2nd grade - 2 Thessalonians 3:3 - Hide the Word - December

2 Thessalonians 3:3 – But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.

The one page of ideas for this verse can be located here.

The take home activity can be found here with different words, but the same concept. Pages 8-13 are the sheets for the children to hold up for this activity.

One of the activites, a perforation, has instructions that can be found here. Pages 3, 4, and 5 have the blackline masters for perforations.

The second page is the certificate to pass out to the children when they say the verse for the first time. Feel free to dress up the certificate.

Page 7 is the verse poster for this verse. We hang ours in the classroom as we introduce the verse.

Page 6 is a verse poster for the children to decorate while you discuss the verse with the class.

2nd grade - 1 Timothy 4:12 - Hide the Word - November

 1 Timothy 4:12 – Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.



Here is the one page idea sheet of activites for this verse.

Kids love to write on real objects. They think it's fun and really can't get enough of it. I know, I think it's silly, too, and I don't understand. I actually scoffed at the ideas to write memory verses on real objects, but the kids really seem to be interested in it, and use the object. All that to say, write this verse on sun glasses. The kids love the shades, and they learn the verse. You can find more information about writing the verse on sunglasses here.

The spin-a-verse activity is more fully described here. Please allow the children to decorate the paper plates with stickers, glitter, glue, markers, crayons, whatever. These white plates hurt my heart.

Page two in the packet is the certificate to give the children when they say the verse for the first time. Please copy onto pretty cardstock and decorate with stamps or stickers.

Page three can be copied onto cardstock and used to play concentration. It can also be used to create the spin-a-verse as discussed above and further in the packet.

Page four is the verse poster for this verse. We have these hanging in the classroom. We hang them as we discuss the verse for the first time.

2nd grade - 2 Timothy 2:15 - June - Hide the Word

2 Timothy 2:15 – Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

Here is the one page of ideas for this verse.

Of course, this verse lends itself to workman fun games and ideas. The send home activity idea for this month is the hammer sequence you can find here.

The phrase cards referenced in the one page of ideas can be as simple as hand written phrases on note cards or as involved as computer produced worksheet. Pages 4 and 5 of the one page packet can be used for this.

Page two is the certificate to pass out to the children when the child says his verse for the first time.

The third page is the description of the work man hat the children can write on and wear. Be sure to get a class photo!

Page six is a worksheet for the children to decorate. You can use a die cut hammer to glue to the top of the page.

Take lots of pictures of your little workmen who do not need to be ashamed and who can correctly handle the word of truth.

2nd Grade - 1 Peter 5:8 - July - Hide the Word

Be self controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8


Here's the one page of ideas for this verse.

The second page of the packet is the certificate to give the children when they say the verse for you the first time. We copy this onto card stock and decorate with stamps or stickers.

Page three contains instructions to create a lion puzzle.

Page 4 and 5 contain instructions for a class activity. The children or the teacher can cut the lines apart. If a class set is used, each child gets one line. They put each verse line in order. Do several times. If each child has his own set, put the strips in order several times together. Glue it to a construction paper after sequencing several times. Allow the child to decorate the construction paper.

Page 6 is the verse poster to hang in the classroom when you introduce the verse.

The home activity for this month is lion die cuts. Instructions and photos are here.

2nd Grade - 1 Corinthians 16:13 - September - Hide the Word

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13


Here is the one page of ideas for 1 Corinthians 16:13.

The second page of the packet is the black line master of the certificate given to each child when they first say the verse.

The third page of the packet is the description of the tile coaster activity for this verse.

Page four is the verse poster. At the beginning of every month, we hang this page in the classroom when we discuss the verse. We cut it apart and have the children put the sentence strips in order.

2nd Grade - May - Hide the Word - Ephesians - Bookmark

“Therefore put on the full armor of God so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand you ground and after you have done everything, you will stand.” Ephesians 6:13

This is an in-class activity.  We made these at our VBS this summer, so we used a different verse, but the activity is the same.  Before class, cut strips of card stock to be the bookmark.  Punch holes and cut the ribbon.  Print out the verse on paper.  Go buy the armor of God stickers.  These are Carson-Dellosa and were purchased at our local teacher store.

In class, have the kids glue on the verse card OR you can have the kids write the verse.  Then let the kids stick on the armor piece stickers.  They may also pick their color of ribbon and tie it on.

2nd Grade - March - Hide the Word - James 1:22 - Headband

"Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says." James 1:22

This is a "must-do" in class activity!!!  ALL kids love headbands and with these huge ears, they are SUPER cute!  Before class, gather one sentence strip for each child.  Also cut one set of ears for each child.  Also make a sample, so that the kids can see the spacing of the words.

 In class, give each child a left ear.  Have them write the word on the ear.  For the sample, I used a blue marker, but you can use any medium you choose.  Then give each child a right ear and have them write the words on that ear.  Next measure the sentence strip and staple it the the size of each head.  Staple the ears over the temple spot on each side.

Look at that face!  Proof that this is AWESOME!!!  Bring your camera to class and take a photo of each child wearing their ears.  Also take a class photo.  Hang the photos in the hallway with a verse poster for the entire congregation to enjoy!

2nd Grade - January - Hide the Word - Lips on a Stick - Ephesians

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs.” Ephesians 4:29

This is an in-class game or mail-out game.  To prepare, die-cut each child 6 lips.  For this sample, we used an Ellison die-cut and pink cardstock.  We also used tongue depressors.  Write a verse phrase on each lip die-cut.  Tape the stick on the back of each lip die-cut.

Then the kids sequence the lips in order to make the whole verse.  They can also set all the lips in front and pick up the lip as they say the verse, holding it in front of their mouth as they say the words.

2nd Grade - November - Hide the Word - Spin a Verse - 1 Timothy

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12

This is a spin-a-verse in class activity.  Before class get 2 paper plates for each child.  Cut out a wedge from one plate.  Then use a brad to fix the plates together.  Also cut out  a set of word cards for each child.  The words are speech, conduct, love, faith, purity.  

In class, give each child a set of plates.  They write the whole verse on the top plate.  If time permits, they can also add various doo-dahs to the top plate.  Next, they glue one word card in the open wedge area.  Then spin the top plate to show the next opening wedge.  Glue in another word card.  Continue spinning and gluing until all the word cards are glued in.

After the word cards are glued in, let the discussion begin!  You can use this for a few different teaching approaches…  For one idea, have the kids get with a partner.  Each child “spins” to a word.  Then they tell their partner an example of how a Christian child can show that behavior.  For example, if they spin “speech” they may say that they can show an example of speech by using kind words when sometime is unkind to them.

For another approach, have the kids illustrate each behavior within the open wedge on the bottom plate.

For another approach, give each child a sheet of blank paper.  Have them fold the paper into 6ths.  Write one behavior in each box.  Then have the kids spin a behavior.  In the box that corresponds with the spun behavior, write an example of a person from the Bible who exhibits that behavior.

Happy spinning… and learning God’s Word!

2nd Grade - August - Hide the Word - Ephesians 4:12 - Puzzle

“From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.” Ephesians 4:16

This can be an in-class activity or a mail-out game.  To make this puzzle, die-cut 2 paper dolls for each child.  Glue one die-cut onto a colored rectangle piece of construction paper.  Write the verse reference at the bottom on the mat.  

For the puzzle pieces, use the other die-cut paper doll.  Write the verse on the paper doll with a Sharpie.  Cut that paper doll into random puzzle pieces.

 Tape a baggie onto the back of the mat.  Place the cut up paper doll into the baggie on the back of the mat for storage. The kids place the cut-up paper doll onto the mat to make the puzzle.  See below for a finished sample.

2nd Grade - November - Hide the Word - 1 Timothy 4:12 - Sunglasses

"Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity." 1 Timothy 4:12

 You can either make these for the kids or have them as a give-away gift from you.  If the kids make them, make sure to have a sample so they can see the spacing.  All you need is one pair of sunglasses and a Sharpie marker for each child.

 Kids love unique real objects and they make a priceless connection for their learning!  For this sample, I used sunglasses from Oriental Trader.  However, I wish they did not have the spots on them!  It makes the words a little hard to read.  I would look in the summer at Dollar Tree or other bargain shops for plain sunglasses.

Take a class photo with everyone wearing their sunglasses to hang in the hall with a verse poster.  You could also take a photo of each child to display!

2nd Grade- June - Hide the Word - 2 Timothy 2:15 - Hammer Sequence

"Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth." 2 Timothy 2:15

Can you tell we love die-cut shape sequences???  Having a shape connected to the verse really helps the kids focus and remember the verse.

This is a mail-out game for June.  To make, die-cut several hammers for each child.  We used the Ellison die-cut for this sample.  Write a verse phrase on each shape.  Place in a baggie and write the verse reference on the outside of the baggie with a Sharpie. The kids then sequence the hammers in order to make the whole verse.

2nd Grade - July - 1 Peter 5:8 - lion activities

When we first started Hide the Word, we bought several die-cuts that would be useful for the program. This lion was one of them and we have gotten our money's worth out of it!!!

Game One - Write a verse phrase on each die-cut.  The kids then sequence the verse.  This option makes a great mail-out game.

 Game Two - Die-cut each child one lion and tape it onto a popsicle stick.  Write the verse reference on the stick.  Give this to each child as a puppet to say the verse.  It could also be used as an over-sized bookmark.

 Game Three - Die-cut each child one lion.  Have them write the verse on the lion.  Then tape the lion onto a popsicle stick.  Then they can use it as a puppet to say the verse.  Or you can leave off the stick and put magnets on the back.  Or it would be a great verse card to mail in their monthly game packages.

2nd Grade - March - James 1:22 - Wooden Block Building

"Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves.  Do what it says." James 1:22

This game can be done for any verse!  Purchase 1-2 inch wooden cubes at Hobby Lobby or Michael's.  They usually have a value bag that is a little bit cheaper.  Since it takes so many blocks to make one verse, I recommend making this a game that you keep in class only.  To make, write a phrase on each of several blocks using an ultra-fine tip Sharpie.  Have the children put the blocks in order.  They can build the tower UP or build a wall sideways.  You may also number the tops or backs, so it’s a self check for them.  Have them work as a team in order to put the blocks in order.  

This photo shows the blocks all mixed up!

 Here is an example of building a wall...

 And an example of building a tower.

Second Grade - 2 Thessalonians 3:3 - December - Hide The Word

But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:3

This verse is the December verse for 2nd grade. One of the possible activities is a perforation.

To do a perforation, start with a fill in the blank worksheet, and a second worksheet with the words that belong in the blanks.

Cut the words for the blanks out.

 

 

 Mount the words on black (or any other color) construction paper with tape.

 

Take the paper to a carpet. Using a push pin, punch the pin through the paper layers, outlining each letter.

 

Remove the top white paper from the black construction paper.

 

Tape the colored construction paper onto the fill in the blank worksheet. (If you use glue, it will ooze through). You can see the white paper shining through the holes of the construction paper.

 

You can do this perforation with any verse or Bible class activity.

 

Attached to this blog are the worksheets for 2 Thessalonians 3:3, the December Hide the Word verse for 2nd Grade.

 

2 Thes 3:3 Perforation Worksheets

Hide the Word- CD Labels

Hide the Word in Your Heart - Labels for the CDs

For each age level, we have created a CD of the memory verse songs. This has been very helpful for the teachers, parents, and students to learn songs to help write God's word in their hearts.

Unfortunately, I haven't figured out how to post .wmv files to Blogger. If you're interested in hearing the songs, please comment on this post and we will get back with you.

Annually, we burn the songs for each age level onto a CD. Every child in the congregation receives the appropriate CD. In addition, every teacher receives the same CD so she can learn the songs along with the children. We burn these CDs at home, write the grade level on each CD, and pop the CD into a paper CD holder.

For the CD holder, we needed a song label that would list what song verses were on the CD in what order. We came up with Avery label 48863, a 2"x4" shipping label. You use Avery Template 5163 to create these. We simply print the attached PDFs onto the shipping labels, and stick the labels onto a paper CD holder.

We distribute these CDs to the children their first Sunday in the new grade level, which for us is in June. We usually make a few extras for students that may move in during the school year.

Two Year Old Labels

Three Year Old Labels

Four Year Old Labels

Kindergarten Labels

First Grade Labels
 
Second Grade Labels

Third Grade Labels
 
Fourth Grade labels

Fifth Grade Labels

Sixth Grade Labels