Sheila Halasz and Susan Petty
AGES 4 AND 5 1. Possible or Impossible? -Have children tell you about a favorite cartoon or movie. When children mention something that's possible or impossible for a character to...
Julie Shaffer and Heather Ward
Help kids stand up to their friends' negative influences and resist the temptations presented through peer pressure. 1. Choices -Before children arrive, set out three snacks. Cover...
Margaret Hinchey
Creative and entertaining ways to actively engage children in praise and worship through fun Bible activities and games. 1. Tug of Hugs -- Have the children sit in a circle on the...
Children's Ministry Magazine
Ruth is the picture of loyalty as she committed to her mother-in-law, Naomi, after Mahlon, Ruth's husband and Naomi's son, died. Ruth said in Ruth 1:16, "Don't urge me to leave you...
Carmen Kamrath
Use this 15-minute Labor day lesson to help kids discover the importance of work and rest. 1. Work Zone -Decorate your classroom door with a yellow, diamond-shaped sign that says...
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...
Children's Ministry Magazine
A Bible activity that uses the video Monster's Inc. and God's word to help children overcome fear. "Overcomers" You'll need the cued Monsters, Inc. video, a Bible, Rigid-Wrap...
Mike Gillespie
Use these wonderful Bible activities to build relationships and engage seniors with children in your children's ministry. Preschool-Kindergarten 1. Working Together In large...
Robyn Kundert
Fun Bible activity and lesson ideas for kids in grades preschool to kindergarten on Mother's Day. 1. Before Class: Place a line of five chairs 4 feet from a wall. The seat portion...
Mike Gillespie
PRE-K 1. Warm Fuzzies- (Supplies: A teddy bear.) Form a circle and put the teddy bear in the center. *Ask: Do you have a favorite stuffed animal? Why do you like it? Give the bear...
Jolene L. Roehlkpartain
Preschoolers love to be inspired, and January is a great time to do just that. Not only is it the start of the new year, but it's also the month we honor Martin Luther King Jr. And...
Children's Ministry Magazine
You Can't Make Me! As preschoolers become more independent, they can also be less cooperative. Kids this age take pride in making some of their decisions, such as which friend to...
Walter Norvell
Preschool - Kindergarten All in the Family -- Show children a picture of your family. Talk about your family and lead children in talking about their families. A Special Gift --...
Children's Ministry Magazine
Engage your children's ministry kids in honoring moms on Mother's Day with these fun crafts and games. Bearing Fruit Give each child a packet of fruit or vegetable seeds and a sheet...
Elaine Friedrich Hall
Hands-on lessons and ideas to help children deal with grief. 1. Barnyard Bonanza -Bring to class wind up barnyard animals, such as a cow, dog, cat, or pig. Bring enough so children...
Use this Thanksgiving bible activity to show that we can rely on God to provide for all of our needs. o Theme: God's provision o Text: Philippians 4:19 o Preparation: You'll need...
Kenn Gorman
An easy-to-use Sunday School lesson that will teach kids the real meaning of Thanksgiving. 1. Friends! -(Supplies: paper, tape, and crayons.) When children arrive, greet each one...
Joclyn Wampler
Use this 15-minute Bible activity and lesson to help children understand and honor those who have served. PRESCHOOL-KINDERGARTEN 1. A Joyful Noise : For each child, place paper and...
A fun way to teach the powerful Bible message of strength found in Philippians 4:13 . "I can do everything through him who gives me strength" -- Philippians 4:13. Supplies: You'll...
In this activity, the children will make writing appear with water and crayons to show that even when we try to cover up our lies, God sees through it all. Preparation: Mix a drop...
When I taught a preschool Sunday school lesson on Peter the fisherman, I went all out. This Sunday wasn't just a lesson--it was a party. I sent out an invitation to each child and...
Debbie Zachariah
BEARING FRUIT Give each child a packet of fruit or vegetable seeds and a sheet of construction paper. Ask a child to read aloud Galatians 5:22-23 about the fruit of the Spirit. Talk...
Bobbie Bower
1. Classy Bodies -* Say : Today, we're going to celebrate Thanksgiving by celebrating a gift that God has given us every day-our bodies. Have children work together to create a...
Seasonal Lessons PRESCHOOL-KINDERGARTEN 1. Patience, Patience -Before class, decorate a bag with hearts and write the word "patience" on it. Place a heart-shaped box of candy in the...
Bible Adventures: Creation Genesis 1:1-2:3 PRESCHOOL-KINDERGARTEN *Bible Activity: Creation-in-Motion-Turn the lights off and have children sit on the floor. Paraphrase the story...
Susan Grover
Divorce is never easy, especially when children are involved. Use this lesson to reinforce to kids that God is with them during this troubling time and it is not their fault. 1....
1. Bible Activity : Bad Choices-Have children sit in a circle on the floor. Have children each tell about one of their friends. *Say : Let's play Friendship Tag. I'll call out...
SONG -"JESUS IN A MANGER" Form a circle with one child in the middle as "Jesus." Have children hold hands and walk in a circle around Jesus. Lead kids in singing this song to the...
David and Goliath 1 Samuel 17 PRESCHOOL-KINDERGARTEN Bible Activity: Ring Around Boy David-Have the children hold hands in a circle with one child in the center as "David." Lead...
BIBLE ADVENTURES Mary and Martha Luke 10:38-42 PRESCHOOL-KINDERGARTEN *Bible Activity: Busy Bee-Choose a leader. Have the children form a line facing the leader. Have the leader say...
Woman at the Well John 4:7-30 PRESCHOOL-KINDERGARTEN Bible Activity: Living Water-Have children place their hands under running water in a sink and then drink a cup of water....
Bible Activity : Trusting God-* Say : Today, we're going to learn that God gives us what we need. Let's pretend it's very cold. (Take time to pretend.) All around this room are...
A Bible study that teaches kids why God created families. Bible Activity : Strong Houses-On separate sheets of newsprint, draw a house with chalk and a house with crayons. Hang the...
SETTING Create an altar by draping a bedsheet or blanket over a table. Lay real or artificial fruits and vegetables on the altar. Also lay a stuffed sheep or a picture of a sheep on...
Use these activities to spice up your lessons. Just replace not-so-exciting activities or add these to a lesson to capture your kids' attention. PRESCHOOL-KINDERGARTEN Bible...
Setting : For this Bible lesson about Zacchaeus, from brown posterboard, cut out a 3-foot-tall tree trunk. Use a marker to draw vertical lines of bark. Tape the trunk to the wall....
Sheila Halasz and Susan Petty
Help kids believe that God can do the impossible. AGES 2 AND 3 1. Can You Lift It? -Before class, hide at least one rock in the room for each child. Try to get various sizes, shapes...
Julie Shaffer and Heather Ward
1. Follow Me -When children arrive, lead them in a game of Follow the Leader. Then have kids sit on the floor in a circle. Ask: "What things did we do? Were those right things to...
Help kids see that the church isn't bricks and wood-it's people. 1. You Are the Church -Have the children sit in a circle. Walk around the circle holding an unbreakable mirror. Stop...
