Ideal for
16 months -
2 1/2 years |
CREATIVE
ACTIVITIES |
SPECIAL TOYS & GAMES |
BIBLE |
LANGUAGE |
| MONDAY |
Teach all or some of this Esther Becomes Queen lesson and activities. |
Watch Veggie Tales' Esther ... The Girl Who Became Queen. |
Teacher: Before you begin this unit, find out about
Purim Traditions
Recite:
"Do kind deeds." 3 John 11***** Read
Queen Esther, page 111
Attention Getter: Everytime Hayman is mentioned, make lots of noise, stomp, clap, Boo, etc.
NOTE: I'm disappointed that the Bible in Pictures for Toddlers does not include the story of Esther.
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Sign Language: Dance
*****
Esther Loved God
Action Rhyme
Esther Loved God.
(Raise arms upward)
She loved others, too.
(Spread hands, palms up.)
I will love God
(Raise arms upward.)
And I love you.
(Hugs for everyone.)
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Note: Add this section for older children. Click here for
Planning Ideas.
Flash Cards and/or Felt Shapes:
Letters: X, Y, Z
Math: Matching
Color: Purple
Shape: Diamond |
| TUESDAY |
Make a Crown. |
Queen for a Day Spa: Provide lotion, hairbrushes, pretend fingernail polish, etc. |
| WEDNESDAY |
Choose some activities from Esther Saves her People crafts and activities. |
P-U-R-I-M
Tune: B-I-N-G-O
There is a holiday I love and Purim is its name-o.
P-U-R-I-M,
P-U-R-I-M,
P-U-R-I-M
and Purim is its name-O |
| THURSDAY |
Gifts of food to the needy are a custom established by the Jewish people in Esther’s time. Think of someone special that you could bless such as a nearby nursing home. As a class, assemble care packages or food baskets to deliver. |
Make Halvah and/or Hamantashen. |
| FRIDAY |
Choose some activities from Esther at Danielle's Place. |
Put pictures of castles in your block area, and encourage children to build their own castles. |
| SNACKS & ALTERNATE ACTIVITIES |
| Snacks Bugles Cheerios Cinnamon Toast Triangles Corn Chip Triangles Fruit Chunks |
Make Costumes and Masks. |
Here's story and activities at
F. K. O.
For Kids Only. |
Purim Song
Tune: If You're Happy and You Know It
If you hear the name of Haman stomp your feet. (stomp feet twice)
If you hear the name of Haman stomp your feet. (stomp feet twice)
If you hear the name of Haman, if you hear the name of Haman, if you hear the name of Haman stomp your feet (stomp feet twice)
If you hear the name of Esther clap your hands......
If you hear the name of Ahasuerus turn around.....
If you hear the name of Mordecai shout hooray |
