Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Scissors and Stuff-VBS 2013

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In prepping preschool crafts for Colossal Coaster World VBS this year, I decided to take a few pictures and share what we are planning. I started with our packet of info from Lifeway and then moved on to Pinterest (you can view my board here). Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to see tutorials for anything in particular (though most of the activities are self-explanatory). Click on the links below for specifics for each day.

Day 1- Dare to Change
Day 2- Dare to Speak Up
Day 3 - Dare to Believe
Day 4 - Dare to Stand Strong
Day 5 - Dare to Trust

I plan to post pics of the room decor in a couple of weeks once we are finished but I also wanted to share what the workers in our room will be wearing:


Scissors and Stuff-Day 5

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DAY 5-Dare to Trust

Crafts:
Ship in a Bottle


(complete unfinished crafts)

Bible verse:
God helps me. I will not be afraid.
~Hebrews 13:6

Life application:
I can believe God has a plan for me.

Bible Story:
Kids will hear how Paul's boat was shipwrecked when a huge storm came. God took care of Paul and the people, and they swam to an island.

What Kids Need to Know:
I can believe God because His words are true.
God has a plan for me.
God will help me know what to do.

Materials:
water bottles
blue food coloring
baby oil
duct tape
ship beads
glitter (optional)
ribbon
verse tags

Scissors and Stuff-Day 4

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DAY 4-Dare to Stand Strong

Crafts:

"I am This Tall" Measurement chart




Tell Others Megaphone



Bible verse:
God helps me. I will not be afraid.
~Hebrews 13:6

Life application:
I can tell what I know about Jesus.

Bible Story:
Acts 21:37-23:11
Children will hear how Paul stood up for Jesus when he spoke to the people. Paul was not afraid to tell others about Jesus.

What Kids Need to Know:
God helps me tell what I know about Jesus.
God will help me not be afraid.

Materials:
8.5" x 11" cardstock megaphones w/verses
Height sign print outs
straws
markers/crayons

Prep:
cut out megaphones
print out "I am This Tall" sheets on red paper
Cut out 66" of calculator tape for each child
cut straws in half
tape strip to straws ahead of time

Scissors and Stuff-Day 3

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DAY 3-Dare to believe

Crafts:

Coaster Creations


Paul and Silas's Handcuffs


"I Love You" hand


  
Bible verse:
God helps me. I will not be afraid.
~Hebrews 13:6

Life application:
I can show love to others

Bible Story:
Acts 16:22-34
Children will hear about an earthquake that happened while Paul and Silas were in prison. Paul and Silas showed love and told thee jailer and his family about Jesus.

What Kids Need to Know:
I don't have to be afraid.
God will always take care of me.
I can show love to people who aren't my friends.

Materials:
black construction paper
colored strips of paper
glue or glue sticks
toilet paper rolls
brown twine
hole punch

Prep:
cut out hand prints from previous day
cut out stripes of colored paper
cut out verse stripes to glue on coaster paper
cut out verse stripes to go on "I Love You" craft
cut toilet paper rolls to make hand cuffs
cut stripes of twine for cuffs
punch holes

Scissors and Stuff...Day 2

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DAY 2-Dare to Speak Up

Crafts:
Friendship Salvation Bracelets


VBS Photo Frames


trace hands on Construction Paper for next day craft prep

Bible verse:
God helps me. I will not be afraid.
~Hebrews 13:6

Life application:
I can know that God gives me friends who help me.

Bible Story:
Acts 9:20-31
Children will hear how Paul's friends helped him escape in a basket. Later, Barnabas spoke up for Paul by telling the disciples about the change in Paul's life.

What Kids Need to Know:
God takes care of me.
God gives me friends who help me.
God helps me tell others about His Son, Jesus.

Materials:
 photos of each child
ticket frames
thick card stock for back of picture
glue sticks
magnet tape
yellow, green, blue, white, red, black, clear beads
twine for bracelets (2-12" pieces per child)
ziplock baggies
verse sheets to go in bracelet bags

Prep:
print and cut out ticket frames
cut stripes of magnet tape
cut photo backs
print out photos
verses for friendship bracelets
cut bracelet twine

Scissors and Stuff-Day 1

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Day 1: Dare to Change

Crafts/activities:
"Blinded" Artist Crayon Resist


Color Colossal Coaster T-Shirt



Take Picture for Photo Frame



Label "Souvenir Bags" with Names



Bible verse:
God helps me. I will not be afraid.
~Hebrews 13:6

Life application:
I can know that God loves me and helps me

Bible Story:
Acts 9:1-21
Kids will learn how Paul was blinded by a bright light on a dusty road. Paul later did the right thing when he told people everywhere that Jesus is God's Son.

What Kids Need to Know:
God Loves Me.
God helps me do the right thing.
I can obey God.

Materials:
verse stickers
1/2 sheet white tag board
black construction paper
glue sticks
brushes
white crayons
yellow and orange tempera paint
T-shirts (with iron on design)
Fabric Markers
Camera for pics
photo booth backdrop
Bags

Prep:
iron on T-shirt design
have photo booth backdrop ready
have backpack bags ready to label