Take your kids on a journey
from fear to faith with this lesson from the new Kids' Travel Guide
to the 23rd Psalm...
Psalm 23 is one of the most well-known and
often-q...
Margaret Hinchey
Creative and entertaining ways to actively engage children in
praise and worship through fun Bible activities and games.
1. Musical Feelings -- Have children sit in a
cir...
Joclyn Wampler
Use this 15-minute Bible activity and lesson to help
children understand and honor Memorial Day.
GRADES 1-3
1. Shhh: Usher children quietly into a darkened
classroom. ...
Carmen Kamrath
Use this 15-minute Labor Day lesson in your Sunday school class
to help kids discover the importance of work and rest.
GRADES 1-3
1. Sit on It-Before class, inflate a b...
Robyn Kundert
Fun Bible activity and lesson ideas for kids in grades 1st
through 3rd on Mother's Day.
l. Before Class: Draw a door and windows on
several assorted colors of constructio...
Kenn Gorman
A Bible lesson that will show kids the real meaning of
Thanksgiving.
1. Hit or Miss-(Supplies: a "soft" ball) Point
out a physical feature that almost all your ...
1. Bible Activity: Feed My Lambs-Form pairs and
give each partner a cookie. Have partners feed each other a few
bites of the cookie. Remind kids to be polite and to carefull...
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...
Julie Shaffer and Heather Ward
Help kids stand up to their friends' negative influences and
resist peer pressure.
1. Opener-With two balls of clay, have two children
each form a pot. Assign the followi...
Julie Shaffer and Heather Ward
Help kids stand up to their friends' negative influences and
resist peer pressure.
1. Single-Minded-Say: "Today we're going to
discover how we have the choice to stand ...
Bobbie Bower
1. Make-A-Body-*Say: Today,
we're going to celebrate Thanksgiving by celebrating a gift that
God has given us every day-our bodies.
Give each child a sheet of paper. Have...
A creative way to show kids that God created and protects
families.
Bible Activity: Family Butterfly-Read aloud Ephesians 3:18-21. Give each child a 40-inch
loop of strin...
A Bible activity created to show kids that God wants families to
get along.
Bible Activity: No Family Feud-Form two teams. Have
teams each list the top 10 ways a family c...
Bible Activity: Waiting Game-As kids arrive, tell them
you have a special surprise for them, but it's not here yet. Keep
building up the surprise for at least five minutes a...
Bible Activity: Trust Walk-Form pairs. Blindfold one
child. Have the other child lead the blindfolded child around the
room. Tell the guide to stop occasionally and let the ...
Bible Activity: Trust Me - Form pairs.
Lead pairs in the following activities. Have partners trade places
for each event.
1. Cotton Ball Chase - One partner blindfolds th...
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 ...
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 ...
Elaine Friedrich
Hands-on lesson and ideas to help children deal with
grief.
1. Seasons--
Put a mitten, sunscreen, umbrella, kite, sunglasses, rake, leaf,
and a package of hot chocolat...
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.
GRADES 1 AND 2
Bible Act...
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.
GRADES 3 AND 4
Bible Act...
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...
Sheila Halasz and Susan Petty
GRADES 1 AND 2
1.It's Impossible-Have children sit in a circle
and one by one finish the sentence, "It's impossible to..." Tell
kids that there are no wrong answers. Kids w...
Sheila Halasz and Susan Petty
GRADES 3 AND 4
1. Mix It Up-In a large bowl, pour 1 quart of
half-and-half and a dash of salt. Mix it up, then úask: Does this
look like butter to you? Why or why not? Do y...
Children's Ministry Magazine
An engaging Bible activity where Paul and Silas and a tasty
treat teach kids about God's love.
Materials:
plastic knives
1 small bowl
paper plates (1 per child)...
A sweet Valentine's day object lesson that will show
children the depth of God's love.
Theme: Valentine's Day
Text: 1 John 3:18 Best for: Grades K-2
Preparation:...
Helping children understand unity in Christ on Martin
Luther King Jr. Day.
Theme: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Text: Galatians 3:28 Best for: Grades K-6
Preparation: U...
Wow kids with this incredibly egg-citing lesson! Kids
will learn that together and with God, they can do
anything.
What You'll Need: A Bible, two cartons of one
dozen eg...
Children's Ministry Magazine
A straight-forward approach to teaching Creation and the story
of Adam and Eve to your children's ministry kids.
Read aloud Genesis 3. Then have kids act out the story.
A...
Children's Ministry Magazine
Use this amazing interactive method to get your kids
into the story of Noah's Ark. It'll create unforgettable
learning!
Download a pdf of this lesson
here
Preparation...
Courtney Wilson
Use Dr. Seuss' whimsical books to set the stage for
introducing biblical wisdom to children
The whimsical world of Dr. Seuss has entertained and educated
children and adu...
Children's Ministry Magazine
This creative lesson will teach kids the importance of freedom
that can only be found in Christ.
Grades K-6
Objective: Children will learn that Christ sets
them free f...
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,
Rig...
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...
Reader Submitted
Celebrate Father's Day by bringing kids and their fathers
together. We brought in all kinds of work vehicles, such as
bulldozers and dump trucks, to our church parking lot. ...
Kids often need help understanding that God protects us and
keeps us safe. This devotion shows how God's love will protect us
in all things.
•Theme: God's protection
•T...
Mission Possible: Using the movie A Bug's Life to teach children
about bullying.
Movie Title: A Bug's Life (G)
Start Time: 24 minutes, 55 seconds
Where to Begin: Hopper ...
Teach kids that God's love has no limits through the Scripture
about the Prodigal son.
Simple Supplies
You'll need a Bible and an instrument for each child, such as
no...
Group Books
A great way to help kids understand the omnipresence of
God.
Theme: God is always with us
Bible Reference: Acts 17:27
Simple Supplies:
You'll need a Bible and sev...
Group Books
A devotion that will help children understand that God
is eternal...and always has been.
Theme: God has always been here and always will
be.
Bible Reference: Genesis 1:1...
Children's Ministry Magazine
God told Jonah to go to Nineveh. But Jonah ran away from God on
a boat. When the sea grew rough, Jonah told the other sailors to
toss him into the ocean and the sea would be...
Children's Ministry Magazine
A fun Bible activity to highlight how God hears our
prayers.
Topic: Prayer
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:27
Game Overview: Kids will record their voices, then
listen as th...
This game will demonstrate to kids that how they look has little
to do with who they really are.
Supply List
paper plates, one per child;
markers, crayons, pens;
...
An engaging Bible activity that will teach children the
importance of friendship.
Topic: Friendship
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37
Game Overview: Kids will build multistoried
...
Help your kids trust in the promises of God by using a little
science to create a real rainbow!
What You'll Need: Bible, 4x6 card, scissors,
transparent tape, drinking gl...
Children's Ministry Magazine
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the
Wardrobe is an amazing movie with a strong Christian
worldview. Use this talk sheet in class or send home for families...
The greatest among you will be your servant. For whoever
exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be
exalted. MATTHEW 23:11-12
Supplies: You'll ne...
Theme:
Forgiveness
Bible Text: [The Lord says,]
"I, I am the One who forgives all your sins, for my sake; I will
not remember your sins" (Isaiah 43:25).
Preparation: ...
Bible Point: Jesus wants to forgive us.
Verse: Mark 2:1-12
How exciting to have such dear friends that they would not only
have the faith to carry you to see Jesus, but...
Pat Verbal
Use this drama to help kids know God is with them
.
Characters:
Teacher, dressed in clothing typically worn to church
Tutor the angel, dressed in a tattered robe w...
Cast: Elias: elderly, grumpy
Jewish man
Friend: young man
Costuming: Both Elias and
Friend wear Bible-times costumes.
Props: Bible-times costumes,
walking cane (app...
You'll need Bibles, newsprint, markers, a round plastic tub,
water, and marbles.
Get Set to Serve
Service starts with God! When we serve others, we're actually
serving...
Use this object lesson to introduce your children's ministry
students to the world around them and the need for Christians to
serve God's needs in the mission field.
Get ...
Say: Today we're going to listen to a really scary story
about what happened to Jesus' disciples. And you're going to help
me tell it.
Practice each of these cues and...
Topic: What Heaven Is Like
Scriptures You Might Read: Revelation 7:9-17; 22:1-6
The Scene: The back seat of a moving
car
The Simple Setup: Place two chairs at
cente...
Children's Ministry Magazine
Collect several bells such as a jingle bell, cow bell, alarm
clock bell, and doorbell. You'll need at least four different bells
and a box large enough to conceal them.
...
A fun Bible activity that will help kids honor Dad on Father's
day.
Theme: Father's Day
Preparation: You'll need a Bible. Make one "blue ribbon" for
every eight kids, ...
CREATING CREATION
This activity was a hit with our preschool through eighth-graders
to teach the story of creation. It takes about 20 minutes, but the
kids will probably as...
Christine Willett Greenwald
ROCKIN' TIME
Your kids' love for rock collecting can stimulate active Bible
learning. Plan a party or lesson entirely around a rock theme.
Invite children to bring rocks u...
Janel Kauffman
KINDERGARTEN-GRADE 2
1. What Is a Friend?-Give the children
markers and paper. Have them each draw a picture of their best
friend. Have children each show their picture to ...
GRADES 1-3
*Bible Activity: Noise Busters-Give kids a sheet
of paper and a pencil. Tell kids you have a very important project
for them to do. Then turn on a radio very lou...
GRADES 1-3
1. Together Again-Form pairs and tie partners'
legs together. Then have pairs put on a large T-shirt. One at a
time, have pairs race to the middle of the room ...
GRADES 1-3
Bible Activity: Mission Impossible-Form two teams.
Put stronger children on one team. Then bring out a long rope. Have
teams compete in a Tug of War.
Afterwar...
GRADES 1-3
Bible Activity: Catch It-Play background music.
Have children each hold a large feather in the air and drop it. As
the feather gracefully floats down, call out...
Have kids try this
activity to help them understand the importance of working
together.
Have kids form pairs and sit on the floor, back-to-back, with
their arms folded a...
Looking for ways for your kids to raise money or
just have churchwide fun? Sponsor a "Plague of FROGs"
fundraiser-which stands for "Fully Rely On God."
Let kids color and d...
