I suppose time still drags for children waiting for Christmas, but for grandparents it flies so fast! One day they are in your arms and their mothers want advice and the next the "baby" is headed for Kindergarten, the crib is retired and diaper pail is closed forever. Pictured below is the youngest in the Sunday school Christmas pageant - not a good idea to stand these buddies next tot he Advent wreath...
It was most evident at the holidays this year as we visited and entertained that the puzzles and building blocks and books that had worked since 2001 (!) sat in the bins while electronics took over. Sigh.
So I am revamping my DVD collection for less Disney and upgrading the board games from Candyland.
Interesting this year the Noah and Moses both made it onto the Big Screen in the adult world. Big on my DVD refurbish list is Veggie Tales - the early years. They are still the most engaging way to get the essence of a Bible story across. It is hard to find quality Bible Story videos, but they are out there. Prince of Egypt is an example of what can be done. It is by DreamWorks who have also made one called Joseph: King of Dreams.
Many of the best games have Bible editions, but unless the grandkids are grounded in Sunday school, they may not enjoy them. Apples to Apples, Trivia and Outburst all have Bible editions. For beginners, Cokesbury has a Bible matching game and a Noah's Ark Go Fish.
Don't forget the advantage of all tense activities is to engage your grandchildren with you in Bible learning. Just tell them the action packed adventures you know! You are still their best Bible resource
.
It was most evident at the holidays this year as we visited and entertained that the puzzles and building blocks and books that had worked since 2001 (!) sat in the bins while electronics took over. Sigh. So I am revamping my DVD collection for less Disney and upgrading the board games from Candyland.
Interesting this year the Noah and Moses both made it onto the Big Screen in the adult world. Big on my DVD refurbish list is Veggie Tales - the early years. They are still the most engaging way to get the essence of a Bible story across. It is hard to find quality Bible Story videos, but they are out there. Prince of Egypt is an example of what can be done. It is by DreamWorks who have also made one called Joseph: King of Dreams.
Many of the best games have Bible editions, but unless the grandkids are grounded in Sunday school, they may not enjoy them. Apples to Apples, Trivia and Outburst all have Bible editions. For beginners, Cokesbury has a Bible matching game and a Noah's Ark Go Fish.
Don't forget the advantage of all tense activities is to engage your grandchildren with you in Bible learning. Just tell them the action packed adventures you know! You are still their best Bible resource
.
