The first is our Lenten study. This year we (again) got sick on Ash Wednesday and so all of My Beautiful Plans will have to be filed away. This year we (again) ended up with Much Better Plans that grew out of our weakness, weariness and desire to honor Our Lord.
We have been filling an Easter basket with items to represent the stories we have been reading in the gospels. Here are a few examples:
From left to right: in the back row, a boat full of fish, the cushion of Mary to sit on at Jesus' feet (while Martha cooked and fumed), the pitcher of water turned to wine at the wedding in Cana; in the front row, Jesus giving His Sermon on the Mount, a yellow basket with fish and bread from feeding the 5000.
From left to right: The storm and Jesus asleep in the little boat, Jesus' footprints on the water, one of the cows thrown out of the Temple courts along with the moneychangers and other opportunists.
From left to right: In the back, one of the children that Jesus encouraged to come to Him and then blessed (with large green eyes and a stylish pink dress), the boat Peter left when he was called, one of the lepers (before healing, evidently he was too weak to stand, he fell over while baking); in the front the turtledoves given for the firstborn son at the Presentation of Our Lord and the sword that Simeon foretold would pierce Mary's heart.
I wanted something tangible, something tactile and kinesthetic. Something that would not only hold the kids' attention, but encourage them to wonder, to think, to participate in some way in Christ's life and ministry. I read a few stories at a time and then send them off to think, pray and create. These items are just a few of their creations. We are having fun and the discussions are wonderful.
All these items are kept in the Easter basket. On Easter morning, the kids will find this same basket emptied of these things, and filled with Delight. A sweet way to begin our Day of Delight!
5 comments:
These are gorgeous! what a gift you are sharing for your children.
What a fun and meaningful idea. Your kids will never forget the Bible and the joy of Easter morning!
I've been wondering what happened to you! Your lessons sound so fun and interesting. Sorry to hear you weren't feeling well. I was down for several days, too. Give everyone my love. Hugs around.
What a fun idea! I may have to try this.
That's a really neat idea! Way cool!
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