David and goliath science experiment

Goliath game

I'm getting into a story bag frenzy at the moment, sorting out a few more bags before I leave... Here's the bag for the the David and Goliath story we tell our 3-5s in the autumn term: Foil tray shield foam sword giant feet (made from thick cardboard and string ties) sheep (David was a shepherd) toy catapult (bargain from the pound shop!!) pom poms to fire from the catapult (parents would not thank me for including stones as in the original story!) wooden 'giant' and 'David' figures bubble…

Today we went into school to do a SEALS assembly on the theme of 'Good to be me'. We acted out the story of David and Goliath, focusing on the fact that, though others thought that David had no chance against Goliath, David trusted God and God was able to use him and the skills he had. This led us to talk about how we all had things that we were good at (sometimes things that no one else but God and ourselves know about) and that we can all be used by God to help others. We illustrated the…

Today we went into school to do a SEALS assembly on the theme of 'Good to be me'. We acted out the story of David and Goliath, focusing on the fact that, though others thought that David had no chance against Goliath, David trusted God and God was able to use him and the skills he had. This led us to talk about how we all had things that we were good at (sometimes things that no one else but God and ourselves know about) and that we can all be used by God to help others. We illustrated the…

I have recently taken a few more tasks on as church secretary. One of these tasks is to make the Sunday School lesson plans for the infants to 17 months and the 18 months to four-year-olds classes. This includes figuring out which Bible story they should learn. . .and what craft should go along with the story. I have been really getting into this craft thing. . .making up my own and/or improvising on other peoples' ideas on Pinterest. I thought I should probably blog about them and include…

I am so excited to share with you today another one of my toilet paper roll creations! This fall I've really gotten into creating fun toys for kids using toilet paper rolls. I found all my ideas on Pinterest and created a special board of "Crafts for Kids". Some of these toilet paper roll craft ideas come with templates and instructions and others have special downloads you can buy. I never purchased anything to make any of my creations. If I have a photo to go by, I can usually re-create…

Learn how to build a popsicle stick catapult for STEM. Our popsicle stick catapult instructions and video are easy!

A David and Goliath craft is a great addition to teaching the Bible lesson to preschoolers. Kids will gather and decorate their own five stones and create a carrying pouch in which to store them.

David and Goliath I Samuel 17 Whack Goliath in the head! Here's how to make it: Gather materials (Styrofoam or other small cup, a...

Snack idea for David and Goliath lesson