Christian Resources for Kids

I find myself creating more and more Christian resources for children. This is because I believe that it is important, especially in this day and age, for children to learn about God, His Son Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and God's promises. 

I have an overwhelming desire to create and share my resources. Fortunately, I have been able to share my resources through my TPT Store. Unfortunately, I have no way of organizing them in an easy-to-find way. They are listed by title with helpful tags, but that is not really a good at-a-glance of what I have available. With that said, I decided to post a blog that shows my resources along with the links that will allow you to get a more in-depth view of the product. 

Update: Since first posting this blog post TPT has allowed for custom categories, so I actually do have a way of making my Bible resources easier to access. I also have about twice as many. Click on the link to get to my TPT Bible Resource Page: https://bit.ly/4gnqXYX

Books of the Bible Cards for Kid

This is a resource for providing kids with a hands-on interactive approach to learning the books of the Bible. 

The Ten Commandments Packet

This packet is a resource for helping kids learn the Ten Commandments. Children are actively engaged as they complete the practice activities. 

The Lord's Prayer Activities

This is one of my most popular resources. It provides children with opportunities to practice the Lord's Prayer and understand it. 

Jesus' Greatest Commandments

This packet is a helpful resource for teaching children about Jesus' commandments. Unfortunately, many children no little or nothing about these commandments. They have only heard of the Ten Commandments.

Teaching about Communion Resource Packet

Teaching children about communion is one that is rarely taught, but important for kids to understand. This packet includes resources to help teach about communion. 

Sunday School Resource Bundle

This packet includes the five resources mentioned above. You can save money by purchasing the bundled set. 

My Book of Bible Verses

This book of 30 different Bible verses is a great way to get children into the Word of God. 

Bible Verse Practice

This resource is an interactive PowerPoint which is another fun way for children to practice scripture and learn the Word of God. 

Bible Jeopardy Cards

This Jeopardy game is one of my Sunday School class favorites. The game is a fun way for children to learn more about the people in the Bible. 

This Little Light of Mine Resource Packet

This packet is a resource that focuses on the "light of the world" using Bible verses Matthew 5:14-15 and John 8:12, along with the song "This Little Light of Mine." 

The Story of Creation

This packet includes 18 pages to help teach the story of creation. The focus is on Genesis 1-2:1-3, which details God's work for the first seven days. 

The Story of Adam and Eve

This packet places an emphasis on Genesis 2:4-25,3, which details the story of Adam and Eve, the fall, and the curse. 

The Story of Noah's Ark

The emphasis of this packet is on Genesis 6-8, which details God's unhappiness and actions over a disobedient and sinful world. It also tells us about God's grace and faithfulness.

The Story of Jonah and the Whale

This is a 17 page resource to help teach children the story of Jonah and the Whale (Jonah 1-4). It tells how Jonah tried to flee from God; was swallowed by a whale; and eventually carried God's message to Nineveh. 

David and Goliath Resource Packet

This is a fun resource for teaching children both the story and the message in 1 Samuel 17. The activities in this packet are interactive and engaging. 

Bible Stories Resource Bundle

This packet includes the five previously mentioned Bible stories. Purchasing the resources in a bundle is a good way to save. 

True or False Bible Cup Sort

This is a simple sorting activity that students can play. They read a card and then determine if the statement is true or false. Then they sort it into the correct cup. It is a fun way to learn and discuss Bible facts. 

Bible Trivia Game

This game works well as a team or partner activity. It is an interactive PowerPoint that is played like Jeopardy. 

The Story of Noah's Ark PP

This audio PowerPoint resource tells the Story of Noah's Ark. 

The Story of Job Resource Packet

This packet helps to teach the story of Job. While a little long, the Book of Job has some important messages for children to learn. The summarized story helps to make it easier to understand. 

The Story of Daniel in the Lions' Den  

This packet is a helpful resource for teaching the story of Daniel in the Lions' Den. The emphasis is on Daniel 2-3, 6. The summarized chapters provide information about Daniel and his friends, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. 

Whole Armor of God Resource Packet

The Whole Armor of God packet helps to teach children about the tools that God has equipped us with to protect ourselves against the attacks of Satan. 

The Story of Ruth

Students learn about Ruth and her mother-in-law, Naomi. With guidance, students can begin to understand the message of God in this story: God is faithful, we can trust God, God helps ordinary people, and God uses bad things for good. 

John 3:16 Resource Packet

Students practice and learn John 3:16 Bible verse. They also begin to understand it and learn how it can be applied to our lives. 

St. Patrick's Day Roll and Cover Addition

I have probably said this several times before, but I love using holidays in the classroom. I especially love using them as a theme. I use books and videos to make sure students understand the holiday, but to make the holiday fun I use games and other activities. 

St. Patrick's Day is one of those holidays I use. I spend the week focused on activities using the St. Patrick's Day theme. On the actual day that we celebrate St. Patrick's Day, I love setting my classroom desks in the shape of a shamrock, adding green construction paper, and providing students with a fun gift bag. 

During the week, I use several games. One of the games I like to use is my St. Patrick's Roll and Cover Addition Boards game. Every time I use this game, my students have so much fun with it, which is the reason I decided to share this game with you. 

This game is an interactive game in which students focus on addition. I place a huge emphasis on using doubles, so it is really exciting to see my students adding two and even three numbers using doubles and other addition strategies.

This game is so easy to prep that I am able to have my whole class play at the same time. I have them play as partners giving everyone a game board and a page of shamrocks. I cut up a pot of gold page for each group to share. As I mentioned, it is a fun game that my class always enjoys playing. 

If you are interested, you can check out this St. Patrick's Day Roll and Cover Addition game in my TPT Store. 

St. Patrick's Day Roll and Cover Addition

You can also visit my TPT Store to view my other resources. 

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Teaching Groundhog's Day in the Classroom

 

Groundhog’s Day (Feb. 2) is an easily overlooked holiday. It is one of those holidays that kind of sneaks up on you, and even if you do decide to teach it, it is almost too late. Well, this packet is perfect for that last minute decision to include this holiday in your already busy schedule.

It is important to me to make the classroom experience unique and exciting for my students. I know that that is not always possible, but holidays are a perfect chance for me to step it up for them. I love when students say, "This was the best day ever!" Okay, so maybe they don't exactly say that about Groundhog's Day, but they do enjoy it. If I took it a step further I know that it would be one of their favorites. Instead, I keep it kind of simple, yet different from the normal daily routine. 

I like to start the day off by having a big sign displayed that says, “Happy Groundhog’s Day.” I usually just write it on the whiteboard in different color markers. I have some posters from Weekly Reader that I like to have hanging up as well.

Once my students are settled, I explain that it is Groundhog’s Day and then I tell them a little about this holiday. You can easily Google it, but here are a couple of easy-to-use websites that you might like:

Britannica - https://www.britannica.com/topic/Groundhog-Day

National Today - https://nationaltoday.com/groundhog-day/

Once they have a quick idea of what Groundhog’s Day is, I show a YouTube video that shows whether Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow or not.

As the day progresses, I use other resources that I have collected over the years along with my Groundhog's Day packet in order to keep with the Groundhog's Day theme. This packet includes a simple art project in which students learn to read a poem and use their groundhog to pop out of its hole. There is also a making words activity, a word search, and a finger puppet retell with facts.  

The puppet retell is a fun activity that allows students to learn some facts about the groundhog and then use their finger puppets to share the facts with a friend. They can use their puppets to share other facts that they have learned as well. 

These activities are a great way to keep students engaged as they learn about this holiday. The wonderful part about it is that they are still growing in various academic areas. 

Click on the link if you are interested in checking out this resource. 

Groundhog's Day Resource Packet

Happy Groundhog's Day!