Author: Ronda Duvall
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Jericho
This past Sunday we learned about the story of the conquering of Jericho. We made the “Rams” horns as our “Take Home” Activity. The horns were made before class (see previous post). During class the children added the chenille stick around the mouth piece and were allowed to color and decorate their horn any way…
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How To Make a “Rams Horn”
As I was prepping to teach the story of Jericho, I decided I wanted to make each student a “Rams Horn.” I wanted it to be a working horn that they could BLOW…so, out came the toilet paper tubes, masking tape, etc. These horns are not hard to make, but they do take a bit…
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Memorial Stones
This past Sunday we learned about the story of the Memorial Stones. The stones were picked up from the midst of the Jordan River, from the place where the Priest feet had stood. Joshua picked 12 men (one from each tribe) to pick up a rock out of the Jordan and carry it on his…
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Crossing the River Jordan
This week we are learning about the Hebrews Crossing the Jordan River. This is such an AMAZING story. God stops the Jordan River from flowing…allowing the Hebrews to safely cross on dry ground. For a visual this week I am using my paper dolls from makingfriends.com and home made “Ark of the Covenant.” I made…
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Teen Girls Class is Going Well
I am enjoying teaching the teen girls on Wednesday Evenings. They are so much fun. We have been busy “Scrapbooking” our way though this lesson material. The girls LOVE the activities. I have asked them time and time again to tell me what they like and don’t like. Well, they all have told me they…
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Wednesday’s Explorer Journal Activity for Rahab
This Wednesday the children will be doing the review of the lesson on Rahab and they will do the activity for the Explorer Journal. We had a wonderful class period on Sunday. We had all my students there plus a visitor. I am glad the are all healthy. Hopefully, with the end of winter approaching…
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Rahab Hides the Spies
This is Lesson 2 in Joshua and the Quest of Canaan, from the EXPLORING BIBLE HISTORY curriculum that I am writing. Last week we learned how Joshua became the new leader of the Hebrews. We learned how he was strong and brave. This week we are learning about Rahab and the spies. The children will…
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Joshua the NEW Leader for the Hebrews
Wednesday Evenings are used as a review night. The children review the lesson they learned on Sunday Morning. We have found this to be a great teaching method. It allows us to make sure the children really understand what they learned on Sunday. The children projects for Wednesday are placed in their Explorer Journal. Their…
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Joshua and The Judges
NEW QUARTER — More EXPLORING!!!! This past Sunday we began our new quarter in our Exploring Bible History Curriculum. I have been soooo busy writing and producing materials for this new quarter that I have NOT had much time to blog. But, now that the quarter has begun, I will try to let you all…
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Review What We Have Learned During the Quarter
We have finished all the lessons in Book 2 of the Exploring Bible History Curriculum I am writing. We have had so much fun learning about Moses’s life. On the table sits a visual reminder of some of the stories we have learned during this past quarter. The kiddos EXPLORER JOURNALS are ready for the…