A to Z Bible Story Lesson- Letter T

*Be sure to change the activities below to your faith teachings.




T- Ten Commandments


Objectives: The children will be able to
- retell the story Moses and the Ten Commandments
- identify Moses as the leader of God’s people
- discuss why God gave the people the Ten Commandments


Review:
Prayer and questions from last week’s lesson


Vocabulary Words:

dltk-bible.com- Ten Commandments 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.



Plan:



Circle Time:

Read story: “Moses and the Ten Commandments ” from your own story book.


Then ask questions from below.

What did God tell Moses to climb? Mount Sinai

What did God give Moses that the people must always keep? The Ten Commandments.

Who are we supposed to love above anything else? God

Are we supposed to use God’s name in a bad way? No

Is it important to go to church and worship God every Sunday? Yes

Are we supposed to respect our parents? Yes

Are we supposed to tell the truth or tell lies? The truth.

Does God want us to be honest? Yes

Is it bad to steal? Yes

Should we wish for things that other people have? No

Why are these rules important and why did God give the people the Ten Commandments? Because they help us love God and love others.

The people forgot the laws and didn't keep to them. How did God punish them? By making them stay in the desert for 40 years.



Songs and/or Finger Plays:

Introduce songs and/or finger plays: What did God give Moses that the people must always keep? The Ten Commandments.

Sing “One little, two little, three little commandments etc.” to the tune of “One little, two little, three little Indians.”
1 little, 2 little, 3 little commandments
4 little, 5 little, 6 little commandments
7 little, 8 little, 9 little commandments
10 little commandments from God

books.google.com- Faith Fun Builders by David C. Cook Publishing Company Rules To Follow God (song/finger play)

Playful Songs and Bible Stories for Preschoolers by Group Publishing
God Loves Us (song) and Ten Special Rules (finger play), page 46. *Be sure to change the words to the finger play to Catholic Ten Commandments.

lisacatholicmom.blogspot.com- The Ten Commandments Song (Catholic) lyrics

catholiccatechist.org- Ten Commandments Song (located in Free Files under Prayers and to Live By - Ten Commandments
Use with the tune “Farmer in the Dell”

youtube.com- Ten Commandments with Hand Motions [Catholic/Orthodox]



Activities:

preschoolmom.com- Classroom Train Craft (scroll down for this)
These printables are great for a Classroom Train Bulletin Board! Each child fills their boxcar with a Catholic commandment for the train to carry. Includes a locomotive and a caboose. This is a great way to learn the 10 Commandments while creating something creative for your classroom.

sugarbeecrafts.com- Printable Number Train
Fill in the Catholic Ten Commandments on each boxcar

meddybemps.com- Freight Cars (scroll down and click on each freight car to print out)
Fill in the Catholic Ten Commandments on each boxcar

meddybemps.com- Locomotives (train engines to print out)

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Ten Commandment Train (be sure to change this craft to your faith teachings)

abcjesuslovesme.com- Ten Commandments Train (be sure to change this craft to your faith teachings)

daniellesplace.com- Ten Commandment Activities (be sure to do activities according to the Catholic Ten Commandments)

catechist.com- How to Teach the Ten Commandments to Children

dltk-bible.com- The Story of Moses (click on 4) lesson with memory verse, teacher's guide, puzzles, take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts and activities, etc. Protestant Version of the Ten Commandments are posted. Change to Catholic Ten Commandments.



Crafts:

Introduce craft: Why are these rules important and why did God give the people the Ten Commandments? Because they help us love God and love others.

crayola.com- Ten Commandments Tablets
(Before students come to class, write the Ten Commandments on the paper bags.)

catholicteacher.com- Ten Commandments Craft
Follow directions. Cut out the ten strips that list the commandments. Have students put them in order and space them out on the tablet with five on each side.

daniellesplace.com- Ten Commandment Crafts (be sure to make crafts according to the Catholic Ten Commandments)

dltk-bible.com- Moses and the Ten Commandments Paper Craft



Games:

biblestoryprintables.com- Make 10 With Moses Game (scroll down to this)

daniellesplace.com- Ten Commandments Games (be sure to do games according to the Catholic Ten Commandments)



These games below are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They 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.


Introduce game: What mountain did Moses climb?




Climb Mount Sinai File Folder Game: Be the first to climb Mount Sinai and win!

Directions: The objective of the game is to be the first to climb to the top of Mount Sinai. The players roll a die and follow the directions on the space they land on. If the player lands on a space that is already occupied by another, BUMP that player back to the START space. The first player to the top of Mount Sinai (FINISH) wins. Continue playing to find out who comes in second, third, fourth, etc. place.







Introduce game: What did God give Moses that the people must obey? (The Ten Commandments)

Ten Commandments Memory Game (Catholic)


Directions: Cards are laid out in a grid face down, and players take turns flipping pairs of cards over. On each turn, the player will first turn one card over, then a second. If the two cards match, the player scores one point, the two cards are removed from the game, and the player gets another turn. If they do not match, the cards are turned back over.

The object is to match more pairs of cards than the opposing player. (One point is scored for each matched pair, and the player with the highest score after all cards have been matched wins.) When cards are turned over, it is important to remember where they are for when the matching card is turned up later in the game.










Snacks:

Introduce snack: At Mount Sinai what did God give Moses that the people must always keep? The Ten Commandments.

dltk-bible.com- ‘O’bey Donuts
Tell the children that we must obey God's Commandments and God's rules. The donut represents the letter "O" in obey.

Cut bread into a shape of a tablet and spread with butter or jam. Enjoy!

Stop Sign Cookies or Crackers- Serve stop sign shaped cookies or crackers


Letter T Snacks-

Tapioca Pudding, Tarts, Tea, Tea Biscuits, Toast, Tomato, Tortilla Chips, Tuna, Turkey, etc.



Coloring/Puzzles/Worksheets:

Prayers while students are doing worksheets and/or coloring.

sundayschoolzone.com- God Gave Moses the Ten Commandment coloring page

ministry-to-children.com- Moses and the Ten Commandments coloring page

coloring.ws- Ten Commandments (coloring pages)

momjunction.com- 10 Commandment coloring pages

coloringhome.com- Ten Commandments Coloring Pages

sundayschoolzone.com- Color by number

chrisitanpreschoolprintables.com- I Can Keep God’s Word Coloring Page (scroll down to this)

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

first-school.ws- Ten Commandments (handwriting)

kidzone.ws.- Hidden Letter Worksheet Letter T

storytime-storytime.blogspot.com- Walking The Ten Commandments (dot-to-dot) scroll down for this

Moses Climbs a Mountain (find the hidden picture) page 36, The Ten Commandments (dot-to-dot) page 37- Bible Story Puzzle ‘n’ Learn! PK-K


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.

The Ten Commandments (Catholic)- mini book for the children to color

Lesson Plan (Pre K - K): Good Samaritan

Good Samaritan


Objectives: The children will be able to
- retell the story The Good Samaritan
- discuss different ways to show love to others
- identify others as neighbors and describe ways to help



Review:
Prayer and questions from last week’s lesson



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.

Good Samaritan 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: “The Good Samaritan” from your own story book.


Then ask questions from below.

Who asked Jesus, “What does it mean to be kind to other people?” (lawyer)

Who stole all he had? (Robbers)

How many men passed the robbed man and did not help him? (two)

Who was helped by a Samaritan? (Robbed man)

Who was paid to take care of the robbed man? (The innkeeper)

Who was a true neighbor? (The Samaritan)




Songs and/or Finger Plays:

Introduce songs and/or finger plays: Who are we supposed to be kind to? (Everyone)

dltk-bible.com- Good Samaritan Song

missionarlington.org- Jesus Wants Me To Be Kind (song), page 4



Activities:

Introduce activity: Who was a true neighbor? (The Samaritan)

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

clclutheran.org- The Good Samaritan lesson

missionarlington.org- The Good Samaritan (scroll down to Preschool Lesson)

missionarlington.org- The Story of the Good Samaritan (scroll down to Preschool Lesson)

newchurchvineyard.org- Good Samaritan lesson

newchurchvineyard.org- The Good Samaritan lesson
Luke 10:25-37



Movie:

Movie- Veggie Tales: Accepting and Helping- Are You My Neighbor? The Story of Flibber-o-loo (The Good Samaritan) 15 min) and ask questions:

Introduce movie: What does loving your neighbor really mean?

1. What does loving your neighbor really mean? (Help others when ever they need help even when you don’t feel like it.)

2. Why wouldn’t the mayor and the doctor stop and help Larry? (They said that they were too busy.)

3. What should the mayor and doctor do? (Help Larry.)

4. Who helped Larry? (A fellow from the other town.)

5. Should we help people in need? (Yes)

6. How can we help others?



Crafts:

Introduce craft: Who are you supposed to be kind to? What does being kind mean?


The Good Samaritan Story Wheel:

This craft 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 this craft are not my own and are from various internet sources.

Directions: Print the top and bottom wheels out on cardstock. Cut out wheels. Cut out circle shape on the inside line edge of the top wheel. Have children color wheels. Attach a brass fastener through the center of both wheels. On the back of the bottom wheel attach a strip of cardstock (at least 1 inch wide and 6 inches long) leaving half extended over the side (so you can turn the wheel). You can also draw an arrow on the top side of the strip on the end to indicate which way to turn the bottom wheel.

The Good Samaritan Story Wheel- Printable template



honesters.blogspot.com- Gratitude Jar
Every time the children say something positive or showed gratitude they get to put in a bean (or a Spanish peanut) into the jar.

dltk-bible.com- Who is My Neighbor? (paper craft)

Sharing/Helping Hands- This craft involves making a small booklet which will illustrate how we can share or help others. It can be adapted for both preschool or primary (elementary) aged children by changing expectations for the inside content.

newchurchvineyard.org- Paper Doll Chain
Fold the Paper and cut out the figures. Now open it up and see all the neighbors!

newchurchvineyard.org- Scroll down to Project (page 2 – 5)
After discussion have the children cut out the three pictures arid paste them at the end of the correct trail of footprints. Then the children color the picture.



Loving others demands respect, consideration, cooperation, care, etc. Love is about giving. Fill these chore charts out or have the students come up with their own chores to do and color. These can be given to parents or friends/family etc. to show they are serious about their respect for them, care, etc. They are to bring the chore charts back signed next week and receive a small gift as a reward for their good deeds.

dltk-cards.com- Custom Chore Chart

imom.com- Customizable Chore Chart

handipoints.com- Make Your Own Chore Chart

rewardscharts4kids.com- Free Printable Chore Chart Templates for Kids

mamadweeb.com- 20 Free Printable Chore Charts

tipjunkie.com- 21 Chore Cards and Chore Charts to Print



Introduce craft: Who should we be kind to? Everyone. Let’s make a craft to remind us to “Love Others”. (Love Bug Lady Bug)

familycorner.com- Love Bug Lady Bug
Paint the paper plates or use red and black paper plates to make this craft.

dltk-kids.com- Lady Bug Invite
Or make the lady bug with poster board or card stock.



Games:

Introduce game: How are we to treat others?

childrensministry.com- The Good Samaritan Game
Use this game to illustrate how Jesus wants us to take care of each other.



“Win or Lose by How You Choose” by Judge Judy Sheindlin

Directions- Show the children the picture and read the situation. With each situation there are a series of answers for the children to choose from. Ask the children what they would do. Do not tell the children the right answer. Explore and evaluate the different choices together with the children.

What Do I Do?- The teacher can read the situations and ask the children what they can do to show the special love Jesus says we should have. (Scroll down to Bible Story Activities.)



childrensministryvault.com- Compassion Hopscotch (scroll down to this)





These games below are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They 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.


The Good Samaritan- Work your way around the board and the first player to FINISH is the winner.

Directions: Place your markers on the "START” square. The first player rolls the die and moves the number on the board. The player follows the directions on the square they landed on. (If they cannot read, the teacher or someone else can read it for them). Two players may share one square at a time. If they land on a “Draw a Card”, the player draws a card and reads it out loud. On each card is a situation that the player must answer correctly to show the special love Jesus says we should have for others. If the player is correct, they can stay where they are. If they are not correct, they must go back to where they were. The first player to the FINISH, wins. Continue playing to find out who comes in second, third, fourth, etc. place.






Random Acts of Kindness- Children identify Random Acts of Kindness as they move around the board.




Place your marker any where on the game board. Roll the die and move clockwise that many spaces. Read out loud whatever is on your space and say whether it is a Random Act of Kindness or not. If it is a Random Act of Kindness, receive 1 Random Acts of Kindness token (or milk cap, poker chip, etc.). If it is not a Random Act of Kindness, lose a token. When the player receives 10 Random Acts of Kindness tokens, they work their way around the board to “Spread Kindness”. Players must roll the exact number to “Spread Kindness”. Continue playing to find out who comes in second, third, fourth, etc. place.






Snacks:

Introduce snack: How can we be kind to others?

Have students wash their hands and make an easy snack for another class. (Make arrangements with the other classroom prior to the lesson so you have permission from that teacher and they know that a snack is being brought to them).

(Example: popcorn, trail mix, cheese whiz on a cracker, etc.)

After they have delivered their treat, they may have some as well.



Coloring/Puzzles:

Prayers while students are doing worksheets and/or coloring.

sermons4kids.com- The Good Samaritan (coloring)

sermons4kids.com- The Parable of the Good Samaritan (coloring)

coloring.ws- The Good Samaritan (coloring)

clclutheran.org- The Good Samaritan (coloring)

newchurchvineyard.org- The Good Samaritan (coloring)

lambsongs.co.nz- “The Good Samaritan” by Jill Kemp booklet or one page Bible story you can color (scroll down for this)

More 365 Activities for Kids (do any of the Good Samaritan puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. from October 4 - 9).

dltk-bible.com- Good Samaritan (maze)

clclutheran.org- Classroom Activity (page 2)
Color in the heart if the sentence is true. Do nothing if the sentence is false. Decorate the heart at the bottom of the page and cut out. It can be made into a necklace, magnet or door hanger.

The Merciful Samaritan (hidden pictures)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s Word PK-K by Linda Standke, page 24

A to Z Bible Story Lesson- Letter M

M- Moses in the Bulrushes


Objectives: The children will be able to
- retell the story Moses in the Bulrushes
- explain how Moses was kept safe as a baby
- identify who found Moses



Review:
Prayer and questions from last week’s lesson


Vocabulary Words:

dltk-bible.com- Moses 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.



Plan:


Circle Time:

Read story: “Moses in the Bulrushes” from your own story book.

Or read story “A Baby in a Basket" from the book Snip-And-Tell Bible Stories by Karyn Henley, page 22 & 23 and do cut outs while the story unfolds.


Then ask questions from below.


1. The Hebrews in Egypt were forced to work as what for the Egyptians? Slaves.

2. The King of Egypt ordered his soldiers to do what to all the Hebrew baby boys as soon as they were born? Kill them.

3. Moses’ mother secretly hid Moses and later did what to him? Put him in a basket and floated him down the Nile River.

4. Who found Moses’ basket floating down the river? The Egyptian Princess.

5. What did she do with Moses? He grew up in the palace with the Princess and was treated as if he was an Egyptian prince.



Songs and/or Finger Plays:

Introduce songs and/or finger plays: The King of Egypt ordered his soldiers to do what to all the Hebrew baby boys as soon as they were born?

kidssundayschool.com- Itty Bitty Moses (song)

Pray and Play Bible 2 by Group Publishing- Hush Little Moses, Baby in the Basket, Baby Moses (songs and finger plays), page 39. A Baby’s Adventure (finger play), page 41

Playful Songs and Bible Stories for Preschoolers by Group Publishing- Baby Moses (song) and God Watched Over Baby Moses, page 38.



Activities:

Introduce activity: What did Moses’ mother do so that the soldiers would not kill him?

dltk-bible.com- The Story of Baby Moses (click on 1) lesson with memory verse, teacher's guide, puzzles, take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts and activities, etc.

clutheran.org- Early Life of Moses



Crafts:

Introduce craft: Whose mother secretly hid them and later put him in a basket and floated him down the Nile River? Or- What did Moses’ mother put him in and floated him down the Nile River?

dltk-bible.com- Moses crafts

daniellesplace.com- Moses Bible Crafts

Baby Moses- Bible Story Wheel (Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 17 & 18.)

lambsongs.co.nz- Baby Moses Wheel (scroll down to this)


Introduce craft: What is in the Nile River that could have eaten baby Moses? A crocodile.

easypeasyandfun.com- Paper Crocodile

theinspirationedit.com- Alligator Craft And Paper Bag Puppet For Preschoolers (make it brown to be a crocodile)

dltk-kids.com- Crocodile Paper Craft

first-school.ws- Crocodile Paper Bag Puppet

enchantedlearning.com- Alligator Craft or Card (just call this a crocodile)



Games:

Introduce game: What was the name of the baby that was put in a basket and sent down the Nile by his mother? Who found Moses?


Who Has Baby Moses?

Need: Small object to be baby Moses (example: clothes pin)

Directions: The children sit in a circle close together. The child who is “It” stands away from the circle and hides their eyes while baby Moses is passed around. When “It” says "STOP!", the child holding baby Moses hides it (under their leg, up their sleeve, etc.). The child who is “It” guesses who has baby Moses. The child who had baby Moses is now “It”.






The game 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.




Moses in the Bulrushes File Folder Game: The players spin the spinner and follow the directions. If the player spins “Leader’s Spot”, they get to move their marker to where the leader is and share that spot. The first player to the princess wins.



Snacks:

Introduce snack: What was the name of the baby that was put in a basket and sent down the Nile by his mother? Who found Moses?

pillsbury.com- Crescent Dogs (looks like a baby wrapped in a blanket) For an added touch put a face on the baby using mustard.

dltk-kids.com- Baby Moses in a Basket (snack)


Letter M Snacks-

Marshmallows, Mellon Slices, Mango, Meat Balls, Milk, Milk Shake, Macaroni & Cheese, Muffins, etc.



Coloring/Puzzles/Worksheets:

moodypublishing.com- Baby Moses 1 (coloring)

moodypublishing.com- Baby Moses 2 (coloring)

lambsongs.co.nz- “Baby Moses Is Safe”, “Bible Moses on the River Nile”, “Crocodile on the River Nile” by Jill Kemp (booklet or one page Bible story you can color (scroll down for these)

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

first-school.ws- M is for Moses (handwriting)

kidzone.ws.- Hidden Letter Worksheet Letter M

A Baby in a Basket- Amazing Bible Mazes by Anita Reith Stohs, page 7.

Big Puzzles for Little Hands by Carla Williams- A Princess Rescues A Baby (maze) page 24.

storytime-storytime.blogspot.com- Baby In A Basket (hidden picture worksheet), The Hidden Baby (letters dot-to-dot worksheet)

A to Z Bible Story Lesson- Letter K

K- King Solomon


Objectives: The children will be able to
- retell the story King Solomon Builds A Temple
- identify who the temple was built for
- identify who built the temple



Review:
Prayer and questions from last week’s lesson



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.

King Solomon 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: “King Solomon Builds A Temple” from your own story book.


Then ask questions from below.

Who was Solomon’s father? King David

What was King Solomon supposed to build? A temple or church.

What did King Solomon ask God to give him? Wisdom to rule his kingdom of Israel.

Who did King Solomon build the temple for? God

How long did it take to build the temple? Seven years.

What was put inside the temple? The arc of the covenant.



Songs and/or Finger Plays:

Introduce songs and/or finger plays: Who was Solomon’s father? King David

clclutheran.org- Solomon Builds a Temple lesson with activities for pre school (click on Lessons, then under Old Testament click on download lessons and levels. For Solomon Builds a Temple lesson click on preschool).

Hymn - sung to the tune of “Mary Had a Little Lamb” (scroll down to this) Solomon built God’s Temple

pammshouse.com- This is the way we build a church (scroll down to this under Preschool Lesson)



Introduce finger play: What did Solomon build? He built a temple. What is a temple? A church.

Here’s the Church (finger play)



Here's the church, (fingers interlocked; fingers inside)
And here's the steeple. (index fingers rise to a point)
Open the door (keep fingers interlocked but turn palms up)
Here’s all the people. (wriggle fingers)



Activities:

Introduce activity: What was King Solomon supposed to build? A temple or church.

clclutheran.org- Solomon Builds a Temple lesson with activities for pre school (click on Lessons, then under Old Testament click on download lessons and levels. For Solomon Builds a Temple lesson click on preschool).

pammshouse.com- Solomon Builds a Temple Church (scroll down to Preschool Lesson)



Introduce lesson: Where is our church? What does it look like? Does it look like Solomon’s Temple? Who’s house is the church?

Lesson 1: The Church Is God’s House (Children Discover the Mass by Mary Doerfler Dall, page 8).


dltk-bible.com- Church and Respect lesson


Discussion:

We act differently in different places. How would you go into a park? (Skip and run). How would you walk if you were going through a store with your mother or father. (Slowly). How should you walk in church? How do you behave? What do we do when we come into the church? (Have students tell you exactly what you should do from start to the end of Mass: Sign of the Cross after you dip your finger into the stoup, genuflect before you sit down at the pew, stand up when your parents do, kneel when your parents do, cross your arms over yourself when you go up during Communion to receive a blessing, etc.).



Crafts:

Introduce craft: Who did King Solomon build the temple for? God

craftingthewordofgod.com- Solomon’s Temple with printable template


Have the students use Legos to “Build” a temple.


Church Crafts

Lesson 1: The Church Is God’s House craft- Children Discover the Mass by Mary Doerfler Dall, page 13 & 15.

daniellesplace.com- Church Themed Crafts

prekinders.com- Envelope Church Craft

mykinglist.com- Church Craft

web.archive.org- Matching Pieces Church

almostunschoolers.blogspot.ca- Milk Carton Easter Chapels



Introduce craft: Who built a temple for God? King Solomon

dltk-teach.com- King K Craft dltk-kids.com- Paper Crown
craftbits.com- Easy Paper Crown craft

firstpalette.com- King and Queen Crown (six free printable crown templates)

firstpalette.com- Prince and Princess Crown (nine free printable crown templates to color, decorate and make into fun crown crafts)



Games:

Introduce game: How long did it take to build the temple? Seven years.

Have the students use Jenga blocks and make a tall temple. Or just use regular blocks and build a tall temple. The game ends when the tower falls down.



Introduce game: How are you supposed to behave in church? Let’s see if you know how.






What ever happened to good manners in church?- Find out if you know how to behave in church. Roll the die and move that many spaces. Follow the directions on the space you land on. If the space has a Roll Play activity on it, perform it to the best of your ability. If needed, the teacher will help you understand what to do and coach you how to do it correctly. If the space has a picture of person reacting to bad behavior that they had just seen in church, draw a Game Card and read it out loud (if the student cannot read, the teacher or someone can read it for them). Answer the question to the best of your ability (the teacher can coach the student if necessary).







Snacks:

Introduce snack: What did King Solomon build? A temple.

disciplr.com- Solomon’s Temple (scroll down to this)


Introduce snack: What do we call the place where we worship? A church.

Have children build a church using pretzel sticks and other editable snacks


Letter K Snacks-

Kudos Granola Bars, Kool-aid, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, Kiwi, Kumquats, Kabob, etc.



Coloring/Puzzles/Worksheets:

Prayers while students are doing worksheets and/or coloring.

coloringbookfun.com- King Solomon and the Temple (coloring)

coloring.ws- King Solomon (coloring) With or without words

supercoloring.com- King Solomon (coloring page)

storage.cloversites.com-The Temple is Completed (page 9)

coloringhome.com- King Solomon Coloring Pages

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


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.

King Solomon- (booklet for the children to color)


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.

K King Solomon- handwriting & coloring sheet

first-school.ws- K is for King (handwriting)

kidzone.ws.- Hidden Letter Worksheet Letter K

clclutheran.org- Solomon Builds a Temple lesson with activities for pre school (click on Lessons, then under Old Testament click on download lessons and levels. For Solomon Builds a Temple lesson click on preschool). Solomon Builds God’s Temple (worksheet). Teacher, read the sentences and have the students color the happy face if the sentence is true. Color the sad face if the sentence is false. (Page 2)

dltk-bible.com- Manners in Church (worksheet)
A simple worksheet to reinforce a lesson about minding manners during church.

A to Z Bible Story Lesson- Letter I

I- Isaac is Born


Objectives: The children will be able to
- retell the story of Isaac is Born
- identify that Abraham as a man who obeyed and trusted God
- identify Isaac as the son that God promised to Abraham and Sarah



Review:
Prayer and questions from last week’s lesson


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.

Isaac 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:

Bring a little tent or drape cloth over the table and let the children sit inside.

Read story: “Isaac is Born” from your own story book. Or read story “Sarah Laughs" from the book Snip-And-Tell Bible Stories by Karyn Henley, page 18 & 19


Then ask questions from below.

Who was Abraham’s wife? (Sarah)

When we learned about them, were they young? (No)

Did God keep his promise to Abraham and Sarah? (Yes)

Did they trust God? (Yes)

How do you think God felt about them when they obeyed? (Happy)

Do you think Abraham was happy when he obeyed? (Yes)

How can we be like Abraham and listen to God? (Obey our parents and teachers.)

Who can tell me what it was that Abraham and Sarah wanted very much? (A child.)

What did God promise Abraham? (To give him a son.)

Did Abraham have a son right away? (No)

What did they name the son? Isaac

Who had as many descendants as there were stars in the sky? (Abraham)



Songs and/or Finger Plays:

Introduce songs and/or finger plays:

dltk-bible.com- Father Abraham (song)

gardenofpraise.com- God’s Promise to Abram (song)



Activities:

Introduce activity:

hennypenny.ourjunction.com- Isaac is Born lesson

dltk-bible.com- The Story of Abraham and Sarah lesson with memory verse, teacher's guide, puzzles, take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts and activities, etc.



Movie:

Introduce movie: Who always keeps his promises? (God)

Movie- Veggie Tales: Abe and the Amazing Promise and ask questions:

What promise did God make to Abraham?

Why would having a baby be unusual for Abraham and Sarah?

Did God give Abraham what he promised right away?

What are some times when you had to be patient?

What can we do if we should be patient, but it is hard to do?



Crafts:

Introduce craft: What did Abraham and his family live in? (Tents)

sundayschoolkids.com- A Tent for Abraham and Sarah Easy to make printable craft of a tent that is black and white or in color. Printables of people are also posted. (Scroll down to bottom for printables.)


Introduce crafts: What kinds of animals did Abraham have? (Camels, sheep, and cows.)

craft-idea.blogspot.com- Camel Craft

thebestkidsbooksite.com- Cool Cork Camel

scissorcraft.com- Easy Folding Camel

dltk-kids.com- Hand Print Lamb Craft

familycrafts.about.com- Hand Print Lamb Craft
Make lots of extra popcorn for a snack. :)

web.archive.org- Scripture Sheep
This cute sheep craft can be adapted in a number of different ways to be used as a simple Bible craft or as a memory verse game.

daniellesplace.com- Paper Lunch Bag Cow Puppet (Scroll down for this. Patterns provided.)

dltk-kids.com- Paper Bag Cow Bag
You can make a brown cow like the one in the picture or use different colors for an dairy, white, tan or black cow.



Introduce craft: Who is known as “The Father of all Nations”?

web.archive.org- memory verse activity

daniellesplace.com- Abraham and His Descendants Craft

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Abraham’s Promise Family Picture Frame (scroll down to this)

childrenschapel.org- God’s Promise to Abraham and Isaac (Star Mobile)

dltk-bible.com- God Made Families (family portrait craft)

God’s Promise to Abraham Bible Story Wheel (Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 9 & 10.)

Baby Isaac Bible Story Wheel (Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 11 & 12.)



Introduce craft: Abraham had a very large family. Let’s make a family tree of our own family and see how big it is.

preschoolrock.com- Family Tree Preschool Craft
Help your preschooler remember all of the people who are important in their life with this family tree preschool craft. It’s much less structured than traditional family trees and can be made into a treasured keepsake gift for parents, grandparents, or other family members.

enchantedlearning.com- Paper Family Tree
Make a simple but pretty family tree and learn about your family's heritage

enchantedlearning.com- Family Collage Craft
Make a collage of your family by cutting out pictures or draw your own pictures.

preschooleducation.com- Families Crafts (several posted here)



Games:

Introduce game: God told Abraham things to do and he obeyed him. Abraham was good at following directions. Do you think you are good at following directions? Let’s find out.

childrensministryvault.com- Will You Do It Game

childrensministryvault.com- Hot Potato Surprise

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Abraham Star Sequencing Game
This is a free printable game for children learning sequencing and order. Print on cardstock or laminate for durability. Children play by ordering the stars by size. (Scroll down to this.)

first-pres-church.org- Bible Variety Workshop: Feely Box Trust Me Game
Children learn of Abraham and Sarah’s trust, obedience, and faithfulness to God as they hear how they followed God’s instructions to leave their home and go to a land that God will show them. Children explore how that might have felt to Abraham and Sarah by playing a Feely Box Trust Me Game. (Scroll down to this under Bible Variety Workshop.)



God Says

Need: Nothing

Directions: Played just like Simon Says. God says, “Hop on one foot.” Etc.



Following Directions

Need: Bop It, Ballzerko, Simon, etc.

Directions: Divide the class into groups. Have one group play one game and the other plays another, etc. Students must do what the toy tells them to do. Change games after all students get a chance to play.

Introduce game: God's promise to Abraham to give him as many children as there are ____ in the sky. (stars)

enchantedlearning.com- Color Word Dominoes
Several different kinds to print out.

kidprintables.com- Shape Flash Cards Play Memory, Go Fish, etc. with these cards. Print out: Shapes Flash Card Set 1 (circle, oval, square, triangle) & 2 (rectangle, heart, star, diamond).


Introduce game: What does a shepherd do? What happens if one lamb is missing?

What Lamb Is Missing?

Need: Nothing

Directions: Students sit in a group on the floor. One student is “It” and must turn around and hide their eyes. Another student is picked by the teacher and they go outside of the room. “It” then must guess what lamb is missing. Whoever was the lost lamb is now “It”.



Herding Sheep Game

Need: Balloons and a staff

Pick one student and have them stand beside you in front of the class. Place an empty box on its side at the opposite end of the room.

Say: Let's practice being shepherds. First we need some sheep. Let's pretend these are sheep. (Put 1 balloon on the floor in front of the student). Here is your shepherd's staff (hand student a staff). Take your staff and herd your sheep into the pen (the empty box turned on its side). Hold your staff pointing down so no one gets poked, and be careful you don't hurt your sheep. Guide it gently – don’t push it from behind, but stand in front of it and coax it along. (Encourage student as they guide their sheep.)

Say: This is not a race, we just want each person to have a turn. When you get your sheep in the pen, pick it up and walk back to me and give me the staff and the sheep.

When each student has had a turn, ask the following questions:

Was it easy to make your sheep go where you wanted them to go?

Do you think it's easy for shepherds to get sheep to go where the shepherds want them to go? Why or why not?

It's hard to make balloons go where we want them to go, and it's even harder to take care of sheep because they sometimes run away or get lost.



Snacks:

Introduce snack: How old were Abraham and Sarah?

childrensministryvault.com- 100 Birthday Snack with a lesson


Introduce snack: God's promise to Abraham to give him as many children as there are ____ in the sky. (stars)


pillsbury.com- Gingerbread Stars

betterycrocker.com- Cheesy Stars

Peanut butter and Jelly Stars- You can get a large star shaped cookie cutter and make star shaped peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

Spread peanut butter on star shaped crackers.


Letter I Snacks-

Ice Pops, Instant Pudding, Ice Cream, Ice Tea, etc.



Coloring/Puzzles:

Prayers while students are doing worksheets and/or coloring.

coloring.ws- Abraham and Isaac (coloring pages)

cgi.org- Faith (coloring)

tstl.net- Abraham coloring pages

christiananswers.net- Abraham and Isaac (coloring)

lambsongs.co.nz- “Abraham and Isaac” by Jill Kemp (booklet or one page Bible story you can color (scroll down for this)

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

enchantedlearning.com-How Many Colorful Stars?
A book for early readers for the children to make.

christianpreschoolprintables.com- I is for Isaac (handwriting) Scroll down for this.

tlsbooks.com- Trace the Star (worksheet)

dltk-bible.com- Abraham and Sarah (maze)

Abraham and Sarah Move To A New Land (maze)- Amazing Bible Mazes by Anita Reith Stohs, page 6

donnayoung.org- Count the Stars (worksheets)
Count the stars and write the number on the line.

education.com- Addition: Count the Stars (worksheet)
Count the stars in each group. Write the number in the box. Write the sum in the last box.

A to Z Bible Story Lesson- Letter E

D- Elijah and the Ravens


Objectives: The children will be able to
- retell the story Elijah and the Ravens
- discuss how God took care of Elijah
- identify who sent the ravens to feed Elijah



Review:
Prayer and questions from last week’s lesson


Vocabulary Words:

dltk-bible.com- Elijah Prays 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 from the Bible story about Elijah.



Plan:


Circle Time:

Read story: “Elijah and the Ravens” from your own story book.

Then ask questions from below.

Who did Elijah love and obey? God

What did the King of Israel build to a false god? A huge temple.

Would Elijah pray to the false god named Baal? No

Who did the people forget? God

What did Elijah warn the people about? That there would be no rain for many years and they would starve.

Who told Elijah where to go for safety? God

Who brought Elijah food? Ravens



Songs and/or Finger Plays:

Introduce songs and/or finger plays: Who did Elijah love and obey? God

daniellesplace.com- 4 songs and rhymes posted (scroll down to these)



Activities:

Introduce activity: What did Elijah warn the people about? That there would be no rain for many years and they would starve.

missionarlington.org- Lesson: 42 Elijah (scroll down to Preschool Lesson)

daniellesplace.com- Elijah and the Birds lesson

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



Crafts:

Introduce craft: Who brought Elijah food? Ravens

dltk-kids.com- Handprint Crow or Raven Craft

dltk-kids.com- Paper Bag Crow or Raven Craft

daniellesplace.com- Jack and Jill Paper Bag Blackbird Puppet (scroll down to this). You can make this into a raven.

daniellesplace.com- Giving Raven (scroll down to 2).

daniellesplace.com- Make a picture of a raven feeding Elijah (scroll down to 3)

daniellesplace.com- Make a sitting raven holding a sign or raven puppets from paper lunch bags (scroll down to Crafts).



Games:

Introduce game: Who obeyed God in today’s story? Elijah

daniellesplace.com- Elijah and the Birds games (scroll down to Activities)

storage.cloversites.com- Cotton Ball Pick Up (page 378)



Snacks:

Introduce snack: Would Elijah pray to the false god named Baal? No

dltk-kids.com- Praying Pretzels

daniellesplace.com- Raven Cookies (scroll down and look under Crafts 3)

Letter E Snacks-

Eggs, Eggo Waffles, Easy Mac N Cheese, English Muffin, Egg Salad, Egg Roll, etc.



Coloring/Puzzles/Worksheets:

Prayers while students are doing worksheets and/or coloring.

https://christianpreschoolprintables.com/elijah-bible-verse-printables/ christianpreschoolprintables.com- Elijah Fed By Ravens Bible Coloring

daniellesplace.com- Elijah Fed By Ravens Coloring Sheet (scroll down to this)

lambsongs.co.nz-“Elijah and the Ravens” by Jill Kemp (booklet or one page Bible story you can color (scroll down for this)

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

preschoolpost.com- E is for Elijah (handwriting)

dltk-bible.com- Elijah Prays Tracer Pages
Free printable templates that children can colour in while learning to print and spell simple words.

dltk-bible.com Elijah Prays (maze)

biblewise.com- Elijah and the Ravens (maze)

daniellesplace.com- Help the Raven Find Elijah Activity Sheet (scroll down to this)

A to Z Bible Story Lesson- Letter C

C- Creation


Objectives: The children will
- retell the story of Creation
- explain what God created
- identify what God created on the first day



Review:
Prayer and questions from last week’s lesson



Vocabulary Words:

Pick the words that you want to use from below:

dltk-bible.com- Creation Theme 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.
You can also do this activity- What did God make? Have “God made” already on the board and ask the children to find the correct answer using the words/picture cards provided.

chrisitanpreschoolprintables.com- Creation Word Wall
Use these printable Word Wall cards to go through the days of creation with your children. There are also key words from the creation story in Genesis chapter 1.



Plan:


Circle Time:

Read story: "Creation" from your own story book or read "And God Said" from the book Snip-And-Tell Bible Stories by Karyn Henley, page 9 – 10, and do cut outs while the story unfolds. Then ask questions from below using Creation Cards to help the children remember what happened each day. (My files are huge so to keep them free I post all my printables at The Catholic Toolbox Printables Yahoo Group- activities, worksheets, booklets, puzzles, handwriting, Take Home Sheets, story wheels, etc.)
Post cards on the bulletin board for future reference. There are lots of ways to use these for your students.

1. What did God make the first day? Light

2. What did God make the second day? Sky

3. What did God make the third day? Seas, land, and plants.

4. What did God make the fourth day? Sun, moon, and stars.

5. What did God make the fifth day? Creatures in seas and sky.

6. What did God make the sixth day? Animals on land and man.

7. Did God make the stars? Yes

8. Did God make the animals? Yes

9. How many days did it take God to create the whole world? Six

10. What did God do on the seventh day? God rested.



Songs and/or Finger Plays:

Introduce songs and/or finger plays: Who created heaven and the earth? God

dltk-bible.com- Creation Song

dltk-bible.com- Days of Creation Song

perpetualpreschool.com- Creation Songs (several posted here)

abcjesuslovesme.com- Creation Songs, Poems, and Finger Play

kidz-under-construction.com- God Made (finger play)

kidz-under-construction.com- You Are God’s Creation (finger play)

kidz-under-construction.com- I Have Two Eyes (finger play)



Activities:

Introduce activity: How many days did it take God to create the whole world? Six

christianpreschoolprintables.com- TONS of activities and printables for preschoolers

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

clclutheran.org- Creation lesson (click on Lessons, then under New Testament click on download lessons and levels. For Creation lesson click on preschool).

missionarlington.org- God Created the World (scroll down to Preschool Lesson)



Crafts:

Introduce craft: What did God make?

Creation- Bible Story Wheel (Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 5 & 6.

craftingthewordofgod.com- Days of Creation Wheel

biblecraftsbyjenny.weebly.com- Creation Brad Wheel

arrowskidsclub.wordpress.com- Creation Wheel

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Creation Wheel Craft (scroll down to this)



lapbooklessons.com- Creation Lapbook: This page is full of resources you can use to make your Creation Lapbook.

lorislittleloves.blogspot.com- Our Study of the Creation Story by Lori P. She came up with these creative ideas for creation that will help teach your children all about Creation.



Games:

Introduce game: What did God make on each day?

christianpreschoolprintables.com- (scroll down to these games)
- Creation Memory Match
- Days of Creation Bingo Game
- Days of Creation File Folder Game




This game is free, however it is 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.

Introduce game: What did God make?

What did God Make? (file folder game)- Identify whether or not God made it as you work around the board. The first player to FINISH wins.



Snacks:

Introduce snack: Who created all living things?

dltk-kids.com- Creation Cookies

dltk-bible.com- Rice Krispie Earth


Have blue jello in clear plastic cups with marshmallows (for clouds in the sky).

daniellesplace.com- 6. God Created Sky snack (scroll down to 6)

Hold up a stalk of celery and ask the children what it is. Discuss. Did God make celery? Yes. He made all the plants. Have the student spread peanut butter inside a celery stick.

daniellesplace.com- Graham Cracker Stars

(You can also spread peanut butter on star shaped crackers or regular crackers made into stars like the recipe above and sprinkle with raisins.)

Moon Cookies- Make round sugar cookies using refrigerated cookie dough (Pillsbury). Frost with white icing or sprinkle with white sugar.

enchantedlearning.com- Cup o’ Fish: Make an edible aquarium in a cup.

Animal Crackers

daniellesplace.com- Gingerbread Cookies (scroll down to: Creation Day 6- God Made Man)
Make Gingerbread Man cookies and have the children decorate them to look like themselves.


Letter C Snacks-

food.com- Cinnamon Cookies

Carrots with Ranch Dressing, Cantaloupe, Cereal, Cauliflower, Celery, Cheese, Coconuts, Cole Slaw, Corn, Crackers, Cranberries, Cranberry Juice, Cucumbers, Cupcakes, etc.



Coloring/Puzzles/Worksheets:


Prayers while students are doing worksheets and/or coloring.

coloring.ws- Creation coloring pages (2 sets)

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Creation Coloring Pages (scroll down to this). This is a set of Creation Coloring pages that includes the bible story from the NIV bible. Children can take home the picture for each day, and read the bible story with their family. Bind them together and each child can have their own Story of Creation book. These match the above bulletin board set.

ministry-to-children.com- Creation (coloring)
Print these out and you will have a free creation coloring book to use in your church, home, or school.

Creation (booklet)- Bible Stories from A to Z, page 16 & 17

dltk-bible.com-The Story of Creation mini book

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Creation mini book (scroll down for this)

C is for Creation (handwriting sheet)- Color the things that God created. (Bible Stories from A to Z, page 18).

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Creation Handwriting Worksheets (scroll down to this)

dltk-bible.com- Creation Story Themed Tracer Pages
Free printable templates that children can color in while learning to print and spell simple words.

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Days of Creation Bible Puzzle (scroll down to this)
A free printable Bible puzzle of the seven days of Creation. Children can reassemble this 20 piece puzzle on their own or using the provided black and white guide.

dltk-bible.com- Draw a line to help each character find the place God created for it to live.

lapbooklessons.com- Creation Worksheet (page 8)


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.

C Creation- handwriting & coloring sheet

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