This project has been a long time in the works. And of course, we could kick ourselves for not taking a BEFORE photo. Not that the room was horrible but like many church workrooms, it can easily become a catch-all place for donated items, or items left scattered about after large events like VBS and things can get out of hand quickly. We wanted it to be more user-friendly and aesthetic when you walk in.

Bible Hour (previously called Bible Adventures) is a fun program designed to teach God's Word to children in an engaging and interactive way. Classes resume Sunday, September 11th at 5:00 PM at Whitehouse Church of Christ.

What to expect:

• Each session is based on a specific Bible story or topic.

• Activities include puppet skits, role-play, songs, games, audience participation, memorization, videos, flip charts, narrative storytelling, and much more!

• A great opportunity for children to learn and grow in their faith.

Engage your children (or even adults) with this vivid visual about how God created our world! This educational printable can be used as a visual, bulletin board display, or flip chart to help students learn about the first seven days of creation. Read the creation story from Genesis 1:1-2:3. This learning tool is great for centers, Sunday school, homeschool, or just a fun activity to do with your children!

This is a FREE resource in our TPT store.  Check back frequently as we try to provide freebies as often as we can!  

This is a versatile visual that can be used as is, or cut out and mounted on posterboard, or other medium or even a bulletin board!  

At the end of each quarter we plan to combine our younger and older elementary classes for a review day.   We just completed our FIRST review day and the children seemed to enjoy it immensely!

Bible Facts & Places

Rotten Apples

Whooo?

game board

magnets

We used these punch cards to track students' progress with memory work. Each quarter, we send home basic Bible drill information for students to review. Once a card is completely punched, the student receives a small surprise!

I've observed a concerning trend in children's Bible classes: students struggle to locate specific books of the Bible, even if they can recite them orally. To address this, we've incorporated a simple game called "Let's find it in the Bible" into our lesson review time.  This activity highlights the importance of hands-on Bible interaction, especially for young readers who may be accustomed to electronic devices.  To further reinforce Bible book familiarity, we plan to implement additional activities such as:

This game is so easy to make with minimal effort and can be adapted for any biblical study. For now I have my Zap Board displayed on an easel, but once we get our magnetic dry erase board, I will magnetize the back using it on our magnetic board.

While preparing for our Acts lessons, we found free printable worksheets on

biblefunforkids.com

We've found it helpful to have an independent activity for early arrivals, as described in our original post here. After moving into our new building, we updated and revamped all of our worksheets and storage methods. We changed the size from 11x17 paper to 8.5x11 cardstock for easier storage and used a puzzle book from our resource room for most of the worksheets. I also wanted to categorize and color code them by topic for easier organization:

While preparing for our Acts lessons, we found free printable worksheets on

biblefunforkids.com

Hosting a girls' retreat is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the young women in your congregation. Here are some tips for a successful retreat:

1. Pick a theme: This will help guide your planning and create a cohesive atmosphere.

2. Pick a location: Choose a space that is comfortable and conducive to your planned activities.

3. Have good food: Delicious snacks and meals are essential for keeping everyone energized and happy.

4. Make a tentative schedule: Plan out activities and allow for some free time for socializing.

5. Most importantly, have fun!

Our

congregation

We had a blast helping with VBS this year, which had the theme "Digging Deep into God's Word." After much deliberation, we chose Esther as our favorite Bible character and had a wonderful time preparing for the activities. Despite God's name not being explicitly mentioned in the book of Esther, we see the story of Esther unfold and witness the power of God over the plans of men.  We started by letting each child decorate their crown to wear during the storytelling. We gathered around a banquet table and enjoyed a feast of grapes, crackers, and cheese at the appropriate point in the narrative. Towards the end, each child received a signet ring like the King's, along with a piece of clay to make their own seals, just as the King issued a new decree. We also used

Betty Luken's felt figures

I'm excited to share my first attempt at creating fun and interactive visuals for our Bible class. This bulletin board game will be used during our study of the kings during the United Kingdom, (Saul, David, and Solomon). I enlarged the patterns and used chalk pastels to add vibrant colors before laminating them for durability. We also crafted crowns featuring questions about these three kings. The inspiration and patterns came from

Ideashop

We discovered a fantastic timeline resource in our church's resource room and decided to adapt it for individual student use and reference. Melissa suggested shrinking the timeline and printing it on cardstock, a brilliant idea that allows each student to have an up-close timeline at their desk.  While it was somewhat time-consuming to prepare, the end result was worth it! We used clear contact paper to attach and protect the timelines on the desks. Though it was challenging to capture a photo without glare, we hope you can appreciate the outcome of our efforts. This individualized approach enhances each student's learning experience and provides a valuable reference tool throughout our Bible lessons.

To track memory work progress, we created simple graphs printed on vibrant Astrobrite paper. At the start of each quarter, children personalize their charts with their name and chosen color. Every Sunday, they earn a sticker for reciting or arranging the memory verse on our

memory work board

We've just started assembling our classroom timeline, and it's already looking exciting! We'll continue adding events as we journey through the Old Testament.  We're also excited to incorporate maps into our lessons, despite our geographical challenges. These visual aids, from

Bible Study Guide

Looking for a fun way to keep your students engaged while reinforcing Bible knowledge? Try a game! It's a great way to have fun while learning. We used pre-cut shapes from an educational store and added review questions and answers on the back. This versatile game can be played individually or in teams.  To make it interactive, we attached magnetic tape to each question, allowing them to be easily displayed on a magnetic board for a "pumpkin patch review” something we do every fall! You can add some variety and put a crow on the back of a few random pumpkins and if they receive a crow they lose their turn.

We won this adorable Joseph review game as a door prize at a workshop in July. It's made with cardstock and patterned scrapbook paper! Children match the colorful "coats" to the answers on each figure. We're thrilled to add this creative game to our classroom resources.

To encourage our students to independently verify their answers, we've implemented a simple system. Each worksheet has two stickers on the back: one for teacher inventory (topic/number) and another labeled "Answer Key #___."  A duplicate worksheet with the same labels is placed in a protective sleeve within an ANSWER KEY notebook, arranged numerically. This streamlined approach allows students to easily locate the corresponding answer key. As we expand our collection of worksheets, this system remains adaptable and efficient.