Activities
PRAYER JOURNAL
Give each child their own prayer journal to use as they
begin learning how to talk to God during their person-
al devotion and prayer time. Complete a short devo-
tion with the class, turn on Christian music, and allow
students to have ten to fifteen minutes to write prayers
from prompts or ones they come up with on their own.
SERVICE PROJECT
Each community has its own unique service opportu-
nities. For example, Milwaukee has an urban farming
ministry that donates produce to low-income families.
Children can help rake leaves, pick produce, and learn
about food. Look for opportunities like this in your own
city, town, or neighborhood!
PLAY-DOH
Use Play-Doh to help kids get creative when explaining
a Bible story or as an icebreaker to help them think ab-
stractly about a concept or theme. Moving their hands
and thinking outside the box can enhance a lesson.
ASK A PASTOR
At this age, students are asking complex questions
that even some adults do not know how to answer. Set
aside a designated time when the pastor from your
church comes in for "ask a pastor"—students write
down questions anonymously on index cards, and the
pastor responds.
Monica Kegley is a wife, teacher, and photographer. Although
she grew up in San Francisco, California, she is a Concordia
University Wisconsin alumni and now lives in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, with her husband, Noah, who is a pastor. She
enjoys photography, calligraphy, trying new coffee places
around Milwaukee, and walking their dog, Cali.
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