Science - Storytelling Workshop Idea (Parable of Talents - Gifts)
"City of the Hill" by Mark Hall & Matthew West, BH Kids, 2014, Hardcover, 9781433682315.
Based on the hit song by CASTING CROWNS. Includes info to get a free download of their song "City on the Hill".
Why use in Science/Storytellling Workshop?
Absolutely gorgeous colourful full-page illustrations based on each line of their song. Great for storytelling (your opening) to a group as the illustrations are great (for your audience) and the text simple (for your storyteller).
Includes a great Parent Connection in the back of the book that helps kids find their "Light" (gift). It makes a connection to a rainbow, quote below:
"When God's light shines through us, it creates a rainbow variety of gifts and talents ..."
for the Science piece I'd find an experiment related to a rainbow, suggestion would be to adapt Carol's Science Exploration #3 (prism/flashlight) from her Noah Workshops here, simply adjusting your focus on gifts (connection found in book).
Then have the kid's do the activity in the back of the book on the kid's finding their light.
Follow-up with listening to the song "City of the Hill" by Casting Crowns.
Video:
YOUTUBE - "City on the Hill" by Casting Crowns animated version of the song (4:09 mins.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7MC2wu49Cw
