Activity Array

Here you'll find an array of activities for elementary children that can be used in Children's Ministry, after-school programs, in the classroom and by homeschoolers.

Jesus begins His Ministry

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After His baptism, Jesus often spent time with His and our Heavenly Father. God’s will was His mission and His ministry. In these lessons we learn about the first year or so of Jesus’ ministry to those around Him. He chose His disciples, taught them and others about His kingdom and righteousness, and showed God’s love for us in so many ways. Come let’s follow Jesus. Let’s sit at His feet and learn the Truth.

John the Baptist and Jesus’ Baptism — from Matthew 3, Mark 1, and John 1

This is an interactive slide presentation where the kids get to do the craft along with the story so that they can retell the story. Get the paper here. While learning about John the Baptist, they learn 1 John 1:9, about baptism and God’s saving grace. There is an optional snowflake string-art craft and an optional tic-tac-toe game.
John the Baptist baptizes Jesus too PowerPoint PresentationDownload

Jesus Overcomes Temptations by the Devil — Luke 4:1-13

In this presentation we take a close look at Jesus’ temptations and how he overcame. We look at the verses He quoted in Deuteronomy and see that God is #1 and find that His Word is our Sword. We worship and obey only God. We dress a play dough child with dough armor shapes.
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John’s Disciples Meet Jesus and Tell Their Friends — John 1

John the Baptist had disciples that followed him too. When John pointed out Jesus to them, two of the disciples followed Jesus. They excitedly introduced Jesus to their friends. We can tell our friends about Jesus too! The presentation starts with an opportunity for Show and Tell and ends with the craft pictured above and a relay race game with the object of bringing others to Jesus.

Meet Jesus Wheel Craft

Jesus first disciples from John 1 PowerPoint PresentationDownload

Come and Follow Me. I Will Make You Fishers of Men — Luke 5:1-11

Jesus was and is a fisher of men. He came to where we are; to earth. He went were the people were. He told stories, healed people, did miracles, showing God’s love and power. He changed people’s lives. Jesus calls us to follow Him, to go fish and gather people into His kingdom of love and freedom. In this presentation the kids hear the story and get an opportunity to pretend to be fishermen as they sing, do the craft and activities.
Jesus Fishers of Men PowerPointDownload

Water to Wine — John 2

This presentation happens at a wedding. Maybe you want to set the tone and decorate the room like a wedding celebration. The kids will have an opportunity to make fresh grape juice. However, Jesus didn’t do it that way. How Jesus met the need was his first miracle. We celebrate with great joy! This story, water to wine, foreshadows Jesus’ life and death, which he willingly did for us. The craft comes from Danielle’s Place.
Jesus turns Water to Wine PowerPointDownload

A Day in the Life of Jesus — preaching, healing, and praying — Luke 4 and Mark 1

Luke 4 tells of a very busy Sabbath day. Jesus starts by preaching in the synagogue and casts out a demon. After church he and his disciples go to Peter and Andrew’s home where he heals Peter’s mother-in-law and then they have lunch. After sundown (which technically it’s the next day), the town people bring the sick to be healed. Even after a late night, Jesus gets up early to spend time with His Father. Throughout the day, Jesus is living his sermon, which came from Isaiah 61. He came to tell the good news, give sight to the blind, and set people free. We finish the presentation with a obstacle course activity. The coloring page book that goes along with the lesson can be found here:

Coloring page book — Jesus preaches, heals, and prays

Jesus preaches, heals, prays Lk 4 Mk1 PowerPoint PresentationDownload

Continue to follow Jesus through His ministry — go to —- Jesus continues his ministry

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Author: Janelle C

I enjoy planning lessons, directing VBS and child care programs. Children's ministry is my passion. God Almighty is my strength and inspiration. For fun I choose hiking, canoeing, camping, cooking, and reading.

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