I took the Middlers this time, 5 - 9 year olds, and we discussed Saul becoming Paul. I had to make the focus very short and specific for the age group but I think they came away with a clear idea of who Saul was and how significant this is to how transformation into Paul. I had the children create a paper plate face of Saul after we discussed his view and agenda towards the Christians. We then broke into a topic of receiving gifts we might not want but need, Saul becoming blind for three days to be humbled. This lead us to to joyful transformation into Paul. I then had the children take another paper plate to create the face of Paul for the flip side.
The interesting thing about this moment was when the children returned to the table to make their face. At this exact time, Margaret had the older children outside playing Blind lead Blind verses Sighted lead Blind. The Middlers were saying, "Look, the big kids are playing Saul!" I guess they got it! We then sang a little song and I released them for free play!
The little ones played a few games and read a few stories.
Then one of the Dads got a little adventurous and gave a few haircuts too!
See, we are a well rounded group!
Have a little religion, a little socialization, and a haircut to boot!
On the edge of Margaret's property is a wooded area in which the children are making a fort. Other children were playing on the playscape or tire swing on the other side.
