Sunday, September 30, 2012

Favorite Bible Verse



Everyone has a few favorite Bible verses, but which one is you absolute favorite? I am forever remembering this one when I’m feeling judgmental of others:


“Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” John 8:7






Which is your favorite Bible verse?





Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Crafty Crafters: Frog





So how crafty are you?

What is your favorite craft you make for the Plagues?




Introduce craft: What plague hopped into all the Egyptian’s homes?


tlc.howstuffworks.com- Puddle Jumping Frog (pattern included)

*I adjust this craft for my students and this is what we do to make it extra fun:


Cut the frog out of dark green construction paper instead of felt. Use light green construction paper for spots on the frog’s back. Follow directions above but omit using any chenille stems. You can also use dark and light green crayons to color on the frog for that added touch. For a fun tongue tape a red party blower under the frog. Blow party blower and watch the frog’s tongue try to catch flies. (I didn’t have any poms so I just used a couple of white hole reinforcements that were self-sticking that can be put on paper. I then colored in the holes with black to make the eyes.)



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Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Church Potluck Recipe: Peanut Butter Balls






I know these look hard to make, but they are so much fun that even little ones can make them! It’s like playing with Play Doh! Great for Church Potluck!




Ingredients:

1 cup sifted powdered sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, softened
1 lb. Baker’s Dipping Chocolate



Directions:

1- Stir together powdered sugar, peanut butter and butter until well blended using mixer.

2- Shape peanut butter mixture into 1 inch balls, placing them on a baking sheet covered with waxed paper.

3- Let balls stand for 20 minutes until dry.

4- Melt the dipping chocolate according to package directions.

5- Drop balls one at a time in melted chocolate.

6- Using a fork, remove from the chocolate, letting excess chocolate drip off.

7- Place back on the waxed paper.

8- Let stand until dry.

9- Store tightly covered in a cool dry place.


Yield: 30 pieces





Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Crafty Crafters: Moses in the Bulrushes (Stand Up Crocodile)





So how crafty are you?

What is your favorite craft you make for Moses in the Bulrushes?





Introduce craft: What is in the Nile River that could have eaten baby Moses? A crocodile.


storyplace.org- Stand Up Crocodile
(for my little ones I cut out the mouth part prior to class)

*You can also make a template and draw the crocodile and eyes on a piece of green construction paper. Cut out and color. Use googly eyes for that added touch.



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