AGES 4- 7. “CHEWS” THE RIGHT gum machine. Children can chew on real gumballs (for the treat) as they learn to follow Jesus. They do this by placing the CTR coin in the machine slot. Then, place the gumballs in or take them out of the machine. Example ACTIONS on gum circles: Obey parents; show love; serve; be a peacemaker; be reverent at church; be kind; speak the truth …
Great for COME FOLLOW ME, Primary and Family Home Evening, Bible Study, and Activity Days
Little LESSON LIFESAVER Activity
“Chews”-the-Right Gum Machine
OBJECTIVE: To help the children learn that choosing the right can help them follow Jesus Christ.
ACTIVITY: “Chews”-the-Right Gumball Machine
Children can make a promise to follow Jesus by choosing the right. Gumball machine shows ways they can “chews” the right.
Note: You might want to give children a snack-size bag with small bubble gum candies (purchase at Walmart or a hobby store).
TO MAKE:
- Print or copy, color, and cut out the visuals that follow for each child on cardstock paper.
- Cut a slit in gumball machine to insert CTR coin.
- Use sticky-back Velcro to attach gum balls to circles or glue on.
- Insert CTR coin in the money slot.
THOUGHT TREAT: “Chews” the Right Chewing Gum. Attach a bag to the back of the gumball machine with gum enclosed.
Source: Sunday Savers CTRB Lesson 1 “Choose the Right and Follow Jesus”
Come, Follow Me – Primary and Home LESSON IDEAS:
• COME FOLLOW ME New Testament Lesson 6 “The Spirit of the Lord Is upon Me” () ⇒
INTRODUCTION Activities for Lesson 1 or Anytime:
NOTE: Scrapbook colored boxes are available at Costco.
. Click HERE to find the Bear My Testimony CTR Fun Box to store children’s activity handouts during the year (shown above).
. Click HERE to find the Bear Reverence Chart to motivate children to be reverent during the lessons (shown below).
