Visual Aid Ideas
Shadrach, Meshack, Abednego Video – Preschool
Here is Lisa Ripperton’s Bible class video for preschool ages. She presents the Bible lesson with a “black light”. There are also a lot of songs the young children will enjoy.
Read MoreMoses Early Life Video
Here is a video teaching the earliest years of Moses. The visual aid idea is called a MAGIC DRAWING. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoSIDu6MbvI
Read MoreDavid is Anointed Video
Here is a video Bible lesson about David being anointed by Samuel in a DIORAMA format. Feel free to use any of the ideas you see. You may also use the video in your Bible class if you prefer. Let the children know at the beginning of the Bible story that something very beautiful is…
Read MoreBurning Bush Visual Aid
Moses and the burning bush is a very exciting lesson to teach to children. It uses an ORANGE SWIRLING LIGHT that gives the effect that the bush is on fire. I found the light at Home Depot around Halloween. The light bulb went on in my head (pun intended!) and I thought I could use…
Read MoreUnited Kingdom
Here is a way to illustrate the facts about each of the 3 kings of the United Kingdom. Write on each shape any facts you want the children to remember about each king. I cut a large crown for Saul out of silver poster board. David’s crown is gold poster board. Solomon’s crown is glittery…
Read MoreElijah Fed by Ravens Video
Are you looking for a fresh idea that keeps children engaged as you teach the Bible lesson? Look no further. The concept is the same as the Wheel of Fortune TV show. Select the name of a Bible character, Bible place, or Bible event. DO NOT tell children the name as you teach the lesson.…
Read MoreAbraham, Isaac, Jacob
TEACHING WALLS What’s a Teaching Wall? It is facts, places, images, etc. displayed in a visually appealing way on any vertical surface. I started calling them Teaching Walls many years ago when I realized the powerful “teaching effect” that visual aids can have when spread throughout the classroom. Any vertical space evolved to carry its share…
Read More10 Plagues Numbers
Here is my visual aid for the 10 Commandments I have used for many years. Make your visual aids WELL the FIRST time. Then laminate or cover with Contact paper and they will last for many years. I made each number from a piece of regular poster board measuring 22 x 28 inches. (The free…
Read MoreBible Facts for Teaching Wall
Bible Facts for Teaching Wall Display interesting facts about the Bible in your room on poster board or on a bulletin board. This will be used to help them understand the concept of “chapter and verse”. Write facts on strips of poster board and place each strip on the floor or the wall. You…
Read MoreBible Books Library
I believe our classrooms should have all of the Bible books on display for children to see at all times. In my Bible classes, we refer to this visual aid quite often as children find Bible verses. You will find the patterns below the photos. Depending on the background and age of the kids in…
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