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.
We have the hope and promise that Jesus is coming again! Jesus wants us to be ready when He comes. It seems like it is taking Jesus a loooooong time, but the time of His coming is getting closer! We need Him, his Holy Spirit, in our hearts and lives. Our prayer is that we will be forever faithful to Him. In this presentation the kids get to make little clay lamps. We put battery operated tea lights in ours. Just like it’s important to have an extra battery in case we have to have our lights on for a long time, it is important to keep Jesus in our hearts each and every day. He will give us the energy to live faithfully forever!
Will there be a reward for those who work for the Lord? Yes. But don’t be surprised if those who work less or join the work force later get the same reward. What does it mean to work for the Lord or work in his vineyard? God is interested in each of us producing much fruit. When we care for others and share God’s love, we are producing good fruit in us and others. In our craft we learn how to train grape vines. In the presentation we also talk about the importance of doing a good job at your work.
In choosing to forgive, we are choosing to abandon our negative emotions associated with someone’s hurtful behavior. We choose to let God deal with them and celebrate his mercy towards each of us. In this presentation we look at the story of the unmerciful servant and why we should forgive and forgive s’more (Let’s make S’mores!) and forgive even 70 x 7 times! Have a backpack and cans ready along with S’more makings.
The Prodigal Son, The Lost Sheep, and the Lost Coin
This presentation combines the three Lost and Found stories in Luke 15. The lost sheep, lost coin, and the prodigal son teach us how much God loves us! Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. All heaven rejoices when even one sinner turns their heart towards God. He is so ready to forgive! During this presentation, the kids get to play hide and seek with objects, act out the story, and finish with a party, rejoicing that they too are found, saved, and very precious to God!
What are the two greatest commandments? Love God and Love your neighbor as yourself. Who is your neighbor? Jesus responded with the story of the Good Samaritan. In this presentation, we read the account from the book of Luke. We reenact the story and learn some basics of first aid. The craft reminds us to love one another.
his parable is full of truth for all of us. Jesus is a generous sower sowing seeds of truth and love everywhere. But not all the seeds fall on good soil. How is the soil of your heart? Are you ready to listen and take in the message? During this presentation we will learn about seeds, act out the parable, color, sing, and plant seeds in soft soil.
Our youth group enjoyed putting on a fun skit based on this story. It was written by Julianne Bruce for GROUP Funtastic Skits. Since then, I haven’t found it online. But maybe you can.
Jesus wants us to know how much He cares for us. He told the story of the Good Shepherd. Like the good shepherd, Jesus (God) protects us from evil, provides us with food and water, finds us when we are lost and brings us to a safe place. Jesus knows us by name and we know His voice and follow Him. Jesus was even willing to die to save our lives. He gives us eternal life! He is the way, the truth, and the life. In this presentation, the kids build the setting of a sheep pen, grass and stream. Then with Lego people or other action figures, they illustrate or act out the story while it is read. There also is a craft, songs, and a game similar to Duck, Duck, Goose.
In Matthew 7:24-27 and Luke 6:46-49 Jesus tells a parable of a wise and foolish builder. Those who not only listen, but also do what God says are like the wise man builds his house on a rock. Our rock is Jesus. His words are true and are a firm foundation. He is a strong refuge. In this presentation we also learn about the Golden Rule and the importance of loving God and, like he does, love everyone. Activities include acting out the story of the wise and foolish builders using flour, water, and a little house. The house falls, but we use the water and flour to build a firm rock and foundation for another house.
This Bible Story slide show tells the story of how Jesus brought the Widow of Nain’s son back to life. You can find it in Luke 7:11-17. It includes an a challenge to determine if a person is happy or sad by looking at their eyes. The object lesson and craft is to plant seeds. We bury them and with God’s blessing, water, and sunshine, they spring to life. Decorate the plant pot with verse stickers.
Go, He is Well — One with Authority Speaks and it Happens
This lesson looks at two stories that demonstrate Jesus’ authority, how he held up the law, and the people’s faith in Him. The leper asked to be healed if Jesus was willing. Jesus did and asked also that he keep the law and show himself to the priest. The Centurion recognized that Jesus, like himself, was one under authority and had authority. Thus, he had faith that Jesus could just say the word and it would be done. God answers our prayers, too. There is also the opportunity to have a nurse or doctor to come in and show items they use to help people get well. By doing what the doctor and nurses tell us, we can get well, too.
Just say the Word — Faith, Believing it will be Done
In this presentation we look at many examples of faith. We read and act out two stories where Jesus just spoke the word and a man believed, and the sick person was healed. The nature nugget is about how the plover bird ‘has faith’ that the crocodile won’t eat him! We can trust God. He loves and cares for us. He is strong and generous. Even though we might not see it, we can have faith in Him and his promises. We also experience what faith feels like by being blindfolded and following directions. This is a full lesson.
