Can someone help me come up with VBS snack Ideas?

Question

I am in charge of snacks for Vacation Bible School and the theme is the Full Armor of God. I already have the sword of truth done but i need help with the others. If you can help me please email me there are other stories we are using on the other days so that might help you. Thank you so much if you decide to help!!

well i kinda wanted to do the snacks themed.

Answer 1

The Jellybean Prayer
(Tune: "Pop Goes The Weasel")
An egg full of jellybeans, colorful and sweet,
Reminds me of God's bounty with this Easter treat!
RED is for the blood Christ gave.
GREEN is for the palms' cool shade.
YELLOW is for God's light so bright.
ORANGE is for prayers at twilight.
BLACK is for sweet rest at night.
WHITE is for the grace of Christ.
PURPLE is for his days of sorrow.
PINK is for each new tomorrow.
An egg full of jellybeans, colorful and sweet,
Reminds me of God's bounty with this Easter treat!
Fill small, plastic eggs with each color of jelly bean from the poem. Send one home with each child along with a copy of the poem to be shared with his or her family during family devotions.
[Teaching Units, Church Year Celebrations, Grace Publications, Page 29]

He Is Risen Snack
Materials needed: Glazed doughnuts and doughnut holes
Directions: Cut each doughnut in half and give each child one half. Have the children stand their doughnut on its cut edge to be the "tomb". Next, give each child a doughnut hole "stone" to use to close the tomb. Tell the children to count the days 1, 2, 3 and roll the stone away. Have them shout, "He Is Risen" and enjoy their snack.
[Teaching Units, Church Year Celebrations, Grace Publications, Page 29

This sounds cool!

Resurrection (Easter) Story Cookies
You need:
1 c. whole pecans 1 tsp. vinegar 3 egg whites pinch salt
1 c. sugar zipper baggie wooden spoon; tape Bible

Preheat oven to 300° F. Place pecans in zipper baggie and let children beat them with the wooden spoon to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested he was beaten by the Roman soldiers.
Read John 19:1-3.
Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 tsp. vinegar into mixing bowl. Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross he was given vinegar to drink.
Read John 19:28-30.
Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life.
Read John 10:10-11.
Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand. Let them taste it and brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus' followers, and the bitterness of our own sin.
Read Luke 23:27.
So far, the ingredients are not very appetizing. Add 1 c. sugar. Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He loves us. He wants us to know and belong to Him.
Read Ps. 34:8 and John 3:16.
Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed. Explain that the color white represents the purity in God's eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus.
Read Isa. 1:18 and John 3:1-3.
Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper covered cookie sheet. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid.
Read Matt. 27:57-60.
Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF. Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door. Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed.
Read Matt. 27:65-66.
Leave the cookies overnight! Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight. Jesus' followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed.
Read John 16:20 and 22.
On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! On the first Easter Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty.
Read Matt. 28:1-9.
HE HAS RISEN!

Shipwrecked
Theme: God uses difficult situations for good.
Scripture Spotlight 1: "The angel said, 'Paul, do not be afraid. You must stand before Caesar. And God has promised that he will save the lives of everyone sailing with you.' So men, have courage" (Act 27:24-25a).
Scripture Spotlight 2: "We went through fire and flood, but you brought us to a place with good things" (Psalm 66:12b)
Collect: One banana per student, paper plates, plastic knives, and peanut butter (optional: roasted peanuts and chocolate syrup)
Have kids wash their hands, then form groups of three. Instruct each child to choose one of the following roles: Boat peeler, boat splitter, or boat filler. Explain that the boat peeler will peel the bananas and set each one on a paper plate, the boat splitter will cut each banana down the middle, and the boat filler will spread peanut butter on one half each banana and place the halves back together. You may have kids "storm" their banana boats with chocolate syrup and roasted peanuts as a finishing touch. Then have each trio serve its banana boats to another trio.
For Further Fun:
Have kids write on slips of paper things they're thankful for, then spear the slips of paper with toothpick. Kids can stick the toothpicks in the banana boats as masts and sails.
As kids eat their boats, have them talk about how God has helped them through hard times.
[From page 111, Bible Story Crafts & Projects Children Love]

Answer 2

Hmmmm that's a tough one... My mother used to do snacks for VBS at my school... She usually just went to Sam's Club and bought stuff in bulk, lol. She didn't follow a theme, unless they were learning something and requested a certain snack that fit with the theme. example: Jesus turning the water into wine? Use that clear Kool Aid and the kids will be surprised that their "water" is actually Kool Aid...

Other than that... Cheese and crackers, lol... Cookies... Veggie sticks... "Ants on a Log"...

Answer 3

Armor Of God Vbs

Answer 4

Graham crackers with cream cheese or peanut butter smeared on them can be decorated by the kids with gummy candies like a sheild, for the shield of faith.

Round crackers and cream cheese can be placed to gether to make up the breast plate of righteousness.

You can peel large carrots down like some folks make carrot curls - yet these could be the belt of truth.

I don't know what to tell you for helmets and shoes... and you have the sword of the spirit...

For ultimate simplicity - you could do them all as sugar cookies the kids could decorate.

Just - as a diabetic - make sure to have fall backs for kids who are diabetic or have allergies to nuts, etc.

Good luck!
Peace.

Answer 5

With the newer types of insulin these days, diabetic diets aren't necessarily as restrictive as they used to be. Read here https://tr.im/N6U9X
As with any medicine or diet change, you should discuss it with your doctor. Fruits, both fresh and dried, have a natural sugar in them that will raise blood sugar levels, so be careful about eating too much. Not sure about the nuts. Moderation is always the key. I've been diabetic for 18 years and just recently changed insulin types. I love it because it gives me more freedom in when and what I eat.

Answer 6

Cookies and Kool-Aide are the traditional snacks for VBS. You don't want to go against tradition, do you?

Answer 7

We just got through with VBS and we had
A mix that has M&M;s marshmellows, andciinomon Grahm Cerael
Nachos
Popcorn
Ice cream Sanwhiches

Answer 8

You're going to feed swords to children??

I was thinking something like goldfish crackers and apples. There is a company named Armor which makes canned meats. You might enjoy some of that. (Not me, yuck!)

Answer 9

a chocolate chip, peanut butter, and raisin rap with a Little milk on the side its the best ive served it be for on vbs nights and the kids really enjoyed it.

Answer 10

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