Kid’s Corner

Many congregations and families have been introduced to the Advent wreath custom with Bible reading, singing, and prayer. On each successive Sunday in Advent, a candle is lit. Several aspects of this observance seem especially useful: For families, it can be daily. When an activity is daily, it becomes part of the fabric of life. It makes a statement about ...

(Makes 6 servings) 3 cups milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/3 cup yellow corn meal 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1. Butter a 1.5-quart baking dish. Preheat oven to 275 degrees. In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk just ...

One easy way to help your children learn ways to express their thankfulness is by making homemade thank you cards.  All it takes is a little creativity and time!   Who doesn’t love receiving a homemade card from a child? Materials Needed: Paper – Use whatever you have around the house.  If you have an abundance of plain white copy, use ...

Expand your Ancient Egypt vocabulary by searching for the hidden words in the Cat Of Bubastes word search puzzle. Simply click the download button and print!

Ancient Egyptians made their own paper, called papyrus. This thick style of paper was made from the stalks of the papyrus plant. These ancient papers were used to make scrolls. You can try making your own paper with basic materials you have at home. Materials Needed: School glue Water Brown paper bag Flat-bottomed bowl or pan Paper towels Newspaper or ...

Take painting with the kids to a whole new level of fun with this scratch-and-sniff paint recipe! This paint is incredibly easy to make. Best of all, it is safe for even the smallest of children. Materials Needed: Kool-aid/flavored drink mix packets (in a variety of colors/flavors) Water Cornstarch In a small bowl, mix one-half of a drink mix packet ...

In our soon-to-be released Audio Adventure, The Cat of Bubastes, we are traveling to Egypt! A wonderful extension activity to help bring this period in history alive is to make a sugar cube pyramid. They are fun and easy to build with kids of all ages and abilities. Our simple pyramid only requires a few household supplies to make. Materials ...

Need a place to organize all your pencils, markers, crayons and more? Create your very own personalized no-sew pencil pouch using items you probably already have around the house. It’s a fun back-to-school craft for kids of all ages. Materials Needed: Gallon sized zip top bags Duct tape – in fun colors and patterns Scissors Ruler Instructions: Lay your gallon ...

Teaching your kids to be compassionate individuals is an important task. Thankfully, it can also be a lot of fun! Here are 70 random acts of kindness that your family can perform for others. Simply print this list out and put it in a prominent place and encourage everyone in your house to get on board! Consider offering a prize or ...

Light up your Independence Day holiday! These cute and easy paper lanterns make a great addition to your outdoor parties and celebrations. Simple craft paper and string lights are all you need to make this festive craft shine. Step 1: Fold your paper. Take a piece of paper and fold it in half lengthwise. You can use printer paper, cardstock, ...