Our reserve of 79 beloved bible activities for kids is sure to liven up your lessons. We’ve got something to suit every age and level. With so many creative ideas to choose from, you can add a few to your weekly lesson plans for months to come! Read on for unique ways in which to introduce your pupils to scripture and awaken a deeper love for, and understanding of, the Bible.
1. The Gift Of Salvation Worksheet
With the modern world as progressive as it is, the message of the church and the gift of salvation is often lost. This printout reminds readers of the promises that the Lord has made by referring to the relevant scripture references. Once your children have read over the page and discussed its contents, they can try their hand at a fun maze.
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2. Cursive Handwriting Practice Sheets
As your learners are reminded of different stories and key characters from the Bible, they can work on improving their cursive handwriting. Once your pupils have made their way through the entire alphabet, have them choose a letter and its message to write about. For example; A is for Adam, and C is for the Ten Commandments.
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3. Frame It Sentence Jumble
This activity is perfect for elementary-aged children who have just learned to read. Divide your class into small groups and have them race against the clock to sequence a Bible verse into a frame. They will need to work as a team to unscramble the words they are given and complete the task at hand.
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4. Jenga Verses
This activity is wonderful for helping children memorize their favorite verses. Simply build a Jenga tower and use blu tack to adhere the words of different verses to the sides of the tower. As your kiddos pull blocks from the tower, they can repeat the verse and work on binding it to memory.
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5. Lego Verse Builder
Enhance your learner’s basic scripture knowledge with the help of this fun challenge. Divide your group into teams and have them work together to unscramble their word blocks before placing them in consecutive order. The objective? To build a tower that correctly displays a given verse before another team does.
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6. Puzzle Review Game
Here’s another awesome unscramble activity! Purchase a puzzle of between 25-50 pieces, correctly assemble the puzzle upside down, and write a verse on it. Once the puzzle has been disassembled, have your kiddos enjoy the challenge of piecing it together before reading the verse aloud.
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7. Old Testament Timeline
The Bible’s record of numerous events certainly provides a vast amount for your students to understand and remember. This Old Testament timeline provides a lovely visual of the sequence of events. It can be hung in the Sunday school classroom or cut up for your pupils to piece together and better memorize the sequence.
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8. Three Wise Men Craft
These adorable Three Wise Men make the perfect craft to include in Biblical lessons for your preschoolers. Your little ones can learn all about the birth of Jesus and the gifts he received from the Three Wise Men. Simply gather a few craft supplies to start; toilet rolls, paint, markers, glue, tinfoil, and craft paper.
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9. Nativity Ornament
This nativity ornament is a wonderful addition to lessons that fall around Christmas. It serves as a reminder to young children of the true reason behind the season. Print out your template for baby Jesus, the star, and the basket, and gather glue, scissors, twine, and crayons to get started!
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10. Parting Of The Red Sea Pop-Up
Your students can learn about Moses and discover the story of how he parted the Red Sea with this unique activity. After having studied the lesson of Moses, they can cut out their waves and color them in. Then, they’ll need to use them to create a pop-up drawing to serve as a reminder of the remarkable miracle.
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11. 10 Commandments Handprint Craft
This creative art lesson is bound to leave your learners with a lasting memory of the 10 Commandments. Give each of your learners a piece of paper and 10 stone images that depict the laws of God. Then, pair your students up and have them take turns painting their partner’s hands before pressing them onto the sheet of paper and, once dry, gluing one commandment onto each finger.
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12. Snake & Apple Mobile
With the help of this mesmerizing mobile, you can remind your students of the deception that took place in the Garden of Eden. All that’s required to bring the craft to life is a piece of fishing line, paint, scissors, and the printable snake and apple template.
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13. Happy Heart, Sad Heart
This craft reminds your learners of the unconditional love of God. While they glue happy and sad hearts onto a foldable piece of cardstock, they’ll be reminded that God’s heart is saddened when we make bad choices- in contrast to Him being overjoyed as a result of our good choices.
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14. Parable Of The Lost Sheep Craft
Another awesome craft to include in your church curriculum is this peek-a-boo sheep! You can incorporate it when you cover the parable of the lost sheep to remind students that no matter how insignificant the world makes them feel, they are always precious to God. All you’ll need is green cardstock, a jumbo popsicle stick, glue, foam flowers, and a sheep printout.
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15. 10 Commandments Cup Game
Up the ante on church games with this fun cup knockdown activity. The objective is for players to take turns trying to knock down the commandments, written on plastic cups, as the group leader calls them out.
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16. Jonah And The Whale Word Search
This word search makes for a lovely quiet time activity. After having studied the lesson of Jonah and the whale, have your little ones spend time thinking about what they have learned as they complete a fun word search and color in the whale on their worksheet.
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17. Noah’s Ark Spin Wheel
This colorful craft is just what you need to add some spunk back into the swing of things! Using assorted markers, template printouts, and a split pin, your little ones can create a spin wheel replica of Noah’s Ark.
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18. Scrabble- Bible Edition
Sure to quickly become one of your youth group’s favorite games is this Bible edition of Scrabble. It makes an awesome class-bonding activity and is also a wonderful inclusion to family fun nights! Players can compete individually; taking turns crafting crossword-style words.
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19. David And Goliath Craft
This assortment of David-and-Goliath-themed crafts will help your pupils become closely acquainted with these biblical characters and the lessons that they can teach us. All that’s required to recreate them are the premade templates, scissors, and glue!
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20. Lion Origami
Teach the lesson of Daniel and the Lion to your students using this unique lion craft. After studying the appropriate passages, they’ll color in their lion template and then follow the instructions to fold it into a hand puppet. Encourage them to open it up and read the verses inside when they need encouragement to be brave.
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21. Psalms Poetry Workshop
Step into a world of Bible verses by having your kids craft their own Psalms! This workshop will allow them to weave lines of faith and adoration just like the biblical poets of old. This activity ultimately culminates in a great way to explore spirituality through literature.
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22. Fishers of Men Fishing Game
Engage your kiddos in a fun Fishers of Men activity to ring home the message of this parable. Prep the provided cutouts and craft a few makeshift fishing rods using wooden dowels, string, and magnets. Then, attach paper clips to the cutouts and challenge your little ones to reel them in and read the verse attached to the back of every catch.
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23. Prodigal Son Role Play
Intrigue and drama are sure to come alive as your kids step into the shoes of the characters from the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Whether they’re the wandering child or the forgiving parent, one thing’s certain- they’ll gain a deeper understanding of the tale’s rich lessons in this role play.
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24. Bible Charades
Have your kids flex their acting muscles with the classic game of charades whilst learning more about the Bible. Print premade cards or make your own with popular biblical themes. Next, you’ll need to divide your group into teams before allowing each team to have a turn at miming their Bible verse or acting out a biblical story.
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25. Gospel Bracelet Making
Bring out the designer in your children by helping them craft salvation bracelets. Your littles can simply thread colorful beads that symbolize elements of the gospel onto a piece of strong cord. Once complete, they’ll have a stylish bracelet that also serves as a tangible reminder of their faith!
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26. Prayer Rock Painting
Let your kids pour their creative energies into painting prayer rocks. These nifty stones will become a constant reminder to pray for the people in their lives who matter most. Start your learners off by prompting them to paint stones in various colors before using a sharpie to add the names of those most important to their support system. Keep the finished products in a basket to serve as a visual reminder of everyone that they can say a prayer for each night as you tuck them into bed.
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27. Moses’ Burning Bush Craft
Have your students shine bright with a light-up version of Moses and the Burning Bush. Using a few simple steps and basic supplies, begin by having them draw, color, and cut out a tree or bush. Next, have your students use LED lights and tissue paper to bring to life the important story of Moses and the burning bush. This crafty feat will help you effortlessly blend art with a great Bible story; illuminating a key biblical moment in a memorable way.
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28. Holy Land Diorama
Invite your pupils to take a trip back in time by bringing a 3D diorama to life! They can simply pick their favorite parables and use a cardboard box, glue, assorted markers, and cardstock to illustrate important stories from the Bible. From miniature Jerusalems to tiny Red Seas, the epic grandeur of biblical geography is about to be captured in small scale.
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29. Water to Wine Science Experiment
Turning water into wine is a great science experiment that you can do with your students; recreating the miracle from Jesus’ time while also highlighting chemistry basics. It’s a fun blend of faith and science that’s perfect for your young aspiring chemists. You’ll need two cups, water, your choice of ‘wine’, and a piece of paper to get started.
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30. Creation Story Collage
Why not combine scrapbooking with a beloved Bible story? To do so, have your kids snip and stick various materials to portray the Creation story over the course of seven days, on seven separate sheets of paper.
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31. Sower and the Seed Planting Activity
Engage your little green thumbs in a bout of biblical learning with this hands-on activity! They can discover the truth behind the parable of the Sower by creating works of art using assorted seeds, glue, paper, and markers before writing the appropriate verse above a flower of their choice.
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32. Tower of Babel Clay Model
Designed with budding potters in mind, you can have your kids create their own clay structures while learning about the Tower of Babel. Have your kids start by softening some clay and then build their own tower, one layer at a time. The higher they build, the closer they’ll get to the story’s underlying lesson about human arrogance.
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33. Angel Feather Craft
Whether it’s for a Bible-based play or an angelic addition to your dress-up corner, why not have your little ones create angel wings? Start by having them string together beads and feathers before attaching them to a cardboard cutout of a set of wings. While crafting, share instances of angelic appearances in the Bible to add more insight to the craft.
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34. 5 Loaves & 2 Fishes Food Drive
Here’s a cute craft to give your kiddos some food for thought! Start by telling them about how Jesus fed 5,000 with just a few fish and loaves of bread. Next, engage them in a craft that’ll see them design their very own basket of fish and bread. Take things a step further and detail the importance of helping those who are less fortunate before inviting willing kiddos to get involved in a food drive; helping to feed those who are hungry in the community.
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35. Acts of Kindness Bingo
Get ready for a blast! Have your kiddos take part in a bingo game where each square represents a different book of the bible. It’s a win-win; they’ll have fun whilst learning more about the different books and their contents.
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36. Jesus Heals the Blind Man Craft
This craft couldn’t be easier to make, and carries an important message! Teach your kiddos about how Jesus healed a blind man by engaging them in a paper-folding exercise. On the outside of a piece of folded paper, get them to draw a blind man before attaching two cut-out hands to the edges to represent Jesus’ hands. Lastly, they can redraw the man on the inside, but this time ensuring that his eyes are open.
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37. Foot Washing Ceremony
Have your students participate in the deeply meaningful act of washing each other’s feet. This humbling act is intended to help them comprehend what it means to serve others- just as Jesus did for his disciples.
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38. Elijah and the Ravens Snack Time
This one’s for all the snack lovers! Help your children make bird-shaped treats inspired by the ravens that fed Elijah. They’ll be able to learn as they munch- digesting the all-important message one bite at a time.
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39. Beatitudes Matching Game
Get your kiddos to put their thinking caps on for this next activity. Task them with simply matching phrases and scriptures related to the appropriate Beatitudes. Talk about mental gymnastics with a spiritual twist!
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40. Armor of God Obstacle Course
Hear ye, hear ye, knights and dames! Get your kids to don DIY armor as they navigate a challenging obstacle course. As they dodge and dash, they’ll learn about the Armor of God; merging physical activity with what they’ve learned about spiritual armor.
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41. Lazarus Resurrection Craft
We bet your kiddies will relish crafting a mini tomb and figurine of Lazarus! All they’ll need is a paper cup, a pair of scissors, string, a cut-out of Lazarus, strips of beige material, markers, and white cardstock. Help them to follow the instructions to create a moveable craft that mimics how Jesus resurrected Lazarus.
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42. Pentecost Windsock Craft
Imagine your students’ faces as their handmade Pentecost windsocks take to the breeze. To create one, help them draw a dove on a piece of paper before decorating around it and gluing it onto a paper cup. Next, they can attach long strings of red, yellow, and orange tissue paper to the open end of the cup. Lastly, help them attach a piece of string to the base of the cup so that it can be hung.
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43. Joseph’s Coat of Many Colors Craft
Calling all young fashion designers! Your students will love being as vibrant and imaginative as they please whilst designing Joseph’s famous coat. All they’ll need is sturdy cardstock and brightly-colored pipe cleaners. As they craft, teach them about the importance of forgiveness and humility.
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44. Miracles of Jesus Discussion Cards
Break out the conversation starters with this set of cards! Your children will have the opportunity to dive into an engaging discussion about the miracles of Jesus using these pre-made discussion prompts. This activity is sure to help with their comprehension of the stories and is bound to make the miracles come alive like never before!
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45. Garden of Gethsemane Quiet Time Activity
Into the garden we go with this next activity. Encourage your pupils to reflect on the things that they can pray for as you tell the story of Jesus spending time in the Garden of Gethsemane. Afterward, hand them an activity sheet to record some of their thoughts.
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46. Zacchaeus Tree Climbing Activity
Ready for an outdoor adventure? Take your students outside to enact Zacchaeus’ climb up a tree to see Jesus. Using safe, low-hanging branches, your kids won’t just be engaging in a physical pursuit; they’ll also reach new heights in understanding grace. Afterward, continue the learning indoors by having them piece together this puzzle to really ring home the message.
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47. Stained Glass Cross Craft
Transform your classroom into a mini cathedral with these stunning stained glass-like creations! All they’ll need are circular colored tissue paper cut-outs, wax paper, glue, and black tape. The finished works are sure to visually capture the essence of faith and can be a great Easter or Christmas activity.
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48. Fruit of the Spirit Basket Weaving
Keep your kids busy by having them weave simple paper baskets. As they weave, discuss the fruits of the Spirit and have them add symbolic cutouts in the form of various fruits. Your students will literally be weaving a tangible reminder of these spiritual virtues.
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49. Samson’s Strength Obstacle Course
We bet your kiddos will love flexing their muscles as they go through an obstacle course that’s themed around Samson’s feats of strength. What a high-energy way to learn about obedience, consequences, and true strength!
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50. Bible Verse Flashcards
Time to hit the books— well, sort of. Have your littles create their own Bible verse flashcards to aid in the memorization thereof. Whether at home or in the classroom, they can quiz themselves or each other using their new colorful resources.
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51. The Good Samaritan First Aid Kit
With this idea, teaching compassion quickly becomes practical! Your students can assemble basic first aid kits while you discuss the parable of the Good Samaritan. Each item in the kit serves as a metaphor for kindness and readiness to help. They’ll not only learn about a new parable but also discover more about how to help others in simple, everyday ways.
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52. Esther Crown Making
What’s a queen without a crown? Invite your kids to make crowns just like Queen Esther’s while diving deep into this tale of courage and wisdom. With some paper cutouts, glue, glitter, and gemstones, your little royals will feel empowered to make noble choices.
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53. Prayer Journaling
If you’re keen on a heartfelt, introspective activity that helps your kiddos personally connect with Christianity, this is it! Get your pupils into the habit of prayer journaling. Simply provide them with notebooks to jot down their thoughts, prayers, and reflections as you navigate through various Bible stories together.
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54. Walking on Water Experiment
A dash of science and a sprinkle of miracles is what this activity is all about! Your students can participate in simple science experiments that explore the concept of buoyancy; all relating back to how Jesus walked on water. By the end of it, your little scientists will have a new appreciation for miracles.
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55. Advent Calendar Countdown
All the anticipation is half the fun of this idea! As the Christmas season approaches, your kids can create their own Advent calendars; counting down the days until Jesus’ birth. Each door can contain a Bible verse or small treat- helping to bring focus to the reason behind the season.
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56. Noah’s Rainbow Promise Craft
Calling future artists! Have your littles paint their own rainbows while learning about Noah and God’s promise. Colorful cardstock strips, a cloud printout, string, and a stroke of imagination are all it takes. At the end, your kiddos will have a vibrant reminder of a covenant that’s stood the test of time.
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57. Jonah & The Whale Craft
Ever been inside a whale? Neither have your kids, but crafting one can be a blast! As they piece together a whale made of blue cardstock, a clothes peg, and a googly eye, you can tell them the story of Jonah and the whale that swallowed him. It’s a fabulous way to delve into the importance of listening to God- even when it’s tough.
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58. Job’s Patience Game
Lights, camera, action! Create a fun role-play activity where your children act out scenarios that require patience; all of which can be inspired by the biblical story of Job. Ultimately, it’s a lesson in enduring hardship with grace—something that everyone can benefit from.
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59. Palm Sunday Craft
Get ready to bring Palm Sunday to life in your classroom. Your kids will love making their own palm branches out of construction paper. As they wave them about upon completion, you can discuss the significance of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem; teaching them about celebration and prophecy.
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60. Revelation Scavenger Hunt
Let’s crack the code! Your students can embark on a scavenger hunt that will have them searching for items related to the mysterious Book of Revelation. Symbols and metaphors are sure to abound- making it a fun and challenging way to explore these somewhat complex passages.
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61. Ruth and Boaz Harvest Activity
Farmers in the making, gather ’round! Your children can learn the art of gathering, just like Ruth did in the fields of Boaz as they engage in this fun activity. Using fake pieces of wheat that have been pre-marked with stickers, have your kiddos group up and “harvest” the wheat that you would have placed around the classroom beforehand.
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62. Bible Word Search
Puzzle me this! Engage your younger kiddos in a cognitive exercise by tasking them with solving this Bible-themed word search!
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63. Disciples Fishing Game
Go fish, anyone? With this fishing game, your students will be tasked with ‘catching’ disciples. On each fish, write the name of a disciple, and as they catch them, have them tell you a fact about that disciple.
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64. Jesus Feeds 5000 Snack Activity
Invite your pupils to put their chef’s hats on! Your kids can participate in making a snack that represents the parable of loaves and fishes. As they munch away, you’ll have the chance to discuss how Jesus miraculously fed 5,000 people with just a few loaves of bread and fish. They’ll learn that a little can go a long way when God is involved.
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65. Bible Story Rebus Puzzles
Who’s up for a game of Rebus? In this word-picture challenge, your children will need to solve puzzles that depict popular Bible stories. What a fantastic way to merge visual learning with context clues to effortlessly build upon their foundation of pre-existent biblical knowledge.
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66. Plagues of Egypt Activity Set
Ready, set, action! Your kids can pretend to be frogs, locusts, or even a dark cloud in this interactive game of charades about the plagues of Egypt. Afterward, engage them in a few related worksheets to really ring home the meaning behind the text.
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67. Bible Story Puppet Show
Curtains up! Transform your classroom into a mini-theater where your students create and perform Bible stories with handmade puppets. It’s an imaginative way for them to step into the shoes of biblical characters while bringing the stories to life like never before.
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68. Jesus’ Parables Skit
“All the world’s a stage” and your kids are the stars! With a little script and a lot of enthusiasm, your students can perform skits that revolve around Jesus’ parables. It’s a dynamic way to uncover the wisdom hidden within these age-old stories and really bind them to memory in the process.
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69. Scripture Memory Verse Songs
Invite your kiddos to groove to the beat as they turn Bible verses into catchy songs. Whether they rap, hum, or sing, they’ll internalize scripture in a musical and memorable way.
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70. Resurrection Garden Craft
Crafty green thumbs, unite! Your learners can build a mini Resurrection garden with soil, twigs, and a small tomb. As they arrange each piece, talk about the meaning behind the Resurrection and the hope that it has brought many for generations past.
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71. Daniel’s Prayer Corner
Designate a cozy corner in your classroom as a spot where your students can experience the peace of prayer, just like Daniel did. Get your littles to help you fill it with comfy pillows and Bible verses to make it a haven for personal reflection and quiet time.
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72. Bible Jeopardy Game
Get your students’ minds churning with a game show that challenges their knowledge of the Bible. Categories can range from “Women of the Bible” to “Miracles”, and more; making each round a riveting, and knowledge-building, experience.
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73. Joshua and the Battle of Jericho Activity
Sound the trumpets! Your littlest of learners can solidify their understanding of the Battle of Jericho with this simple sequencing activity. Simply have them arrange the printed images in consecutive order to resemble the correct sequencing of the tale from the Bible.
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74. Jesus in the Temple at 12 Craft
Have your littles create a miniature church where they can place a young Jesus, teaching the elders. It’s a hands-on way to discuss the wisdom that Jesus shared, as well as look at the ways in which those around him looked up to him. All your students will need are envelopes, cardstock, glue, markers, popsicle sticks, yarn, and googly eyes to get started.
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75. Treasure Chest of Wisdom
This craft is perfect for reminding your kiddos that there is more value in heaven-sent gifts as opposed to worldly ones. Have them design their own treasure chests before adorning them with treasures held near and dear to their hearts and attaching a scripture about wisdom from Proverbs. As they craft, discuss the importance of making wise choices.
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76. Star of Bethlehem Craft
Twinkle, twinkle, little star! Help your pupils craft their own Stars of Bethlehem using glitter, glue, and black paper. As they work, share the tale of the Wise Men who followed the star all the way to Bethlehem to find baby Jesus.
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77. Bible Story Freeze Dance
Dance till you drop—or freeze! Play music and let your students dance freely. When the music stops, shout out a Bible story, and have them freeze in a pose that best represents it.
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78. Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet Craft
Here’s a craft that spotlights humility and service at its finest. Have your pupils piece together a craft to bring the story of Jesus washing the disciples’ feet to life like never before. All they’ll need are paper plates, watercolor paint, crayons, cut-out hands and feet, a split pin, glue, and a piece of wax paper. Once they’ve colored everything in, they can simply attach the hand and foot and bring the message behind the craft home.
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79. Last Supper Communion Activity
Break bread together as you educate your learners about the Last Supper. Complete with grape juice and unleavened bread, this activity is perfect for discussing the significance of communion as you share this symbolic meal together.
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