Weekly Fun Plan: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

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Welcome to this week’s Weekly Fun Plan: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made! If you haven’t already I recommend you read my introductory blog post “Faith-filled Fun: What Is It? And Why I Started It”. That post will give you some background into this blog and a little more in-depth explanation of my Weekly Fun Plans and how to use them. 

This Week’s Theme: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made!

In the past few months, I’ve had several friends give birth, and with both of my children’s birthdays during the holiday season as well, I’ve been reminded of just how miraculous the formation of life is. Each new baby that enters this world is precious and special, a true blessing from God with their own unique talents and gifts, yet all created in the image of the same One true God.

This week I was really inspired to do a lesson on the verses in Psalm 139. Particularly the words “you knit me together in my mother’s womb” stood out to me as I wrapped up my own little ones in hand-knit items like hats, scarves, and mittens to go out and play in the snow. Thinking about how much time, effort, and thought goes into each stitch of one of these winter essentials, I’m overwhelmed with the love and thoughtfulness I know God puts into each and every one of us.

So this week we will discuss Psalm 139 and answer the questions ”Who made me?” and “What does it mean to be fearfully and wonderfully made by God?”. We will do this through fun “knit” winter accessory-themed crafts, snacks, and activities. 

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Bible Lesson: What to Read or Watch this week

Since this week we are learning about who made us, here are some great resources to read/watch:

If you have young children (ages 0-8): 

• Read the following Bible verses:
  • Psalms 139 
• Watch “Wonderfully Made 1 | I Am Fearfully and Wonderfully Made | Wonder Ink Children’s Ministry Curriculum” on YouTube. This is a sweet and simple 3-minute video from Wonder Ink that breaks down Psalm 139 in an easy-to-understand way.

If you have older children/teens (ages 9-18):

• Read the same verses listed above and take notes on what they’ve learned. Then have them answer the discussion questions for this week’s lesson.

Bible Lesson: Questions to Ask Your Kids/Discuss this week

If you read the recommended Bible verses or watched the YouTube video your kids should be able to answer this week’s question:

Who made me? Answer: God

If you have little ones (ages 0-5):

I would focus on that one question first. Ask them the same question every morning or evening and see if they can remember the answer. Once they understand and remember that answer, move on to the additional discussion questions below.

If you have older children (ages 6 & up):

Here are some additional questions you can discuss with them throughout the week:

• What do these verses tell us about God and the way He made us?
• How do these verses make you feel?
• How should we treat others, knowing they are all made by God and special for God?
• What do you think it means to be fearfully and wonderfully made by God?

Bible Lesson: Memory Verse

Memorizing scripture is vital to teaching our children at a young age. Recalling and reciting scripture that they’ve memorized will help them as they grow and go through trials in life. It will also encourage them, equip them to go out and be little disciples of Jesus, and strengthen their faith as they age.

This week let’s have your kids work on memorizing Psalm 139:13-14a

Memorizing scripture is so much easier for kids if you can find a way to make it fun. Here are some different ideas to try as a family to help memorize this week’s verse:

• Come up with some simple motions for each word of the verse and make a cheer or dance out of it.
• Come up with your own melody and create a song out of it.
• Make it a game. Start by saying one word or phrase of the verse at a time and have your kids repeat after you until you’ve gotten through the whole verse. Then repeat the process saying the words differently every time. Examples: slow, fast, in a silly voice, quiet, loud, etc.

Once your child/children have it, I recommend practicing reciting the verse each morning over breakfast, before they leave for school, and maybe even before bed. Make it a part of your routine and you’ll be amazed at how fast they will begin to pick it up.

Supplies needed for this week’s activities

Here is a quick list of all the supplies you will need to complete all the suggested crafts, activities, and snacks for this week’s plan. For a list of my most used craft supplies, and things I will be utilizing often in future Weekly Fun Plans be sure to check out my Links page.

• Scissors
• Construction Paper
• Yarn
• Watercolor Paints
• Markers/Crayons/Colored Pencils
• Cotton Balls
• Glue
• Winter Hat Psalm 139 Coloring Sheet PDF
• Toothpicks
• Strawberries
• Bananas
• Mini Marshmallows

Recipe: Fruit Winter Hats

This week’s snack idea is a fun & easy way to present a healthy fruit snack to your kids. Follow our knit winter item theme for the week with these quick and adorable Fruit Winter Hats.

Crafts:

This week, we are making a “Paper Mitten Craft” and “Watercolor Winter Hats”. Both these crafts are simple, fun, and can be completed very quickly!

Paper Mitten Craft:

Our first craft this week is an extremely quick and easy paper craft your kids will love! Follow the link for easy step-by-step instructions on how to make this Paper Mitten Craft.

Watercolor Winter Hats:

Next up we have a free Winter Hat Coloring Sheet with Psalm 139:13-14 printed on it. Simply print this off and use it as a coloring sheet or follow the link for an easy step-by-step guide on how to turn it into a fun Watercolor Winter Hat craft.

Activities:

With our theme this week, “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made”, here are a few extra ideas for activities to do with your children:

• Bundle up and play in the snow together
• Learn to knit or crochet as a family
• Make a “winter-themed” sensory bin with your leftover cotton balls, yarn pieces, etc.
• Donate some new or handmade winter items (hats, socks, scarves, gloves, etc.) to your local shelter or nonprofits in need.

Parenting Tip of the Week:

One easy way we can help our children build a strong foundation of faith is through the music we listen to in our homes and in the car. It can be such a passive activity having music on in the background while we cook dinner, while they play with their toys, or while we drive them to school or practice, but it can make such an impact. Fill your home with praise and worship music whenever possible. You’ll see the greatest effects of this when you suddenly hear your children singing along to the words of your favorite worship song. Check out my Spotify for playlists I’ve created specifically with Christian Songs for Kids and My Current Worship Favs to play in our home! New songs are added frequently.

Prayers:

Lastly, I like to end each Weekly Fun Plan with some example prayers for your week. One is to pray with your kids, maybe before they get on the bus in the morning, before a meal, or before bed, and the other prayer is for you, the parent, to pray over your kids throughout the week.

Prayer to say with your kids this week: 

Dear God, thank You for making me! Thank you for all the love you give me. Help me to love all those around me like you love them. In Jesus name, Amen.

Prayer to pray over your kids this week: 

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift that is my child/children. Thank you for the love and care that you put into each and every detail about them. Help me to know and see them as you do. Help me to love them and all those around me like you love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

I hope you have a wonderful week and don’t forget to subscribe to my email list and follow me on Instagram @faithfilledfun to stay up to date with the blog!