Props (Almost) Everyone Has

 A few weeks ago while attending Idea Explosion 2014 at Kidzmatter I was reminded that there are so many household items that can be used to help you tell a story to kids. I will cover a few here for you.

Wooden Spoon
      Wooden spoons can be used in a variety of ways when telling a story. It can be a baton when there is marching going on in the story, such as the Israelites marching around the walls of Jericho. It can be used as a spoon stirring in a bowl when there is cooking going on, such as Mary cooking when Jesus came to teach. A wooden spoon can be used as a character in the story. Glue a bit of yarn for hair to the top and wrap the handle in some cloth and tada a person!

Toilet Paper Tube
          What may seem like trash is actually a great tool for not only story telling but also crafts, but we can get to the craft part another time. A TP tube can be used as a small mega phone or trumpet when telling the story. It doesn't increase the volume of your voice much but enough to add to the story. A tube can also be used as a spyglass or binoculars when taping two together. There are many stories of spies in the Bible in which you could use these to enhance the story.      

Blanket (Sheet)
        A blanket is the most versatile item I think there is when telling a story. A blanket can be used to transform you into one of the characters of the story. It can be put on the ground for water, a piece of land, or even the floor of a make believe house. You can roll up a blanket and hold it like a baby, use it to cover other story props, or even simply use it as a blanket in the story. Any old sheet or blanket will do, but if you have different colors, use them!

Bag
     I typically use a free standing bag that is not see through, because I like to put my story pictures or props inside to keep them hidden until I am ready. A normal paper sack from the grocery store is sufficient. You can even decorate a bag if it is something you want to use over and over. And the best part is storage is easy, just fold it up flat and its ready to be stuck somewhere.

These were just a few items that are just laying around the house that could be used to help you tell your Bible story to the children. Feel free to comment and let me know what your favorite household items are to use when teaching.

Creatively Growing at The Grove!

Miss Megan