons, and stickers. Have them make one for themselves and one for a friend!by Angela Simmons
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Homemade Piñata
Decorate a brown paper grocery bag. Fold the top edge down inside and punch holes around the folded edge. Add paper reinforcements to keep the holes from tearing. Glue or tape party streamers around the edge so that they will hang down past the bottom of the pinata. Fill the pinata with candy and prizes (just leave the top open) and hang using heavy yarn woven through the holes you made in the upper edge. For a more durable pinata, use two or three bags! by Angela Simmons
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Paper Quilt
Have children create “quilt pieces” by painting or drawing pictures on plain paper. Punch a hole in all four sides of each piece of artwork and connect them all with yarn, tying bows at each hole. Place an even number of squares on the top, middle, and bottom. Then, hang the “quilt” on the bulletin board or wall for display.by Angela Simmons
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