A to Z Bible Story Lesson- Letter B

B- Baptism of Jesus


Objectives: The children will be able to
- retell the story of the Baptism of Jesus
- identify who baptized Jesus
- identify who was pleased that Jesus was baptized
- discuss why you get baptized



Review:
Prayer and questions from last week’s lesson


Vocabulary Words:

dltk-bible.com- Jesus is Baptized Word Wall Words
Word wall templates are large flash card printables that you can hang on the wall to aid children when they are learning or using new vocabulary words.


The activity below is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

Baptism of Jesus Word Wall- Word wall templates are large flash card printables that you can hang on the wall to aid children when they are learning or using new vocabulary words.



Plan:


Circle Time:

Read story: “Baptism of Jesus” from your own story book.

While you are reading the story you can use lambsongs.co.nz- John the Baptist (under New Testament): Click on Activity 1, 2, & 3


Then ask questions from below.

Where did John baptize the people? (In the Jordan River.)

Who baptized Jesus? (His cousin, John.)

What hovered over Jesus head after he was baptized? (A white dove.)

Why do you get baptized? (To wash away your sins.)




Songs and/or Finger Plays:

Introduce songs and/or finger plays:

gardenofpraise.com- John the Baptist (song)

gardenofpraise.com- The Baptism of Jesus (song)



Activities:

Introduce activity: Who baptized Jesus? (His cousin, John)

dltk-bible.com- Jesus is Baptized lesson with memory verse, teacher's guide, puzzles, take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts and activities, etc.

clclutheran.org- John the Baptist lesson for pre school (click on Lessons, then under New Testament click on download lessons and levels. For John the Baptist lesson click on preschool).

missionarlington.org- Jesus is Baptized (scroll down to Preschool Lesson)
Matthew 3:13-17

missionarlington.org- Jesus is Baptized (scroll down to Preschool Lesson)
Mark 1:1-11

missionarlington.org- Jesus is Baptized (scroll down to Preschool Lesson)
Luke 3:1-22

missionarlington.org- John Baptizes Jesus (scroll down to Preschool Lesson)
John 1:29-34



Crafts:

ministry-to-children.com- Craft Ideas on the Baptism of Jesus

daniellesplace.com- John Baptizes Jesus Paper Cup Craft (scroll down to this)

craftingthewordofgod.com- Jesus Baptism

jesus-without-language.net- John the Baptist Craft 2

i.pinimg.com- John Baptizing Jesus

flamecreativekids.blogspot.com- Printable Baptism of Jesus Spinner

Jesus’ Baptism (Story Wheel)- Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 39 & 40.

catholicteacherresources.com- The Baptism Wheel


Introduce craft: What hovered over Jesus’ head after he was baptized? A white dove.

Taking Flight- A bird that can be a dove that you make out of white paper and using the child's handprints. (From the Hands of a Child by Anthony Flores, page 41).

enchantedlearning.com- Peace Dove Craft

web.archive.org- Raven Finger Puppet (you can turn this into a white dove)

auntannie.com- Make soap doves to remind the children how baptism symbolizes that their sins are washed away. Note: You can use a slightly greased cookie cutter to help children make the soap into the shape of a dove. Or the children can just make it into any shape they want.

Jesus’ Baptism Story Wheel- Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 39 & 40


Introduce craft: The Sacrament of Baptism is one of the seven sacraments. Baptism is the first sacrament because no other Sacrament can or may be received until you have been baptized.

docthelmaskitchen.blogspot.com- Sunday School Baptism Craft (change this to Jesus being baptized)



Games:

Introduce game: Who was baptized by his cousin? (Jesus)

The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry by Group Publishing - Shoe-Tie Guy (John Baptizes Jesus)
Kids will play a high-octane game to discover what it means to serve Jesus (page 72).


Jesus Basketball

Need: Trashcan and 2 balled up pieces of paper for balls.

Directions: Put a trashcan against a wall. Have students line up in two teams behind a chair (to keep them from getting too close to basket). Students then play Horse Basketball, but spell Jesus. The first team that spells JESUS wins.


Introduce game: Who did Jesus ask to baptize him? (John) Did John obey him? (Yes) Let’s see if you can obey just like John did.

Play Simon Says but play “Jesus Says”



Snacks:

Introduce snack: What did John the Baptist eat while he was living outside?

dltk-kids.com

John the Baptist Snack

Grasshopper Legs

Honey Spread


Letter B Snacks-

Bananas, Blueberries, Bacon, Bagels, Banana Bread, Barley, Beans, Beets, Biscuits, Bread, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Butter Cookies, etc.



Coloring/Puzzles/Worksheets:

Prayers while students are doing worksheets and/or coloring.

sermons4kids.com- John Baptizes Jesus (coloring page)

coloring.ws- John the Baptist baptizes Jesus (coloring page)

lambsongs.co.nz- “John the Baptist” by Jill Kemp (booklet or one page Bible story you can color (scroll down for these)

dltk-teach.com- What begins with B? (mini book)

dltk-bible.com- Jesus is Baptized Print Font Tracer Pages
Free printable templates that children can color in while learning to print and spell simple words.


The activity below is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

Baptism of Jesus- handwriting & coloring sheet


kidzone.ws- Hidden Letter Worksheet Letter B

John Baptizes Jesus (dot-to-dot)- Dot-To-Dot Bible Pictures: Grade PK – K by Linda Standke, page 18

sermons4kids.com- The Baptism of Jesus (dove dot to dot)

dltk-bible.com- Jesus is Baptized (maze)

Jesus Is Baptized (find the hidden pictures)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s Word: Grade PK – K by Linda Standke, page 20