Hey Loves!

It’s been a minute, I know. Being Black in America is always hard, the last few weeks have been especially hard. I’ve been rage filled, very weepy and determined which led to learning, teaching, sharing, more teaching, and more research. That took a toll on me, to say the least. To help heal my mind and steady my heart, I got to work planning our Vacation Bible School, VBS to us. 

Little back story-I’ve volunteered at VBS since I was pregnant with James. Every summer my kids went to VBS from utero to last year because we were in a new place and it takes quite a while for me to trust any establishment with my kids. That broke my whole heart. So, for this summer I was determined. I was registered to volunteer in February. Then COVID-19 shut it all down. Not one to take defeat easily, I asked and hunted for virtual VBS options, only to not find those either. Then I was left with two options: Be sad again this summer or create one to do at home. Y’all know I can be so extra so obvi I chose the latter. 

This is where it got fun. The work was already done for me, I just had to find it. A few Pinterest clicks and scrolls and BOOM superhero VBS with lessons, activities, crafts and snacks were planned. Because I came up with none of this, NOT ONE thing, it’s yours by clicking here. All the snacks, crafts and activities are linked or you find them on my Pinterest board, VBS. 

For worship, I found this YouTube playlist that I edited to shorten. You can find that here. 

Last but certainly not least, decor. Wait-let me back up. When I volunteered for VBS, I was very serious about my decor. I went overboard. (I have admitted I am extra.) I thought long and hard about what I do that would set the tone for VBS, but also not take over my house. I found this free printable that I will cut and back with colored construction paper then attach to the wall. This is great because I can use these later for literally anything.

Then, I organized. I planned out what I wanted to do each day using traditional VBS as a model. We will start with worship, move into our lesson, do our activity and craft, then make a snack. Again, I am extra so the snacks are themed for the day. My kids love being in the kitchen so we will work together to make it.

My organized breakdown, with links, can be found here. 

Like, traditionally VBS, we will discuss all the things we learned through the day, and add the VBS verse, Psalm 34:14b, to our scripture memory journals.

Our VBS will be the week of June 22-26, following James’ Kindergarten graduation and our Juneteenth Celebration. Will you join in the fun with us? I’ll be prepping all week so join me via IG stories to see the haps! If you do join in on the VBS fun, will you use #VBSathome2020 and tag me so I can see everything in action. I would love to have fun with you.

Love you. Mean it!