Getting started in Bible Storytelling in a Toddler Group is sometimes daunting! It isn't just that there are toddlers that we want to keep engaged but their adults are there too. This short course is to help you feel more confident and be well prepared. It can work as a refresher course too. There are… Continue reading Getting Started in Bible Storytelling!
The first Christians
The first Christians is a simple story about sharing and meeting together. It's based on Acts 2:42-47 and Acts 4:32-37. These two Bible passages aren't really a narrative (as in a straightforward story with a beginning, middle and end). They are more of a selection of facts about the first Christians in the early church… Continue reading The first Christians
The Pearl of Great Price
The Pearl of Great Price is one of the stories Jesus told about the value of being in God's Kingdom. It's a very short story found in Matthew 13:45-46. The Pearl of Great Price Story idea Jesus told a story about how valuable it is to be part of his family. Once upon a time… Continue reading The Pearl of Great Price
Pentecost
Pentecost Bible story for young children with some craft ideas courtesy of Pinterest. I've started the story in Luke 24:36-53 so that we can set the day of Pentecost in the context of the great commission. The disciples were told to tell others about the Lord Jesus and the coming of the Holy Spirit enabled… Continue reading Pentecost
Valentine Collage
Valentine collage to make using coloured tissue paper. Tissue paper is a wonderful paper that can be torn, layered, crumpled and glued. It comes in a whole variety of colours and is relatively inexpensive. I use it a lot in crafts with children. This Valentine themed tissue paper collage is very simple to prepare and… Continue reading Valentine Collage
Is Jesus the forever king?
Is Jesus the forever king? Is the final part of our story series, 'Who is the forever King?' We began with King David and God's promise to David, Your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever.’ 2 Samuel 7:16. We have told simple stories about… Continue reading Is Jesus the forever king?
Is Josiah the forever King?
Is Josiah the forever king? is the penultimate story in the series 'Who is the forever king?' We began with King David and in the final story we will find the forever King - The Lord Jesus. All the different king puppets used to tell the stories are from Free Bible Images. In the series… Continue reading Is Josiah the forever King?
Is Hezekiah the forever king?
Is Hezekiah the forever king? is story number four in the series, 'Who is the forever king?' These stories lead up well to the birth of Jesus, who is the forever King. We began with King David. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name… Continue reading Is Hezekiah the forever king?
Is Jehoshaphat the forever king?
Is Jehoshaphat the forever king? is the third story in the series 'Who is the forever king?' that leads up to Christmas. We began with God's promise to David, 'Your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever.’ 2 Samuel 7:16. We have found out that… Continue reading Is Jehoshaphat the forever king?
Is Solomon the forever King?
Is Solomon the forever King? is the second story in our series 'Who is the forever king?' This is a great series to use in the weeks before Christmas. Solomon led a very full life so we've chosen to focus on the building of the temple as it follows on from the story 'Is David… Continue reading Is Solomon the forever King?
Is David the forever King?
Is David the forever King? Is the first story in a series, 'Who is the forever king?' We used this series of stories in the run up to Christmas, beginning with God's promise to David, 'Your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever.' 2 Samuel… Continue reading Is David the forever King?
Let’s make play dough at home!
Let's make play dough at home! It's cheap, easy and much better than shop bought. What's so great about making play dough at home? Play dough is great for children to develop their fine motor skills - there's lots of squishing, squeezing, rolling and pinching! It's also good for developing language - talk about the… Continue reading Let’s make play dough at home!
God sees us – Hagar
God sees us is a truth from the Bible. The story of Hagar from Genesis 16 illustrates this truth in a really beautiful way. Hagar is comforted knowing that she is seen by God, who cares for her. To tell the story use a doll to represent Hagar. God sees us - Hagar story idea… Continue reading God sees us – Hagar
God is everywhere – Jonah
God is everywhere is a truth we learn from the Bible. We are using the story of Jonah to illustrate this truth in a way that is easy for toddlers. To tell the Story you need – Jonah (we used a figure from happyland), a big fish (the one pictured is VERY big – made… Continue reading God is everywhere – Jonah
Jesus visits people’s homes story series
The series "Jesus Visits People's Homes" features stories suitable for toddler groups. These narratives highlight relatable home settings for young children, making Bible stories easier to grasp. Six stories depict various homes Jesus visited, including Simon's, Levi's, and Mary and Martha's. Each story is linked to craft ideas, such as creating home collages from shapes. Additionally, play activities are suggested, like setting up a home corner to encourage imaginative play related to the stories.
Making and exploring with texture
Making and exploring with texture is our final look at craft ideas based on three key area - colour, shape and texture. Thinking of these three key areas can help us as we plan creative crafts for young children. Sometimes it's easy to get into a way of doing things and it's really good to… Continue reading Making and exploring with texture
Paul meets Jesus
Paul meets Jesus on the road to Damascus. The story is from Acts 9:1-19. We've used the name Paul for the story as it's easier for young children to stick to one name - but of course you could use the name Saul. To tell the story - have a story bag or basket with… Continue reading Paul meets Jesus
Jesus goes back to heaven
Jesus goes back to heaven is the retelling of the ascension. After Easter it's good to continue the story to explain what happened next. There are several stories that you could tell; The Road to Emmaus, Thomas and/or Breakfast on the Beach but you can also go straight on to the Ascension. It's important that we… Continue reading Jesus goes back to heaven
Making and exploring with shapes
Making and exploring with shapes is just some ideas of how we can introduce children to shapes during craft time. We've already though about making and exploring with colour. Have you ever looked back at the craft activities you've set out for children and discovered that most of them involved a piece of A4 paper?… Continue reading Making and exploring with shapes
Making and exploring with colour
Making and exploring with colour. When we plan crafts for children it can be helpful to think about three basic things; colour, shape, and texture. This post is all about colour. How can we include an experience of colour (or the lack of it) in our craft times with young children? Here's some ideas.. Coloured… Continue reading Making and exploring with colour
Crepe paper printing craft
Crepe paper printing craft ideas. Crepe paper and water make for great craft. It's not exactly mess free but almost. You will have lots of soggy crepe paper at the end so you do need to have some newspaper and a tray to put your used crepe paper out of the way. Paper towels and… Continue reading Crepe paper printing craft
Jesus feeds four thousand people
Jesus feeds four thousand people is a story from Mark 8:1-10. A large crowd has gathered to listen to Jesus and have stayed so long that they have no food. Jesus shows his compassion and feeds everyone from a small amount of bread and fish. Jesus feeds four thousand people story idea Jesus was talking… Continue reading Jesus feeds four thousand people
Black paper collage
Black paper collage to make those colours pop! There is nothing wrong with using pastel coloured sugar paper or the off white recycled sugar paper but black paper makes a great alternative. You can really enjoy the colours of the collage. They stand out and the collage looks vibrant. All you need to make a… Continue reading Black paper collage
Valentine’s Day Bible verse craft
Valentine's Day Bible verse craft that is lovely to make and easy to prepare ahead. To make this you need a few bought items and some card. Psalm 136:26 reminds us that God's love never ends. everything you need to make Valentine's Day Bible verse craft Heart shape printed out onto card. Older children can… Continue reading Valentine’s Day Bible verse craft
Three women and a baby – women in the Bible 3
Three women and a baby is the story of Moses' birth, his mothers' plan to keep him safe and his rescue. Three women make sure that Moses is safe. You can read the story in Exodus 2:1-10. To tell the story I used some pictures from Free Bible Images. They have a great selection of… Continue reading Three women and a baby – women in the Bible 3
Jesus calls Levi
Jesus calls Levi is found in Mark 2:13-17 , Luke 5:27-28 and Matthew 9:9-13 In Matthew's gospel Levi is called Matthew. When you tell the story it's up to you which name to use. To tell the story you need some props for Levi and the Lord Jesus , a picture of a house, some… Continue reading Jesus calls Levi
Sarah laughs! – women in the Bible 2
Sarah laughs when she is told she will have a baby. She is old, too old to have any children and she just can't quite believe the message of the three visitors (who we know are messengers from God) and so she laughs. This is where our story begins. It ends with the birth of… Continue reading Sarah laughs! – women in the Bible 2
Let’s say hello to Eve! – women in the Bible 1
Let's say hello to Eve! is our first bible story in a new series all about women in the Bible . Eve was the first woman in the Bible so we are beginning with her. It's a good place to start! In this story we focus on a few things God made Adam God made… Continue reading Let’s say hello to Eve! – women in the Bible 1
Make a gingerbread house paper craft scene
Make a gingerbread house inspired scene with bits and pieces of paper and wrapping. Making a real gingerbread house is lovely but sometimes it's good to just have a rummage through odds and ends of paper and card and create something festive. I always keep wrapping paper scraps and christmas card pictures as they make… Continue reading Make a gingerbread house paper craft scene
The Saviour is here! – Christmas 3
The Saviour is here is our third Christmas Story in a series of three. We began with Isaiah foretelling the birth of Jesus, The Saviour is Promised and then we told the story of Angel Gabriel visiting Mary, The Saviour is on his way. The story is based on Luke 2:1-20 The Saviour is here!… Continue reading The Saviour is here! – Christmas 3
The Saviour is on his way – Christmas 2
The Saviour is on his way is our second Christmas story in a series of three. We began with, The Saviour is Promised - a Story all about Isaiah and now we meet Mary and the Angel Gabriel. The Bible Story is from Luke 1:26-38 and includes the Angel Gabriel visiting Mary. If you have… Continue reading The Saviour is on his way – Christmas 2
Joseph and the Angel
Joseph and the Angel is from Matthew 1:18-25. In Luke's Gospel we hear about the Angel visiting Mary and in Matthew's Gospel we find out how Joseph knew that the baby was from God. In this story we have the special name - Immanuel, a name that only appears a couple of times in the… Continue reading Joseph and the Angel
The Saviour is Promised – Christmas 1
The Saviour is promised is the first of three Christmas stories. We begin seven hundred years before the birth of Jesus with Isaiah and the prophecy of Jesus' coming into the world. Why tell this part of the Christmas Story? It helps to put Christmas into context. It reminds us and helps us to see… Continue reading The Saviour is Promised – Christmas 1
David and Psalm 139
David wrote Psalm 139. We are going to focus on verses 1-16. It's a personal Psalm that shows us that the Creator God knows us as individuals. This is comforting and challenging; God knows everything about us. We can't hide from God, we can't escape him but it is comforting too; he knows us and… Continue reading David and Psalm 139
In the beginning God made – days 4-6 – craft ideas
In the beginning God made – days 4-6 – craft ideas suitable for using at toddler groups and with young children in church or at home. Genesis 1 tells us how God made the world. Everything was made in a precise order and all of creation was good! These crafts are easy to make. You… Continue reading In the beginning God made – days 4-6 – craft ideas
In the beginning God made – days 1-3 – craft ideas
In the beginning God...crafts days 1-3 for toddler groups and young children to enjoy making. In Genesis 1 we learn all about days of creation. These crafts cover the first 3 Days of Creation from Genesis 1:1-13. All you need Patterned muffin cases and cup cake cases - trim these to look like flowers Blue… Continue reading In the beginning God made – days 1-3 – craft ideas
The Cast of Christmas are ready!
The cast of Christmas are ready! I'm really looking forward to telling the Christmas Story with these guys .. made by my super talented mum. The Wise Men are my favourites 🙂 Here's a link to the Alan Dart pattern my mum used. (Affiliate link - if you click and buy the item I receive… Continue reading The Cast of Christmas are ready!
Daniel in the Lions’ Den
Daniel in the lions' den bible story for young children. You can read the story in Daniel 6. Daniel in the Lions' Den story idea Daniel lived a long, long time ago. He loved God and often talked to God, we call that praying. He prayed to God three times every day. What do you… Continue reading Daniel in the Lions’ Den
How to run a Biblezone Build Club with Lego
How to run a Biblezone Build Club with Lego - lots of ideas to help you run a fun Kid's Club! Biblezone Build Clubs bring together two great things; playing with Lego and a Bible story (and a memory verse). Free play with lego is great for children aged 5 and over (if you have… Continue reading How to run a Biblezone Build Club with Lego
In the beginning God made light!
In the beginning God made light Bible Story and craft idea to use with young children. How everything began is recorded for us in Genesis 1. Telling the story of Creation to young children is a great opportunity to help children understand that they are special and important because God made them. In the beginning… Continue reading In the beginning God made light!
Philip and the Ethiopian Treasurer
Philip and the Ethiopian Treasurer Bible Story for young children based on Acts 8:26-40. To tell the Story have some items in a story bag - Philip, The Treasurer, chariot, horse, scroll. The Chariot is made from a shoe box. I turned the box inside out and put it back together and then cut the… Continue reading Philip and the Ethiopian Treasurer
Easter egg with cross symbol craft
Easter egg with cross symbol craft ideas for children of all ages! The basic printout of the symbol of the cross hidden in an egg shape can be used in several different ways. Very young children can decorate the egg with crayons and tissue paper. Older children (10 plus) can trace the picture onto tracing… Continue reading Easter egg with cross symbol craft
Good Friday crafts to make
Good Friday crafts for children to make that use paper plates! One craft uses round paper plates (use cheap plates that can be folded easily) and the other crafts use black and green square plates. (These are available online - take a look here) Good Friday crafts - round paper plate The above craft was… Continue reading Good Friday crafts to make
On the way to Easter…paper plate pictures
On the way to Easter paper plate pictures that help to tell the story of the first Easter. In the Gospels Jesus meets several people when he is on his last journey to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover for the final time. So four of our stories are about the people that met Jesus as… Continue reading On the way to Easter…paper plate pictures
Hearts for Valentine’s Day
Hearts for Valentine's Day! Valentines day is almost here. These crafts can be used for Valentine's Day or at any time. To make life easier I have a heart shaped paper punch like this one from hobbycraft that makes quick work of cutting out hearts. When it gets blunt I use kitchen foil to sharpen… Continue reading Hearts for Valentine’s Day
God’s promise to Abraham
God's promise to Abraham is the final story in the series What's in God's big book? We began by making a Big Book and then each week we take out a page for our story. So far we have done God made everything , First sad day, Noah built the Ark , The big tower to Heaven and Abram leaves home ( I… Continue reading God’s promise to Abraham