New Releases by Anita Reith Stohs

Paper Plate Bible Crafts is a great resource for fun crafts that teach favourite Bible stories in any setting. Fast, inexpensive and readily available, paper plates easily become masks, mobiles, puppets and plaques. The finished crafts are an ingenious way to reinforce Bible stories and themes.The book includes 58 tried and tested ideas for 5-7s, each with simple templates and easy-to-follow instructions. Alongside the paper plate, each craft uses basic, everyday materials such as card, felt-tipped pens, scissors and glue and can be completed as suggested or adapted to suit the needs and skills of the children.Each craft idea includes:Key Bible story referenceFull equipment listEasy-to-follow instructionsSimple discussion startersAlternative ideas for making the craftIllustration of the finished craft

The familiar finger play expanded into a poem that teaches about what happens in church and encourages participation in the worship service.

In this lullaby sung to the melody for "Hush, Little Baby," Jesus watches over children and young animals as they prepare for bed and fall asleep.

28 ideas for visual aids to assist in the telling of Old and New Testament stories to Kindergarten through Grade 2 students.

Forty-five craft ideas using geometric shapes that communicate Bible concepts and stories.

Provides easy-to-follow instructions to create Christian-themed paper bag crafts, including an angel, a basket, a candle, and a crown.

Read or sing to the melody Jesus Loves Me. This book provides a vehicle for praise as children review how Jesus died for the forgiveness of sins and rose again on Easter.

Kids love any chance to be creative and banner making is an easy way to help. Plus, banners that share the Gospel are effective teaching aids and witnessing tools.

Simple activities on wipe-off sheets to teach children about Pentecost, Trinity Sunday, the season after Pentecost, Reformation Day, and Christ the King Sunday.

Simple activities on wipe-off sheets to teach children about Lent and Easter.

Enhance learning with this great supplement to creative writing lessons. This collection of 44 story starters, journaling ideas, and imaginative writing activities is based on familiar Bible stories such as Noah''s ark, the tower of Babel, Jonah, and Jesus'' life. Activities include developing imaginary conversations, putting together Isaac''s baby book, song-writing, designing a floor plan for a new church, and more.

Children will spend hours maneuvering through these mazes shaped like popular objects or people from Bible stories.

Take advantage of the enthusiasm of young children by getting them involved in these 37 creative projects that retell Old and New Testament stories. With minimal preparation time, these craft ideas are perfect for the very young, with simple directions and tasks easy to adjust for age and skill level.

Presents more than 40 Bible stories as interesting crafts, puzzles, and activities.

Bible based craft projects using tissue paper. Stories from the Old and New Testaments are included, with special emphasis on activities for Christmas and Easter. Bible verses are included for follow-up lessons.

Designed to provide cooperative learning opportunities for either small groups or pairs to help students become "third-story thinkers."

Mazes, dot-to-dots, coloring, fill-in-the-pictures and more, all featuring children in the Old and New Testaments.

This bestselling resource contains more than 50 fun and creative craft ideas. While learning about favorite Bible stories, children can make animals, wall hangings, masks, games, mobiles, and more--all using paper plates. These ideas are great for Sunday school, day school, home school, or babysitting.

A fun collection of coloring, dot-to-dot, cut-and-paste and maze activities featuring animals of the Bible. Teaches Christian concepts such as the butterfly as a symbol for the resurrection.