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 you...
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 Bapt...
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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 lo...
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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 a...
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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 disc...
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....
Soon after toddlers begin walking they learn to squat, which
helps develop a sense of balance and leg strength. Play this game
to help them strengthen their squatting sk...
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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, prai...
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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, ...
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. Mar...
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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...
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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,...
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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 de...
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, a...
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 hav...
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...
