| Preparation:
Before class, cut sponges into petal
shapes, and a circle for the center of the flower.(see
example) Print enough Word Pages with
the phrase "Don't worry, be thankful," and the Bible verse so
each child will have one copy of each. Children can cut out the words
and verse and paste onto their craft, or you can write the words directly
on the card stock. Prepare a place for painting, using drop cloths, towels
for clean up, etc.
What they will do during class:
Have the kids color the phrase "Don't worry, be thankful," then
cut it out and glue onto the top of their green card stock. Then cut out
and paste the verse at the very bottom of the green card stock.
Have each child put on a paint shirt and go to the place prepared
for painting. Make sure each plate has only one color. Tell the kids that
the sponges must stay on the plate they came from. They will stamp the
center of the flower first, in the middle of their green cardstock. Then
they will pick the color they want their flower to be and stamp the petals
onto the cardstock around the flower's center. After the flower is dry,
they can write on the petals the things for which they are thankful.
You can also make a field of flowers to place on a table, the classroom
floor, or the wall. Have each child make more than one flower, and label
each flower with only one thing they are thankful for. Then put the flowers
in the designated area to see how God has clothed the field in such splendor.
If working with paint is too difficult for younger kids,(or you just aren't
brave), cut the flower center and petals out of construction paper. Then
the kids can glue them onto the cardstock. It will be just as pretty,
but without the adventure and mess.
What you will say:
Refer to Matthew 6:25-34 during the craft time. This is a good time to
sneak in some teaching. God takes care of us in such splendid ways. We
sometimes forget abut all the beauty and majesty that He has prepared
for us. Take time to see all that God has given us for our enjoyment.
We have a God who cares for the little things. We need to remember that
He cares about us and that He will take care of our every need. |
