Valentine's from the Big Kids' Class

Last Saturday morning I had four students in my Sabbath School class. This isn't the biggest class I've taught in recent years, but after several weeks with no students it was a nice change. Our lesson was on Jesus healing a man born blind, and I wasn't convinced that I had an interesting craft to go with the lesson.
Luckily, Valentine's Day provides plenty of craft ideas. I chose something I would enjoy whether there were students or not. I made cookies - two batches of them. Then Caitlin made cookies - 2 batches of them. Next I gathered icing, sprinkles, and coloured sugar. I emailed all the church families who ever bring children so that everyone knew what we would be doing. Two girls from the church came, and each brought a friend.
We made a glorious mess! The girls (all the students were girls) enjoyed themselves, and the Kids' Corner recipients appreciated getting them. (I had lots of leftover cookies, which is never a problem!)
I think I've found a way to help our little Sabbath School class grow. I just need to plan ahead and share my plans with others. Next week we'll be planting flower seeds to go along with the lesson. I hope Jesus' parable about the sower will come to life. (I'll also remember to ask permission to take and share pictures of the class instead of just taking pictures of our activity!)