I can remember the Jelly Bean Prayer from when I was a little girl. I had hoped to use it with my kids last Easter, but I didn’t get around to it in time. So, this year I have gotten a head start!
The poem reads:
Red is for the blood He gave.
Green is for the grass He made.
Yellow is for the sun so bright.
Orange is for the edge of night.
Black is for the sins we made.
White is for the grace He gave.
Purple is for His hour of sorrow.
Pink is for a new tomorrow.
And handful of jelly beans,
Colorful and sweet,
Is a prayer, a promise,
A loved one’s treat!
Happy Resurrection Sunday!
To make the jelly bean jars you need:
a jar (I recycled a Starbucks bottle)
jelly beans
ribbon
Directions: Fill the jar with jelly beans. Attach the poem using the ribbon. This makes a great little gift for your little ones on Easter. Plus, it is a great illustration of our risen Savior! I just can't wait to give these to my kids for Easter!!!
As you can see, I have three different versions. I could not decide which I liked best…so I included all three. Where I found the time to be indecisive and make all three…I have no idea!?!?! :-) Nevertheless, I hope you enjoy the selection! :-)
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Jenn - thank you - this would be a wonderful idea to pass out to the kids in my family on Easter. Thank you for sharing!
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Great, now I have the Petra coloring song in my head...... Very cute.
ReplyDeleteThose are really cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the idea and printable. Can't wait to make a bunch up for my babes and the cousins!!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea. Thanks. Now I know what to do with all of my empty jars!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the printable! I had been looking for this!!
ReplyDeleteJenn,
ReplyDeleteLike my kids need another excuse to eat candy. I love this and will be using it for my children this Easter.
I remember getting a jelly bean jar like that when I was younger, I even mentioned it to my husband last Spring! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove this!! I've never seen it before and can't wait to make them!
ReplyDeleteMy daughters has been called jenn the jelly that's how I found this blog I love it I have a daughter that's graduating from college in may and will me a 3rd grade teacher. There's alot she can learn here from you. Thanks I'll be keeping in touch, Janet from San Antonio Texas.
ReplyDeleteoh thanks, I'm going to use this with my preschoolers this week.
ReplyDeleteHi! I just wanted to let you know that I've downloaded this file twice now this month and so appreciate it! We (kids and I) have made about 30 bags so far for kids at church, neighbors, people at the local retirement home. Happy Resurrection Week!! Thanks again...
ReplyDeleteJeannie
Found you through Homegrown Mom! This is a wonderful idea, and easy enough for me to pull together for Easter! What a blessing! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHey there. We're doing a scavenger hunt for colors of the faith. I added you to pinterest. I love this idea!
ReplyDeleteI love this and will use it this Easter
ReplyDeletethanks!! im making these for my girls and ny nieces this easter :)
ReplyDeleteThis was just the poem I was looking for. Years ago I used it as craft for my grandkids and my pastor husband's church kids and today I am using it for my neighbors, mostly getting elderly like me, who live in the 14 townhouse subdivision I live in. Years fly by but this poem still is true today.
ReplyDeleteLinda, Rossville, GA
Just found you! I am also a home school mommy for thirteen years, getting ready to graduate our first son. Our youngest is in first grade so we have a long way to go still. I am tickled to find your blog. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteThis was such a neat idea. We had our son make these for Easter gifts for his cousins and it was a huge hit. Thanks for providing the printable. Have a great day.
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