Bible stories, crafts and creative ideas for toddler groups, children's ministry and families
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
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 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 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 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 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