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Hands-On Bible Explorations: 52 Fun Activities for Christian Learning

by Janice VanCleave
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Overview

Hands-On Bible Explorations is a terrific collection of 52 activities and crafts for kids—one for each week of the year.  The book includes favorite stories and parables from the Old and New Testaments, chapters on important Christian Values, and fun projects that make the lessons of the Bible entertaining and easy to understand.   You’ll learn about the Ten Commandments, the Christmas story, the boy with loaves and fish, the greatest gift, the importance of friendship, and many more parts of the Bible as you do the fun activities.

Synopsis

Hands-On Bible Explorations is a terrific collection of 52 activities and crafts for kids—one for each week of the year.  The book includes favorite stories and parables from the Old and New Testaments, chapters on important Christian Values, and fun projects that make the lessons of the Bible entertaining and easy to understand.   You’ll learn about the Ten Commandments, the Christmas story, the boy with loaves and fish, the greatest gift, the importance of friendship, and many more parts of the Bible as you do the fun activities.

Children's Literature

This book relates Bible stories to fun activities. Each of the fifty-two lessons has a picture, story, craft, memory verse, and a message to think about. Bible stories are treated literally. Younger children will need an adult to read and help with the craft, access to a photocopier is taken for granted. Cartoonlike story illustrations are shaded black and white. Line drawings illustrate the clearly written craft directions. A paper bag puppet of an owl has parts that may be photocopied. The owl is related to the wisdom of Solomon. A triangular paper boat is propelled across the water by placing a drop of detergent in the water behind the boat. The boat is related to Christ's stilling the storm. A bit of wet sponge and a string tied through the bottom of a plastic cup make a very effective rooster crowing sound. This is related to Peter's denial. Bible references are taken from Kids' Devotional Bible, New International Reader's Version. Children and Sunday school teachers will enjoy the stories and workable, innovative crafts.

About the Author, Janice VanCleave

Janice VanCleave is a former teacher who has written more than forty books for children. She has led Christian workshops using many of the activities in this book and is a bountiful resource for Christian educators.

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Children's Literature - Carlee Hallman

This book relates Bible stories to fun activities. Each of the fifty-two lessons has a picture, story, craft, memory verse, and a message to think about. Bible stories are treated literally. Younger children will need an adult to read and help with the craft, access to a photocopier is taken for granted. Cartoonlike story illustrations are shaded black and white. Line drawings illustrate the clearly written craft directions. A paper bag puppet of an owl has parts that may be photocopied. The owl is related to the wisdom of Solomon. A triangular paper boat is propelled across the water by placing a drop of detergent in the water behind the boat. The boat is related to Christ's stilling the storm. A bit of wet sponge and a string tied through the bottom of a plastic cup make a very effective rooster crowing sound. This is related to Peter's denial. Bible references are taken from Kids' Devotional Bible, New International Reader's Version. Children and Sunday school teachers will enjoy the stories and workable, innovative crafts.

Book Details

Published
December 1, 2006
Publisher
Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Pages
144
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780471472018

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