Art Extra
A Good Ruler
PreK–K

Hope Sand Jar
Kids layer colored sand to create "Hope Sand Jars" as a reminder that God gives us hope.

Spark Resources:
None

Supplies:
•    Clean, dry plastic jar and lid, one of each per kid
•    Colored sand
•    Funnels
•    Plastic spoons
•    Sticker labels
•    Markers
•    Newspaper
•    Large mixing bowls (optional)
•    Dry, colored tempera paint (optional)

Set Up:
Cover the work table with newspaper. Set one jar, lid, and label at each seat. Place sand and funnels on the table. Make one jar of layered sand to use as an example. If you can't purchase colored sand, use large mixing bowls and spoons with dry, colored tempera paint to mix and color the sand.

Instructions:
God is good, isn't He? We know that God's rules for living keep us safe and make the world a better place. God is good and God gives hope! Today, we're going to make colorful sand jars to help us remember how beautiful it is that God gives us hope!

1. Help kids write their names on the bottom of their jars.
2. Let kids use stickers to create an extra special jar. Encourage them to write "God gives us hope!" on the jar.
3. Show kids how to use funnels to fill their jars, layering the sand in a color pattern. Invite kids to push a spoon against the inside of their jars to create neat designs.
4. When kids are finished, help them screw lids tightly on their jars.

God gives us sand and beautiful colors, and God gives us hope!

If you have less time . . .
Use smaller jars (such as baby food jars).

If you have more time . . .
Set out bowls, spoons, sand, and dry, colored tempera paint, then allow kids to mix their own colored sand.