A Prayer Box for Children

Like many people, I did a little after Christmas shopping. One thing that caught my eye was a sparkly gold gift box. Ohhh! The treasures it could hold under next year's tree! The look of wonder on the gift recipient's face would be priceless! But then, why would such a gem be packed away for 12 months?

I started thinking about social media posts, in which many people said they save Christmas cards for a kind of prayer list. Then, I visited a relative who showed me a small picture album with individual pictures of family members, each of whom she prays for daily. I had also heard about many kinds of prayer boxes with slips of paper representing prayer concerns, requests, and praises.

I knew the perfect use for the shiny gold box - a prayer box for a child!

Materials

• a sturdy box (a gift box or a decorated shoe box)
• small objects, pictures, or greeting cards to represent family and friends 

The prayer box on the right has the following items and who might be represented by each.

•  a measuring spoon - a mother or grandmother who bakes

• a rain gauge - a dad or grandfather who watches the weather

• polka dot fabric & a hair bow - a sister 

• an ornament with a college letter - a college-aged sibling

• a flashlight - a relative who likes to camp

• a golf ball - a relative who golfs

How to Do It

• explain the purpose of the box
• help the child gather (or be on the lookout) for appropriate items
• plan a daily prayer time to pray with the child for each person represented 

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Notes from Carol

I am super excited about my books. . .

Dare U 2 Open This Book - 90 ways to rock your faith

Just Sayin' - 90 ways to rock your faith

Coming from Zonderkidz in October 2014!

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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore

Ten Things to Do on a Snowy Day

Off school because of the snow? It is just raaaainy? Here are some tried and true ideas for fun things to do inside.

1. Send drawings for the Doodle Race. Right now, you can send doodles (drawings) for this race. It is FREE! And. . . your drawing just might get published in a book by Zonderkidz! Here are the deets.
2. Play a board game. Don't be bored! Pull out some of those Christmas gifts or the games stored in the closet. Want more? How about a tournament? Think kids vs. adults.
3. Make cookies. Check out the goodies in the kitchen. Make a treat. Decorate some cookies. It's not just for Christmas, you know! Yum!
4. Make a pizza. Lunch time? Make a pizza. Remember, you can make substitutions for lots of the traditional pizza ingredients.For example, use a jar of spaghetti sauce instead of pizza sauce and ANY KIND of cheese makes a great topping!
5. Read a book. Raid the family library. Download books. Read at the same time (cuddled up on the couch), read together (taking turns reading aloud), or read to your pet. Seriously.
6. Write a letter. Think paper and pencil - not a text, not an email. Go for it. 
7. Make a tent with blankets. Fun! Make a place to read or just to chat. It is a toasty way to spend part of the day.
8. Plaaaay dough. You know you love it. Salt dough is easy to make.  Dress it up with food coloring and scents (flavorings) from the kitchen cupboard. Vanilla or peppermint anyone?
9. Make a video. Use technology for family fun. Make a video for fam and send it to them. The video might be like a Skype time (but recorded so it can be replayed), a music video, or even a play.
10. What are your ideas? What inside fun are you having as a family?

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Notes from Carol

I am super excited about my books. . .

Dare U 2 Open This Book - 90 ways to rock your faith

Just Sayin' - 90 ways to rock your faith

Coming from Zonderkidz in October 2014!

Have we connected on Twitter and Facebook?



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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore

Happy New Year!

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Notes from Carol

I am super excited about my books. . .

Dare U 2 Open This Book - 90 ways to rock your faith

Just Sayin' - 90 ways to rock your faith

Coming from Zonderkidz in October 2014!

Have we connected on Twitter and Facebook?



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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore