Children Bible Lessons for 3-5 Year Olds
Children Bible Lessons for 3-5 Year Olds
Month 1: Creation
Week 1: Yehovah Creates the World (Genesis 1:1-31)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of creation as described in Genesis 1:1-31.
- Activity: Provide coloring pages depicting each day of creation. As the children color, discuss what Yehovah created on each day.
- Treats: Serve fruit and vegetable snacks to remind the children of the plants Yehovah created on the third day.
- Closing Prayer
Week 2: Yehovah Creates Adam and Eve (Genesis 2:7, 18-25)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the creation of Adam and Eve as described in Genesis 2:7, 18-25.
- Activity: Provide clay or playdough for the children to create their own people and animals. This can help them understand how Yehovah formed Adam and Eve.
- Treats: Serve animal-shaped crackers to remind the children of the animals Yehovah created.
- Closing Prayer
Week 3: The Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:8-17)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the Garden of Eden and the rules Yehovah gave Adam and Eve.
- Activity: Create a paper or craft foam garden with trees, flowers, and animals.
- Treats: Apple slices (to represent the tree of knowledge).
- Closing Prayer
Week 4: The First Shabbat (Genesis 2:1-3)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the concept of Shabbat and why it’s important.
- Activity: Create a Shabbat craft, like a paper plate with seven sections to represent the seven days of the week.
- Treats: Challah bread or another special treat to represent the specialness of Shabbat.
- Closing Prayer
Remember, the prayers should be simple and relevant to the lesson. They should thank Yehovah for His love and ask for His guidance in understanding the lesson.
Month 2: Noah’s Ark
Week 1: Noah and the Ark (Genesis 6:9-22)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of Noah and the Ark as described in Genesis 6:9-22.
- Activity: Create a mini ark using popsicle sticks or cardboard.
- Treats: Animal-shaped crackers.
- Closing Prayer
Week 2: The Great Flood (Genesis 7:1-24)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of the Great Flood as described in Genesis 7:1-24.
- Activity: Create a rain cloud craft using cotton balls and blue construction paper.
- Treats: Blue Jello cups to represent the flood waters.
- Closing Prayer
Week 3: The Rainbow Promise (Genesis 9:8-17)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the Rainbow Promise as described in Genesis 9:8-17.
- Activity: Create a rainbow craft using colored paper or paint.
- Treats: Rainbow fruit skewers.
- Closing Prayer
Week 4: The Importance of Obedience (Genesis 6:22)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the importance of obedience using Genesis 6:22 as a reference.
- Activity: Role-play scenarios where children can practice obedience.
- Treats: Cookies or a treat of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Month 3: Abraham’s Journey
Week 1: Yehovah Calls Abraham (Genesis 12:1-9)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of Yehovah calling Abraham as described in Genesis 12:1-9.
- Activity: Create a starry night sky craft using black paper and star stickers.
- Treats: Star-shaped cookies.
- Closing Prayer
Week 2: Abraham and Lot Separate (Genesis 13:1-18)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of Abraham and Lot separating as described in Genesis 13:1-18.
- Activity: Draw or color a picture of the land where Abraham and Lot lived.
- Treats: A snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Week 3: The Promise of Isaac (Genesis 17:15-21)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the promise of Isaac as described in Genesis 17:15-21.
- Activity: Create a baby doll craft to represent Isaac.
- Treats: A snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Week 4: Abraham’s Faith (Genesis 22:1-18)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of Abraham’s faith as described in Genesis 22:1-18.
- Activity: Create a mountain scene craft to represent Mount Moriah.
- Treats: A snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Month 4: Moses and the Exodus
Week 1: Baby Moses (Exodus 2:1-10)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of Baby Moses as described in Exodus 2:1-10.
- Activity: Create a baby Moses basket craft using a paper plate and strips of construction paper.
- Treats: A snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Week 2: The Burning Bush (Exodus 3:1-15)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of the Burning Bush as described in Exodus 3:1-15.
- Activity: Create a burning bush craft using tissue paper and a paper plate.
- Treats: A snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Week 3: The Ten Plagues (Exodus 7:14-11:10)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of the Ten Plagues as described in Exodus 7:14-11:10.
- Activity: Create a booklet or a set of flashcards depicting the ten plagues.
- Treats: A snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Week 4: The Exodus (Exodus 12:31-42)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of the Exodus as described in Exodus 12:31-42.
- Activity: Act out the Exodus story with the children playing the roles of the Israelites.
- Treats: Matzah or other Passover-related foods.
- Closing Prayer
Month 5: The Ten Commandments
Week 1: Receiving the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of receiving the Ten Commandments as described in Exodus 20:1-17.
- Activity: Create a Ten Commandments tablet craft using cardboard and markers.
- Treats: Stone-shaped cookies.
- Closing Prayer
Week 2-5: Each week, focus on two commandments, explaining them in simple terms and discussing their importance.
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss two of the Ten Commandments.
- Activity: Create a craft or activity related to the commandments being discussed.
- Treats: A snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Month 6: David and Goliath
Week 1: David the Shepherd Boy (1 Samuel 16:11-13)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of David the Shepherd Boy as described in 1 Samuel 16:11-13.
- Activity: Create a shepherd’s staff craft using popsicle sticks or cardboard.
- Treats: A snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Week 2: David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17:32-50)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of David and Goliath as described in 1 Samuel 17:32-50.
- Activity: Create a slingshot craft using popsicle sticks and rubber bands.
- Treats: Stone-shaped cookies.
- Closing Prayer
Week 3: David’s Friendship with Jonathan (1 Samuel 18:1-4)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of David’s friendship with Jonathan as described in 1 Samuel 18:1-4.
- Activity: Create friendship bracelets or a friendship-themed craft.
- Treats: A snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Week 4: David Becomes King (2 Samuel 5:1-5)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of David becoming king as described in 2 Samuel 5:1-5.
- Activity: Create a crown craft using construction paper and decorations.
- Treats: A snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Month 7: Daniel in the Lion’s Den
Week 1: Daniel’s Faithfulness (Daniel 1:8-21)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of Daniel’s faithfulness as described in Daniel 1:8-21.
- Activity: Create a lion mask craft using a paper plate and construction paper.
- Treats: A snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Week 2: Daniel Interprets Dreams (Daniel 2:1-49)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of Daniel interpreting dreams as described in Daniel 2:1-49.
- Activity: Create a dream catcher craft using paper plates, yarn, and beads.
- Treats: A snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Week 3: Daniel in the Lion’s Den (Daniel 6:1-28)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den as described in Daniel 6:1-28.
- Activity: Create a lion’s den diorama using a shoebox and craft materials.
- Treats: A snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Week 4: The Importance of Prayer (Daniel 6:10)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the importance of prayer using Daniel 6:10 as a reference.
- Activity: Create a prayer journal or prayer jar craft.
- Treats: A snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Month 8: Jonah and the Whale
Week 1: Jonah Runs Away (Jonah 1:1-17)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of Jonah running away as described in Jonah 1:1-17.
- Activity: Create a simple boat craft using paper or cardboard.
- Treats: Fish-shaped crackers.
- Closing Prayer
Week 2: Jonah Prays to Yehovah (Jonah 2:1-10)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of Jonah praying to Yehovah as described in Jonah 2:1-10.
- Activity: Create a whale craft using a paper plate and blue paint.
- Treats: A snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Week 3: Jonah Goes to Nineveh (Jonah 3:1-10)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of Jonah going to Nineveh as described in Jonah 3:1-10.
- Activity: Create a cityscape craft using construction paper and markers.
- Treats: A snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Week 4: Jonah Learns a Lesson (Jonah 4:1-11)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of Jonah learning a lesson as described in Jonah 4:1-11.
- Activity: Role-play scenarios where children can practice forgiveness and understanding.
- Treats: A snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Month 9: The Birth of Yeshua
Week 1: The Angel Visits Mary (Luke 1:26-38)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of the Angel visiting Mary as described in Luke 1:26-38.
- Activity: Create an angel craft using paper plates and feathers.
- Treats: Angel food cake or a snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Week 2: The Birth of Yeshua (Luke 2:1-7)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of the birth of Yeshua as described in Luke 2:1-7.
- Activity: Create a nativity scene craft using construction paper and craft materials.
- Treats: Christmas cookies or a snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Week 3: The Shepherds Visit (Luke 2:8-20)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of the Shepherds visiting Yeshua as described in Luke 2:8-20.
- Activity: Create a shepherd’s staff craft using popsicle sticks or cardboard.
- Treats: A snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Week 4: The Wise Men’s Visit (Matthew 2:1-12)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of the Wise Men visiting Yeshua as described in Matthew 2:1-12.
- Activity: Create a star craft using yellow construction paper and glitter.
- Treats: Star-shaped cookies.
- Closing Prayer
Month 10: The Parables of Yeshua
Week 1: The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the parable of the Good Samaritan as described in Luke 10:25-37.
- Activity: Create a road scene craft with the characters from the parable using construction paper and markers.
- Treats: A snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Week 2: The Lost Sheep (Luke 15:3-7)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the parable of the Lost Sheep as described in Luke 15:3-7.
- Activity: Create a sheep craft using cotton balls and paper.
- Treats: Sheep-shaped cookies or a snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Week 3: The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the parable of the Prodigal Son as described in Luke 15:11-32.
- Activity: Role-play the parable with the children playing the roles of the characters.
- Treats: A snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Week 4: The Sower and the Seed (Matthew 13:1-9)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the parable of the Sower and the Seed as described in Matthew 13:1-9.
- Activity: Plant seeds in small pots or cups and discuss how the condition of the soil affects the growth of the seed.
- Treats: A snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Month 11: The Miracles of Yeshua
Week 1: Feeding the 5000 (John 6:1-15)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the miracle of feeding the 5000 as described in John 6:1-15.
- Activity: Create a fish and loaves craft using construction paper and markers.
- Treats: Fish-shaped crackers and bread.
- Closing Prayer
Week 2: Healing the Blind Man (John 9:1-12)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the miracle of healing the blind man as described in John 9:1-12.
- Activity: Create a blindfold game where children take turns guiding each other around obstacles.
- Treats: A snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Week 3: Walking on Water (Matthew 14:22-33)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the miracle of walking on water as described in Matthew 14:22-33.
- Activity: Create a water scene craft using blue paint and paper.
- Treats: Blue Jello cups to represent the water.
- Closing Prayer
Week 4: Raising Lazarus from the Dead (John 11:1-44)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead as described in John 11:1-44.
- Activity: Role-play the miracle with the children playing the roles of the characters.
- Treats: A snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Month 12: The Last Week of Yeshua’s Life
Week 1: The Triumphal Entry (Matthew 21:1-11)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of the Triumphal Entry as described in Matthew 21:1-11.
- Activity: Create a palm leaf craft using green construction paper.
- Treats: A snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Week 2: The Last Supper (Matthew 26:17-30)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of the Last Supper as described in Matthew 26:17-30.
- Activity: Create a Last Supper craft using a paper plate and craft materials.
- Treats: Matzah or unleavened bread and grape juice to represent the Last Supper.
- Closing Prayer
Week 3: The Crucifixion (Matthew 27:32-56)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of the Crucifixion as described in Matthew 27:32-56.
- Activity: Create a cross craft using popsicle sticks or cardboard.
- Treats: A snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
Week 4: The Resurrection (Matthew 28:1-10)
- Opening Prayer
- Topic and Scripture: Discuss the story of the Resurrection as described in Matthew 28:1-10.
- Activity: Create a Resurrection craft such as a paper roll tomb with a movable stone.
- Treats: A snack of your choice.
- Closing Prayer
This completes the year-long lesson plan. Each week includes an opening prayer, discussion of the topic and scripture, an activity, treats, and a closing prayer. The activities and treats are designed to reinforce the lesson and make learning fun. The prayers should be simple and relevant to the lesson, thanking Yehovah for His love and asking for His guidance in understanding the lesson.