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
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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
First Sad Day Story and Craft
First sad day story and craft is the second 'page' in our 'What's in God's Big Book? ' story series. We began with 'God made everything'. This story is based on Genesis 3 To tell the story We had our Big Book with this page inside to show at the end of the story and… Continue reading First Sad Day Story and Craft
Easy Story Bag Ideas
Story Bag Ideas that are easy to find and use! If you tell Bible Stories in a Toddler Group setting or with young children in Sunday School you will probably have used a Story Bag. (It's slightly different from providing a Story Bag for sharing in a small group or one to one as you… Continue reading Easy Story Bag Ideas
Hannah Prays Story and Craft
Hannah Prays story and craft for young children. A Bible Story all about talking to God and how God hears us when we talk to him. The Story is from 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Hannah Prays - Story Bible Truth for Toddlers - God hears us when we talk to him In the story bag we… Continue reading Hannah Prays Story and Craft
David defeats Goliath
David defeats Goliath is a well known Bible Story found in 1 Samuel 17. This is a simple retelling of the story for toddlers Bible Truth for Toddlers - God helps us God's people were in a lot of trouble! They were hiding in their tents! Every day their enemy laughed at them. Their enemy… Continue reading David defeats Goliath
Josiah reads God’s Book
Josiah reads God's book bible story. Josiah was King in Judah at a very difficult time. The temple was in need of repair and God's people were not following God's law. This Bible Story tells of how God's Book was found and how Josiah read God's Book to the people. It's taken from 2 Kings… Continue reading Josiah reads God’s Book
X is for Xerxes
X is for Xerxes is part of our Bible Alphabet. The following is a much shortened telling of the story of Esther, King Xerxes and Haman. When you are telling a story in a toddler group you have to shorten the narrative and find a way to tell the story simply. To read the full… Continue reading X is for Xerxes
W is for Water from the Rock
The People of God were in the wilderness. They had escaped from Egypt but were thirsty. They moaned! God told Moses to strike the rock and out came water. The story is from Exodus 17:1-7 W is for Water from the Rock - story idea Have you ever felt hungry? God's people had been hungry… Continue reading W is for Water from the Rock
Getting Started in Bible Storytelling!
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!
Parable of The Builders – Stories Jesus Told
Some of the links in this post are affiliate links which means if you click on the link and purchase the item I will receive commission at no extra cost to you. This parable of the builders is from Luke 6:46-49. It's a great story to tell as you can dress up as a builder,… Continue reading Parable of The Builders – Stories Jesus Told
The Good Samaritan – Stories Jesus Told
The Good Samaritan is one of the stories that Jesus told and is from Luke 10. It teaches one simple truth about how we treat other people. Here is a simple storytelling idea for young children.. Characters for telling the good Samaritan story The Good Samaritan Story Idea To tell the story I had several… Continue reading The Good Samaritan – Stories Jesus Told
God knows when I feel….thankful
God knows when I feel thankful is a story from Luke 17:11-19. God knows when I feel thankful story idea I used 10 wooden spoons to represent the ten men that asked Jesus to help them. On one side there is a sad face and on the other a happy face. Turn the spoons around… Continue reading God knows when I feel….thankful
God knows when I feel….scared
God knows when I feel scared. God really does know how we feel. This week's story is from Luke 8:22-25 when the disciples were scared. Even though Jesus was sleeping during the storm he is the Son of God, and he still knew how the disciples felt. God knows when I feel scared story idea… Continue reading God knows when I feel….scared
God knows when I feel….. busy!
God knows when I feel busy! This term we are telling Bible Stories that remind us that God knows how we feel. We start with Martha feeling busy. The story is from Luke 10: 38-42. Each week there will be a different emoji paper plate face that represents how the character in the story is… Continue reading God knows when I feel….. busy!
The Boy with 2 Fish and 5 Loaves – A Bible Number Story
This Bible Story had lots of numbers! 2 fish, 5 loaves, 12 baskets of leftovers and 5,000 people! But we are using it to count to five. The Story is from John 6. It is, of course, 'The feeding of the 5,000'. The Bible Truth for Toddlers is 'Jesus is amazing!'. There is also something… Continue reading The Boy with 2 Fish and 5 Loaves – A Bible Number Story
The Man with Four Friends – A Bible Number Story
The Man with Four Friends is our next Bible number story in the series. We are up to the number four! For the other numbers we have told stories about have a look at these links - Number One, Number Two, Number Three This week the Bible Story is from Mark 2:1-22. The Bible Truth… Continue reading The Man with Four Friends – A Bible Number Story
Jesus and Three Disciples – A Bible Number Story
Jesus and three disciples is our next Bible number story. We are up to the number 3. This Story is from Matthew 17:1-13. (We have already thought about Jonah and One Big Fish and Noah and Two of Every Animal.) This week's Bible Truth for Toddler's is, 'We can listen to Jesus.' To tell the… Continue reading Jesus and Three Disciples – A Bible Number Story
Noah and two of every animal – A Bible Number Story
Noah and two of every animal is our second bible number story. Last week we thought about the Number One and Jonah and the One Big Fish. This story is all about counting to two! The Bible Truth for toddlers is, 'Those who trust in God are rescued'. You can read the story from Genesis… Continue reading Noah and two of every animal – A Bible Number Story
Elisha and the Widow’s Oil craft ideas
Elisha and the widow's oil is a story from 2 Kings 4:1-7 where we read about Elisha helping a widow who needed to pay her debts. He told her to borrow as many empty jars of oil as she could from neighbours and then go inside her home and close the door. What happened next… Continue reading Elisha and the Widow’s Oil craft ideas
Palm Sunday Story Video
Palm Sunday Story Video is a short retelling of Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem. You can read the story in John 12:12-19 https://videopress.com/v/2cM5pVQR?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata I made this video for toddler group. You are very welcome to use it 🙂 Here's a link to a post with a Palm Sunday Story idea and some palm leaf crafts to… Continue reading Palm Sunday Story Video
The Wise Men find The King
This story is from Matthew 2:1-18 To tell the story you need – some Wise Men, toy camels and a star. You can add some actions too – stars with hands (like in twinkle, twinkle little star), running, looking, kneeling. The story Bible Truth for Toddlers – Jesus is King Far away from where Jesus… Continue reading The Wise Men find The King
Houses Jesus visited – the home he never visited! (video)
This is the last short story in this series. The house that Jesus never visited! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-xuk3J0gQY
Homes Jesus visited – Matthew (video)
The pictures in the video are from Free Bible Images. A great website full of useful resources. The words are my own based on Luke 5:27-32. The name Matthew has been used for simplicity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF2cfVeLPHw
Zacchaeus story, video, and craft
Zacchaeus story video and craft idea
Homes Jesus visited – Simon’s Mother in law (video)
This is my third video story for younger children. The pictures are from Free Bible Images and the words are my own. Feel free to share. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjNdBlUgqVM
Homes Jesus visited – The Crowded House (video)
Homes Jesus visited - the crowded house is a short video story for young children to enjoy. It is a retelling of a Bible story from Mark 2:1-22 Take a look at the other videos in the series by vising let their light shine's You Tube channel where you will find stories for young children… Continue reading Homes Jesus visited – The Crowded House (video)
Homes Jesus visited – Mary and Martha (video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJJ_GTp0ycw I've had a go at making a short video to share with our toddler group parents. If you like it and want to use it feel free! I'm still learning how to do this so any hints and tips welcome 🙂 The pictures are from Free Bible Images. The words are my own.
What is God like? Story Series for toddlers
What is God like? Story series for toddlers. This is a great way to teach young children some basic truths about God's character. There is a story from the Bible that teaches one truth about God each week. An alternative title would be ‘What does the Bible tell us about God?’ We answered the question… Continue reading What is God like? Story Series for toddlers
We’ve arrived at Easter!
We've arrived at Easter! We have traveled along the road to Jerusalem to reach the first Easter. Each week we've met different people that Jesus met on his journey and now we are at the end of our journey. This weeks story is the Easter Story .. to tell it you need puppets or dolls… Continue reading We’ve arrived at Easter!
On the Way to Easter…Palm Sunday Story
Jesus rides into Jerusalem
On the Way to Easter…Mary
The story is from John 12:1-8 Jesus had almost arrived at Jerusalem! He had travelled a long way. How lovely that he was able to go to his friends house. Lazarus and his sisters Mary and Martha were good friends of Jesus. They wanted to do something special for him so they had a dinner… Continue reading On the Way to Easter…Mary
On the Way to Easter…Zacchaeus
Jesus is now in Jericho on his way to Jerusalem. Last time he met Bartimaeus. Now he meets Zacchaeus. Two very different people! To tell the story... from Luke 19:1-10 Have a tree - you can make one from a pringle container or draw one - and a person to represent Zacchaeus. Place Zacchaeus in… Continue reading On the Way to Easter…Zacchaeus
On the Way to Easter…Bartimaeus
On the Way to Easter Bartimaeus. We are beginning to get ready for Easter at toddler group. This year we are going on the last journey that Jesus made into Jerusalem, meeting some of the people that Jesus met. Last week we met the Rich Young Man. This time on the Way to Easter we… Continue reading On the Way to Easter…Bartimaeus
On the Way to Easter.. the Rich Young Man
We are beginning to get ready for Easter at toddler group. This year we are going on the last journey that Jesus made into Jerusalem, meeting some of the people that Jesus met. Our first story is from Luke 18:18-23 and Mark 10:17-22. A rich young man comes to find Jesus as he is travelling… Continue reading On the Way to Easter.. the Rich Young Man
Man with four friends craft
Man with four friends craft is ideal for young children to make with minimal help. Sometimes it's nice to make a craft that you can also use for telling and retelling the Bible story and this craft does just that as you make the man and his mat! The story is from Matthew 9:1-8; Mark… Continue reading Man with four friends craft
Jesus stops the Storm
'Jesus stops the Storm' was another of our weather themed stories at toddler group. It's from Luke 8. It's a great story to tell - lots of drama with the wind blowing and waves crashing, frightened disciples, dark skies and Jesus sleeping! Craft Idea This craft is in two parts; the lake made from a… Continue reading Jesus stops the Storm
Jesus goes back to heaven
The content narrates the ascension of Jesus after Easter, emphasizing that He lives forever and will return. It explains Jesus' instructions for His followers to spread the Good News and includes details about visual aids used in storytelling. The narrative concludes with a promise of His eventual return as King.
The Last Supper – Luke 22
The Last Supper. As part of the bigger Easter Story we've told the story of Jesus' last meal with his disciples from Luke 22:7-20. The props are very simple -see the pictures below. The craft is straight forward too and there is a free printable. The Last Supper story idea The big city of Jerusalem… Continue reading The Last Supper – Luke 22
Mary and Martha
Mary and Martha are two grown up sisters that we meet in Luke 10:38-42 . They live in Bethany. They are mentioned three times in the Life of Jesus. You can also read about them in John 11 - when their brother Lazarus is bought back to life - and in John 12 - when… Continue reading Mary and Martha
Animal Bible Stories and crafts
I thought I'd put all the animal bible stories and crafts that we've done at toddler group in one place! These are all suitable for under fives. We have ravens, bees, big fish, lions, fox and sheep. Of course you could add Creation and Noah to the list for even more animals! Animal Bible Stories… Continue reading Animal Bible Stories and crafts
Journey to Bethlehem – week 6 – The Shepherds
So far we have had stories about Creation, the Fall, Abraham, the angel visiting Mary and the birth of Jesus. Our last story in our journey to Bethlehem series is all about the shepherds. Luke 2:8-20 Bible Story from Luke 2:8-20 Bible truth for toddlers - Jesus is the Saviour 'The baby sent from God was… Continue reading Journey to Bethlehem – week 6 – The Shepherds
Journey to Bethlehem – week 5 – Jesus is born
This week we arrive in Bethlehem! The story is from Luke 2:1-7. I often start story time by introducing the characters - in this story we'll all say hello to Mary and then to Joseph as I take them out of the story bag. (The knitted characters are from an Alan Dart pattern - available… Continue reading Journey to Bethlehem – week 5 – Jesus is born
Journey to Bethlehem – week 4 – The Angel visits Mary
This week we get very near to Bethlehem! The story is the Angel's visit to Mary from Luke 1:26-38. Bible story – from Luke 1:26-38. (Include actions in the story if you can – ask the children and adults to join in) 'One day Mary was at home. It was just an ordinary day. Mary… Continue reading Journey to Bethlehem – week 4 – The Angel visits Mary
Journey to Bethlehem – week 3 – God’s promise to Abraham
This week the Bible story was all about God's promise to Abraham to give him a huge family and to bless all the people on earth through that family. During the story I use the names Abraham and Sarah for simplicity. (At this point in the Bible they are still using the names Abram and… Continue reading Journey to Bethlehem – week 3 – God’s promise to Abraham