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Toys, Games & Crafts Bring Bible Lessons to Life...Crafting is A Great Way to TEACH!
Learning is a sensory experience for most people, but especially for children! When it comes to learning abstract principles, it's even more important to get their motor skills involved. So, let's explore some Bible toys, games and crafts that allow your kids to get "hands on" with the Word of God!
Reading, playing and crafting together is one of the best ways for your children to learn about sharing, caring, goodwill and fairplay. In a word: LOVE!
I love researching toys, games and crafts for kids, so stop by often to check out my latest discoveries in great Bible activities for kids!
Jesus Image (c) Connie Walcott 1993-2008 All rights reserved
Contents at a Glance
- The Winds of Change Are Blowing In The Lens...
- Jesus Feeds 5000 Men, Their Wives and Children... All With a Mini-Meal!
- Jesus Walks On Water... and He Didn't Use a Jet Ski!
The Winds of Change Are Blowing In The Lens...
Those of you who have been here before will recognize the big changes in this lens!I've been adding all of the great resources I've been discovering, so this lens had gotten to be very, very long!
I've changed the structure to include more of the Featured Lens Modules to direct you to the best resources for specific Bible lessons.
Providing instructions and lens building tips has been part of my job as a Squid Angel at Squidoo... now that I'm a Squid Angel Alumni I still find that I'm prone to sharing my "how-to-do-it's!"
But, that's my passion, so bear with me as I indulge myself in my passion for creative writing!
Each lens has a link back to this one so you can continue your adventure in discovering more great resources to help teach your kids about the Bible!
Let's get started, and see what's new in kid's toys, games and Bibles!
Jesus Feeds 5000 Men, Their Wives and Children... All With a Mini-Meal!
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Jesus Feeds 5,000 ... Figurines From Blessed Toys
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Jesus performed many miracles while He was here on Earth! One of those miracles occurred when He was teaching on a hillside one day. (Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:31-44; Luke 9:11-17; John 6:4-13) Children can make this story come to life with our interac...
Jesus Walks On Water... and He Didn't Use a Jet Ski!
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Jesus Walks on Water ... Figurines From Blessed Toys
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Jesus performed many miracles when He was here on Earth! One of those miracles occurred when the disciples were alone on a boat in the middle of the night! (Matthew 14:24-33; Mark 6:47-52; John 6:16-21) Children can make this story come to life with o...
Jesus Washes His Disciples Feet... Hmmm, Now WHY Did He Do That?
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Jesus Washes His Disciples Feet, and Then......
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Before the Passover holiday Jesus shared a meal with his Disciples. That meal was called the Feast of the Passover, and Jesus knew that when the meal was done, it would be time for him to endure his crucifixion. Jesus wanted his disciples to remembe...
The Parables of Jesus...All Wrapped Up in One Lens!
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The Parables of Jesus Christ
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Anybody who has read the first four books of the New Testament will know that one of the teaching tools commonly used by Jesus during his ministry was the parable. There are a total of 33 different parables recorded in the books of the Gospel, with 1...
Timelines Help Kids Understand the History of the Bible
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Timelines for Homeschool
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Timelines are an important complement to any homeschool history curriculum. They are especially good for visual learners because they offer a view of historical events in a pictoral way. Even very young children can use a timeline to see the span of...
Bible Charts and Banners
How-to Build a House Similar to Those in Bible Times
- Craft: Bible Times House
- This craft can also be used for story-telling or for use on a sand table.
"The Lost Tomb of Jesus" is a Fascinating Documentary That Raises a Lot of Questions!
The Easter Story at Amazon
Who Are You, and Who Do You Teach About the Bible?
Let's Write Our Own Stories!
Illustory is a great DIY kit for the aspiring author in every child's heart!... Beginning with yours truly! I've got a story or two up my sleeve, and this will be the perfect way to create my own little book!
With Illustory, your child can create their own hardcover book! What a terrific way to forever commemorate their youthful artwork and creativity!
Jesus and Luke (c) Connie Walcott 1993-2008 All rights reserved
Illustory
IlluStory Make Your Own Story Kit
Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 05/17/2008)
Illustory allows your child to create their very own hardcover book! What a great way for them to create their own books about their favorite Bible Stories!
Enjoy a VIDEO DEMONSTRATION!
IlluStory... BIBLE Edition!
Illustory - Christian Edition: Write and illustrate your own Christian-themed book!
Amazon Price: $21.95 (as of 05/17/2008)
When it comes to inspiration for story telling, the Bible is filled with the exploits of men and women who weren't afraid to live the lives that are worthy of writing stories about!
You'll find a great beginning in the book of Hebrews... it's the who's who of Bible Super-Guys and Girls...
(also known as ordinary people!
One of My Favorite Modern Day Heroes!
Xerxes... King of Persia
Imagine how much fun your family can have creating artwork and stories of YOUR own... With Illustory, the creative possiblities are endless!
I HIghly Recommend....
One Night With the King
Amazon Price: $15.99 (as of 05/17/2008)
One Night with the King: A "Behind the Scenes" Look at the Epic Two-Part Motion Picture (Special TBN Edition)
Amazon Price: (as of 05/17/2008)
Posters Are a Vivid Visual Reminder of Esther's Wonderful Story!
Choose the size that best fits your house....
(I Just Had to Give This Toy a Module of It's Own...Coz I Love Trains!) Choo! Choo!
BB SET BIBLE ALPHABET TRAIN 18
Amazon Price: (as of 05/17/2008)
Toot! Toot! Next Stop... Connie's Craft Closet
Filled With Supplies and My Recommended Products... Powered by Amazon!
~Bible Songs 4 Kids~
Kid's Bible on CD, Comes in a Zipper Album
CEV Kids Bible on Audio CDs in Zipper Album
Packaged in a zipper album.
CEV Kids Bible on Audio CDs in Zipper Album
Solomon's Temple
The Tabernacle
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 05/17/2008)
The Tabernacle: A Detailed Portrait of Jesus Christ I
Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 05/17/2008)
His Manifest Presence: Moving from David's Tabernacle to Solomon's Temple
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 05/17/2008)
Tabernacle Set - Pre-Cut Flannelboard Lesson Set
Amazon Price: (as of 05/17/2008)
Read the Stories That Most People Are Familiar With
Such are the stories of those ordinary people who did extraordinary things... because they had the faith to trust God for great things!
Visit each one of our heroes, then follow the link back to this lens to discover some more great stories about faith in action!
Not to mention an amazing array of games, toys and crafts to help you teach the lessons found in those stories!
DANIEL
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Daniel in the Lions Den
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Daniel loved to pray to God. He loved God so much that he would not let anything keep him from praying, not even the great threat of the lions' den! (Daniel 6) Children can make this story come to life with our interactive "Daniel" play set,...
Dare to Be a Daniel....From Billy Graham Ministries
- Dare To Be a Daniel
- Dare To Be a Daniel is a program developed by Billy Graham Ministries that teaches young people how to share the message of salvation...
It's free to join, and there is a wealth of materials, clothes and activities to help your kids promote the gospel of Jesus Christ! - Dare To Be a Daniel Gear
- Get your D2BD Gear here...
- Dare To Be a Daniel...Spiritual Resources
- Learn what it means to walk with Jesus!
JONAH
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Jonah Runs From God... and Gets Swallowed By a Whale!
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God gave Jonah a very important job, but Jonah did not want to do it. He tried to run, but he could not hide. God sent a big fish to teach Jonah a lesson! (Jonah 1-4) Children can make this story come to life with our interactive “Jonah” p...
JOHN THE BAPTIST
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John the Baptist
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Did you know that John the Baptist and Jesus were cousins? John had a fiery reputation, because he wasn't afraid to confront the Pharisees...the religious rulers of his day. He lived in the wilderness, and the Bible tells us he wore camels hair; an...
KING DAVID
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Goliath - A Spirit Warrior
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Goliath was a giant Philistine warrior. Standing over 9 feet tall, he towered over all of his enemies! Because of his great size and strength, he became one of the most important soldiers in the Philistine army. In fact, the Philistines would win bat...
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King David
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David's life was full of adventure! He killed a lion and a bear with his bare hands, slew Goliath with a tiny little stone...stole the heart of the beautiful Lady Abigail...and finally became the King of Israel! God had a really good plan for his l...
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David and Goliath Tales of Glory
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David was a man after God's own heart. He did not fear anything because he trusted God to always protect him. Even when the giant soldier, Goliath, wanted to fight, David trusted God to keep him safe! (1 Samuel 17) Children can make this story come to...
MARY...MOTHER OF JESUS
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Mary - Mother of Jesus
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Mary was chosen by God to be the mother of God's Son. One day, an angel appeared and told her that she was going to have a baby, and that she should call his name Jesus. Mary was betrothed to Joseph, and when he found out she was already pregnant, h...
MARY & MARTHA
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Mary and Martha
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Mary, Martha and Lazarus welcomed Jesus into their home as a dinner guest. Martha was in a flurry, preparing the meal for Jesus and his disciples. It was a huge task, and she got angry with her sister for not helping her with the preparations....
MOSES
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Moses and the Ten Plagues Figurine Set
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Moses was a great messenger of God. God gave him special powers to help free the Jews from slavery! (Exodus 5-12) Children can make this story come to life with our interactive “Moses” play set, featuring everything you need to help your c...
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Moses Tells Pharaoh... Let God's People Go!
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Moses was a great messenger of God. When the Pharaoh of Egypt decided to keep God's people as slaves, God sent Moses to demand that he free God's people. The Pharaoh would not listen, so God gave Moses great powers to bring ten horrible plagues on th...
NOAH AND THE ARK
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Noah - A Messenger of Faith
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Noah was the only good and honest man on the Earth. Everyone else was so bad that God decided to send a great flood to cover all of the Earth. But God remembered Noah. God saved Noah and his family from the great flood by giving him a very special as...
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Noah's Ark Figurine Set
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Noah was the only good and honest man on the Earth. Everyone else was so bad that God decided to send a great flood to cover all of the Earth. But God remembered Noah. God saved Noah and his family from the great flood by giving him a very special as...
PAUL
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Saul Becomes Paul, and Preaches the Gospel to the World
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Paul, at first an enemy to the Christians when his name was Saul but after being blinded for three days by the Lord on his way to Damascus, he was converted after his recovery and also became an Apostle. He earnestly preached the Good News of Jesus m...
PETER
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Simon Peter... aka "The Rock"
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Simon Peter was a fisherman by trade, and became a follower of Jesus. Jesus also called his brother Andrew, who also became an Apostle, preaching to the masses in Jerusalem; who were primarily Jews. Peter's original name was Simon, and was give...
RUTH & NAOMI
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Ruth and Naomi
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The Book of Ruth is found in the Old Testament of the Bible, and tells of a beautiful story of love between two women named Ruth and Naomi. Ruth was Naomi's daughter-in-law, and they both lived with their husbands in the land of Moab. Tragicall...
SAMSON
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Samson - A Spirit Warrior
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Samson was one of the strongest men who ever lived. He was used by God to destroy his enemies and do some other pretty amazing things! He caught over three hundred foxes by himself; he killed a lion with his bare-hands; he killed 30 men in one night...
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Samson Tales of Glory Figurine Set
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Samson was the strongest man to ever live! He loved a woman named Delilah, and he was used by God to do some really amazing things. (Judges 13-16) Children can make this story come to life with our interactive “Samson” play set, featuring...
Messengers of Faith Lensography
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Messengers of Faith Lensography
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Are you old enough to remember the booming voice of Charlton Heston when he commands Pharoah to release the children of Israel, and let them go free? He was playing role of Moses in the major motion picture called "The Ten Commandments" ...
wOOO--OOOooo-ewww.... Proceed With Caution!
There's No Place Like the Beginning!
Are you familiar with lens-building at Squidoo? If you are, you will recognize that the upcoming lenses on the Creation are extremely skeletal in nature!If you're looking for a lot of content about the subject; you'll be disappointed... but, if you can see the principle behind the shallow lenses; you can appreciate the masterful design process that reflects the process of lens building, as well as the creating of the cosmos!
God started with nothing but an idea; then built an entire world that would sustain animal and human life. He did it with great skill, finesse and foresight!
He built the world before he built man... now, that's a framework to remember!
I'll be adding more info to my creation lenses as days go by... but for now; you'll find bare bones.
But, hey...that's the way Father God builds a project, so I think I'm in great company!
Enjoy the blueprints; and FAVORITE this lens to receive my Squidcasts about ever changing additons and updates! You'll be among the first to know when these lenses have fresh content!
Creation
Unlike the order of creation... featured lenses are randomly positioned!
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Creation Day 3
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On Day 3 God said "Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place and let dry ground appear." God called the dry ground "land" and the gathered waters he called "seas" and God saw that it was good. The God said &quo...
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Creation
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In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was over the waters. Genesis 1:1-2 Scripture References taken from the New International Ve...
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Creation Day 2
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On Day 2 God said "Let there be a huge space between the waters." God called the huge space "sky". There was evening and there was morning - the second day.
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Creation Day 1
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On Day 1 God said "Let there be light" and there was light. God called the light "Day" and the darkness he called "night". And there was evening, and there was morning - the first day.
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Creation Day 5
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On Day 5 God said "Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the sky." God blessed them and said "Be fruitful and increase in number and fill the water in the seas, and let the bir...
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Creation Day 6
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On the Sixth Day God said "Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind... Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our...
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Creation Day 4
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On Day 4 God said "Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark seasons and days and years... God made two great lights - the greater light to govern the day and the lesser...
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Creation Day 7
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The heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array. By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. And God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he res...
Praising God With Puppets is Great Fun for Kids of All Ages!
Praise God With Puppets
Children will enjoy making and using these creative puppets to tell Bible stories and teach faith concepts.
Using easy-to-find, economical materials, these puppets give children the opportunity to tell and retell Bible stories, enhancing memory and language skills as well as helping the stories become familiar favorites. Ideas for puppet stages and clues for using puppets make this resource a must to have.
Praise God With Puppets
Just Add Puppets
Puppet skits have never been easier or more fun! Twenty humorous, unforgettable puppet skits that are so easy to do that you can focus on the fun-not the work! That's right! Almost no preparation and all the spoken dialogue, sound effects, and music are pre-recorded and included on the CD! These skits are "kid-friendly" so you can involve children in imparting important Bible truths with puppets with minimal training and practice! Perfect for all children's ministry programming but great also for adult worship! Can be used in coordination with FaithWeaver Bible Curriculum. Make an impact on the lives of children of all ages with puppets!
The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: Finger Puppets & Theater
Relive your favorite moments from the major motion picture The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything with your very own collection of VeggieTales finger puppets. Be sure to buy the entire collection of puppets and puppet theater.
The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: Finger Puppets & Theater
Veggie Tales
Waterwalker Publishing and Veggie Tales...
An unbeatable combination!
Visit Scott's lenses to learn all about Larry the Cucumber, Larry Boy and Bob the Tomato...Great fun for all the kids at your house!
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Larry the Cucumber
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Larry the Cucumber is one of the stars of the popular children's animated video series, Veggie Tales. He sings silly songs, he can't find his hairbrush and when the world needs a hero he becomes Larryboy.
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Larryboy
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When the world needs a hero, Larry the Cucumber transforms into the only superhero with super-suction ears. When the world needs a hero, Larry the Cucumber is that hero. They call him Larryboy.
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Bob the Tomato
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Bob the Tomato is one of the stars of the popular children's animated video series, Veggie Tales. He's funny, he thinks he can dance and kids love him. You will too!
Books by Waterwalker Publishing Teach Important Bible Principles
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The Lion, the Witch and You
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Your Life-Changing Journey to the Land of Narnia Step into the wardrobe. You are about to enter the land of Narnia. Get ready for a life-changing journey of adventure and discovery, because in this land of fantasy you will come face to...
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How to be a Brat and still go to Heaven
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Can a brat really go to heaven? Yes! How to be a Brat and still go to Heaven tells you how. Inside you'll find four steps that if taken, will one day see you pass through heaven's gates and into a place where there will be no more death, sadness, cry...
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If God Made the Universe, Then Who Made God?
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Who made God? How did God make the world? Why does God let bad things happen? Does God love me? If God Made the Universe, Then Who Made God? is a children's book that tackles these commonly asked questions about God. Inside you'll find ...
The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything!
VeggieTales: The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything Plush Toys
Plush toys to accompany the major motion release of The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything VeggieTales movie.
VeggieTales: The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything Plush Toys
Connie's Pop-Up Pirate Craft
while they watch the Pirates at Veggie Tales!
I'll send out a Squidcast when I've finished the pattern...
Just FAVORITE this lens to be one of the first to know!
"Pop-Up Pirates" Connie Walcott (c) 1993-2008 All rights reserved
Window Painting is Yet Another Way to Get Hands On With Teaching Bible Stories!
Orange You Cute!
Now she collects porcelain dolls... she went and grew up on me, so we had to make the switch to "Big Girl" dolls. Now, her collection is going to be even bigger; coz Mom can't resist these beautiful dolls from Faith and Friends!
Faith and Friends: Orange You Cute Doll
Let's face it, today's girls love fashion. Now there's a way to combine their love of fashion with their vivid imaginations and their faith journey New Faith & Friends dolls are wholesome, adorable, affordable & fun! With Faith & Friends, girls name their doll and write her story! Each doll comes with a tiny Bible and blank composition book to get girls thinking and writing about their faith and encourage wholesome role playing. Your daughter will grow developmentally, educationally, and spiritually. And you'll have a window into her soul like never before! Faith & Friends - it's fun, faith & fashion!
Faith and Friends: Orange You Cute Doll
In The Pink
Faith and Friends: In the Pink Doll
Let's face it, today's girls love fashion. Now there's a way to combine their love of fashion with their vivid imaginations and their faith journey New Faith & Friends dolls are wholesome, adorable, affordable & fun! With Faith & Friends, girls name their doll and write her story! Each doll comes with a tiny Bible and blank composition book to get girls thinking and writing about their faith and encourage wholesome role playing. Your daughter will grow developmentally, educationally, and spiritually. And you'll have a window into her soul like never before! Faith & Friends - it's fun, faith & fashion!
Faith and Friends: In the Pink Doll
True Blue
Faith and Friends: True Blue Doll
Let's face it, today's girls love fashion. Now there's a way to combine their love of fashion with their vivid imaginations and their faith journey New Faith & Friends dolls are wholesome, adorable, affordable & fun! With Faith & Friends, girls name their doll and write her story! Each doll comes with a tiny Bible and blank composition book to get girls thinking and writing about their faith and encourage wholesome role playing. Your daughter will grow developmentally, educationally, and spiritually. And you'll have a window into her soul like never before! Faith & Friends - it's fun, faith & fashion!
Faith and Friends: True Blue Doll
Hello Yello
Faith and Friends: Hello Yello Doll
Let's face it, today's girls love fashion. Now there's a way to combine their love of fashion with their vivid imaginations and their faith journey New Faith & Friends dolls are wholesome, adorable, affordable & fun! With Faith & Friends, girls name their doll and write her story! Each doll comes with a tiny Bible and blank composition book to get girls thinking and writing about their faith and encourage wholesome role playing. Your daughter will grow developmentally, educationally, and spiritually. And you'll have a window into her soul like never before! Faith & Friends - it's fun, faith & fashion!
Faith and Friends: Hello Yello Doll
Groovy Green
Faith and Friends: Groovy Green Doll
Let's face it, today's girls love fashion. Now there's a way to combine their love of fashion with their vivid imaginations and their faith journey New Faith & Friends dolls are wholesome, adorable, affordable & fun! With Faith & Friends, girls name their doll and write her story! Each doll comes with a tiny Bible and blank composition book to get girls thinking and writing about their faith and encourage wholesome role playing. Your daughter will grow developmentally, educationally, and spiritually. And you'll have a window into her soul like never before! Faith & Friends - it's fun, faith & fashion!
Faith and Friends: Groovy Green Doll
Color Me Purple
Faith and Friends: Color Me Purple Doll
Let's face it, today's girls love fashion. Now there's a way to combine their love of fashion with their vivid imaginations and their faith journey New Faith & Friends dolls are wholesome, adorable, affordable & fun! With Faith & Friends, girls name their doll and write her story! Each doll comes with a tiny Bible and blank composition book to get girls thinking and writing about their faith and encourage wholesome role playing. Your daughter will grow developmentally, educationally, and spiritually. And you'll have a window into her soul like never before! Faith & Friends - it's fun, faith & fashion!
Faith and Friends: Color Me Purple Doll
Bible Games
One Minute Bible Stories - Old Testament
Amazon Price: (as of 05/17/2008)
Rockettech Bible Scholar Jr. Electronic Hand-Held Game
Amazon Price: (as of 05/17/2008)
Apples to Apples Bible Edition
Amazon Price: $21.46 (as of 05/17/2008)
Bible Trivia Board Game
Amazon Price: $14.68 (as of 05/17/2008)
Late for the Sky Bibleopoly
Amazon Price: $18.50 (as of 05/17/2008)
Games
Bible Computer Games
Bible Game
Amazon Price: (as of 05/17/2008)
Bible Game
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Bible Game
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Bible Champions Volume 2
Amazon Price: (as of 05/17/2008)
Bible Champions: The Resurrection
Amazon Price: (as of 05/17/2008)
Games
It's Your Turn to Roll! .... So Here Are Some More Games to Choose From!
Games, Games and More Games! Come and Get 'Em!
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Games That Teach Kids About the Bible
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Greetings, Bible Game Finders! Do you remember the days when you were in Youth Group, and your leaders were always looking for a way to teach kids about the Bible? There were scripture hunts and stories, puzzles and object lessons... Today's kid's...
Holy Kids! More Great Toys and Games to Teach Kids About the Bible
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Holy Kids-Christian Bibles, Books, Narnia, Movies, Games, & Gifts!
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Find quality, Christian Products & Gifts for the Kid who loves Jesus! NEW! The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe just added. The Chronicles of beloved Narnia books, movies, and more by C.S. Lewis. I am so proud of our Christian Kid's at Church! Th...
Bible Stories in Felt
Bible Character Puppets
Bible Character Puppets
30" Brown Bearded Man Biblefull/half Body Puppet W/removable Legs
Amazon Price: $35.95 (as of 05/17/2008)
Sara Soft Puppet
Amazon Price: (as of 05/17/2008)
Sunny Puppets 14" Religious - Sarah Puppet
Amazon Price: $21.50 (as of 05/17/2008)
Sunny Puppets 14" Religious - Abraham Puppet
Amazon Price: $21.50 (as of 05/17/2008)
