If you’ve ever asked a group of children to find a verse in the Bible, you’ve probably heard pages flipping frantically as they search for the right book. Learning the Books of the Bible is one of the most important foundational skills for young believers, yet it can sometimes feel overwhelming. With 66 books divided…
What are line art drawings? What is grid art? Grid drawing is one of the easiest and most effective techniques for helping elementary students create impressive artwork—even if they think they “can’t draw.” By breaking images into smaller sections, students learn to focus on details, improve observation skills, and create artwork they can feel proud…
Looking for an engaging art lesson that introduces students to a famous artist while encouraging creativity? A Pablo Picasso art lesson is the perfect way to combine art history with hands-on learning. Many elementary students enjoy creating artwork that is colorful, unique, and a little bit unexpected. That’s exactly why learning about Pablo Picasso and…
State testing season can bring a mix of emotions for students. Some children feel excited to show what they have learned, while others may feel nervous, stressed, or worried about the results. As teachers and parents, one of the best things we can do during testing season is help students feel confident, prepared, and encouraged.…
Looking for something special for this Father’s Day celebration? Perfect for kids’ tables, brunch, or anytime this Father’s Day coloring placemat with Dad Jokes and other fun activities is perfect for your next get together with the family. Kids can color, solve puzzles, answer questions about Dad, and create a memorable keepsake that Dad will…
Have you ever read a Bible verse and wondered what it really means or how it applies to your life? Many Christians want to grow in their faith but aren’t sure where to begin when studying Scripture. That’s where Bible verse mapping can help. Our FREE 30-Day Bible Verse Mapping Journal is designed to help…
Reading is definitely one of my favorite things to do with my kids. That’s one of the reasons we started a Bible Story time at our church. This Monday we’ll be doing a theme all about love, just in time for Valentine’s Day! As we gear up, I wanted to share some of our favorites!…
Big Idea: Jesus gives us courage.Theme: WaterBible Story: Jesus Walks on Water – My Little Treasury Bible ✨ Introduction to Bible Themed Story Hour This week’s Bible Story Hour invites little ones to dive into a story all about trusting Jesus in scary situations. When Peter stepped out of the boat to walk toward Jesus, he learned an amazing truth — Jesus helps us…
Bible Story Hour: God Provides (Jesus Feeds the 5,000) This week’s Bible Story Hour theme is God Provides for Us! Through songs, stories, and hands-on play, children will discover how Jesus showed God’s love by feeding thousands of people with just five loaves and two fish. It’s a fun and faith-filled way to help little ones learn…
The theme of this story hour is God is the Creator! Big Idea: God Made Everything Children are naturally curious about the world around them—the stars, the moon, the sky, and even themselves! This lesson helps them see that all of it points back to our Creator God. Welcome Song: Good Morning to You! Begin…
Jesus did many miracles in the Bible. In John 21:25 it tells us that Jesus did so many miracles that they couldn’t even all be written down in all the books in the world. Now, there are a lot more books today than there were when Jesus lived on Earth. However even back then, in…
This Christian themed Father’s Day Questionnaire includes a Bible Verse, fill in the blank questions, and a place for kids to draw a picture of themselves with their dad. It’s the perfect last minute gift for Father’s Day. Grab a pencil and have your Sunday School students fill out this fun Father’s Day Questionnaire. It’s…
Want to teach your Sunday School students how to pray for missionaries? Use this fun Sunday School toolbox game to teach students how to pray for a missionary. At the start of class or during missionary week, you can use this fun toolbox to guide children through praying for missionaries. This prayer activity will help…
When my kids entered elementary school, I knew they would be the minority in their classrooms as Jesus followers. I prayed (and still do) that their little lives would shine bright with Jesus’s light. Sending them to our neighborhood school was scary! What would they see? What would they be exposed to? As hard as…
Growing up, I remember memorizing the Lord’s Prayer with my mom before bedtime. Honestly, this set of verses were the only Bible verses I had memorized as a child! Scripture memorization was not high on the list of my parents’ priorities. I assumed all children knew the Lord’s Prayer when I started teaching elementary aged…
Preschool Bible Devotion about Jesus’ Disciple: James the Lesser Jesus had friends called Disciples that helped spread the Word of God. Lesson Learned God knows everything we do, even if others don’t. Materials Needed none Bible Verses Matthew 10:1-4 and Mark 10:29-31 Talking Points We’ve been learning all about Jesus’ friends, His disciples, and reading…
Sunday School Word Search about Jacob’s Ladder A Bible Word Search from Genesis 28 about Jacob’s Ladder. Jacob was on his way to find a wife from his father’s family when he stopped to rest. He laid down to sleep, with his head upon a stone, and he began to dream. In the dream, Jacob…
Lascaux cave art and history lesson for kids. Kids enjoy learning the history of Lascaux Cave and creating their own cave art project.
Grab this fun Valentine’s Day Word Search for Sunday School! This word search contains 15 words related to God’s love for us from the Bible. Print it off and use it for Valentine’s Day parties. It’s perfect for Sunday School classes. 15 Valentine’s Day related phrases included in the Word Search Banner Over Me is…
Bible Word Searches are perfect for Sunday School. Kids love them and they are super easy to implement and have on hand in case you have extra time during a lesson. Grab this Animals of the Bible Word Search for your Sunday School. There are lots of well known animals in the Bible. Sheep, dogs,…
Here’s a great game to help your kids learn the books of the Bible. It’s easy and simple to learn and can be played over and over again. Learning the Books of the Bible can be a daunting task. There are 66 books to memorize and learn how to spell. Often these names are unfamiliar…
Martin Luther King, Jr. – Sunday School Resources. It’s more important than ever that we teach our children about national heroes like Martin Luther King, Jr. who fought for racial equality in a peaceful and meaningful manner. He was a voice for those oppressed and stands as a leader and example for those who have…
Deborah and Barak Sunday School Craft for Kids Studying Deborah and Barak from the Book of Judges with the kids in your Sunday School class? The book of Judges is packed with exciting characters and miracles. Deborah and Barak are just some of these fascinating characters. This Deborah and Barak Sunday School Craft For Kids…
Need a Sunday School Lesson for Father’s Day? Teaching Sunday School on Father’s Day can be a bit overwhelming. It feels like a lot of pressure to teach about dads when your class may have students coming from single mom homes or the dads who don’t atttend church with the kids. How do you tell…
Jesus’ Birth Fulfilled Many Prophecies How do we know that Jesus was the Messiah? What does Messiah even mean? A Very Brief History Lesson God promised to send us a Savior (a Messiah) when Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden at the very beginning of time. This Savior would save us from sin and…
Print and Go Christmas Sunday School Lesson Christmas Sunday School Lesson | Nativity Lesson Are you in charge of the Christmas lesson this year at your church? For some kids, this is the only day they may ever show up to your class and hear about Jesus. But no pressure!! It seems like it should…
About Amy Carmichael Amy Carmichael was a Christian missionary to India. She served the people of India for over 5 decades. As a young child, Amy prayed that God would change the color of her eyes from brown to blue and she was disappointed she never saw her eyes change color. Amy grew up in…
Haggai is a short book in the Bible with a powerful punch. He was one of the few prophets that the Israelites actually listened to. If you’ve read any of the Old Testament, you know that God’s people often ignored (or worse, mistreated) God’s prophets. The Israelites wanted to hear what they wanted to hear and not what…
I’m glad you’re here! Do you desire to be a more engaging teacher but you just don’t have time to come up with awesome lessons? I feel you! It takes a lot of time to plan a good lesson. With the resources and Sunday school lessons at Teach for Jesus, now you can be the…
Funny Nativity Story Activity Remember doing Mad Libs as a kid? You came up with a noun, a verb, or an adjective to fill in the blanks and come up with some hilarious, often nonsensical stories? A few years ago, I thought it would be fun to have the kids do this for a Christmas…
Moses and the Burning Bush Word Search Are you teaching about Moses in your Sunday school class or reading through Exodus with your kids? Grab this free Moses and the Burning Bush Word Search. Includes the following 12 terms about Moses and the Burning Bush: Angel Burning Bush Flock God Ground Hebrew Holy Moses Rescue…
Thanksgiving Feast | Free Holiday Word Search Fun Thanksgiving Word search Includes 12 terms about a Thanksgiving feast. America Family Feast Friends Mashed Potatoes Mayflower November Pilgrims Pumpkin Pie Stuffing Thanksgiving Turkey Fun word search printable for the holiday season. Get a free Sunday school Lesson!
Haggai Lapbook, A fun Sunday School Craft about God’s Prophet Haggai the Prophet Lapbook Sunday School Craft and Activity to Teach about God’s Prophet Use this “Haggai the Prophet Lapbook” to teach about God’s prophet, Haggai. Haggai was a messenger of God who told the people that it was time to start rebuilding God’s temple.…
A Christmas Play for Sunday School Jesus’ birth is a very special celebration. Help your kids learn about the first Christmas and celebrate Jesus’ birth using this short Nativity skit. This skit can be used for a church Christmas program or used during a Christmas Sunday School lesson. What’s Included In This Christmas Skit Download:…
Jesus Birthday Party – Complete Party Package Christmas Celebration – Happy Birthday, Jesus! Congratulations on deciding to host a Jesus Birthday party! It is such a fun, meaningful way to teach kids about Jesus’ birth. A Jesus Birthday party can provide a great outreach opportunity. I’m ready to buy the Jesus Birthday Party package! You…
3 Print And Go Sunday School Lessons —Save Time And Money! Get it now! Grab 3 great lessons that give you everything you need to teach interesting and engaging Sunday school lessons. Included in this package: * Queen Esther * Hannah and Samuel * Teach Kids How to Find Bible Verses Lessons include memory verses,…
A Sunday School Lesson to Teach Kids How to Navigate the Bible and Find Bible Verses Every year when new students enter my Sunday school class, there is a wide discrepancy between kids’ ability to navigate the Bible and find Bible verses. To bridge the gap, I start each year with a lesson on navigating…
Nativity Art Lesson – Christmas Art Lesson for Sunday School Great resource for celebrating the Birth of Jesus Students will draw their own nativity scene by rolling a die and drawing the corresponding animal, stable, star, or nativity visitor to finish the scene of Jesus’ birth and the first Christmas. Directions Add drawings to the…
Christian Parent Christmas Gift for Sunday School This Christian Christmas card makes a great gift for kids to give to their moms, dads, or grandparents for Christmas. Cheap and Easy Christmas Gift for Parents It’s an easy, inexpensive and meaningful parent gift that teachers can print off for students to give to their moms and…
Creation Bible Word Search. Fun Bible word search all about the creation of Earth from Genesis 1 in the Bible. Students will search for words related to God’s creation.
people’s money. They were looked down upon and had very few friends. However, Jesus knew that this tax collector, named Matthew*, was a good man, a man that knew Scripture and that would love Him. So, Jesus called Matthew and told him to follow Him and be one of His disciples. Matthew immediately got up and followed Jesus. Jesus does not care if others don’t like us or what kind of work we do or what kind of sins we have done. He loves us and wants us all to follow Him.
We’ve been learning all about Jesus’ friends, His disciples, and reading about them in the Bible. There are some Disciples that we know a lot about. There are others that hardly have anything written about them. Just because there isn’t much written about them, doesn’t mean they weren’t important to God. James left everything he had behind to follow Jesus, his family, his homes, and his job. People may not know what James did but God does and he will be rewarded for it in Heaven.
people’s money. They were looked down upon and had very few friends. However, Jesus knew that this tax collector, named Matthew*, was a good man, a man that knew Scripture and that would love Him. So, Jesus called Matthew and told him to follow Him and be one of His disciples. Matthew immediately got up and followed Jesus. Jesus does not care if others don’t like us or what kind of work we do or what kind of sins we have done. He loves us and wants us all to follow Him.
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 God’s words are powerful. His message is life giving. Even the youngest child can be taught that God is the maker of all things and that He loves them. As your kids…
John the Disciple after documenting many of Jesus’ miracles stated “Now there are also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written.” John 21:25 Did you catch that? Jesus did so many miracles that…
Who was Jeremiah the Prophet? Appointed prophet at young age Warned the people to follow God Unpopular among the people Warned the kings to not fightthe Babylonians Too Young to Be a Prophet Jeremiah was young when God called him to be a prophet. In fact, Jeremiah did not feel equipped for the job but…
Josiah to Zedekiah, the Last Kings (641 – 586 B.C) The Bible makes more sense when we understand the history behind it. This summary helps the exiles make sense by looking at the last kings of Judah. KING JOSIAH, JUDAH’S LAST GOOD KING King Josiah became king when he was 8 years old. He was…
It is never to early to start teaching your kids the Bible. Today’s preschool devotion teaches youngsters about Noah’s Ark and the Rainbow. Preschoolers’ minds are like sponges! They are so eager to learn and they soak up information at an unimaginable rate. About These Preschool Bible Devotions We are commanded by God to teach…
When is the best time to use Bible Word Searches? When you’ve planned the perfect Sunday School lesson. You are going to end right on time. You nailed your teaching time, the kids memorized their Bible verses successfly, the game went smoothly, and you are ready to release the kids when the parents come right…
Daniel and the Lions’ Den Sunday School Lesson for kids. Kids will learn that God is trustworthy and always provides. Great last minute Sunday School lesson.
Preschoolers’ minds are like sponges! They are so eager to learn and they soak up information at an unimaginable rate. About These Preschool Bible Devotions It is never too early to start teaching your kids the Bible. We are commanded by God to teach our children the ways of the Lord. Train up a child…
Preschoolers’ minds are like sponges! They are so eager to learn and they soak up information at an unimaginable rate. About These Preschool Bible Devotions It is never too early to start teaching your kids the Bible. We are commanded by God to teach our children the ways of the Lord. Train up a child…
Preschoolers’ minds are like sponges! They are so eager to learn and they soak up information at an unimaginable rate. About These Preschool Bible Devotions It is never too early to start teaching your kids the Bible. We are commanded by God to teach our children the ways of the Lord. Train up a child…
Preschoolers’ minds are like sponges! They are so eager to learn and they soak up information at an unimaginable rate. About These Preschool Bible Devotions It is never too early to start teaching your kids the Bible. We are commanded by God to teach our children the ways of the Lord. Train up a child…
God wants us to talk to Him. He wants us to pray to Him all the time. This preschool devotional teaches your preschool what it means to pray without ceasing
God wants us to talk to Him. He wants us to pray to Him all the time. This preschool devotional teaches your preschool what it means to pray without ceasing
Preschoolers’ minds are like sponges! They are so eager to learn and they soak up information at an unimaginable rate. About These Preschool Bible Devotions It is never too early to start teaching your kids the Bible. We are commanded by God to teach our children the ways of the Lord. Train up a child…
Noah’s Ark is a classic Bible story every child needs to know. This fun, easy to assemble lapbook can be used to teach or review the story of Noah’s Ark and the great flood. It’s great for 2nd-4th graders.
Teach children how God wants us to act when we are full of the Holy Spirit from Galatains 5:22, with love, joy, gentleness, peace, kindness, faith, self-control, and goodness.
Jesus’ birth is the reason we celebrate Christmas. Wow your students with this fun Jesus’ Birth lapbook to teach the real reason we celebrate Christmas.
Easter Lapbook | Jesus’ Last Week Celebrate Jesus’ Last Week before his death and resurrection! This fun Easter lapbook teaches kids all about Jesus’ last week on Earth before His death and resurrection. In a simple to understand format, the kids will learn the major events of Jesus’ last week on Earth before the first…
Moses and the Ten Commandments Lapbook Use this Moses and the Ten Commandments Lapbook to teach or review the Ten Commandments given to Moses by God on Mount Sinai. Great for 2nd-4th graders. Great supplement for any lesson on the Ten Commandments in schools and Sunday School classes. Kids will read and review the Ten…
Moses in Egypt Every kid learns about Moses in Sunday School. Understanding Moses and his role in the Israelite’s history is vital to understanding the Old Testament and the Mosaic Law. These lapbooks provide a fun way to learn or review these Bible stories about the Ten Plagues in Egypt. Moses and the Ten Plagues…
Daniel and the Lions’ Den Lapbook For Sunday School, Christian Bible Lessons, or Homeschool Enganging lapbook to supplement your study of Daniel and the Lion’s’ Den. Daniel is one of the most inspiring characters in the Bible. His bravery and miracles are make up some of the most well loved Bible stories told today. This…
Hannah Prayed: A Lesson from 1 Samuel 1 There are many lessons we can learn from Hannah in the Bible. 1 Samuel 1 is full of interesting issues. Infertility. Bullying. Desperation and Depression. Prayer. Promises Kept. God’s Faithfulness. “For This Child I Have Prayed” Infertility Hannah wanted a baby more than anything. When Hannah lived,…
Preschoolers’ minds are like sponges! They are so eager to learn and they soak up information at an unimaginable rate. About These Preschool Bible Devotions It is never too early to start teaching your kids the Bible. We are commanded by God to teach our children the ways of the Lord. Train up a child…
God wants us to talk to Him. He wants us to pray to Him all the time. This preschool devotional teaches your preschool what it means to pray without ceasing
Preschoolers’ minds are like sponges! They are so eager to learn and they soak up information at an unimaginable rate. About These Preschool Bible Devotions It is never too early to start teaching your kids the Bible. We are commanded by God to teach our children the ways of the Lord. Train up a child…
It’s the time of year where parents find themselves scrambling to the nearest discount store to pick up some random Valentine’s Day cards for a classroom of some 30 oversugared elementary aged students. Paw patrol or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Barbie or LOL dolls? Why not skip the licensed Valentine’s Day cards this year and…
How do you teach young preschoolers about God? You make it fun and interactive. This preschool devotion is aimed at teaching preschoolers that God leads us.
Preschoolers’ minds are like sponges! They are so eager to learn and they soak up information at an unimaginable rate. About These Preschool Bible Devotions It is never too early to start teaching your kids the Bible. We are commanded by God to teach our children the ways of the Lord. Train up a child…
Preschoolers’ minds are like sponges! They are so eager to learn and they soak up information at an unimaginable rate. About These Preschool Bible Devotions It is never too early to start teaching your kids the Bible. We are commanded by God to teach our children the ways of the Lord. Train up a child…
This preschool devotion teaches young children that we should give thanks to God. He is the provider of all things. Bible verse is Psalm 118:24.
God will never forget you. A preschool devotion with Bible verses and an activity.
The Passover meal was a celebratory occasion where the Jews ate a Seder plate to remember how God had saved their people from slavery in Egypt.
Teach your preschooler just how big God’s love is with this engaging preschool devotion. Preschoolers will learn that God never stops loving us.
God tells us to listen to Him. Just like when your mom and dad tell you to listen to them and obey them, God wants you to listen to Him and do what He says.
God wants us to hear His message, not just with our ears but with our hearts. Preschool Devotion
In this preschool devotion, kids learn that God is the ultimate ruler and king. Everyone will bow down before Him one day.
Preschoolers’ minds are like sponges! They are so eager to learn and they soak up information at an unimaginable rate. About These Preschool Bible Devotions It is never too early to start teaching your kids the Bible. We are commanded by God to teach our children the ways of the Lord. Train up a child…
Preschoolers’ minds are like sponges! They are so eager to learn and they soak up information at an unimaginable rate. About These Preschool Bible Devotions It is never too early to start teaching your kids the Bible. We are commanded by God to teach our children the ways of the Lord. Train up a child…
Preschoolers’ minds are like sponges! They are so eager to learn and they soak up information at an unimaginable rate. About These Preschool Bible Devotions It is never too early to start teaching your kids the Bible. We are commanded by God to teach our children the ways of the Lord. Train up a child…
Adjective. Noun. Verb. Adverb. Parts of Speech. BORING. How can you incorporate the parts of speech into a fun learning game? Answer – Parts of Speech Review Games! Silly games to review parts of speech Parts of Speech Word games where you complete the story with random words from various parts of speech categories are…
Want a (insert adjective) way to celebrate Christmas with your Sunday (insert noun) students? This fun Chrismtas fill in the blanks game is very similar to the popular mad libs games you probably played as a kid. One person writes down what the other person says in the appropriate blank. This is usually a noun,…
Jesus’ birth is a very special celebration. Help your kids learn about the first Christmas and celebrate Jesus’ birth using this short and sweet nativity skit.
Preschoolers’ minds are like sponges! They are so eager to learn and they soak up information at an unimaginable rate. About These Preschool Bible Devotions It is never too early to start teaching your kids the Bible. We are commanded by God to teach our children the ways of the Lord. Train up a child…
Preschoolers’ minds are like sponges! They are so eager to learn and they soak up information at an unimaginable rate. About These Preschool Bible Devotions It is never too early to start teaching your kids the Bible. We are commanded by God to teach our children the ways of the Lord. Train up a child…
Preschoolers’ minds are like sponges! They are so eager to learn and they soak up information at an unimaginable rate. About These Preschool Bible Devotions It is never too early to start teaching your kids the Bible. We are commanded by God to teach our children the ways of the Lord. Train up a child…
Dance for God Toddler Devotion from the Bible
A building block of understanding… Kids love learning about Moses from the Old Testamet in the Book of Exodus in the Bible. Moses is an essential character to understanding God’s plan laid out in the Bible to send us a savior. Moses gave us the ten commandments. The commandments told the Jewish people what sin…
Who is Hannah in the Bible? Learn who Hannah is in this interesting Sunday school lesson about Hannah, a mother who earnestly prayed for her child, from 1 Samuel 1. This print and go Sunday Lesson eliminates any prep work.
Fun Sunday School Memory Book and Craft Celebrate what your kids have learned this year in Sunday school. This end of the year craftivity allows the kids to create a fun keepsake capturing their favorite moments from Sunday school. It’s a great way to wrap up a Bible lesson or unit before summer. Plus, it…
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Nativity Word Game For Sunday School – Great Party Game! Do you remember those fun word games you did as a kid where you named an adjective, a noun, or verb to complete sentences and came up with ridiculously funny stories? This wacky sentences Nativity game is a great addition to any Christmas Sunday School…
Perfect prayer ministry templete to guide your prayer time. This will help you stay focused and spend more time harnessing the power of prayer! Use at Prayer Meetings Do you meet regularly to pray for the children who attend your Sunday School or Bible programs like AWANAS or Good News Club? Do you wish you…
I recently started doing a Bible study with a small group of women at our church. My desire was that the young children would also learn (not just be babysat) while we learned about His Truth. So, I put together some easy, simple lessons that even a junior high teacher could share with the kids.…
I started this blog in the hopes that it would motivate me to share the truth about God and Jesus to my children. Although I never really thought many people would read it, I found that it motivated me to complete a devotion each day thinking that “someone, somewhere” might be reading it. And a…
Lesson Learned: Elijah obeyed God and God protected him during a drought. Materials Needed: black construction paper, additional piece of paper, pencil, scissors, glue stick Bible Verse:1 Kings 16:3333 Ahab also made an Asherah pole and did more to arouse the anger of the Lord, the God of Israel, than did all the kings of Israel…
Lesson Learned: Elijah was taken up to Heaven suddenly.Materials Needed: 2 paper plates, drinking straw, tape, orange or yellow construction paper, scissors, pencilBible Verse:2 Kings 2:2-11 2 When the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. 2 Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here; the Lord has sent me to Bethel.” But Elisha said,…
Lesson Learned: God had a plan for Paul to share the gospel message. Materials Needed: large box, small broom or similar object Bible Verse: Acts 26:4-23 4 “The Jewish people all know the way I have lived ever since I was a child, from the beginning of my life in my own country, and also in Jerusalem. 5 They have…
