Bible stories, crafts and creative ideas for toddler groups, children's ministry and families
God knows when I feel sad and when I feel happy is a toddler friendly version of the Easter Story. We focus on how Jesus' friends felt and how they were sad because he had died and then happy at the conclusion of the story. This is a suitable way to tell the Easter story … Continue reading God Knows When I Feel Sad and When I Feel Happy
God knows when I feel excited is all about Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem. Children are often excited so it's great to tell a story they will relate to. This story from Matthew 21 is about the excited crowd who welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem. Traditionally this event is called Palm Sunday. It begins the week of … Continue reading God Knows when I feel….excited!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaWhftH99rc The first Easter!
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
Paper plates are just so great for craft ideas (and can be used as storytelling props too) This simple paper plate idea can be used as both. The craft is for a child and adult to make together while talking about the Easter Story. You need - paper plate, tissue paper or similar in green … Continue reading Easter Story Paper Plate Craft
We have travelled 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 you need Peter, Mary and the paper plate visual (or … Continue reading We’ve arrived at Easter!