Fun in the Sun with the Son
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Hey Reader! Summer is a great time to help little hearts experience God in everyday moments. Here are 3 simple ways to have some fun in the sun with the Son this season: Sidewalk Scripture Art – Give kids chalk and let them draw pictures inspired by a Bible verse like “Let your light shine” (Matthew 5:16). What are they learning? Gross motor skill development as they bend over, crawl, and stretch on the sidewalk to reach the edges of their drawings; fine motor skill development and pre-writing as they grasp various sizes of chalk and make multiple kinds of markes (squiggles, lines, curves, etc); creativity and imagination as they decide how to represent specific phrases and scriptures; language skills as they articulate what they drew and why…. What are they learning? Gross motor skills as they move their whole bodies; self-regulation and impulse-control as they move with a beat and start and stop with the music; balance and body awareness as they move from one foot to another, sway and twirl in their group of classmates; social skills as they bond with their friends as they move together in rhythm; stress release as they laugh and giggle together. Bible Story Picnics – Spread a blanket, bring snacks, and read a favorite Bible story under the trees (or maybe by a large window inside in the A/C if it’s too hot outside)! What are they learning? Engaging with God’s word can happen anywhere and the novelty of a new space, a new ritual, even a new texture on their legs (blanket vs classroom rug) keep their brain engaged; the experience of nature rather than just a story about nature is powerful all on its own. (Check out a new course in our course library – Nature – A Child’s Pathway to Experiencing God for more info about this.) “From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised.” – Psalm 113:3 Can you think of some active ways to teach young children this scripture? Take a video and send it to us or tag us on social media! We’d love to see how you and your students do it! Reply and tell us how your class is shining His light this summer!
Cheering you on this week! -Your ECCN team
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