Preschool Bible Activity: Parade of Strength (Philippians 4:13)
Need a preschool Bible activity? Teach kids about the strength found from God in Philippians 4:13 by letting them lead a parade.
Preschool Bible Activity: Parade of Strength
You’ll Need:
Easy Prep
Before class, cut crepe paper streamers into three-foot lengths. Notify church staff that you plan to lead children on a parade route through your church.
Lead the Preschool Bible Activity
Set out the pile of streamers. Ask:
- What are some things that are hard for you to do?
- Who helps you do those things?
Let kids respond, then say: The Bible says that we can do anything with Jesus’ help. Listen as I read Philippians 4:13.
Read the verse, and then have kids repeat it with you.
Say: Jesus gives us the strength to stand up to people who pick on us, be nice to people who are different than we are, and forgive people who are mean to us. He can help us do anything. Today we’re going to celebrate that with a parade.
Give each child two streamers.
Say: When we march in our parade, we’ll wave streamers. Let’s listen to some parade music and practice waving our streamers now. When the music is soft, wave your streamers in front of you slowly. When the music gets louder and stronger, wave your streamers over your head quickly.
Play the march music, and let kids practice waving streamers. After you practice with the music several times, lead kids in reciting Philippians 4:13 or even putting the words in Philippians 4:13 to a familiar tune and singing it.
When you’re ready for your parade, lead children along your planned route. Bring along your media player if you can so everyone can hear the joy that comes from relying on God’s strength.
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