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...
Walk With the Wise Item Needed: Bible Talk with your child about choosing friends wisely. Read Psalm 1:1 together. What does this verse tell us about who we spend time with? We will be blessed if we choose friends who don’t make bad choices. No one is perfect, but we...
Red Light, Green Light Red: Stop and Think! Yellow: Consider the Choices and Consequences! Green: Go God’s Way! As you are driving, share different situations and go through the above steps with your children. For example: You want to go to a friend’s house, but...
Follow Good Examples! Items Needed: Various items you might need to teach your child a new skill. See list below. Teach your child a skill you know that is new to them. Some ideas—How to: Stand on your head Eat an Oreo the “correct” way Sew on a button Dribble a...
