Follow Jesus' Example

Grades 1-3 Introductory Activity – Like/Dislike Poems Materials: paper, pencils Invite kids to write Like/Dislike poems. The first line begins “I like….” and kids complete the sentence. The second line begins “I dislike….” Tell kids to continue to alternate I like/I dislike statements for at least 6 lines. Ask volunteers to share their poems. Comment […]

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 […]

Use these statements to connect each session of Bible Studies for Life: Kids to Christ as you teach your children each week. Unit 1, Session 1: Joshua and Caleb Caleb and Joshua trusted God. God planned for Joshua to lead the next generation of Israelites into the promised land. Joshua was not perfect, but his […]