Lesson of the Widow’s Mite Explained for Kids

By learning about the widow’s mite, children can develop important values like generosity, empathy, and selflessness, which will guide them in their relationships with others and their faith.

Jesus was at the temple, watching people put their offerings into the collection box. Many rich people gave large amounts of money. Then a poor widow came and put in two very small coins. Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “This widow has given more than all the others. They gave out of their wealth, but she gave all that she had.”

Jesus was teaching that it’s not about how much you give, but how much you give of yourself. The widow gave everything she had, and that’s what made her gift so special.  We can all learn from the widow’s example. We should give what we can, but we should also give with a generous heart.