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James and John have 2 main crafts and this little extra. This is an extension of the worksheet activity where the children trace the correct items onto the pictures of James and John – here they assemble the items like you would a paper dolls clothes. I would recommend this craft for younger groups, and those not using the worksheet. The kids will probably want to try all the different combinations which makes this is a good discussion launching activity. |
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James and John (Mark 10) | Craft 3
James and John (Mark 10) | Craft 2
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James and John have 2 crafts, this being the second. The idea behind these is that only when you let go of control it becomes beautiful, that height only comes from the bottom up. This is a modification of the SonicDad’s design with labels that fit the story – their original can be found here. I would recommend this craft for older groups, minimum age of 7 upwards, both because of the strong glue and as younger ones may find difficulty making them fly. My hubby played with his prototype for weeks, they really are fun, and much simpler to make than it may seem at first. |
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James and John (Mark 10) | Direct
This James and John worksheet is very specific to the Mark 10 passage looking at greatness. The whole worksheet is an exercise in defining greatness and hopefully starting a conversation on what we look for in our role models. While it could be easily used as a time filling independent exercise at the end of a lesson, it could also be a group exercise. The tracing element at the end of the sheet would be best done in a room where you can lean (gently) against a window.
To complete the worksheet you will need something to write with and some coloured pencils.
The PDF can can be downloaded by clicking on the image.
James and John (Mark 10) | Craft 1
| James and John have 2 crafts, this being the first. This craft looks at the idea of greatness as encountered in Mark 10. It’s an ideal craft for those youngsters who want to show their parents what they have learnt, it’s also quite fun it that it moves. The template pages are provided with and without colour for your choice. |  |
James and John (Mark 10) | Games
James and John are the cheeky rogues of the disciples, brash and outspoken they don’t always say the most loving and inclusive things but their proximity to Jesus means they get a front row seat to almost everything in his 3 years of ministry. The games are therefore tying into the big and bold and yet also trying to highlight servant-hood over greatness.
Supper time balance– This is a silly servant theme game where you give each child a tray and get them to walk across the room balancing the things you put on it. Start with simple things but add more and more paper plates, plastic cups, and random pieces of cutlery. When they drop something they are excluded. This game can be done in teams or individually.
Tall towers and small pieces – This game is about getting the highest tower built. Give each child/team a set time to use whatever you have available. Either in advance, or as an unpleasant twist at the end, measure each tower and divide the number by the number of pieces used. The winner is the one with the highest resulting number. Link into individual serving pieces are sometimes more important than the resulting structure.