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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Revelation of Jesus

God gave John revelations of Jesus and what their plan was for the future. We can find hope and peace in that God has a plan and is in charge; that Jesus is our Savior; that they are conquering evil; and that they will make all things new. 1 John 2:28 says ” And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.” We abide with Jesus by staying connected to Him through seeking Jesus in prayer, Bible study, and through the work of the Holy Spirit.

Messages to the Churches — Revelations 1-3

This PowerPoint presentation gives the backdrop to teach the message of the letters to the churches found in Revelations 1-3. Jesus is here in the midst of His church. He sees us. He knows us. He encourages us on our walk to be ever more like Him – honoring God, loving others, and hating wickedness. We are His workmanship. It is by God’s power and His Holy Spirit within us that we become like Him. He is coming and will reward us.

God Wins! — Revelations 4-19

John sees many visions that demonstrate that God has a plan and will conquer evil. We just touch on a few as we learn that GOD WINS! Jesus conquers evil with His love and the Holy Spirit, which draw us to His side. That is what He really wants — He wants our friendship and love. He wants it so much that He was willing to die for us. He wants us and loves us so much that He will fight that which separates us — sin and evil. By the end He has proved how terrible the devil and evil really are. Then He casts them into the fire where they are gone forever! Peace and perfection will be restored. The craft is to make a white horse on a cardboard stick. We can ride like we are in the Lord’s army. We also touch on and are reminded that we can put on God’s armor to protect us from the evil one. We are protected by God’s truth, His gift of salvation, His righteousness, and faith in Him as our shield. We go forth with our feet prepared to tell others the Good News.

Riding Stick Horse craft — download pattern and directions

Jesus comes and makes all things new — Revelations 21-22

Jesus and all of heaven are anxiously waiting for the day when Jesus comes to take us home. We too are looking forward to when we can live with our Friend and Savior, Jesus Christ! He is preparing a place for us. We will see it in heaven and then there will be a time when God brings that special city, the New Jerusalem to earth and we will live with Jesus here forever! John tells us what he saw in Revelations 21-22. In this presentation we take a look at these visions. We’ll make a model of the New Jerusalem, complete with the 12 foundations, tree of life, and get creative with other additions. Of course Jesus will be there! Jesus ends by announcing again: “I am coming soon!”

The New Jerusalem model activity and print-outs


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Paul’s 2nd Missionary Journey

Let’s tell the stories of Paul’s second missionary journey. Each presentation has the story from the scripture along with pictures, songs, and interactive activities for the kids to do to participate in the story. There also may be crafts, mission projects, object lessons and more.

You will find the stories in Acts 16-18. Paul and Silas back to the churches that were formed on Paul’s first missionary Journey. Timothy joined them too. Some churches were strong and vibrant, but others had lost their first love and were not standing on the truth. We can learn much from Paul as he encouraged and taught the believers.

Like Paul, Silas, and Timothy, we too can be missionaries, no matter how old we are. “We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which He has prepared for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10

Paul and Silas go back to Encourage the new Churches — Acts 15:36 – 16:5 and Timothy

What does it mean to strengthen or encourage others? A little team activity helps us learn. Pretend to ride a donkey or walk as we sing and ‘join’ Paul on his journey from town to town. At each ‘town’ we’ll stop and give each other and encouraging message. At the end we’ll make some encouraging notes to put on flowers and give to others at church or in our neighborhood. We also learn more about Timothy.

Encouraging Verse Cards

Paul, Silas, and Timothy Tell Lydia and others in Philippi about Jesus — Acts 16:6-15

In Paul’s travels, he asks God where to go next. God shows him in a dream to go to Macedonia. At one of the main cities, Philippi, they meet Lydia at a place of prayer by the river. She and others are baptized. We look at the letter Paul sent to them later — Philippians 4:4-9. We end this presentation by making shishkabobs (thanks to Lydia’s hospitality) and making purple tie dye shirts (because that was her job).

Click to access paul-lydia-philippi.pdf

Paul & Silas Sing in Prison. Many Set Free! — Acts 16:16-40

Make some paper chains and get ready to act out Paul and Silas’ experience. They are not the only ones set free. A young lady and the jailer are freed from evil and their sins! God is the one who sets us free! Pray and praise Him. Rejoice always.

Paul Shares the Good News in Thessalonica and Berea — Read the Bible — Acts 17:1-15

Paul traveled to Thessalonica and Berea and preached the Good News that Jesus is our Savior! Those in Berea were noble. They read the scriptures and believed Paul. We want to read our Bibles too. The questions in the game are about the story for today and the Bible.

Paul Introduces Athens to the ‘Unknown God’ whom we Know — Acts 17:16-34

Paul travels to Athens. There he is amazed at how many idol gods are all around that the people worship. He finds a statue to the unknown god. He introduces the people to the one and only true God Almighty. He warns the people that there will be a day of judgement and that they will be safe if they choose to worship God and accept Jesus as their Savior. We take the opportunity to talk about warning signs and what we can do to be safe. We also recommit to worshiping God.

Paul works with Aquila and Priscilla — Working Together — Acts 18

In Corinth Paul meets Aquila and Priscilla. They are all tent makers so they work together to make tents. We’ll make tents too. When Timothy and Silas come, Paul works together with them again to tell more people about Jesus. God wants us to work together. We’ll build together and do a missionary project together.