Easter continued

Elaine writes...."Today I brought along a box containing ten objects which remind us of parts of the Easter story; nails, coins, sponge, spear, purple cloth, cross, cockerel, thorny twig, large stone, bread. Each object was wrapped in tissue paper and the boys picked them out one by one. As they unwrapped them and placed them on the table, we talked about why they were important. Ethan was a super star, remembering almost everything he had previously been taught and sharing his knowledge with me. I explained to Ethan what Peter said and we talked about how it would make us feel if someone we knew e.g. Charles or Julian suddenly said that they weren't our friend anymore and didn't even know who we were. He even realised that when the box was empty it signified the empty tomb "because Jesus rose again". Hadley particularly enjoyed the cockerel's cock-a-doodle-doo and eating the bread! We rounded off the session by making Mothers day cards and saying prayers of thanks."

Yesterday Penny was unwell so Carl stepped in and took her place. The boys were so excited that Daddy was taking Little Learners! Carl continued with the story of the crucifixion (including a detailed discussion on Pilate’s character!) He talked about how Jesus said that He would take the anger of God so that those around Him need not. Ethan is very clear on why Jesus died; so that we may go to heaven. Daddy is the absolute star as he brought in paints, and the finished paintings are now displayed outside the church in the notice board! Hadley’s hands were a real treat ….covered with blue paint and tangerine!