Consequences Give each child a specific task to do by a certain time. (No reminding, nagging, etc.) At the set time, reward those who obeyed (trip to the park, ice cream, activity of their choice, etc.). Talk to your children and ask:What was the consequence of your...
Stop and Think! While you are in the car with your child, think up and share different situations. Go through the following steps together. Stop and think.Consider the choices and consequences.Go God’s way. For example: You want to go to a friend’s house, but you’re...
True Faith Items Needed: Ingredients and supplies listed below Make ice cream to illustrate that actions show we have faith. Items needed for each person:1 tablespoon sugar½ cup milk or half & half¼ teaspoon vanilla6 tablespoons rock salt1 pint-size plastic food...
God Knows! Read the following list to your child and ask them to tell you what the items on the list have in common. Diving PaddleboardingSurfing RaftingCanoeing SailingKayaking SnorkelingFishing Jet Skiing All those activities take place in or on the water. Did you...
Where Can I Get Some Courage? Items Needed: Paper, writing utensil, bag or hat Brainstorm situations where one might feel afraid and discuss ways to get courage. Write each situation (some are given below) on a slip of paper and put them in a bag or hat. You want to...
What Is Selflessness? Items Needed: two index cards or pieces of paper, bag or basket Write ‘selfish’ and ‘selfless’ on an index card. Ask the children to explain the meaning of each word. (‘Self’ is in both words – but selfless means less of self and selfish means...
Story Starters Item Needed: Bible Choose one of the story starters below and complete the story—with a good and bad ending. First, ask the children to complete the story with an example of what might have happened if the main character(s) did NOT listen to the person...
Give It to God! Item Needed: Bible Talk to your child about a situation where you were hurt by someone. Ask your child if they have been hurt or mistreated by someone. Then ask how they think we should treat those who hurt us. Read Romans 12:17–21 together. We don’t...
What I Really Need While you are riding in the car, review the simple truth that we need Jesus to get to Heaven. One person will think of a situation where someone needs help and the other will guess what is needed. For example, “When my house is on fire, what I...
God’s Gift Items Needed: A small gift for each child (favorite candy, small toy, gift card for fast food or ice cream, favorite treat, etc.), Gift box or bag, Bible Wrap and give each child a small gift. Read Romans 5:8 and talk about God’s gift of salvation. Ask your...
