Here is a challenge for older children, which will help to form critical thinking skills.
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Prayer Journal – Week 3
Have you ever felt scared or helpless? This week’s Bible reading tells about a time when some of Jesus’ disciples were scared and he saved
Face Coverings
You may already be up on the latest fashion, but if not, here is some information you may find helpful as we return to life
‘Homegrown’ Crystals
Here is an easy experiment to do at home with beautiful results!
Prayer Journal – Week 2
This week’s prayer activity provides an opportunity to read the Bible and spend some time listening and speaking with God.
Seeds and more
Years ago when I was teaching in the US, I gave my pupils a homework assignment that I think was brilliant. We were learning about
My Autobiography
Writing can be a daunting task for a young person. To encourage them to write, I have found that it is helpful to give them
Prayer Journal – Week 1
In the next few weeks, I’ll be posting some ideas for encouraging children to pray and read Scripture at home. These ‘pages’ are from a
Design your own…
Design your own skateboard, trainer or phone cover.
Homemade Robots
Create a robot using objects from around the house. Great for younger ones to recognise shapes.
Bible Search
Here is a simple activity to introduce children and young people to the format of the Bible. It is best to use a regular Bible
Idea Search
Find an object that will be a starting point for a piece of writing. The object should be personally meaningful have a story behind it
Children’s Liturgy – Online
I was recently asked for any online resources or websites that would be helpful to parents who are trying to lead a Children’s Liturgy for
A Joke for You
We text a joke every day to my parents. It just started as more of a one off as my daughter had a joke, but
Alphabet Challenge
Young children will find this activity appropriately challenging, but even older children will have to do some hunting to find words in their book that
Space Cadets
For those interested in outer space, NASA’s collection of images, sounds, and video are available and publicly searchable online. This will be particularly appealing to
Nature Art
Matisse? Monet? Van Gogh? Or just a local artist working with objects from nature?
Holy Week & Easter
This week, the Church remembers some very important moments in the life of Jesus. Palm Sunday – We remember Jesus being welcomed into Jerusalem as
Decorating Stones
When you are out on your daily walk look out for a large stone that would be good to decorate.
Just a thought…
I find having a schedule with regular breaks and snacks and outdoor (in the garden) activities helps greatly with getting through the day when on
Easter Cards
We have been making some simple Easter cards for family and neighbours.