Does your child want to be a world traveler? Try these #ReadytoRead books from @SimonKIDS to “visit” Russia and get a stamp in your printable passport for kids. Your child will feel like a real traveler as they collect stamps in their own passport.
As churches prepare to teach Time Lab to their young people this summer, our VBS team here at Answers in Genesis is hard at work preparing for the release of our 2019 VBS. And we’re excited to announce the 2019 Answers VBS theme is . . . The Incredible Race: Exploring God’s Love for the Nations.
Pom-Poms, Pleated Skirts, And Chanting, Find Out Which Stars Cheered While They Were Growing Up
One World, Many Stories theme for the summer of 2011.
We had a fun Back to School kick off with a Tastes Around the World Party! Come check it out!
Let's go! Around the World Party adult party game ideas, party theme ideas and progressive dinner ideas.
For several years now, I have been doing Vacation Bible School decorations. This year, our VBS was one of the first, so I thought it might b...
World Flag garland kid's craft that is easy to make, sparks conversations about different countries, and is a perfect craft for the Olympics!
Okay, are you guys ready for a long post?! I have been working on this around the world party for my daughter's fifth birthday for months no...
Okay, are you guys ready for a long post?! I have been working on this around the world party for my daughter's fifth birthday for months no...
One of my most favorite parties growing up that my mother threw for me was an Around the World Party. I can't remember exactly how old I was, but I know it was a sleepover, so I had to be 13 or older. (I didn't get to partake in sleepovers until I turned 13. My how times have changed.) It was me and 4 of my close friends. It was simple, but fun. We made posters for the walls representing different countries and she made food from different countries for dinner. I remember how fun it was to order stuff from Oriental Trading like chopsticks, world flag banners, and pinatas. So this summer after Sarah got to travel to Europe, she became increasingly interested in traveling and learning about other countries. When we brainstormed about her party I gave her some ideas, the Around the World party being one of them. She instantly latched onto that and wanted that to be her theme. I was thrilled and we had such a great time planning it. I originally planned to let her have only about 5-6 of her close friends, but as we got closer and realized we would be moving just after, I decided to let it become a sleepover and she could increase the number of friends. I still had to draw a line so we didn't have 40 girls at my house, but she narrowed it to 10 and that was about perfect! So here are some photos and specifics! Since the party was on Saturday, January 8th and we moved out of our house on the 10th, it was a relatively simple party for me. I did not go too over board on decor and what not. Less to pack up. It was easy peasy as Sarah would say and the girls had a BLAST! Party Specifics: Theme: Around the World Invites: Handmade Passports individualized with each girls picture and birth date Countries Visited: Note-- They got passport stamps in their passports at each country. France- They got to dress up in fashion, have manicures, and their souvenir was star glasses and necklaces Italy- Our kitchen was Italy and they made make your own pizzas for dinner China- We did origami and their souvenir was fortune cookies and Chinese fans Mexico- Sarah beat her pinata and their souvenir was flowers for their hair and the candy from the pinata Islands of the South Pacific- They played limbo and watched Barbie Mermaidia. Their souvenir was pink and purple Leis. We also did the cookie cake and had fruit punch with umbrellas in it while visiting this country U.S.A.- My kitchen was the US for breakfast. They had donuts, yogurts, and strawberries. Their souvenir was a small American flag. (Was too tired I guess and didn't snap any photos) Craft: As each girl arrived at my house they made "suitcases" to collect their souvenirs. They got to decorate a suitcase box with travel stickers and colors. This served as their party favor. Cake: Sarah loves cookie cakes. Got ours from The Cakery in Southlake Decor: Items came from Party City, Oriental Trading Company, World Market, and various other party sites. The party was a success. They really loved having the suitcases and gathering something from every country, as well as, having the passports. They stayed up until about 10pm and were early risers for breakfast the next morning at 7am. As the last guest was leaving it started to snow outside and that was the best present Sarah could have ever had. She thought that was so special that it actually snowed on her birthday! We ended up having a late lunch that day with family at Brio and it was a perfect birthday!
A fun and interactive holidays around the world unit! Includes: *Travel passports (two versions) *Holidays around the world mini book *Holidays around the world journal: Pakistan Mexico United States Israel Sweden Italy France England *Holidays around the world suitcase craft and directions *December poem/song *Holidays poem/song *Family letter explaining the unit *Book suggestions for each country *Craft suggestions for each country PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ONLY CRAFT MATERIALS INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE ARE FOR THE TRAVEL SUITCASE. Holiday STEM Activities: December STEM
PREP Art work. Every Prep class has just had baby chicks hatch. It's very exciting! So I decided to tie into the art program. We first used blue and green crayon to shade the background. We used sponges and warm yellow to paint the bodies of the chicks. The goal here was to create the 'fluffy' effect by dabbing the paint. Once dry, the students added detail using black markers and orange crayon. I absolutely love them... great job Preps!
A big part of VBS is decorating to set the theme and to help your students feel truly immersed in the experience. This year’s theme, The Incredible Race, is an international one so the decorating ideas are virtually endless. You can pull from any culture found on the five continents visited during the week.
Photo courtesy of Cosmo Condina/Mira.com Last week, we were in London on a buying trip. We’ve always found our travels to be our favorite experiences; after all, traveling and moving to New York City was what inspired us to start our own business. Traveling is expensive, but finding great merchandise can offset the cost of a [...]
I'm not sure how many people get into set building for VBS, but I guess I do. This year, our journey was set for Biblical Athens where we would learn about the Apostle Paul's dangerous missionary journey to share the truth found in Christ Jesus. Coming off my first year working with VBS, I was a little more prepared. Although, I've learned a lot in the midst of my 2nd year. I wanted to share with you some of the things we have done to make our VBS experiencially (new word?) enhanced. First thing the vbs kids do is register and then head down to the fellowship hall for snacks. This is where the marketplace is found and also where the daily dramas take place shortly before Opening Celebration time. Then, as a small group (Oikos tribe named after different stops on Paul's journey), one heads up the stairs and is welcomed by a pilot who briefly conveys to the participants that we are going somewhere by airplane. Then they turn left into the church entryway and walk through part of last years set from Babylon. The lessons of the day are being posted on the wall to remind them of what they are learning about. Once they enter the church sanctuary the see this. The Parthenon, or at least or rendition of it. Made from 1.5" 4x8' rigid foam insulation, this wonder of the world, or at least our congregation stands 12.5 feet tall. Behind this building is Paul's tentmaking house where kids experience Paul's Adventures. We used this set during Sunday morning worship and our portable altar was utilized. This is a side view of Paul's Tent Making House. This is a poor picture of 2 out of 5 our our memory makers made from labels and stock wood from a church craftsman. He made 78 sets!!! This is our God Sightings Wall that looks a lot like Babylon 2012. Ha! Entrance to the marketplace in fellowship hall. This is a master list of registrants on a white board that helps us track Oikos tribes (Small Groups)
Take a "journey" around the world with these free printable passports and fun ideas!
Children’s games are a great way to show kids the influence of culture on the games we play. Here are five fun games from around the world that will also make great party games.
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Okay, are you guys ready for a long post?! I have been working on this around the world party for my daughter's fifth birthday for months no...
Exploring world cultures with your child allows them to build an appreciation for the world itself, the people in it, and the differences between themselves
Kick off the new year's celebration earlier and celebrate around the world style! This unique NYE party is a great way to ring in the new year!
