Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation! With all of the visible reminders of new life popping up all around, spring is the perfect time to celebrate the powerful truth found in 2 Corinthians 5:17 that Jesus gives us new life. Each of the crafts or activities listed below are a hands on reminder of the new life we have in Christ. They are easy to prepare and perfect for Sunday School teachers or parents to use with their kids throughout the spring months.
Kids will have fun creating this I am a New Creation Mosaic Butterfly. Start by printing the free 'In Christ I am a New Creation' Printable onto white cardstock. Set out markers and invite your kids to first color the picture. Next, attach tissue paper squares onto the butterfly using a glue stick. Finish by bending a chenille stem in half to create the butterfly's antennae and attach it with glue. Once the butterflies are complete, say 2 Corinthians 5:17 out loud together.
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Watch baby caterpillars transform first to chrysalides and then to Painted Lady Butterflies with an amazing Butterfly Pavilion hands on lesson. This one-of-a-kind experience gives students, families, and children alike a glimpse into the amazing transformation process. Use this hands on experience as a springboard to talk about how Jesus transforms our lives and we are made new just like the baby caterpillars were transformed into beautiful butterflies.
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Use Colorful Butterfly Counters to play a find the butterfly game. Hide the butterflies in your home or classroom and let your kids find them. Every time a child picks up a butterfly encourage them to say "In Christ I am a new creation!"
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Kids can color and assemble their very own Good News Butterfly. This is the perfect spring craft to hang up and be reminded that Jesus gives us new life.
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This pop-up craft couldn't be cuter, or easier to make! Kids can easily put together their Pop-Up New Life in Jesus Craft while learning about the transformation that a caterpillar goes through. Use this visual to talk to your kids about how in Christ we are made new just like the caterpillar is transformed into a butterfly.
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Send kids home with a sweet Butterfly Lollipop treat and the powerful reminder that they are made new in Christ! Simply print the free Butterfly Lollipop Template onto cardstock and use scissors to cut each butterfly out. Punch two holes in the center of each butterfly with a hole punch. Slide the lollipop through the two holes and the darling butterflies are ready to be passed out!
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