![]() Re-Enactment
1. Set the scene by establishing four groups within the classroom. Telling the groups their numbers and giving them the script to familiarise themselves with. Then tell the children they are to imagine they are the early followers of Jesus gathered together, rather frightened at the turn of events. 2. The teacher says: “I think we’re all here. Please shut the doors and lock them.” This is done. 3. Read the en-actment out loud together as a class. 4. The doors are unlocked, and the people are invited to greet one another with words such as “The Holy Spirit is here”, “Comfort and joy be with you”, and the response “And also with you”. /uploads/2/2/0/6/22067332/re-renactment.jpg |
![]() Filled with the Holy Spirit
This resource allows for the teacher to make links between the Holy Spirit and balloons. Using a physical material to help create the image of the Holy Spirit and encourage the children's faith. /uploads/2/2/0/6/22067332/filled_with_the_holy_spirit.docx ![]() Meditation
This is a great technique to allow the children some time out during the day to enjoy their imagination guided by verbal description. This story allows the children to feel like they are in the desert when the Holy Spirit appeared. /uploads/2/2/0/6/22067332/meditation_.docx |
![]() Popcorn
This activity can be used as an analogy to help children understand the story of Pentecost. All that is required for this activity is some corn kernels and a popcorn maker. The teacher will be able to use the attached resource to help the children with understanding the Holy Spirit and it's impact on the disciples. /uploads/2/2/0/6/22067332/popcorn_analogy.docx |
![]() Prayers
This resource has some ideas about different prayers that the teacher can incorporate into the classroom. They require some materials but also help the children to understand the different forms that the Holy Spirit can take. /uploads/2/2/0/6/22067332/bic-pentecost-prayers.pdf |
![]() Pentecost books
Here is a link that demonstrates a book that a child made to reflect the Holy Spirit story. The link also has a PDF file that the children can use to find templates for the disciple images. http://flamecreativekids.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/make-your-own-pentecost-story-book-with.html |
![]() Wind and Fire Relay
Before class cut crepe paper into two feet lengths. Divide your children up into teams and give them each a straw and a piece of crepe paper. Have them use the straw to blow the crepe across the room and back. If you don't want them to get on the floor you can have them blow the crepe across a table. |