Bible stories, crafts and creative ideas for toddler groups, children's ministry and families
Learning to pray Bible story idea based on the Lord’s Prayer found in Matthew 6:5-15 and Luke 11:1-13. Jesus often prayed to his Father in Heaven and he taught his disciples a model prayer to help them to know how to pray. It’s a very short prayer and the story idea for toddlers takes a … Read More “Learning to pray” »
Mr Keep Going is the story of Nehemiah who organised the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. It was a difficult task with plenty of opposition and problems but he kept going! In the storybag – Dolls/puppets/Pringle people to represent Nehemiah and Sanballat and some builders tools/tool box Mr Keep Going – Bible Story Say … Read More “Mr Keep Going” »
The Philippian Jailer Bible story is found in Acts 16:25-34. Paul and Silas are in prison at midnight at the beginning of our story. By the end they are having a meal with the jailer and his family. For young children a few details have been ommitted or simplified. The Philippian Jailer Bible story idea … Read More “The Philippian Jailer” »
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 … Read More “Pentecost” »
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 … Read More “Is Jesus 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 … Read More “Is Josiah 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 … Read More “Is Hezekiah 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 … Read More “Is Jehoshaphat 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 … Read More “Is Solomon the forever King?” »
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 and the Great Big Fish story God said to Jonah, ‘go to the big city called Ninevah … Read More “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 … Read More “Making and exploring with texture” »
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? … Read More “Making and exploring with shapes” »
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 … Read More “Making and exploring with colour” »
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 … Read More “Jesus feeds four thousand people” »
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 … Read More “Black paper collage” »
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 … Read More “Three women and a baby – women in the Bible 3” »
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 … Read More “Jesus calls Levi” »
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 … Read More “Sarah laughs! – women in the Bible 2” »
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 The Bible Story is based … Read More “Let’s say hello to Eve! – women in the Bible 1” »
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! … Read More “The Saviour is here! – Christmas 3” »
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 … Read More “The Saviour is on his way – Christmas 2” »
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 … Read More “Joseph and the Angel” »
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 … Read More “The Saviour is Promised – Christmas 1” »
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 … Read More “In the beginning God made – days 4-6 – 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 In the beginning God made light To make ‘In the beginning God made light’ use … Read More “In the beginning God made – days 1-3 – craft ideas” »
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 … Read More “In the beginning God made light!” »
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 … Read More “Philip and the Ethiopian Treasurer” »
Abram leaves home is part of our Story Series ‘What’s in God’s Big Book?’ We started 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 and The big tower to Heaven ( I tell the story first … Read More “Abram leaves home” »
‘Noah Built an Ark’ is the third story in our ‘What’s in God’s Big Book?’ series that we have used with under 5’s. We began by making a big book that could be used to hold each page. Take a look here. It is really oversized – you could get away with making a smaller … Read More “Noah built the Ark” »
Celebrate Epiphany with some lovely crafts and tell the Bible Story of the Visit of the Magi. The visit of The Magi (also known as Wise Men or kings) is found in Matthew 2. Celebrate Epiphany Bible Story To tell the story you need – some Wise Men, toy camels and a star. You can … Read More “Celebrate Epiphany” »
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 … Read More “First Sad Day Story and Craft” »
God made everything story and craft for toddler group and preschoolers. This is the first page of our Big Book that we made here. The Story is based on Genesis 1 There are lots of different ways to tell the story of creation. You can use pictures, paper plates that represent the different days, objects … Read More “God made everything story and craft.” »
Craft supplies you need! – or would really like come in all shapes and sizes (and price ranges!). Here are some ideas of what you need (or would really like) when doing crafts with young children. Some craft supplies can be bought especially for doing crafts at home or in toddler group but there are … Read More “Craft supplies you need!” »
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 … Read More “Hannah Prays Story and Craft” »
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 … Read More “David defeats Goliath” »
Easy to make finger paint that uses three ingredients (and one of them is water!) I spent quite a while searching on line for ready made finger paints but was put off by some of the reviews. I really don’t want children breaking out in a rash because of allergies. The best thing about making … Read More “Easy to make finger paint” »
These crowns are made from a dough that has three ingredients – and one of them is cold water! It’s air drying so you need to make it a few days before you want to decorate the shapes. If you are celebrating The Coronation Twinkl has some great ideas and resources here with lots of … Read More “Let’s make crowns to decorate!” »
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 … Read More “W is for Water from the Rock” »
Make a basket using a large paper plate! This is a great basket to make for an Easter Egg Hunt. See end of post for some other ideas too! Baskets are really useful! All you need How to make the baskets If making these with young children you may want to do several of the … Read More “Let’s Make a Paper Plate Basket!” »
Make a ‘Thank you God’ book to share with toddlers; a great way to teach children about how wonderfully made they are. We used our ‘Thank you God’ book over several weeks at toddler group. Each week we had an activity to tie in with the theme and sang songs that were connected. Make a … Read More “Make a ‘Thank you God’ book” »
The Wheels on the Bus is a well known and often sung song at Toddler Group so we made a fun craft to go with the song. The Bus can be decorated with collage materials and crayons. We added some fun face stickers too. Some ideas for collage materials You can decide if you want … Read More “The Wheels on the Bus Craft” »
Make a beautiful picture for spring using stickers and colours! There are loads of great stickers suitable for young children and if you don’t feel like using glue they are a good alternative. It also saves you from having to find lots of pictures to cut out so a really useful time saver. When you … Read More “Make a beautiful picture for Spring” »
A lift the flap craft! Can you find the lost sheep? This craft is not only something to make but will help to retell the story of the Shepherd finding his lost sheep. (From Luke 15:1-7) Children are familiar with lift the flap books – something to find on the page that’s hidden under a … Read More “Can you find the lost sheep? – craft & story” »
This is a lovely lion craft using paper curls that are surprisingly simple to make. The paper curls add a lot of texture for the mane. If you use a variety of yellow and orange colours it adds some depth to the finished craft. It’s really important that you use light weight paper to make … Read More “Lion Craft using Paper Curls” »
