Best for ages 3 to 6 You'll need a Bible, brown wooden beads, green pipe cleaners, pink or purple pipe cleaners, scissors, and one 3-inch square of white felt per child Read aloud...
This experience helps preschoolers build friendships as they celebrate fall. You'll need a large plastic tarp and lots of shredded paper. Spread the tarp in a large, open area and...
A quick primer to develop little Miss and Mr. Manners of your kids. 1. Kindness Crowns -Draw a crown outline on yellow construction paper for each child. Help children cut out their...
Since most preschoolers can't read, this picture method helps them memorize a verse more easily. For each verse, you'll need pictures to represent the parts of the verse. If you use...
For President's Day, help children learn not to hide the truth.
Give each child a sheet of white paper. Have children take turns using lemon juice from a plastic, squeeze-style...
Courtney hid behind her toy chest, surrounded by red paper, crayons, glue and scissors. She was making a valentine for God as a surprise to take to church. "Courtney?" Courtney...
Serves 1 Theme: Love Verses to Devour: Matthew 19:13-14 Supplies: a chocolate graham cracker, a resealable plastic sandwich bag, chocolate syrup, a teaspoon, and napkins. What to...
Before a lesson on Samson from Judges 14-16 , draw an outline of Samson's head and torso on a large sheet of poster board. Cut out the outline and color Samson's facial features and...
SHHH! FINGER PLAY Lead preschoolers in the words and motions to this Christmas finger play. "Shhh!" mooed the cow all cinnamon brown, (Put finger to lips.) "Come to our stable, come...
GOD LOVED US Here's a simple song from 1 John 4:10 sung to the tune of "London Bridge." As they sing, lead children in the actions below. Lyrics: God loved us, And sent his son,...
During December, kids can prepare for this Christmas program and present it to parents at Christmastime. At the first of December, involve children in decorating the classroom. Kids...
If you've ever visited a construction site, you know it's a busy and active place. Each day brings new developments and progressive changes as builders work toward the finished...
This Bible activity teaches kids that even though we all make mistakes, God love us and will forgive us when we ask. Preparation: You'll need an Etch-A-Sketch toy. The Message: Have...
God's grace erases all sins and forgives us
The Bible tells us that we are all sinners. However, most children do not understand God's grace. This short Bible lesson is designed to help children recognize the healing power of...
Henry Zonio
Forget heated debates and impassioned explanations. It's time to re-imagine apologetics for a new generation of children. A few weeks ago, my 10-year -old son came home from school...
Lori Haynes Niles
Invite kids to join you in this fun circle activity and teach them these age-appropriate children's ministry songs. Age-Level Insights 3-5 Have children form a circle and hold...
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Children's Devotion Theme: Kindness Text: Ephesians 4:29 Preparation: You'll need eight wooden blocks for each pair of kids and a Bible. The Message: (Form pairs, and give each pair...
Use Colossians 3:23-24 to talk about how God values the work that we do. This children's ministry activity is a fun addition to your Labor Day celebration. For Labor Day, have each...
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Here's a fun and easy children's message using finger puppets to drive home the meaning of this fun kid's Bible lesson... Theme: Love Text: 1 John 4:9-12 Preparation: You'll need a...
To view a video demonstration, scroll down or click here . You'll need a Bible. Ask an older child to help you with this. Have the child sit in a chair and close his or her eyes....
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To remind children that Jesus is our light, teach preschoolers this fun song. For an added twist, instead of doing the motions, give each child a flashlight or a light stick to wave...
Lois Keffer
A fun Bible activity created to to teach your children's ministry kids a sweet lesson. Prepare one grab bag with several different kinds of candy -- sweet, sour, hot, and...
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Lead kids in the following story based on 1 Samuel 17 . Have kids do the actions in parentheses. (Begin with hands behind back.) Where is Goliath? Here is Goliath (bring left index...
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Have the children say the phrases and do the corresponding actions with you in this fun finger play based on Matthew 4:18-22. Jesus walked along the shore ( walk two fingers of...
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Lead preschoolers in the following words (do the actions in parentheses). Follow the footpath where Jesus walked (step in place). Sit by the seaside where Jesus talked (sit down)....
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Picnics are fun for everyone during the summer months, but sometimes it's just too hot to be outside. So why not have a picnic inside your room? Spread a blanket on the floor for...
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Lead kids in the following story. Have them do the actions in the parentheses: I will plant my seed of faith (right hand places seed in open fist of left hand). Water it (wiggle...
Project: Kids will build edible brick towers to remind them of the tower of Babel. Supplies: Cornbread, knife, honey in squeeze bottles, paper plates, clean bed sheet. Preparation:...
Jesus turned water into wine. This object lesson explores this miracle and shows kids how they can help each other to grow as Christians--even if they cannot perform miracles. What...
Use this fun-filled children's ministry skit to teach the importance of our obedience to God's Word. Preschool children love puppets and this lesson includes tips on creating...
As the Living Word of God, the Bible deserves a special place in our hearts, minds, and lives. These Bible activities provide 9 opportunities to teach kids the importance of the...
Fun ways to tell the gospel that really make sense to kids. ALL CLEAR Fill three clear plastic bottles with 8 to 10 ounces of water. Add a small amount of liquid bleach to one of...
CHRISTMAS BELLS Lead children in singing this song to the tune of "Jingle Bells." Christmas bells, Christmas bells, Ring, ring, ring today. Ring out news That Christmas means It's...
Heather Ward
A COOL VALENTINE If you have snow on the ground on Valentine's Day, send a very unique and "cool" valentine. Choose someone you'd like to have receive a special message. It could be...
Throw a party to celebrate Jesus' resurrection. Have kids make their own noisemakers. You'll need empty toilet paper rolls, scissors, markers, a stapler, crepe paper, and dried...
