Really Hard Things Item Needed: Bible What hard things has God asked us to do? (Forgive others; love certain people; obey the first time; etc.) Read and discuss the story from Genesis 22:1–19 with your children. God asked Abraham to do something very hard—sacrifice...
Choose Wisely Brainstorm situations where children need to make a choice (lost lunch money; need to do book report but friend wants you to go to ballgame; friends want you to watch a movie your parents have prohibited; teacher leaves the room and tells class to finish...
Sign It! Items Needed: Paper, writing utensil Think of something you would like to do for your child and write it down on a piece of paper. (I promise to take you to the park on Saturday; I promise to buy you an ice cream cone; I promise to make a special dessert for...
What Shape Is Your Heart? Items Needed: Bible, air dry clay or play dough Give each person in the family some clay or play dough and instruct them to make a heart. When everyone is done creating, allow each person to share his or her heart. Read Genesis 1:27 together...
The Standard Items Needed: Bible, sticks, ruler Send the children outside to find a straight stick. When they return, hold their sticks (one by one) beside a ruler. Is this stick crooked? How do you know? Do this with several other sticks—some very crooked and some...
