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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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John Baptizes Jesus

Matthew3, Mark 1, Luke 3

John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus by telling others to get ready for the Messiah. The people repented and John baptized them. What does repent mean? What is baptism? These are the concepts we explore with this story. The Bible tells us that Jesus washes us and we will be as white as snow. One activity is to make snowflakes.

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Back to John the Baptist and other options for this story

Forward to Jesus’ Temptation in the Wilderness and the Beginning of His ministry


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PRAISE God, You are Chosen

— Mary visits Elizabeth, John is born, Angel visits Joseph — Luke 1 and Matthew 1

Zechariah and Elizabeth were chosen, in their old age to be the parents of John who would prepare the way of the Lord. When he can speak again, Zechariah bursts into song, praising God. Mary and Joseph were chosen to parent Jesus, God’s Son. Mary, too, praises God in song. We too are chosen and blessed. God has chosen to adopt us as His children. We are blessed because we believe in God and in Jesus! Let’s sing and praise His name.

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Find more programs in this series at this link: Jesus’ Birth stories and game


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COME WORSHIP — Wise Men Come Worship Jesus — Matthew 2

We end our stories of Jesus birth with Matthew’s account of the wise men coming to see Jesus. Matthew wants everyone to know that Jesus was not just born for the Jews. He is the Savior of the World and the King of all kings! Praise God! This presentation allows you to have the kids act out the story. Special breakfast items are suggested if you wish to have a party on this day also or instead of the previous week. We also finish the Christmas Game.

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Link to the rest of the lessons in this series and the game >> Jesus is born (Stories to Tell and Game)


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Joseph Board Game

Joseph’s Journey From Prison to Palace

While we talking about Joseph.  Here is a game the kids enjoyed putting together during our Egypt VBS.  They started with the title board piece and the board piece for Day 1.   Each day they received a new board piece to add to their game.  By the end of the week they had all 6 pieces to make the full game.

Download a pdf of the game here:  Game Joseph’s Journey From Prison to Palace

In addition to the game boards, each child will need a dice, and 16 bingo chips.

Have fun playing!