Hands-on activities effectively convey Bible stories and concepts, so try these fun, safe ideas to enhance your lessons. Building-For Bible stories that involve building, such as...
Lead kids in this fun game to learn more about God. *Say: The Bible says that God is light. And God wants us to follow him. Form pairs. Have partners tie together one of their legs...
Taken straight from the pages of Jackie Silberg's book Games to Play With Babies, these age appropriate nursery games are a great way to entertain and educate infants in your...
A great activity to help toddlers recognize and attach names to the other children in the nursery. All you need is a full-length mirror and a little imagination. This activity will...
Sondra Sanders
Teaching toddlers to appreciate all that God has given us is no easy task. This simple song is a great way to help your nursery students learn the meaning of being thankful....
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Using a mirror in the nursery is a great way for infants and toddlers to develop an awareness of themselves and others. Try these entertaining ideas to help little ones discover...
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Lead children in singing this song to the tune of "Jesus Loves Me."... Trees and bees both big and small (stand up high, then bend low) God's the one who makes them all. (Spread...
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It's sometimes difficult to tell when the service will end and when parents will pick up their children, so we play a game at the end of each class that the kids know and love....
Sondra Saunders
This fun Bible activity and song are a great way to show infants how much God loves every baby. Cut out pictures that represent baby Jesus, baby Moses, baby John the Baptist, baby...
Sondra Saunders
Make these Thankful Wheels for the toddlers in your class to take home to share with their families For each toddler, you'll need a sturdy orange or yellow paper plate, and a...
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Blowing bubbles is a great way to distract unhappy children and get them involved and interested. It's also a fun way to wind down the hour, distract an anxious child, or defuse...
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Children can learn through their sight and sense of touch. Before class, collect many different-textured items, such as corduroy, burlap, wool, silk, fake fur, sandpaper, waxed...
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A personalized lullaby for your nursery-aged children. The baby's name should be inserted where each blank line occurs. Rock-a-bye___________ God loves you so. Rock-a-bye___________...
Margaret Hinchey
Creative and entertaining ways to actively engage children in praise and worship through fun Bible activities and games. Ages 2 And 3 1. Sing Song -- Form a circle. March around the...
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A fun and musical activity that will teach your preschoolers to love their neighbors. Sing this song to the tune of "London Bridge." Love your neighbor as your friend, as your...
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Lead children in singing the following words to the tune of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat." Lift, lift, lift your hands, Lift your hands in praise. Singing, dancing, praising Jesus, Do...
Hugs are a great way to show each other how much we care. Throw in an encouraging cheer and soon the whole church will know what a loving and thankful group of kids they have been...
