Just the other day I was silently conversing with myself about how healthy we’ve stayed this winter compared to the previous winters when Ryan was in school and brought home sick germs as often as homework. But maybe those Egyptian gods* we’ve been reading about heard my congratulatory pride because as quickly as I said it, someone started feeling feverish and in domino-tumbling fashion, they all went down–including me. And so what’s a sick mom to do when no one wants to leave the comfort of their bean-bag bed and another week off from school is crossed off the calendar?
Mostly, I didn’t stress about it. But there were moments where I took advantage of their lying-still state to do some reading and call it “school.”
Among the readings was a chapter book I randomly found last summer in the corner of a used book store. Moses in Egypt is a novel based on the movie, The Prince of Egypt (not the other way around, which is kind of unusual). And so knowing that, I probably wouldn’t have given it a second look, except that it was written by the same author of The Indian in the Cupboard series–which I loved as a kid. I judged the book by it’s author, sprung the $2, and filed it away as a literature option during our ancient Egyptian history studies.
Fast forwarding to now–we’ve hit the story of Moses in our ancient history timeline, so it was a great book to pull out in between the movies and moaning. Since we’ve already seen The Prince of Egypt several times we were familiar with the story, but I was tickled with the historical fiction novel. Of course it takes a lot of creative liberty on the Bible story, but it’s well written, brings the Bible history to life, and kept us on the edge–wanting more, even hoping for a sequel.
During the kids’ downtime, to go with the theme, I was also able to finish up a new scripture felt story set for Moses. This printable felt set begins as baby Moses was placed in a basket on the Nile River, and continues through the burning bush, the 10 plagues of Egypt, the parting of the Red Sea, and the stone tablets.
Since my kids are used to seeing me create with felt they don’t get usually super impressed over anything I make (grass is always greener, it’s true), but Ryan was really excited about the representations of the 10 plagues of Egypt and the ability to retell the account using the felt story images. This 7-year-old is definitely all about “gross” things right now.
If you’re new to my felt story sets, there are others you can add to your collection. After downloading, you can (to name a few):
- Print on t-shirt transfer paper, iron onto sheets of felt, cut out, and use on a flannel board. (TUTORIAL)
- Print on cardstock, laminate, cut out, and place a magnet on the back. Use on the fridge, magnet board, or metal cookie sheet. (TUTORIAL)
- Print on cardstock, laminate, and glue to popsicle sticks for stick puppets.
- Print on cardstock, laminate, place a piece of rough velcro on the back. Stick to a flannel board.
- Make a file folder game.
Hoping those healthy gods* are smiling on you!
(*Yes, we’re having fun with this Egypt theme, and no, we don’t really believe in Egyptian gods.)
We were sick last week at my house, and my son missed the entire week of school as well. I got a letter saying there would be a report filed with the probation office if he misses any more this semester, since parent excuses aren’t excused at all. It is so frustrating that the public school system seems to demand that you take your children to the doctor for everything, including a virus which they can do nothing about. I hope you are all on the mend, and I’m sure they will bounce right back.
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pameladonnis Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 10:31 pm
The same thing happened to us when Ryan was still in school, and I also found it frustrating because I felt like as the parent I should have more say and should definitely not be penalized for keeping my sick child home! School was the place he was getting all the sick germs from though.
We’re feeling better now. Thank you!
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Free? WOW! I love these and print them on felt for my kids to play with at church (they stick on the back of the benches really well). Thanks for sharing your incredible talent!
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pameladonnis Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 10:26 pm
What a fun idea!! I can definitely see them sticking well on the back of the bench! I may have to do the same.
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You are so kind to offer these for free – thanks! I’m a huge fan of all your talented work with felt. Hope everyone gets healthy soon!!
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pameladonnis Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 10:26 pm
Thanks, we’re feeling better now.
I’m so glad you’re enjoying the sets!
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Ooooohhhh!!!! I am soooo excited, as will my 7 year old. We just read the story of Moses the other night. She picked up real quick that Pharoah wouldn’t let the Israelites go ever! Thank you for making the scripture stories free. We love your graphics. I love them so much, I just purchased the $7 Polar Bears packet. (I already downloaded the graphics for that one.)
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Thank you so much for sharing these at no cost. I’d looked earlier today when you posted the newest story and loved it, but wasn’t sure I’d be able to afford to buy all the scripture stories (as much as I’d like to). Thank you for blessing my family and me.
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pameladonnis Reply:
January 30th, 2013 at 10:27 pm
You’re very welcome. I’m so glad they can be of use to you.
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