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Here you'll find an array of activities for elementary children that can be used in Children's Ministry, after-school programs, in the classroom and by homeschoolers.

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Triumphal Entry

Hosanna! Jesus Saves and Delivers us!

Option 1

An illustrated worship guide featuring a scene with Jesus and people joyfully proclaiming 'Hosanna!' under palm trees, with scriptural references and craft activity suggestions.

In this newer PowerPoint Presentation, the kids are encouraged to act out the story. The focus is in one of the key words, HOSANNA, which means, save us; deliver us. Many in the crowd had experienced Jesus delivering them from many ailments and even demon possession. They accepted Jesus as Messiah and Savior. However, not everyone did. The leaders wanted to shut up the crowd’s acclamation. But Jesus said if they did, the rock would cry out. Jesus longed for the leaders to understand the truth. He wept over the city and the results of their actions.

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Option 2

A colorful graphic featuring the text 'God is Amazing! His Work is Exciting. Praise Him in Song' against a background of palm leaves, and a scene on the right depicting cut-out figures celebrating, including Jesus on a donkey with speech bubbles saying 'Praise God!' and 'Hosanna!'

His Bible story can be found in all the gospels. We’ll have fun praising God in skit or with action figures made by us! God is worthy of our praise! Jesus is amazing! Let’s praise them for all they do.

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Triumphal Entry Stick figures — by teacher for teachers;

This lesson includes one of the Savior Souvenirs — a pretend palm frond or donkey.

The lesson is one of the many stories of Jesus’ last week before his death, resurrection, and the weeks that followed. You can find a list of the other lessons here along with their links.

Craft Ideas — For these crafts I re-imagined and re-crafted the coloring pages.

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Jesus’ Triumphal Entry

A vibrant image featuring text that reads 'GOD IS AMAZING! HIS WORK IS EXCITING. PRAISE HIM IN SONG' over a background of green palm leaves. The right side shows a religious scene with colorful paper cutouts depicting figures such as Jesus on a donkey and people celebrating with palm leaves and speech bubbles expressing praise.
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Just days before Jesus’ crucifixion, the crowds celebrated Jesus by singing Hosanna to the Son of David. It was a procession meant for a king. Are you ready to praise God and Jesus for all they are an have done for you? Let’s do it! But first let’s listen to the story and prepare either the stick figures or palm branches for our Praise Procession.

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Similar craft figures are at this link.


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Balaam, King Balak and Blessings

Numbers 22-24

Thanks to God’s marvelous help, the Israelites had conquered several kingdoms. The neighboring kings were troubled, or should we say, scared. King Balak had a plan. He knew whoever Balaam cursed would truly be cursed (and whoever he blessed, would be blessed). So he called Balaam. Would Balaam curse the Israelites so Balak could conquer them? No, Balaam listened to God and blessed them — after being persuaded by an Angel and his talking donkey.

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In this PowerPoint lesson, the kids have an opportunity to watch a short video of the story and then act it out. There also is a video about donkeys. Did you know donkey’s stubbornness is often due to their smart intellect and strong desire to stay safe? King Balak wanted to be safe, too. However, in his quest for safety, he actually condemned his kingdom. Before this story, God tells the Israelites to leave Moab alone because these are the descendants of Lot. Afterwards however, because of the trap they laid for the Israelites, their kingdom was condemned and they were told to treat them as their enemies.

At the end the kids have the opportunity to make a card and write a blessing inside for someone else. You can use this pdf for the inside messages. Print on white cardstock. Fold the paper in half and have the kids decorate the outside with flowers, hearts, or an umbrella and confetti. May God shower you with blessings.

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