The Time of Jesus: Crafts to Make

By Lois Rock

Children learn by doing. And in this book of unique crafts, little ones will get a taste of what life in first century Palestine and the Roman Empire was like. Ages 4-7. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0745940803
• ISBN13: 9780745940809
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: Chariot Victor Pub
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.8" x 0.5" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

The Times of Jesus by Lois Rock

The Time of Jesus by Lois Rock, offers projects for you and your children. Children like to hear stories about Jesus, but when they can create something that Jesus (or early Christians) onced used, those stories will really stick with them. Here you'll find projects for: sandals, clay lamps, a manger (using cardboard boxes), flat bread, and much more, for a total of 20 projects. The author retells stories and parables found in the Bible and gives interesting facts for each project. There are illustrations on every page and color photos of the finished projects. This book can be used for extra Sunday school class projects, or keep at home. Do more than tell your children about Jesus and days of old. Get them involved in recreating items once used by early Christians. What I liked: Everything. My children really enjoyed being able to "make these stories" instead of just sitting and listening. They loved being involved and thought these projects were "cool" (so did I). What I disliked: Nothing. The materials needed to make these projects can be obtained from local craft stores, supermarkets, etc... Overall Rating: Very Good Age Appeal: My guess is 7 and up. Adult supervision is needed.

Jesus' everyday life

A colorful book with 20 crafts/recipes, takes you through the life of Jesus from birth to Resurrection with Bible stories to go along with each craft. Easy to read directions, readily available supplies, and photographs of the finished product help you to tell the story of Jesus to your child. Enjoy some fun, interactive time with your child or Sunday School class. Find out some of the games Jesus may have played when he was a boy. Answer the question "Mom, what are swaddling bands?" and "What does it mean to be scourged?" Make flat bread for your church's next communion. Researched activities, modeled through known historian and archaeologist information, make this a great book to have in your library. I recommend this book for anyone who wants to teach their children more about how Jesus lived while he was on earth. I used the games that children played in Children's Church and the kids loved it! Please note that the crafts are for children 8 and up but some modifications can be made to simplify things for younger children. The activities will require some adult supervision.