Circus in a Bag
Pack a Duffel bag of Supplies to Enrich Your Bible Class
• A BALLOON PUMP AND BALLOONS, FACE PAINT AND CLOWN COSTUME
• FUNNY GLASSES AND SCARVES
• A COLORFUL BED SHEET
• CANDY,STICKERS, PRIZES, AND GIFT BAG
• NEON OR KIDDY BANDAGES
• CHILDREN’S TRACTS
• PORTABLE STEREO AND MUSIC, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
• DICE AND GAME PIECES AND BEACH BALL
• CONSTRUCTION PAPER, ORIGAMI AND BLANK PAPERS
• COLOURED CHALK
• OBJECT LESSON SUPPLIES
• A PUPPET
• AN AGE APPROPRIATE BIBLE
• ILLUSION KIT
• BIRTHDAY CARDS, MICROWAVE ABLE POPCORN, POWERED JUICE
• RIBBON AND YARN
• PERMANENT AND WASHABLE MARKERS
• PAINTBRUSHES
• SCISSORS,STAPLER, MASKING AND CLEAR TAPE
• CRAFT STICKS, STRAWS, AND PIPE CLEANERS
• MAGNETIC STRIPS
• PENCILS, PENCIL CRAYONS, CRAYONS
• PAPER PLATES AND PAPER BAGS
These items will easily fit in one large sized suitcase (I recommend the kind with
wheels on it) and will be sure to bring hours of fun to any class, but take special
note of a few items listed.
If you have on hand a few birthday cards, popcorn, powered juice, prizes, and a gift
bag you can instantly make a child feel special, even if you didn't know beforehand
that it was their birthday. Neon and kiddy bandages are great to have on hand even
for those times perhaps a child is not physically hurt but need special care. It is a
creative way to let the child know that you care about them, especially if their
feelings may be hurt. You can make your own paint-with-water pictures using
washable markers and paintbrushes. Draw pictures beforehand or allow the
children to draw their own. Use water and paint brushes to spread the ink over the
picture. An age appropriate Bible is invaluable, and helps you learn vocabulary that
your students use and understand.
These items at home are also a great TV buster, have fun with the ultimate circus in
a bag!
Permission granted by Teachable Heart Ministries to photocopy for church use only,
not for profit, or resale. Written by N.H. Beaman.
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