Kids learn alot through play. It's why we include so much of it as part of our Sunday services.
If downloading the attached Activity Ideas list is not convenient for you, a sample of the activity ideas are listed here in a format that should be easy to read off your phone.
Given the wide range of ages and learning styles of the kids in your families, there are lots of options. Just choose the ones that your kids will like best!
If your Sundays feel too full having an adult service and a kids' service -- these can be done throughout the week too!
Supplies: Flower Design download, or draw a similar shape.
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Fold a sheet of construction paper in half and then in half again to make a hand-sized “Bible” for each baby. Write the Main Point on the front of each child’s book. Provide heart-shaped stickers to help babies stick on the inside pages.
SAY • Timothy and Titus were church leaders. Paul wrote letters to encourage them to teach God’s words. God helps us obey him.
Guide children to spread out around the room. Explain that kids should follow your example by copying your actions. Say, “Look at me and do what I do.” Perform various movements for about 10 seconds each. Movements may include touching your toes, moving your arms in a circle, running in place, jumping up and down, and patting your head. After a minute of activity, choose a preschooler to be the leader. Continue until all kids who wish to do so have been the leader.
SAY • In today’s Bible story, Paul wrote to his friend Timothy. Paul told Timothy to be an example for the other believers. That meant that Timothy was supposed to say, “Look at me and do what I do.” Listen to our Bible story to hear what Timothy was supposed to show other believers how to do.
Guide the kids to play 20 questions with you. Think of a person, place, or thing that the kids would be familiar with. Then, allow them to take turns asking yes-or-no questions. Answer them until the kids have asked 20, and then allow them to guess what you are thinking of. Then, allow kids to come up with things for the rest of the family to guess.
SAY • Questions are a great way to learn more about something. Often, we go to leaders to ask questions. That’s one reason why it is very important for leaders in the church to know a lot about God’s Word.
1) What does this story teach me about God or the gospel?
2) What does the story teach me about myself?
3) Are there any commands in this story to obey? How are they for God’s glory and my good?
4) Are there any promises in this story to remember?
5) How do they help me trust and love God?
6) How does this story help me to live on mission better?
Choose one:
1) Act out the story. If you need more people, get your kids to include some stuffies!
2) Draw the story—Comic Book Style
3) Create the story—use playdough to create each scene of the story