Bible stories, crafts and creative ideas for toddler groups, children's ministry and families
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
Angels, Mary, Joseph, shepherds and the manger with the baby. Great for a nativity decoration and for telling the Christmas story. Links to 'how to make' the characters (specifically the angels but the same basic idea is used for Mary, Joseph and the shepherds too) and the manger The stable is a cardboard box covered … Continue reading Paper Plate Nativity
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