Looking for a creative way for kids to learn about lions or a powerful story from the Bible? This is my lion puppet paper bag craft for Daniel and the Lion’s Den. It was originally used for my AWANA Cubbies Series and Bear Hug #11. With simple, inexpensive materials, this is a great craft for those working in schools, at home or at church. Materials Needed for Lion Puppet Paper Bag… {Read More}
Paper Plate Crown
It is easy to make a paper plate crown with kids. The cost is right also! We made this particular crown for another contribution to my AWANA Cubbies Series. This Paper Plate Crown relates to the AWANA story about King Josiah, but it would definitely be appropriate for any Bible study about kings. Of course, making a paper plate crown is fun whether you are studying the Bible or not. The… {Read More}
Valentine’s Day Object Lesson
There is a lot of noise in our world today. Whether it’s the TV, or traffic, there are moments when we wonder how to rise above the noise so we can be heard. This elementary level Valentine’s Day object lesson will help your children or students to understand what is, and is not, love, and that REAL love rises above all else in a beautiful, noiseless way. Love is always… {Read More}
Owl Valentine with Printable
This Owl Valentine with Printable is a fun way to bring a little faith and Jesus into Valentine’s Day. This is part of my AWANA Cubbies series. AWANA Cubbies has special nights around holidays. Valentine’s Day has a special lesson, and I thought I would create a printable perfect for the occasion. I wanted to find a fun way to teach the kids the simple lesson that Jesus loves them.… {Read More}
Jesus Calms the Storm Craft
This Jesus calms the storm craft is meant to equip you to teach children about the Bible story of Jesus calming the storm found in Mark 4:35-41. If you are new here, I want to briefly get you up to date. My church asked me to create all the craft ideas for AWANA Cubbies. If you are unfamiliar with AWANA, it is a great children’s program developed to teach children… {Read More}
Mosaic Cross Craft for Easter
I wanted to come up with an Easter craft that speaks to the true meaning of Easter. This Mosaic Cross Craft for Easter was the result, and it is perfect for kids of all ages. I am not opposed to bunnies, eggs, candy and Easter egg hunts. However, I do want the meaning of Easter to shine through more than that. A part of that is making it an every… {Read More}
Best Bible Crafts at Meaningful Mama
I have a lot of new posts coming this month and in 2016. I’m excited about what the year holds. That said, I don’t want what the things I’ve done in the past to get buried and lost in the black hole of the world wide web. Therefore, I’ve decided to resurrect some of my own content by bringing you a series of blog posts called, “The Best of Meaningful Mama.”… {Read More}
Jesus and the Miraculous Catch of Fish Craft
I love doing Bible crafts with my kids. I could leave it up to the church, but my husband and I want to be a great influence on our kids for Christ. If you are here looking for a lesson and craft to do with your own kids, I hope I can equip you well. I’m sure there are some Sunday School or AWANA teachers here looking as well. Welcome.… {Read More}
Raising a Family with Purpose and Promise
Becoming a mother has been the single handed most impactful event in my life. My children have been an answered prayer to my hearts calling to teach others. Raising a family with purpose and promise is not only character building, it is rewarding. I often use creative ways to speak life into their little hearts. Join with me as I share some fun ideas with you. There are so many messages our families and children… {Read More}
Stay on Track Bible Craft
As parents, I think we all hope our kids will stay on track. We want the best for them. We want to see them make wise decisions that keep them connected to family, friends and to God. I also know it is a struggle to stay on track myself. I might know what is best, but my sinful nature keeps me from making the right choices. I am so thankful… {Read More}
Noah’s Ark Craft
The story of Noah’s ark is a powerful story about God’s holiness, but there is also an underlying story of grace that points forward to Jesus. I have done two other Noah’s Ark crafts: Noah’s Ark made with Spaghetti and my Paper Plate Noah’s Ark. If you are looking for a Noah’s Ark craft with a surprise element, I’ve got you covered. However, if you still want more Noah’s Ark craft ideas… {Read More}
20 Bible Object Lessons for Kids
Object lessons are one of my favorite ways to teach children important truths. These 20 Bible object lessons for kids should help equip you to teach scriptural truths to your children in meaningful ways that kids will really remember. I have gathered ideas I found around the web as well as including some of my own posts on the topic. I hope this helps equip those who are working with… {Read More}
Teaching Kids About Love
Love. It is the foundation of life. When Jesus was asked about the greatest commandment, he responded “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and most important commandment. The second is exactly like it: ‘You must love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets depend on these two commandments” – Matthew 22:36-40. Teaching kids… {Read More}
1 Corinthians 13 DIY Heart Garland
Love “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16 Today we made a Heart Chain with 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered,… {Read More}
There is Only One God Craft
“For I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me.” – Isaiah 46:9 This is what the Bible teaches. My there is only one God craft was created to instill this one concept. God is one. He is higher, wiser, more powerful, more loving, holier, more creative and grander than we can even come close to conceptualize. How do you portray all that… {Read More}
100 Best Bible Crafts and Activities for Kids
Great Resources for Teaching Kids about God If you are a parent working on raising up your children in a way that teaches the truth about God, I want to provide you with a few of our family favorite resources. (affiliate links) Jesus Storybook Bible – This is my favorite. I tear up throughout the story, and I am amazed at how beautifully they tell the gospel story and weave Jesus… {Read More}
Noah’s Ark Spaghetti Craft
Noah’s Ark Spaghetti Craft My son had a great time creating this Noah’s Ark spaghetti craft at church. He is 3, and it was actually a suitable craft for him. I would say it is a great Noah’s ark craft for preschool kids and older. I was actually a little surprised that he could do it so well. This craft was created by a childcare worker at our church. She… {Read More}
Resurrection Craft for Easter
He has risen! He has risen indeed! With Easter approaching I wanted to do an Easter craft that is meaningful. This resurrection craft for Easter definitely celebrates the true meaning of Easter. I also intend this to be my Easter special day craft for my AWANA Cubbies series. The stone door can twist into place, you can pull the scroll across to move the paper from “He died” to “He… {Read More}
Jesus Feeds 5000 Craft – AWANA Cubbies Bear Hug #20
Welcome to my AWANA Cubbies series. Today I get to bring you my “Jesus Feeds 5000 Craft – AWANA Cubbies Bear Hug #20.” Whether you are a Cubbies leader, Sunday School teacher, Christian educator or a parent aiming to teach biblical lessons to their children, this craft should be perfect to teach the miracle of Jesus feeding so many with just five loaves of bread and two fish. For those… {Read More}
Paul and Silas Craft – AWANA Cubbies Bear Hug #19
Paul and Silas Craft – AWANA Cubbies Bear Hug #19 Welcome to my AWANA Cubbies series. As a short intro for those just checking in, I have been asked to design all of the crafts for the AWANA Cubbies meetings that happen at our church. AWANA is a program that teaches children the important truths in God’s Word. I have been adding to this series since the fall. We are… {Read More}
Cross Fingerprint Craft
* Affiliate links provided for your convenience. Anything you purchase through these links helps to support Meaningful Mama and the free resources I provide. Thank you for choosing to support us. Cross Fingerprint Craft – AWANA Cubbies Bear Hug #18 or Wonderful Easter Craft This craft has a lot of meaning behind it. I have such a heart for the message here. It’s simple, but if you can grasp it, it is… {Read More}
Paper Doll Craft for Cubbies Bear Hug 14
Paper Doll Craft for Cubbies Bear Hug 14 This week’s AWANA Cubbies craft focuses on the verse, “Let the little children come to Me…” – Mark 10:14 The Bible story is about the children wanting to come to Jesus. Other adults are trying to get the kids to leave Jesus alone, but Jesus will have nothing to do with that idea. “Let the little children come to Me.” Doesn’t that… {Read More}
Love One Another Craft – AWANA Cubbies Bear Hug #15
This Love One Another Craft is the AWANA Cubbies Bear Hug #15 craft. For those of you following super closely, you know I am out of sync. I do have Bear Hug #14 planned, but I haven’t blogged about it yet. I wanted to get Bear Hug #15 up now because it’s so close to Valentine’s day, and this might be a craft you want to do with your kids… {Read More}
Salt Dough Star Craft – AWANA Cubbies Bear Hug #13
My church asked me to help come up with craft ideas and prep them for our AWANA Cubbies this year. I thought it was a great fit for me and knew it was a series I could add to my blog to help become a resource for moms and the teachers of our children. This is my salt dough star craft – AWANA Cubbies Bear Hug #13. Week #13 of… {Read More}
Angel Craft – AWANA Cubbies Bear Hug #12
This Angel Craft – AWANA Cubbies Bear Hug #12 is the next craft in my AWANA Cubbies series. Although I’m on time in getting these to my own church, I apologize I don’t have these up sooner for those who are following along. I am going to try and get number of these up quickly for you. Will you please write and let me know if you are relying on… {Read More}
Teaching Kids Forgiveness – Parable of the Lost Son Craft
Forgiveness “For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” – Matthew 6:14 Adding onto my character series, I am focusing on teaching kids about forgiveness through this parable of the lost son craft. The “Parable of the Lost Son” is also called the “Parable of the Prodigal Son,” and it was taught by Jesus when he walked on this earth. The story I paraphrased at… {Read More}
Red Sea Craft – AWANA Cubbies Bear Hug #9
The next craft in my AWANA Cubbies series is the Red Sea Craft – AWANA Cubbies Bear Hug #9. For more Cubbies craft that can be used for AWANA, Sunday School, Christian education or for teaching the children within your home, please hover over the craft tab to reveal this series.
Rainbow Paper Plate Craft – AWANA Cubbies Bear Hug #8
Today I’m overing a rainbow paper plate craft to go with AWANA Cubbies Bear Huge #8. You can do this craft with your kids whether you have kids in AWANA or not.
Bible Bookmark Craft – AWANA Cubbies Bear Hug #7
I continue on with my AWANA Cubbies series. If you are not familiar with AWANA, I encourage you to head to their website to learn more about this great program for children located at churches all around the globe. Today I bring you a Bible Bookmark Craft focusing on AWANA Cubbies Bear Hug #7.
Teaching Kids About Worship
This week in my character development series I am teaching kids about worship. As I was thinking about worship, I thought about the verse where Jesus said that if he had to hush his followers, even the rocks would cry out. Let us visit that passage now. “The whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: ‘Blessed is… {Read More}
Toilet Paper Roll Fish – Awana Bear Hug #5 Craft
If you have been hanging around here, you know I am doing crafts for the Awana Cubbies group at my church. Today I bring you the Toilet Paper Roll Fish – Awana Bear Hug #5 Craft. Materials Needed: Toilet Paper Rolls (1 per child) Paper Plates Markers or Crayons Stapler Scissors Paint Brush or Foam Brush Craft Paints Google Eyes Glue Your kids will want to paint the toilet paper roll… {Read More}
Sun, Moon and Stars – AWANA Cubbies Bear Hug #4 Craft
“Give thanks to the Lord…who made the great lights…sun…moon and stars…” – Psalm 136:3, 7-9 Today I bring you Sun, Moon and Stars – AWANA Cubbies Bear Hug #4 Craft. If you have found interest in my AWANA Cubbies series, then I think you’ll really enjoy this next craft representing the great lights that God created. Like all the crafts, it goes along with Cubbies but can be a lesson in… {Read More}
Cupcake Liner Flowers – Awana Cubbies Bear Hug #3 Craft
Cupcake Liner Flowers – Awana Cubbies Bear Hug #3 Craft is the next addition to my AWANA Cubbies series. If you are just tuning in, I’m creating a craft for every Bear Hug lesson for Cubbies. If you have an Awana program at your church or in your area, I’d love for you to share this series with the leaders. I’m hoping it will be a great resource to help… {Read More}
World Craft – Awana Cubbies Bear Hug #2 Craft
If you visited Meaningful Mama yesterday, you saw that I am beginning an AWANA Cubbies series to provide leaders with a craft that corresponds with every Bear Hug. Please check back for the full explanation if you want to know more. This is my World Craft – Awana Cubbies Bear Hug #2 Craft. I hope you will let your local Cubbies leaders know about this resource because I think it… {Read More}
“God is Love” Tambourine – Cubbies Bear Hug #1 Craft
Exciting news! I am starting a new series, which will provide craft ideas for AWANA Cubbies. Even if your child is not doing Cubbies, these will be great crafts for you to do at home with your kids or in a Sunday School class. Today I bring you our first craft, “God is Love” Tambourine – Cubbies Bear Hug #1 Craft. AWANA Cubbies is a great program run in… {Read More}
Helping Children Find their Purpose
Purpose “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that will prevail.” – Proverbs 19:21 What is a purpose of life? Helping children find their purpose at a young age will only aid in their sense of importance. Why are they important? They were created by God. They were created in a unique way with very special talents and gifts to bring to the… {Read More}
Mary & Martha Craft Teaches Availability
Availability “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.” – Romans 12:10 Our character development series continues with a Martha & Mary craft that teaches availability. We have done availability activities that are associated with being available for others, but it is important to remember that we first need to be available for Christ. I wanted to create popsicle stick people to represent Martha, Mary… {Read More}
Noah’s Ark Craft Teaches Submissiveness
Submissiveness “Submit to one another out of reverence to Christ.” – Ephesians 5:21 This Noah’s Ark craft teaches submissiveness to kids. It is a great craft for your own kids or a group of Sunday School children. In our character development series, submissiveness is the word of the week. I know that word can hit people wrong, and to some it feels like a four letter word. I really hope you… {Read More}
Teaching Courage Through Esther and a Nature Crown
As I was considering how to teach my children about courage, the Biblical story of Ester came to mind. As you are teaching courage through Esther and the nature crown, your kids will learn a beautiful story. Esther was a Jewish woman who became queen. Out of her bravery, she was able to help save the Jewish people from destruction. If you are unfamiliar with the story, I would encourage… {Read More}
