With this Lenten activity, #20, we are half way home to providing 40 activities in 40 days for catechists to use with their learners. This activity comes to us from a Web site titled Sundayschoolkids.com.
“Magic” Cross
Here’s how this activity is introduced/described:
This is a simple and amazing way to make a cross that I learned when I was a child. There’s a grown-up version of this too, but it is omitted here. Most children will want to make many and show their friends and family this “magic trick cross” . Of course, it isn’t magic, and it isn’t a trick, but take a look and you may smile!
I like the fact that this Web site provides very detailed instructions for this activity along with pictures to guide you through, step-by-step.
Once again, here’s the link: http://www.sundayschoolkids.com/activities-lent-easter/1-magic-cross-instru.htm
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Greg 03.15.09 at 5:52 pm
I finished my 7th grade class today with this cross activity just to “leave them with a smile” because we won’t meet again for 3 weeks…..and reminded them that even I am never to old to think stuff like this is cool (they all thought it was cool too even though they thought it was for 2nd graders). Ha. What a great finish to today’s class. It’s always the little things they remember!
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Joe Reply:
March 15th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
Greg, I’ve always noticed that junior high kids love to do “craft” activities…even though they think it’s for little kids. I think it makes them feel safe and secure. Glad it went well!
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