What is an Angel's Job Description?

Yesterday we made the wrapping paper angels in Truth in the Tinsel.

After hunting through the recommended scripture verses we determined four jobs that angels do (I am sure there are more but hey this was a kindergarten activity).
Angels deliver messages, encamp around us, guard us and serve.
We also learned that the angel who brought Mary the news that she would be Jesus' mother was named Gabrielle.
What other jobs can you think of that angels do?

What Name Do You Have For Jesus?

For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6

We have not been stringent in following the ideas in Truth in the Tinsel daily, but we have enjoyed plunking the lessons and craft projects here and there during our week.

It is so enlightening to discuss with small children names for Jesus. Great Healer and Awesome Lover came from the lips of my sweet babes.

Afterward we made crowns for the King of Kings with TP rolls , paint and sequence.

Cute eh?

Christmas Party!!!

On Monday we had the crew from Our Little T-Pot came over for a Christmas Party.
We used an Advent activity from Truth in the Tinsel and made some gorgeous glittery CD Christmas ornaments to go with the story of Mary's song.

There was cookie decorating:

And cookie eating as well of course.
The children listed to Christmas music, went sledding and enjoyed each other's company in general.
I love these homeschool get togethers. :)

Book Review Heaven is for Real for Kids By Todd & Sonja Burpo

Heaven is for real, and you are going to like it!

Colton Burpo came back from his trip to heaven with a very important message: Jesus really, really loves children. In effort to reach even more families with this eternally significant story, this runaway bestseller is now told from Colton—kid to kids! Children will receive the same comfort and assurance that so many adults have received from the trade book.

After reading Heaven is For Real, I was really excited to read and review Heaven Is For Real for Kids.  I was not disappointed.  Not only is the writing wonderful and easy to understand for children, but the illustrations are gorgeous.  The paintings are inspirational and make it easy to imagine what heaven is like.
I give this book 5 stars.  

Two by Two by Barbara Reid

This week we read a very interesting rendition of Noah's Ark called Two by Two by Barbara Reid.
The art project we did to go with it was very cool.

Supplies:

• Canvas or heavy card stock
• crayons
• watered down tempura paint
• eye dropper

Have your child draw a picture of Noah's Ark (include details like a rainbow, mountain top...etc if you want)

Then using the paint and eye dropper make it "rain" on the picture.

The crayon resists the paint and you have some super cool artwork. :)



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Bible Craft- Samuel

This week we read the story of Samuel in the Pray and Play Bible.
The kiddos had a ton of fun creating Samuel on a person template cut out of cardstock.

First they colored some pajamas on to Samuel.

Then glued hair and eyes on to him.

I provided some scrap fabric squares for Hudson and Meadow to make a quilt for their Samuels.

And here is Samuel and Samuel tucked in cozy.

While doing this craft we talked about quietly listening to God speak to us.  We talked about how God's word is like a quilt over us to comfort us and protect us.

Joseph's Colorful Robe

I simply adore how this fabric collage robe turned out.

 

 Materials:
Bible (we use a kids bible)
Construction paper or cardstock
elmer's clear glue (the squeeze bottle not the stick)
Fabric scraps cut into small strips (make sure you have lotsa colors!)

Instructions:

1. MOST IMPORTANT!!! Snuggle up on the couch or in a cozy chair or another favorite spot and read the story of Joseph with your child(ren).

2. Move to a more craft friendly surface.  (like the kitchen table).

3.Cut the construction paper (or cardstock) into the shape of a robe.  I made mine sorta like a t-shirt shape.

4. This is totally a judgment call on your part but I gave Hudson the glue bottle and fabric and let him design away.

5. Use this time of crafting to talk about the lessons in the bible story.  Talk about how God has a plan for each of us.  Talk about how God works all things for good.  Listen to the holy spirit and talk about what ever you are prompted to talk about.

6. Display the beautiful robe of many colors where ever you hang art in your home.

Noah's Ark Unit Study Day 1

I am so excited to start a Noah's Ark unit study with Hudson.  There is just so much potential for activities and learning.
Today we covered 4ish subjects.  (I say 4ish because one of activities is science and art:))

Activity #1
Felt Board Story (language)

Ok I admit I need to get my bum in gear and make a felt board.  For now we use our couch cushion however.  This Noah's Ark set is from Glitter Felt Stories. (Who is actually having a $5 sale that ends soon).  I love the various stories and tools Shelby has created there.  (I think I have 3 different sets so far :))

Activity #2
2x2 Patterns (math)

This was actually a fly by the seat of my pants math activity.  Hudson is alternating 2 of each color of these little blocks.

Activity #3
Color mixing (art and science)

This was the highlight of our school time today.  I just love it when Hudson truly learns something he didn't know before.  I started out with 2 blobs of yellow paint on one piece of paper.  Then I added blue to one and
and red to the other allowing Hudson to mix each of the color combinations.  We used a second piece of paper to mix blue and red.

Hudson was amazed that mixing 2 colors made a third color.  So FUN!

Stay tuned for more of our Noah's Ark Unit Study!


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