Crafts
Option 1: Esther’s Crown
8–10-inch paper plates (not plastic), scissors, markers, sequins, glue, jewels, pom-poms
Gather supplies. Fold each plate in half (one per child). Draw three lines that all start from the center of the fold to form four pie-shaped pieces. Be sure the lines stop one inch from the edge of the plate. Make a sample craft.
Give each child a folded paper plate and scissors. Place glue, markers, sequins, jewels, and pom-poms on each table. Instruct children to cut along the drawn lines on the plate, making sure they stop at least an inch from the edge of the plate. Have them open the plate and make two cuts from the center along the folded edge to make a straight line stopping at least an inch from the edge of the plate. Have the children decorate the plate using the provided supplies, then fold the points up to form the crown.
Option 2: “For Such a Time as This” Clock
paper, paper plates, scissors, crayons, markers, glue, brass fasteners
Gather supplies. Print and cut out the phrase “For such a time as this” and two clock arrows (one set per child). Make a sample craft.
Give each child a plate, the phrase, brass fastener, and two arrows. Set scissors, glue, crayons, and markers on the tables. Have children write the numbers 1 through 12 around the outside of the plate, like a clock. Have children decorate the clock with crayons or markers and glue “For such a time as this” to the clock. Help children attach the arrows to the center of the plate with a brass fastener. Remind children that Esther was raised up at a certain time to save her people.
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Option 1: King/Queen Character Mask
cardstock, scissors, tape, craft sticks, markers, colored pencils
Gather supplies. Print a face-sized outline picture of a king and queen onto cardstock (one per child). Make a sample craft.
Give each child a king or queen face, craft stick, and scissors. Set tape, markers, and colored pencils on the table. Have the children cut out the mask face and eye holes. Have the children color the masks and tape the craft stick to the bottom of the mask. Remind children that God rules over all kings and queens.
Option 2: “For Such a Time as This” Clock
paper, paper plates, scissors, crayons, markers, brass fasteners
Gather supplies. Print two clock arrows (one set per child). Make a sample craft.
Give each child a paper plate, brass fastener, and arrows. Set scissors, crayons, and markers on the tables. Have children write the numbers 1 through 12 around the outside of the plate, like a clock. Have the children cut out the two arrows. Have children decorate the clock with crayons or markers and write “For such a time as this” on the clock. Attach the arrows to the center of the plate with a brass fastener. Remind children that Esther was raised up at a certain time to save her people.
