Crafts
Option 1: Symmetrical Picture
paper, pencils, crayons/markers
Gather supplies. Make copies of a simple picture of a butterfly or king that is only half drawn (one per child). Make a sample craft.
Give each child a paper and a pencil. Have the children look at the picture that is printed on the paper and try to draw the other side of the picture. Then have the children color the picture with crayons or markers. Remind children that the kingdom was divided in two, just like their picture.
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Option 2: Torn Paper Castle
paper, colored construction paper, glue
Gather supplies. Make copies of an outline of a castle. Make a sample craft.
Place castle outlines, construction paper, and glue on each table. Have the children tear pieces of colored construction paper into small pieces. Then have the children glue the pieces of torn paper to fill a castle outline. Remind children that the kingdom was torn apart because of Rehoboam’s bad decision.
Option 1: Torn Paper Castle
paper, pencils, colored construction paper, glue
Gather supplies. Make a sample craft.
Place white paper, pencils, construction paper, and glue on each table. Then have the children draw a simple castle on a piece of white paper. Instruct the children to glue the pieces of torn paper to fill their castle outline. Remind children that the kingdom was torn apart because of Rehoboam’s bad decision.
Option 2: Kingdom Pennant
ruler, white cardstock, scissors, colored pencils or crayons, other items for decorating (glue if needed).
Gather supplies. Use a ruler to draw a large isosceles triangle on a piece of cardstock and make one copy per child. Make a sample craft.
Give each child the prepared cardstock. Place scissors, coloring materials, and other items on each table. Have the children design a pennant to represent their love for God and cut it out.
