This is the second in a five day mini series exploring holy week. Each day a small activity is linked to an event from the days leading up to Easter.
DAY 2 – Tuesday : Today we are looking at Jesus’s parable in response to his friends questions.
These resources have been updated to print – each day is a single page.
You can grab the printable pages over in the TPT shop – perfect for send home boxes.
Each page contains the original resources below plus more.
This is the first in a five day mini series exploring holy week. Each day a small activity is linked to an event from the days leading up to Easter.
DAY 1 – Monday : Today we are looking at Jesus’s actions when he went into the temple and saw the money changers.
These resources have been updated to print – each day is a single page.
You can grab the printable pages over in the TPT shop – perfect for send home boxes.
Each page contains the original resources below plus more.
This worksheet looks at the idea of ‘Light’ and how Jesus used it as a teaching tool. It accompanies the lesson on the Lamp lighter but could be used for any light based passage. think of how we describe light and dark differently, create a light path, test your shape recognition to unscramble a verse, and decorate the streets with lights as you ponder how you could bring light to your world. Perfect for indipendant readers as a discussion tool or overflow activity.
To complete the worksheet you will need some color pencils, an eraser and to turn your thinking caps on!
The PDF can can be downloaded by clicking on the image.
This is such a classical image, the basket and the lamp-stand, the light spilling out. This simple spinning craft which shows the basket being removed from the light is lovely for any age group, though younger groups may benefit from the pieces being pre-cut.
To make this craft, you will need a pair of scissors, sticky tape (optional), the printout and a split pin. This craft works fine on standard paper but would also work on thin card.
Cut out the three pieces.
Be sure to remove the small white circles in the centre, this will allow the split-pin to move freely.
The circle on the background piece does not need to move, and so you can easily just push through a small hole here for guidance.
Lay the blue piece on-top of the yellow light circle and thread the turning tab through the slit.
Place the background circle in place and thread a split in through the holes.
Fold the little yellow tab over the back and tape in place. While this step is not necessary, it really helps the top and base circles not to spin.
Turn over your creation and using the blue tab move the basket from the light so it can shine freely.
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This story about the lamp lighter or the underlying passages about lamps and lamp stands are key Christian concepts for kids to grapple with. They use a very tactile and easy to demonstrate element – light. As such, all these games play on the idea of light and vision and may need a darkened environment to work fully. Please check if your teaching area can have dimmed light before selecting the best activity for your group.
A beautifully simple game for little ones using multiple bright torches – have the group close their eyes while the adults or older kids shine the light into a given spot. When the kids open their eyes, they must catch the light spot on their palm. This only works if the torch is placed or held stationary. Talk about where light comes from and how it’s position affects how light the room is.
Long burn
All Ages
Small group
Requires setup time
Quiet game
Can be seated
There is something special about working with real light and flame. If you have a small group, then this very basic science experiment will be great. Have a line of candles and different sized glasses to cover them with, and one non-transparent object like a mug. Have the kids predict which candle will go out first. You could also try different coloured glasses. Talk about how the non-transparent container stopped us from seeing the light, and how the light needed oxygen from inside the glass to burn. End by saying, the candle that burns the longest is the one we did not cover at all.
Blind mans buff
All Ages
Any size group
No Setup time
Noisy game
Space needed
If your group needs to squeal and get the wriggles out, this is a classic, involving a blindfold and catching people. Remind the group that the catcher can’t see, but they can hear. Talk about how dark the blindfold is and how we require light to see.
Uncover my light
All Ages
Any size group
Requires setup time
Noisy game
Space needed
This is a really simple parachute game that involves a dark room and a bright lantern. Place the lantern beneath the parachute and position the kids around the edge. Call out the name of one child to be lit, the rest of the group push the parachute to the floor while the chosen child raises the parachute up to light themselves. You could also call out everyone, or nobody or the rooms distinguishing features like the door.
High glow
Ages 7+
Any size group
Requires setup time
Noisy game
Space needed
Great for slightly older groups, give each child a glow stick that is already glowing. Tell them they must hide the light. Once every light is hid slowly reveal whose was hid the highest. Then get them to repeat the process in pairs and teams. Is it harder to hide light when there are more glow sticks? Is it easier to spot peoples light when it is higher or lower?
Under the baskets
All Ages
Any size group
Requires setup time
Quiet game
Can be seated
Use a selection of baskets or tubs to hide things under. Slowly provide the kids with clues as to what each object is until they guess it. Have one light. If possible, have some items that may make a noise or smell so when the basket is lifted the kids don’t need to look to see what it is. Talk about how we identify items and how they may be different when covered / uncovered. If you have time, you can play track the basket with the light under.
This is the second in a five day mini series exploring holy week. Each day a small activity is linked to an event from the days leading up to Easter.
