Sometimes it's hard to think of how babies can be included in the themes of a story we're telling at church. I've been finding out something about treasure baskets recently. Have a look at this excellent post from Little Acorns to Mighty Oaks that explains so much more about how treasure baskets can be made and used. I wanted something I could use with the story of Jesus calming the storm and thought that a box with a rough/smooth theme would fit the bill- reflecting the rough/smooth water of the storm/calm. I cheated a little bit and put a velcro curler into the box (plastic is not usually allowed but the velcro on it has a great texture!) The box includes: cork backed coaster (smooth) wooden block (smooth) wooden spoon (smooth) ribbon (smooth) pine cone (rough) natural exfoliator pad (rough) unused shoe brush (rough) velcro curler (rough) pastry brush (rough and smooth)
Creative and practical ideas for Children's Ministry at church and at home.