Use this children’s Sunday School lesson about the prophet Daniel and King Nebuchadnezzar to teach children about how God wants to change our thinking. Needed: Bibles, a volunteer to play King Nebuchadnezzar (you can do this yourself if you want) Intro Game: Power Up Freeze Tag Divide the students into two teams. One team is It and tries to tag the members of the other team. When a student is tagged, they freeze in place. Every minute
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson on the seventh Beatitude to teach kids how to be peacemakers. Needed: Bibles Intro Game: The Peacemaker Assign each student a partner. One student won’t have a partner. They’re the Peacemaker. If that leaves another student without a partner, have them pair up with another leader or another pair so that one group has three partners. Partners separate, and students spread out for a game of tag. When Jesus tags someone,
Wonderful sheep, source of so many illustrations, parables, and great games and lessons! One interesting thing to note is that Jesus is depicted both as the good shepherd, who knows His sheep, and also the sacrificial lamb, who lays down his life for us. In this lesson, we will look at the importance of loving one another, and how that love was demonstrated in the work of Jesus. Lesson focus: As humans, we easily stray from what
This Bible Object Lesson will teach kids that Jesus is the Good Shepherd and how we can trust Him. It’s based on John 10:1-10 where Jesus says, “I am the Good Shepherd.” Download the teachers notes, watch our Children’s Message example, and gather your supplies. Then you’re ready to share this message in your church next Sunday! “Safe in the Sheep Pen” Children’s Message Object about the Jesus the Good Shepherd Main Objective: This message focuses on
Use these crafts when teaching kids about Jesus Christ the Good Shepherd. They work with any John 10 lesson plan for Sunday School. Download the craft directions, watch our how-to instructions video, and then gather your craft supplies. Jesus is the Good Shepherd Craft Ideas Listen for His Voice, Little Sheep!Craft Ideas for Jesus, the Good Shepherd There are several Biblical references that involve sheep. The lifestyle of the first century made this an applicable metaphor, as
This Kids’ Sunday School lesson about the Road to Emmaus was designed for parents to use with their children at home on the week of April 26, 2020. Everything is included in the PDF download below (teaching notes, coloring pages, craft directions, game ideas, and worksheets). Use what is most helpful for your kids and ignore the rest. Families can also watch our children’s message, suggested music, and craft demonstration in the video playlist below. “Jesus is Alive
This Bible Object Lesson will teach kids about trusting Jesus, even when we don’t understand how God is working through current events. It’s based on Luke 24:13-35 and tells the Emmaus Road appearance of Jesus. Download the teachers notes, watch our Children’s Message example, and gather your supplies. Then you’re ready to share this message in your church next Sunday! Children’s Message: Blessings in Disguise Jesus on the Road to Emmaus and God’s Work in our Lives
We can hope in the Lord no matter what! Includes a teaching guide and 2 games. Needed: Blankets or sheets or beach towels, various objects Game: Up and Down Give the students blankets, sheets, or beach towels to hold between them. You can break the students into teams or have them complete the following challenges together. Bounce an object 5, 10, and 20 times without dropping it. See how high they can bounce an object. Bounce more
My lesson on the “fall out” from the Fall with a story about Adam and Eve’s very different sons, Cain and Abel. The object lesson and story game at the end will help students connect the message to their lives. Needed: A twenty-dollar bill (or something comparable) Intro Activity Pull out a $20 bill and hand it to one of your students. Be as dramatic with this as possible. Watch everyone react for a moment and refuse
How can students spend time with God on this special day? Includes a teaching guide and 3 games. Needed: exercise instruction cards Intro Game: Extreme Exercise Race Have students pair up and complete this race together. All the students will line up by pairs on one side of your play area. Spaced out in a direct line in front of each pair, you’ll place a series of cards. The cards could say things like, “Do 10 Pushups!”
The Lord gives us the Ten Commandments and other rules because He loves us. Includes a lesson and 3 games. Needed: common items, Bibles, Whiteboard and markers or something else to write on, pieces of paper with phrases from the Ten Commandments written on them Game: Breaking the Rules Play any simple game your kids know. The trick is that you’re going to intentionally break the rules to disrupt the game. You could also have one of
Our Promised Land is Heaven. Includes a teaching guide and 2 games. Needed: two ropes or jump-ropes, an illustration of the Ark of the Covenant , a world map or globe, a map of the Exodus journey Intro Game: Crossing the Jordan Place two ropes parallel to each other on the floor. Explain to the students that the space between the ropes is a raging river. If they touch it, they’ll be swept away and drowned. Now,
How does God use bad things in our life for good? Includes a lesson, 2 games, a snack idea, and an optional service project. Needed: exercise cards, an old garment or item to represent Joseph’s coat, raw eggs, flour, baking soda, cookies Intro Game 1: Extreme Exercise Race Have students pair up and complete this race together. All the students will line up by pairs on one side of your play area. Spaced out in a direct
What does repentance look like? How can we forgive others? Includes a teaching guide, 2 games, and a craft. Needed: old garment or another special item to represent Joseph’s cloak; different colors of construction paper, tissue paper, and /or wrapping paper; scissors; staples or hole punch and string; crayons or colored pencils Intro Game: Joseph’s Coat play the game from the previous lesson and remind students about how Joseph’s brothers became jealous when their father Jacob gave
How can we ask for forgiveness when we’ve wronged someone? How can we forgive others? Includes a teaching guide, 2 games, a craft, and a prayer exercise. Needed: Craft paper and crayons or colored pencils for the craft, various small objects for the Poke the Bear game Intro Game Play Poke the Bear or Tag the Bear from the Jacob Tricks Esau lesson. Tag the Bear Like a normal game of team Tag, you’ll divide your group
What does the Bible say about the Coronavirus Pandemic? God is not silent, HE is speaking in the Holy Scriptures. Churches can respond and share God’s love even when the building is closed. Here are some key scriptures and prayers to share with your family, congregation, or friends during this public health crisis. What does the Bible say about Coronavirus? Bible Prophecy, Scripture quotes, and Prayers for Christians What this article covers: What does the Bible say
Coronavirus is disrupting life around the world. Kids need answers! The fear and anxiety of this crisis is amplifying the disruption in their lives. This page is our list of resources to help parents explain the COVID19 pandemic to their children. Please leave a comment to share more resources, I’ll be updating this article daily. I’ve included resources from Christian and non-religious perspectives to make sure parents have all the help they need! Coronavirus Explained for Kids
This is the 12th and final lesson in our curriculum called “God’s Good Rules” that helps children study the Ten Commandments. This study will show that we can happily obey the Ten Commandments to show love to God and to our neighbors – because Jesus changes our hearts. Download the complete printable lesson plan below. See all the lessons and find bonus learning activities on the series page: God’s Good Rules – A Study for Children on the
This is lesson #9 in our curriculum called “God’s Good Rules” that helps children study the Ten Commandments. This lesson will explain why it’s wrong to steal from others and how God’s law teaches us to respect all property.. Download the complete printable lesson plan below. See all the lessons and find bonus learning activities on the series page: God’s Good Rules – A Study for Children on the 10 Commandments. “Don’t Steal” Lesson #9 in the God’s
This is lesson #8 in our curriculum called “God’s Good Rules” that helps children study the Ten Commandments. This lesson will explain how the commandment “Do not commit adultery” applies to all the promises we make as God’s people. Download the complete printable lesson plan below. See all the lessons and find bonus learning activities on the series page: God’s Good Rules – A Study for Children on the 10 Commandments. “Value Life” Lesson #8 in the God’s
This free Sunday School lesson is based on the stories about Simeon and Anna from Luke 2:22-40. It shows the great joy that Jesus would bring to those who love God. Download the printable lesson plan below. It’s part of our new series “Heroes of the Christmas Story” (Celebrated and Lesser-Known) that shares the Biblical story of Christmas. Simeon and Anna Rejoice at the Dedication of Jesus Christmas Sunday School Lesson from Luke 2:22-40 There are a
This is lesson #5 in our curriculum called “God’s Good Rules” that helps children study the Ten Commandments. In this Bible study, children will learn about the Sabbath and God’s gift of rest. Download the complete printable lesson plan below. See all the lessons and find bonus learning activities on the series page: God’s Good Rules – A Study for Children on the 10 Commandments. “Holy Rest” Lesson #5 in the God’s Good Rules Series Bible Curriculum for
This is lesson #3 in our study called “God’s Good Rules” that gives kids an in-depth study of the Ten Commandments. Download the complete printable lesson plan below. See all the lessons and find bonus learning activities on the series page: God’s Good Rules – A Study for Children on the 10 Commandments. “No Idols” Lesson #3 in the God’s Good Rules Series: Bible Curriculum for Kids on the 10 Commandments About this Lesson Plan Main idea: We
This is lesson #2 in our series called “God’s Good Rules” that gives kids an in-depth study of the Ten Commandments. Download the complete printable lesson plan below. See all the lessons and find bonus learning activities on the series page: God’s Good Rules – A Study for Children on the 10 Commandments. “Who’s Number One?” Lesson #2 in the God’s Good Rules Series: Bible Curriculum for Kids on the 10 Commandments About this Lesson Plan Main idea:
