Science + Scripture: Freebies

Guess what? 

There are a number of activities, prints, and resources that I've recently retired from the shop. Sometimes you need to dust off the shelves to make room for some new things, right? However, they are not disappearing forever--I promise you'll see most of them again ;)

Today, I'm sharing one of my retired favorites: science + scripture 5x7 prints and some cute (although not scienticically accurate--ha!) play dough or craft mats. 

They were some of my favorite to create and I hope you like them too. Ps. if you use them, be sure to tag #colorandkindness--I can't wait to see how you use them!

Have a good one, friends :) 

Nicole

On the Bookshelf: An Easter Pick

As Easter nears, I'm on the hunt for quality stories that help bring the gospel story to life. Recently, I saw someone share the book The Garden, The Curtain, The Cross*, and I ordered it right away. I don't buy too many books (thanks to the library!), but I thought this one would make a lovely addition to our ever-growing library. 

When we got it, I fell in love with the illustrations (because Catalina Echeverri is such a wonderful illustrator!). I also loved the depth, and the fresh perspective, of the story. Even now, it's not often that I think about that huge curtain that loomed in the temple--a very literal separation of God and His people. For kiddos (and adults too!), the symbolism of the curtain tearing is a strong visual for understanding how Jesus' death and resurrection allows us access to God.

I think some of it was a bit over my 4-year-old's head, but the main idea was strong:

Sin separated us from God, BUT Jesus died on the cross and took our sin so that we can be with God again.

And that's really the most important thing, right?

Do you have any favorite books for Easter?

ps. Don't forget to download some free Easter prints + coloring pages to enjoy as we near Easter. 

Have a good one, friends!

--Nicole

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Easter Freebies

Maybe you are like me and always have visions of doing fancy Easter activities, but then end up buying a bag of plastic Easter eggs and calling it done. Both kids think plastic eggs are the best--I guess there is something fun about opening them, filling them with random items, and then losing them all over the house for me to find six months after Easter ;)

We may try dyeing eggs this year, but if that fails, we can stick with coloring ;)

I thought it would fun to create some coloring pages (as well as an 8x10 and verse cards) for you  to do as an easy and mess-free activity to do as Easter nears. Plus, it's a simple way to bring up a conversation about the meaning of Easter with your kids.

What traditions do you have to celebrate Easter?