Shout to the Lord20 Craft Projects Based on Psalms

Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing • Greensboro, North Carolina

by Linda Standke

Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture is quoted from the International Children’s Bible®, New Century Version®, Copyright © 1986, 1988, 1999 by Tommy Nelson™, a division of Thomas Nelson, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee 37214. Used by permission.

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Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathie SzitasLayout Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mar k ConradIllustrator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Janet Armbrust Cover Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nick GreenwoodCover Illustration. . . . . . . . . . . .Peggy Jackson

It is the mission of Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing to create the highest-quality Scripture-based children’s products that teach the Word of God, share His love and goodness,

assist in faith development, and glorify His Son, Jesus Christ.

“. . . teach me your ways so I may know you. . . .”Exodus 33:13

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Introduction ......................................................................................................4

Praise Pockets—Praising God for His Word ..........................................................5

Wind Messengers—God Created All Things ........................................................10

Sunshine Hands—God Made Us Unique .............................................................12

God Is Good Garland—Praising God for His Goodness ..........................................14

Cele-bracelets—Celebrating God! ......................................................................19

Joyful Worship Paintings—Joy in Worship ...........................................................21

Most High Mobile—God Is Our Protector ...........................................................25

Praise Pyramids—Praising God for His Power ......................................................28

Heaven’s Window Sun Catcher—God’s Wondrous Works ....................................31

Praise His Name Shoebox—Knowing God by Name ............................................34

Praise Prayer Card Holder—Praising God through Prayer .....................................38

Rock of Salvation Stones—God Is the Rock of Our Salvation .................................41

Colorful Cross of Salvation—Praise for Salvation .................................................42

Be Glad Mobile —Rejoice in the Day ...................................................................44

Joyful Sound Tambourine—Praising God with Music ............................................47

Praise Banners—Age Doesn’t Matter to God .......................................................50

Psalm 23 Fan Booklet—God Gives Us Everything ................................................53

Heart of Praise—Storing God’s Word in Our Hearts ............................................58 Works of Wonder Booklet—We Are All God’s Amazing Works! ............................62

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Children will learn to praise God for His Word, His laws, and His guidance as they decorate Scripture Praise Cards and a make a decorative pocket in which to hold them.

Materials Needed• 1 plain white 8" paper plate per student• Praise Pocket patterns (page 6)• Colorful card stock or construction paper• Crayons, paint, markers, etc.• Scissors• Glue• Paper hole punch• Two 24–30" pieces of yarn per student • Praise Card patterns (pages 7–9)

Let me speak your praise. You have taught me your demands.

Psalm 119:171

As children decorate the cards, review the Scripture verses and discuss how each verse is a different statement in praise of God’s Word. What are some worthless things that we sometimes give our attention to? How is God’s Word like a light to us?

1. Cut one third of the paper plate off horizontally.

2. Copy and cut out the Praise Pocket patterns (page 6) for each student.

3. Decorate the Praise Pocket patterns with markers, paint, or crayons as desired.

4. Glue the front pattern to the center of the smaller portion of the paper plate. Glue the inside back pattern to the top of the larger portion of the plate. This larger portion will form the back of the pocket.

5. Put both paper plates together, edges touching with the bottoms of the plates facing outward. Glue to hold in place.

6. Paper punch holes around the rounded edge of the front pocket, making sure the punch goes through both plates.

7. Thread one length of yarn through the top hole on one side of the paper plates and tie in a knot.

8. Continue “lacing” up the Praise Pocket by looping thread through each hole on the plates. Tie and cut off the extra yarn after the last hole has been threaded.

9. Punch a hole on both sides of the back of the pocket to create a hanger.

10. Thread the remaining piece of yarn through these top two holes and tie in a bow for hanging.

11. Copy, color, and cut out Praise Card patterns (pages 7–9) and place in the pocket.

Thank You, Lord, for Your laws. They are good for us and give us happy lives. Amen.

Directions

Praise Pockets

Praise Points

Praise Prayers

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Praise Pocket Patterns

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