{"title":"Bible Crafts","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"nativity-scene-mural-christmas-bulletin-board-idea-a1247","title":"Nativity Scene Mural - Christmas Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3117 \" title=\"Nativity-Scene-Bulletin-Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Nativity-Scene-Bulletin-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Nativity Scene Mural and Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: flickr.com | Jo Place\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this awesome nativity scene bulletin board while perusing Pinterest - it comes from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/justusthree\/2096983925\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eJo Place\u003c\/a\u003e and her awesome kiddos! We love the mix of textures, colors, and the fact that it offers a collaborative project for your students to work on leading up to Christmas!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eNativity Mural Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the board with the royal blue bulletin board paper then, using scissors, cut a large sloping piece of natural butcher paper {leaving the top edge uneven} to create a mountain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Unto Us A Child Is Born!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary solid color trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide your kiddos with paper of different colors, patterns, textures, etc. and have them create the nativity elements - the town of Bethlehem, the stable, Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, the wisemen and their camels, the host of angels, and the shepherds with their flock. This is a fun way to get your students involved and tap into their creativity!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734132957209,"sku":"A1247","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Nativity-Scene-Bulletin-Board.jpg?v=1522781863"},{"product_id":"christian-easter-craft-jelly-bean-prayer-cross-a2447","title":"Christian Easter Craft - Jelly Bean Prayer Cross","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-3797\" alt=\"Christian Easter Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Jelly-Bean-Prayer-Cross.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those of you who teach at private Christian schools or at your church, here's a beautiful Easter craft that, not only provides your kiddos with something fun to do, but reminds them of the reason for the holiday! We've included Free templates to print of the poem that is pictured above, along with a download of a blank cross to create your own version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-21258-white-card-stock-40-sheet.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCard stock\u003c\/a\u003e cross cutouts {with the poem printed or scripted onto them}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJelly beans in assorted colors - red, green, yellow, orange, black, white, purple, and pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-27378-charles-leonard-oz-all-purpose-glue.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite school glue\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaired with a retelling of the first Easter, read from a children's Bible or a children's book {see our selections below}, this is sure to be a memorable craft - not just for Easter, but a great reminder for the whole year!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChildren's Easter Literature Selections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe First Easter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Carol Heyer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story of Easter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Patricia A. Pingry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Easter Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Patricia A. Pingry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Very First Easter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Paul A. Maier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Stories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by Bob Hartman {select a few stories to read}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003eFree Printables\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Prayer Cross with Poem\" alt=\"Free Printable Prayer Cross with Poem\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/JellyBeanPrayerCross-reg.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Prayer Cross with Poem Bold\" alt=\"Free Printable Prayer Cross with Poem Bold\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/JellyBeanPrayerCross-Bold%20font.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Inset Poem\" alt=\"Free Printable Inset Poem\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/JellyBeanPrayerCross-insetPoem.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Blank Cross\" alt=\"Free Printable Blank Cross\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/JellyBeanPrayerCross-blank.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734142918681,"sku":"A2447","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Jelly-Bean-Prayer-Cross.jpg?v=1522781923"},{"product_id":"thankful-for-gods-unbe-leaf-able-blessings-thanksgiving-bulletin-board-a1530","title":"Thankful for God's Unbe\"LEAF\"able Blessings! - Thanksgiving Bulletin Board","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5569\" title=\"photo (16)\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/photo-16.jpg\" alt=\"Inspirational Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eThis exercise really got my {Kayla's} kiddos into the true spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday! Since we don't have church\/class next Wednesday night, Thanksgiving eve, my preschoolers and I had our Thanksgiving 'celebration' this evening and I wanted it to be special. Several days ago, I found this adorable thumbprint turkey craft over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sillyeaglebooks.com\/2011\/11\/thumbprint-turkey-kids-craft.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSilly Eagle Books\u003c\/a\u003e and just knew it was something I needed to include. Of course, I tweaked it a little bit for my preschoolers, adding a bit of pumpkin spice to the paint in order to enhance the sensory experience and, while we worked, we talked about all the things we are thankful for. Our families. Our friends. The roof over our head and warm bed to sleep in. Even chickens! My preschoolers selected one blessing they wanted to include on their newly created turkey stationary and, when dry, we added the blessing cards to our display...\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5568\" title=\"photo (15)\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/photo-15.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Kids Craft and Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThankful for Unbe\"LEAF\"able Blessings!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light blue background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Thankful for Unbe'LEAF'abe Blessings!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thanksgiving or fall themed trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrange your students' blessing cards around the bulletin board, labeling colorful leaves and matching them to the correct card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Please excuse the Earth trimmer and the wonky\/blurry picture! Sometimes the best laid plans...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734166544409,"sku":"A1530","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/photo-16.jpg?v=1522782068"},{"product_id":"easter-lapbook-part-2-a3241","title":"Easter Lapbook - Part 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2840\" alt=\"Easter Activities and Printables for Kindergarten\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Cover.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eI {Kayla} teach a pre-k class at my church on Wednesday nights and, as the Easter holiday approaches, my kiddos have been working on a lapbook to take home and share with their families. [The curriculum had us working through the Easter story for four weeks, spreading lessons a little thin, and I needed something to supplement the activities in order to keep my 5-year-olds engaged!] Containing a mixture of printables that I found online and resources that I made myself, I think my little learners are going to have a fun and colorful way to recount the amazing story of Easter – this year and in the years to come! Not to mention, under the guise of fun art projects and activities, they strengthened handwriting skills, early reading skills, color recognition, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere's a breakdown of the next two sections...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Empty Tomb\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2861\" alt=\"Christian Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Empty-Tomb.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving been a fan of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/catholicicing.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCatholic Icing\u003c\/a\u003e and Lacy's amazing printables for quite a while, I was thrilled when I stumbled across her Easter paper roll characters\/setting printables! I've used her nativity set the past two years to tell the Christmas story and couldn't wait to see what her resurrection set included. I wasn't disappointed and was able to tweak her tomb printable to fit our lapbook! (I say 'tweak', but we simply attached the printable to a flat surface instead of a three-dimensional tissue box!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully assembled, the kiddos loved that they could open and close the tomb and they had a great time with the tracer because they got to use colorful gel pens!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/catholicicing.com\/religious-easter-craft-for-kids-make\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2858\" alt=\"Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-craft-tomb.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eBlack and White Tomb Printable\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/catholicicing.com\/religious-easter-craft-for-kids-make\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Empty-Tomb-Tracer.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e  \u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Road to Emmaus\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2866\" alt=\"Christian Easter Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Road-To-Emmaus.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy pre-k kiddos couldn't believe that Jesus' friends could walk with Jesus for so long and not know that it was Him! Evidently, Jesus' friends needed a little help 'seeing' their travel companion more 'clearly' and after a little magnifying glass fun, we worked on this awesome printable created by Amy (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/amysfreeideas.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAmy's Free Ideas\u003c\/a\u003e) as a fun reminder of Jesus' early resurrection appearance!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince my kiddos had been having a great time with the tracers, I decided to capitalize on their enthusiasm, expanding the activity to create more of a challenge. This was the most I'd ever had my kiddos trace at one time and the letters were definitely smaller than they had previously encountered, but they were troopers and had a great time trading\/sharing gel pens with friends along the way. I realized too late that the tracer didn't actually make it clear what story we had been learning about. I knew my 5-year-olds were going to have a hard time remembering the town of Emmaus and, while parents may guess what the pop-up depicted, I decided to have my kiddos add a title in order to help clarify.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/amysfreeideas.com\/English\/pop-up_Easter_scenes_for_Sunday_school.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2867\" alt=\"Christian Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Emmaus-Pop-up.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e \u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Christian Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Emmaus-Tracer.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e  \u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Christian Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Emmaus-Title.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStay tuned for Part 3!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734180536345,"sku":"A3241","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Easter-Lapbook-Cover_ba8c9337-0f80-4d9e-a6a8-104ab78ce6e4.jpg?v=1522782151"},{"product_id":"easter-lapbook-part-3-a3242","title":"Easter Lapbook - Part 3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2840\" alt=\"Easter Activities and Printables for Kindergarten\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Cover.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI {Kayla} teach a pre-k class at my church on Wednesday nights and, as the Easter holiday approaches, my kiddos have been working on a lapbook to take home and share with their families. [The curriculum had us working through the Easter story for four weeks, spreading lessons a little thin, and I needed something to supplement the activities in order to keep my 5-year-olds engaged!] Containing a mixture of printables that I found online and resources that I made myself, I think my little learners are going to have a fun and colorful way to recount the amazing story of Easter - this year and in the years to come! Not to mention, under the guise of fun art projects and activities, they strengthened handwriting skills, early reading skills, color recognition, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere's a breakdown of the cover art and final sections...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHe is Risen!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2881\" alt=\"Christian Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Back-Cover.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing we had a full night planned, including some fun cover art projects, I figured we'd keep the last couple sections simple! First, the kiddos worked independently to color a resurrection coloring page, then we all worked as a group to complete a booklet I created to go along with the 'Jelly Bean Prayer'. [NOTE: I saw several versions of the prayer floating around Pinterest and my favorite blogosphere haunts, and actually combined two of them to create the printable.] I really liked the idea of using the prayer booklet as the last piece of the lapbook. It works well as a story 'review', of sorts, and also helps remind the kiddos that there's more to Easter than plastic eggs, chocolate bunnies, and jelly beans!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the text in the booklet gives color clues, I have quite a few kiddos who try to race through the activities and end up with errors (we're working on it!), so I figured it would be better if this was a collaborative project - with everyone working page by page, identifying the color words, and coloring the jelly bean shapes with the appropriate colors. Once the booklets were complete, the kiddos followed along in their newly colored readers as we read the prayer - i.e. they read the color words with help of the colored jelly beans\/color text cues, and I completed the sentence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Resurrection-Coloring-Page.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eResurrection Coloring Page from Fun-N-Free Easter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Christian Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Jelly-Bean-Prayer-Booklet.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eJelly Bean Prayer Booklet\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCover Art\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2880\" alt=\"Christian Easter Craft for Kids and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Cover-Art.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast, but not least, we created some fun cover art using Easter themed painting tools - plastic Easter eggs! While this is certainly not a new concept, it was new to my kiddos and they thought it was pretty neat! Because I didn't want them accidentally painting up the activities in their file folders, I provided each kiddos with a sheet of white card stock to paint and, when it dried, we simply glued it to the front of their folder. Also, because I couldn't decide which activity to do, we actually explored two different ways of painting with Easter eggs...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Egg Roll Painting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Similar to marble painting, I provided each kiddos with an aluminum roasting pan and a plastic Easter egg (containing a marble for weight). Placing their piece of card stock in the pan, I added three dots of craft paint to different parts of the paper and invited the kiddos to explore what happened when they manipulated the pan and made the egg move. The resulting tracks became the background for our cover art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Egg Printing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Since we'd used the whole egg in our roll painting exercise, I thought it might also be fun to explore what types of prints we could make when we separated the sections of the plastic egg. Armed with a paper plate (containing dabs of craft paint) and a top or bottom section of a plastic egg, I invited the kiddos to twist their section of egg in their paint, covering the edges, then lightly press and twist the painted egg on their paper. The kiddos were delighted to see a perfect circle!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI knew we'd have to wait on the painted papers to dry, so I created a simple title printable that could be quickly glued onto the front of the folder before being sent out the door and home to be enjoyed by my pre-k kiddos and their families! With all of the evening events, \u003cem\u003eI\u003c\/em\u003e ended up having to write the kiddos' names on the title card - which I was a little bummed about - but, overall, I am excited and impressed that all of the elements were kid-completed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Christian Easter Printables and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Lapbook-Cover1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eLapbook Cover\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe original file is 4x6; I simply printed it onto colored index cards so I didn't have to cut anything. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI hope you find these Easter lapbook resources useful! My pre-k kiddos and I had a blast creating the finished product and I truly hope it will be something they can use to remember and retell the Easter story - this year and in the years to come!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734180634649,"sku":"A3242","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Easter-Lapbook-Cover_f28ad4a0-b60e-47f5-9b10-d283943c2644.jpg?v=1522782151"},{"product_id":"stained-glass-easter-suncatcher-craft-a2641","title":"Stained Glass Easter Suncatcher Craft","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-5114\" alt=\"Christian Easter Kids Craft\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Suncatcher-Craft-for-Kids.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: almostunschoolers.blogspot.co.nz\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love the stained glass effect of this Easter suncatcher craft that we found over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/almostunschoolers.blogspot.co.nz\/2012\/03\/easter-suncatcher-craft-golgotha.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAlmost Unschoolers\u003c\/a\u003e! Isn't it gorgeous?! No matter what scene you choose to incorporate - Golgotha, the Easter bunny, an Easter chick, a palm branch, etc. - the supplies needed for each suncatcher are the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo pieces of clear contact paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo black construction paper silhouettes of the desired scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo sets of borders cut from black construction paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall strips of art tissue paper in various colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: For the scene silhouettes, we recommend finding simple coloring pages that can be printed, cut, and traced.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor tips and tricks on assembling your stained glass suncatcher, be sure to visit Almost Unschoolers!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734180732953,"sku":"A2641","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Easter-Suncatcher-Craft-for-Kids.jpg?v=1522782152"},{"product_id":"valentine-heart-mobile-sunday-school-craft-a6945","title":"Valentine Heart Mobile - Sunday School Craft","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for a Valentine's Day craft with a little more meaning? This beautiful heart mobile from \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/almostunschoolers.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/i-corinthians-13-valentine-craft.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAlmost Unschoolers\u003c\/a\u003e is a great way to move beyond the superficial heart and candy, viewing the holiday as an opportunity to talk to your kiddos about God's love and how He calls us to love others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Valentines-Day-Bible-Heart-Craft-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe project centers around I Corinthians 13: 4-8 and the picture of what true love is supposed to look like;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.\u003c\/em\u003e [NIV version]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter reading the verse together, use the craft to further discuss its meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ered poster board\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ered and white construction paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eribbon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eglitter glue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003emarkers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ecraft scissors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003etape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ecraft glue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eCrafting the Mobile\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCut two large hearts from the red poster board. On one of the hearts, print the word \"LOVE\" in pencil and trace over it with glitter glue. Set the heart aside to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Valentines-Day-Bible-Heart-Craft-Step2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Almost Unschoolers\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCut five small hearts from the red construction paper and five slightly smaller hearts from the white construction paper. On the white construction paper heart cutouts, have your kiddos print the characteristics of love - \"protects\", \"trusts\", \"hopes\", \"perseveres\", and \"fails\". Discuss what each of these words means and then, testing your kiddos understanding\/listening skills, ask when love does each - \"always\" or \"never\" - and have them print these words above the characteristics. When finished, glue the white hearts to the center of the red construction paper heart cutouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Valentines-Day-Bible-Heart-Craft-Step2Edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Almost Unschoolers\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUse scissors to cut five pieces of ribbon, each a different length. Tape the small heart cutouts, one each, to the end of each piece of ribbon. Attach the other end of the ribbons to the second large red poster board heart (i.e. the one without the word \"LOVE\" printed on it).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Valentines-Day-Bible-Heart-Craft-Step4Edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Almost Unschoolers\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDraw a thin line of glue around the heart and add a crepe paper border to it. Be sure the ribbons are out of the way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Valentines-Day-Bible-Heart-Craft-Step5.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Almost Unschoolers\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTo finish the craft, glue the \"LOVE\" heart to top and hang the mobile on the wall, from the ceiling, or any other place that suits your fancy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Valentines-Day-Bible-Heart-Craft-Finished.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Almost Unschoolers\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat a meaningful and festive craft! We're always finding the coolest lesson and craft ideas over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/almostunschoolers.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAlmost Unschoolers\u003c\/a\u003e - we highly recommend checking out the site!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734205243417,"sku":"A6945","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Valentines-Day-Bible-Heart-Craft-Cover.jpg?v=1522782299"},{"product_id":"st-patricks-day-handprint-rainbow-with-bible-story-extension-a6978","title":"St. Patrick's Day Handprint Rainbow with Bible Story Extension","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"St. Patrick's Day Handprint Rainbow\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/handprint-rainbow.jpg\" alt=\"Handprint Rainbow Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rockabye Butterfly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete your St. Patrick's Day celebration with a handprint rainbow, just like the craft featured on \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rockabyebutterfly.com\/2011\/03\/happy-st-patricks-day.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRockabye Butterfly\u003c\/a\u003e! With just a roll of white paper, a little paint, and a few willing hands, you can have a colorful classroom wall display in no time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHandprint Rainbow\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with a section of white bulletin board paper, cut to size based on your display requirements (you may want to tape the paper to the floor with masking tape to prevent moving around during painting). Then lightly trace the rainbow arcs onto the paper so your kiddos have a template for their hands (be sure to erase the lines when the painting is complete and dry).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you start painting, review the colors of the rainbow with your class. Then assign each child a color and let the handprinting begin!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"St. Patrick's Day Handprint Rainbow Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/rainbow-handprints.jpg\" alt=\"Handprint Rainbow Craft for St. Patrick's Day\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rockabye Butterfly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the paint is dry, cut out the rainbow and adhere to your classroom wall or bulletin board for a colorful St. Patrick's Day display. A cute addition would be to add a cloud to one end of the rainbow and a pot of gold to the other end! You could easily find the clip art online to trace the cloud onto white paper and the pot onto black paper using your classroom projector. Then add a little cotton to the cloud for a 3-D effect, a few gold coins (yellow contruction paper circles) to the pot and voila! Your rainbow is complete!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBible Story Extension\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter completing the rainbow craft with your kiddos, read them the story of Noah and talk about the true meaning of the rainbow - God's promise that he will never flood the earth again:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd God said, “This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.” So God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant I have established between me and all life on the earth.” Genesis 9: 12-17\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Noah's Ark Rainbow Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/bible-story-extension.jpg\" alt=\"Rainbow Craft for Noah's Ark Study\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rockabye Butterfly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave each child create their very own ark! They will need blue construction paper, brown construction paper cut into 3 pieces (the top, middle and bottom of the ark), white paper they can use to draw their rainbow, markers and plenty of animal stickers. Depending on the age of your students, you may want to have the rainbow pattern already drawn and cut out so all they have to do is color it in. And, finally, have the bible verse pre-printed onto white paper so they can glue it underneath their rainbows to complete the picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eBe sure to stop by \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rockabyebutterfly.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRockabye Butterfly\u003c\/a\u003e soon to check out all of the great ideas!!\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734206947353,"sku":"A6978","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/handprint-rainbow.jpg?v=1522782309"},{"product_id":"recycled-milk-carton-chapels-for-easter-a7012","title":"Recycled Milk Carton Chapels for Easter!","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Milk-Carton-Easter-Chapels-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Almost Unschoolers\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fantastic milk carton Easter chapels, inspired by Mercer Mayer's \u003cem\u003eHappy Easter Little Critter\u003c\/em\u003e, provide a great opportunity to recycle some of those old milk cartons and talk to your kiddos about the true meaning of Easter! While the book does not share the story of Easter, instead focusing on various holiday family traditions, the content of the book does provide a great segue for talking about the cross and why we celebrate this holy day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this amazing craft over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/almostunschoolers.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/milk-carton-easter-chapels.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAlmost Unschoolers\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it would make a wonderful addition to your school, Sunday school, or home Easter plans! There are a lot of things going on in this project, so it might be fun to have your kiddos work in pairs on this one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaterials\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003erecycled milk carton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eglue stick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eclothespin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003epen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eexacto knife (or something similar)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ewhite craft paint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003epaintbrush\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eclear contact paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eblack construction paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003etissue paper in assorted colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ecraft sticks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003efinger lights (optional)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating the Milk Carton Chapels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBegin by gluing the tops of the milk cartons closed. [NOTE: Clipping a clothespin to the freshly glued flap for a short time is a great way to make sure the glue sets!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Milk-Carton-Easter-Chapels-Step1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Almost Unschoolers\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUse card stock to create a template for the church windows. Trace the template to create windows in the appropriate places and use a pen to mark out the location of the doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Milk-Carton-Easter-Chapels-Step2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Almost Unschoolers\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUse an exacto knife (or similar cutting instrument) to cut out the windows and doorway. [NOTE: Leaving the bottom of the carton intact creates more stability!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Milk-Carton-Easter-Chapels-Step2a.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Almost Unschoolers\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRemove the clothespin and add a coat of white paint to the milk carton. Set aside to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Milk-Carton-Easter-Chapels-Step3.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Almost Unschoolers\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhile the carton dries, set about creating the stained glass windows for the chapel. Using the previously created window template as a guide, fashion and cut a design from black construction paper (in this case, a simple cross was chosen), and cut or tear small pieces of assorted colors of art tissue paper. To assemble the windows, lay out small pieces of clear contact paper sticky side up, then carefully stick the construction paper design to the contact paper and fill in the space around the design with the pieces of colored tissue paper. Place a second piece of contact paper on top of the design sticky side down, 'sandwiching' the design between, and trim around the edges to create the window shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Milk-Carton-Easter-Chapels-Step4.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Almost Unschoolers\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGlue the stained glass windows to the inside of the dried carton and add a craft stick cross to the front of the chapel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Milk-Carton-Easter-Chapels-Step5.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Almost Unschoolers\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAs a final touch, add finger lights inside the chapel, if desired!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Milk-Carton-Easter-Chapels-Step6.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Almost Unschoolers\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA lovely craft to go along with a lovely holiday reading selection! Be sure to visit \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/almostunschoolers.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/milk-carton-easter-chapels.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAlmost Unschoolers\u003c\/a\u003e for any directions we might have missed and, while you're there, be sure to check out all of the other fun things this crafty homeschooling family is up to!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734207701017,"sku":"A7012","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Milk-Carton-Easter-Chapels-Cover.jpg?v=1522782313"},{"product_id":"10-easter-crafts-lessons-activities-a7014","title":"10 Easter Crafts, Lessons, \u0026 Activities!","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Fun-in-Homeschool-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1+1+1=1\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're having trouble coming up with some fun Easter lessons and activities for your kiddos, check out these simple ideas from Carisa over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.1plus1plus1equals1.net\/2013\/04\/easter-homeschool-fun\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1+1+1=1\u003c\/a\u003e. They require little in the way of supplies (other than what you already have on hand) and, while simple, provide a great segue for discussing the holiday with your kiddos as they learn!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEaster Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Homeschool-Activities-Reading.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1+1+1=1\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWondering what books to check out at the library? Here are Carisa's favorite Easter titles! Whether you borrow them or add them to your permanent collection to bring out year after year, we love that each story looks beyond Easter eggs and candy to explore the deeper meaning of the holiday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Homeschool-Activities-Reading-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEaster Crafting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTape Resist Easter Eggs!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Homeschool-Activities-Egg-Resist-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1+1+1=1\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSuper fun, right!? Simply cut large egg shapes from white art paper, create a design on the egg using masking tape (or painter's tape!), and color over the entire egg with your favorite art medium! You might consider...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eoil pastels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ewet chalk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ewatercolors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003emelted crayons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003etempera paint (used with regular brushes or even pieces of sponge!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe love how, with the different patterns that can be created and the different mediums that can be used, each egg is unique!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Homeschool-Activities-Egg-Resist-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Homeschool-Activities-Egg-Resist-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1+1+1=1\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColorful Light Ray Cross!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhile there aren't any pictures of the finished project, the craft is simple to do and looks beautiful when finished!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Homeschool-Activities-Light-Ray-Cross-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1+1+1=1\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Homeschool-Activities-Light-Ray-Cross-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1+1+1=1\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTo begin, cut a cross shape from card stock and use oil pastels to add a colorful border around the outside edge. Tape the cross onto piece of white card stock then gently use your finger to rub the oil pastel off the cross and onto the paper behind it. Do this all the way around the cross shape then gently pull off the cutout. The result is a cross shape made from colorful 'rays'! Add a background or leave the cross as is - either way the result is gorgeous!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEaster Activities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHidden Easter Messages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Homeschool-Activities-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1+1+1=1\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis neat printable, created and shared for free by Jenae of \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/where-is-jesus-magic-watercolor-art\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eI Can Teach My Child\u003c\/a\u003e, is sure to be a hit with your kiddos! Simply print the page onto white card stock, use a white oil pastel to write the hidden message \"He is RISEN!\" inside the tomb, then have your kiddos paint the scene with watercolors and watch their faces as the message 'magically' appears!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Listen \u0026amp; Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Homeschool-Activities-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1+1+1=1\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFrom Carisa's own set of Easter coloring printables, this activity invites students to listen carefully as you read each set of directions, then complete the task described. For example, \u003cem\u003ecolor the word 'Easter' purple and yellow\u003c\/em\u003e. Download Carisa's printable or create your own activity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Number Puzzles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Homeschool-Activities-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1+1+1=1\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYou can turn any Easter scene into a number puzzle that'll allow your kiddos to practice numeral recognition and counting! Cut the picture into strips, adding a numeral to the bottom of each, then have your kiddos put the numbered strips in order to discover the picture!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Do-a-Dot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Homeschool-Activities-4edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1+1+1=1\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGreat for reinforcing the concept of one-to-one correspondence, this Easter themed worksheet created by Erica of \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com\/blog\/2010\/03\/easter-activities-lapbook.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConfessions of a Homeschooler\u003c\/a\u003e can be used with Do-a-Dot markers or magnetic pom poms and a cookie sheet! [NOTE: The pom poms create an added fine motor element!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResurrection Eggs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Homeschool-Activities-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1+1+1=1\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA fun, hands-on way to teach your kiddos about the true meaning of the holiday, this activity is inspired by Melody Carlson's \u003cem\u003eBenjamin's Box: The Story of the Resurrection Eggs\u003c\/em\u003e and uses actual plastic Easter eggs, filled with various items, to tell the story of Easter. Carisa also created a mini book for her kiddos (and you!) to use with the eggs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEaster Match Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Easter-Homeschool-Activities-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1+1+1=1\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCarisa purchased this game, but you could create your own! This is a great way to reinforce current concepts (i.e. sight words, early math skills, etc.) and the game would actually be pretty easy to create!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolcano Eggs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow fun does this look!? A twist on traditional egg coloring, Carisa and her kiddos explored the reaction between vinegar and baking soda, all while creating festive eggs for Easter! The original experiment can be found over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.housingaforest.com\/volcano-easter-egg-experiment\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHousing a Forest\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Volcano-Eggs-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1+1+1=1\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Volcano-Eggs-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1+1+1=1\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Volcano-Eggs-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1+1+1=1\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Volcano-Eggs-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: 1+1+1=1\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAren't these activities great? Simple and festive, we love the activities we find over \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.1plus1plus1equals1.net\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e1+1+1=1\u003c\/a\u003e - Carisa's site is a great resource and we highly recommend that you visit and take a look around!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734207766553,"sku":"A7014","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Easter-Fun-in-Homeschool-Cover.jpg?v=1522782313"},{"product_id":"easter-cross-watercolor-craft-for-kids-a7016","title":"Easter Cross - Watercolor Craft for Kids","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Easter Cross Watercolor Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/easter-cross-complete.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor Easter Cross Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples \u0026amp; ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan you believe Easter is less than a week away? If you're looking for a last minute craft to complete with your kiddos this Easter, check out this colorful watercolor cross featured by Michelle over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.applesandabcs.com\/2012\/03\/easter-cross.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eApples \u0026amp; ABC's\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEaster Cross Watercolor Craft\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplies You'll Need:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eWhite construction paper (9\" x 12\")\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003ePainter's tape\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eBlack crayons\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eWatercolor paint\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003ePaint brushes\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide each student with a piece of white construction paper and a length of painter's tape. Have them tear the tape so one length is shorter than the other and place both pieces of tape on the paper to create a cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Easter Cross Watercolor Craft for Kids Step 1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/easter-cross-step1.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor Easter Cross Craft Step 1\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples \u0026amp; ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, in the bottom right hand corner of the page have your students write \"Jesus is Alive!\" in crayon (we would recommend a black crayon so it shows up well against the watercolor paint).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Easter Cross Watercolor Craft for Kids Step 2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/easter-cross-step2.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor Easter Cross Craft Step 2\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples \u0026amp; ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen instruct them to paint the entire page using watercolor paint. Allow them to be creative! As long as the entire page is painted, they can choose whatever design they'd like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Easter Cross Watercolor Craft for Kids Step 3\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/easter-cross-step3.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor Easter Cross Craft Step 3\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples \u0026amp; ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the painting is complete, allow the pictures to dry before peeling off the tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Easter Cross Watercolor Craft for Kids Step 4\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/easter-cross-step4.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor Easter Cross Craft Step 4\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples \u0026amp; ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHang the completed works of art around your classroom for a colorful Easter display proclaiming the true meaning of Easter! And be sure to check out Michelle's additional Easter ideas when you stop by \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.applesandabcs.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eApples \u0026amp; ABC's\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Easter Cross Watercolor Craft Class Display\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/easter-cross-display.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor Easter Cross Craft Classroom Display\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Apples \u0026amp; ABC's\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734207832089,"sku":"A7016","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/easter-cross-complete_2d9a2f54-cff9-4ff2-b316-8d68d83796ad.jpg?v=1522782314"},{"product_id":"free-28-page-printable-christmas-prek-pack-a7272","title":"FREE 28-Page Printable Christmas PreK Pack!","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Free-28Page-Printable-Christmas-PreK-Pack-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mary Martha Mama\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out this amazing FREE printable Christmas pack from Cat over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marymarthamama.com\/kid-stuff\/christmas-preschool-pack-free-printables\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMary Martha Mama\u003c\/a\u003e! Containing 28 pages and 13 fun activities - it's a veritable gold mine of festive learning activities that your kiddos are sure to enjoy! You'll have to visit Cat's blog for the download, but here's a teaser list of the skills\/activities you'll find inside:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Free-28Page-Printable-Christmas-PreK-Pack-ActivityCollage.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mary Martha Mama\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter tracing practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScissor skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine motor lacing cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrewriting line tracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWord puzzles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter block spelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory matching game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounting practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStory sequencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter recognition and tracing practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatterning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwriting practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorytelling props\/craft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlong with the amazing pack of printable worksheets, Cat also shares her family's favorite Christmas traditions - movies, books, etc. - so be sure to head over to \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marymarthamama.com\/kid-stuff\/christmas-preschool-pack-free-printables\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMary Martha Mama\u003c\/a\u003e for the full post!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734215532569,"sku":"A7272","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Free-28Page-Printable-Christmas-PreK-Pack-Cover.jpg?v=1522782361"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/bible-crafts\/skill-spelling.oembed","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}