This is a special Mother's Day post dedicated to my amazing wife, Rev. Dr. Bobbi Morehead I have made several posts on the effect Mark Batterson's incredible book, "Praying Circles Around Your Children" by has made on our prayer life. We created a Prayer Checklist for Rosie, a Prayer Poster, as well as choosing life verses for ourContinue reading "SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY EDITION: PRAYER LIST"
ABC’s OF LEARNING
The first concern of any classroom is to make sure that it is safe and orderly. To keep a safe and exciting environment, we start each session by establishing the expectations for the class. We call these the ABC's of learning: ACTIVE LISTENING As ACTIVE LISTENERS we wait for the appropriate time to speak. We listenContinue reading "ABC’s OF LEARNING"
2) TO SEE ME THRU THE STORM
1) THE NATURE OF STORMS Micah 7:8 Rejoice not against me, (1) O mine enemy: (2) when I fall, (3) I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me. Promise #1: You will have enemies Promise #2: You will fall Promise #3: You will arise 2) LESSONS FROM NOAH ONE: DON'T MISS THE BOAT – “When your ship comes in, don’t be atContinue reading "2) TO SEE ME THRU THE STORM"
BALLOON PLANET PASS
Place students into two lines. Have them lay on the floor in their lines. Their feet should be at their team member’s head. You will give each team a balloon “PLANET”. When you say go, the first student in the line must take the planet with his / her FEET and swivel on their bottom and passContinue reading "BALLOON PLANET PASS"
1) GOD IS BIG ENOUGH
INTRODUCTION HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD, Songwriters: Cash, Ed; Tomlin, Chris; Reeves, Jesse VERSE(1): The splendor of a King, Clothed in majesty Let all the earth rejoice, All the earth rejoice He wraps himself in light, And darkness tries to hide And trembles at his voice, And trembles at his voice CHORUS(1): How great isContinue reading "1) GOD IS BIG ENOUGH"
PRAYER BOXES
About five years ago at the middle school where I worked at the time, I was invited to observe a very fascinating English project by my friend Mr. Luke Perry. Mr. Perry had given all of his student’s shoeboxes and was having them create a “writing box.” This box was to be filled with anythingContinue reading "PRAYER BOXES"
QUIET BALL
Students pass the beachball back and forth. If anyone talks or makes a noise, they have to sit down. Also if someone throws the ball so another person can't possibly catch it, the person throwing has to sit down. If the ball is thrown so the person could catch it but doesn't, the person catchingContinue reading "QUIET BALL"
HULA PASS
I love hula hoops! Kids love them as well, so get a couple of hoops and get ready for some fun. You will need to create two teams that will compete against each other. Each team will stand up in a line and hold hands. The person at the end of each team will be handed aContinue reading "HULA PASS"
FLINCH
Players stand in a circle with a student in the middle. The person in the middle tosses a beachball around the circle and occasionally “fakes” the people they are throwing the ball to. If the person “flinches” (acts like they are going to catch the ball when the ball has not been thrown) then they are outContinue reading "FLINCH"
HUMAN PYRAMID
If you need a quick time filler with no props, give this one a try. Break your group into two teams and see which team can build the fastest pyramid. The team that builds the fastest pyramid wins. Pyramid shape is: Bottom – 4 Next Level – 3 Next Level – 2 Continue reading "HUMAN PYRAMID"
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