Hannah and Samuel

art: Praying HandsSet up: Cover a table with newspaper. Tape the newspaper down so that it doesnot move around as kids work. Tear off pieces of waxed paper for each place at thetable. Place all ingredients and the mixing bowl on the table.Invite kids to put on paint shirts. Introduce this art project by holding up theSpark Story Bible open at page 119. We have a picture of Hannah praying. Sheis using her hands to pray. How is Hannah using her hands? Pause to see kidsdemonstrate. Today we are going to make praying hands using art clay. Thisart clay is made from shampoo! Pause for kids’ reactions. We will mix shampoo,paint, glue, and flour together. Who would like to help measure and mix theclay’s ingredients? Make sure every kid plays a role in creating today’s art clay.Here’s the basic recipe. Double or triple it to meet your group’s needs.• Flour, ¾ cup (180 ml)• White glue, ¼ cup (60 ml)• Shampoo, ¼ cup (60 ml)Spark ResourcesSpark Story BibleSuppliesThick shampooWashable tempura paints inskin-tone colorsGlueFlourMixing bowlMeasuring cupsWaxed paperNewspaperMasking tapePaint shirtsWhen the clay is mixed, ask kids to scoop up a ball of clay and put it in a smallbowl.Next, help kids choose a paint to match their skin tone by holding up their handagainst various paint bottles to find the one that is the closest match. Whatevercolor kids choose, show them how to put a squirt or two on the art clay and workthe paint into the ball by kneading, squishing, and pounding the clay.Then help kids make clay hands. Write kids’ names on their waxed paper, and setthe hands on a shelf or table to begin drying. Drying will take a few days. Handsmay be left at church for the week or sent home to dry.snack: Scooping PrayersBefore serving any food, always check with caregivers for kid who have food allergies.Provide an alternative if necessary.Set up: Set out ingredients and supplies.Gather at the snack table. Explain today’s scooping snack. Today we have to dosome scooping. First we need to get our scooping supplies ready. Here are yourjobs today: table setters, drink deliverers, chip helpers, scoop helpers. Assignjobs to groups of kids. Each group or two should have an adult helping them ifpossible. Have kids set the table with small plates and napkins, deliver drinksto each place, and fill a serving bowl with chips. Salsa, cottage cheese, and theshredded cheddar cheese need serving bowls, as well as serving spoons. Have kidsplace all the serving bowls at the end of the table.Gather kids at the table. Before we begin scooping, let’s pray. Say a well-knowntable grace. Then begin passing the chips. Everyone, take a handful of chips. Thenpass the salsa, cottage cheese, and cheddar cheese. Put some of these yummytoppings on your plates. Then you can use your scooping chips to scoop up theSpark ResourcesNoneSuppliesScoop corn chipsShredded cheddar cheeseMild salsaCottage cheeseServing bowlsServing spoonsSmall platesNapkinsCupsWater or milk194 — Preschool Leader GuidesPreschool Leader Guides, Hannah and Samuel Rotation Leader Guide. Spark Sunday School© 2011 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. May be reproduced for local use only.