Kids

Sunday The Bible story teaches that people can choose to follow God’s plan. Joshua took over as leader of the Israelites after Moses’ death. He led them into the land God promised them and continued to obey God. Tuesday The Weekly Verse reminds us of our Life Point for the week: People can choose to follow […]

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Animal Tag Materials: tape (or plastic hoops) Create several circles on the floor with tape (or use hoops). Guide all kids to stand in a circle. (More than one kid can be in a circle.) Choose a kid to be It. It says: “Rabbit, hop to a new home.” All […]

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Traffic Sign Matching Game Materials: cards with traffic signs Make cards with traffic signs; make two cards for each sign. (For pictures of signs, see http://www.trafficsign.us/.) Mix the signs and lay the cards face down on a table.Group the kids into two or more teams. Invite players from each team to […]

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Nature Walk Materials: no materials needed Take the kids outside and walk through nature. Encourage them to examine the trees, bugs, dirt, plants, clouds, and anything else they can observe. Ask them to tell you things that they notice about God’s creation. Ask them how they can take care of […]

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Guess the Stars Materials: star stickers, poster board Before class, place as many star stickers as possible on a poster board. In class, gather the kids around you and tell them they must guess how many stars are on the posterboard and that you will only allow them to look […]

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Match My Steps Materials: 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 […]