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.

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Parable: The Good Shepherd

John 10 and Matthew 18:12-14

An illustrated storytelling scene featuring characters like a robber, gatekeeper, and shepherd set against a pastoral background with sheep.

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.

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Activity: Finger puppets to act out the story

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Queen Esther

Although the book of Esther doesn’t mention God, we see how God’s people, the Jews live out their faith and how God hears their prayers and works out a way of salvation for them.

These interactive Bible story PowerPoint presentations teach lessons of true beauty, faithfulness, respect, and prayer.

Esther, crowned Queen — Esther 1-2

Esther was beautiful on the inside and out. It is God who make us beautiful on the inside. It is this beauty that He, our King, looks for and is please with. We talk about both. We caring for out outward appearance by looking in the mirror, combing our hair, cleaning our face, etc. The craft is to decorate a mirror on the back with stickers and the memory verse from 1 Peter 3:4. It is the Holy Spirit who shows us what we need to fix on the inside and it is God who helps that happen. He wants us to be respectful and kind.

Coloring page and Verses to hide inside

Sticker verses for mirror (Avery 5163 or 81363 2×4 inches)

Courageous Queen Esther saves her people — Esther 3-8

Courageous Queen Esther (short version with video and more activities) — Esther 3-8

Here’s a great story with kings and queens; villains and heroes; and a marvelously twisted plot. We can learn about when to tell on someone (to keep others from getting hurt), courage, and being in the right place at the right time.