Elementary

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Jesus Wall Materials: paper, pencils, tape Invite kids to draw pictures of things they know about Jesus. They can draw pictures of Bible stories. They may want to write words on the paper about Jesus, too. Provide tape for them to create a wall display about Jesus. Tell kids that […]

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – KWL Chart Materials: large piece of paper, marker Make three columns on the paper. Label the columns: K, W, L.Tell kids that you will be talking about Jesus and prayer. Ask kids to tell you anything they know about prayer. List these ideas under K (for Know). Then ask kids […]

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – May I? No materials needed Tell kids that they will play a game. You will call out actions for them to do but before doing them they must ask “May I?” and wait for the response “Yes you may.” If someone does the action without asking the question, he is […]

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Is It Hard to Do? No materials. Tell kids that you will name things that people do. They can stand if they think it is hard to do or remain seated if they do not think it is hard to do. Name a variety of things with only short pauses; […]

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Match My Steps No materials needed. Guide kids to walk in a line behind you. (Tell kids to maintain space between one another.) Lead kids to walk, shuffle, hop, or walk in other odd ways. After a minute or so, move to the back of the line and allow the […]

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Listen and Do Materials: paper, pencils Give each child paper and a pencil. Ask children to follow your instructions and draw or write what you say. Use these instructions or create your own.-Draw a large rectangle in the top left corner.-Draw a triangle in the bottom right corner.-Write the letter […]