The Story of Moses Bible Lessons for Kids
Looking for engaging and interactive ways to teach kids in preschool through third grade the stories of Moses from the book of Exodus? There are many ways to make these Old Testament stories come alive, including kid-friendly videos, creative crafts, hands-on activities, and printable lesson plans. Whether you're exploring Baby Moses in a basket, the Ten Plagues of Egypt, the parting of the Red Sea, or the Ten Commandments, these resources will help make the stories of Exodus engaging for young learners.
What is the Exodus?
“Exodus” comes from the Greek word exodos, which means "the road out.” The book of Exodus tells how God rescued the Israelite people through Moses and is filled with stories of God’s provision.
Four print-and-go Bible Lessons for Kids about Moses
Don’t miss these scripted lessons, printable crafts, and take-home coloring pages, which make it easy to teach about the story of Moses to children from preschool through third grade.
The birth of moses - a baby in a basket
Printable Moses craft for kids.
The birth of Moses is a story surrounded by pain and loss because so many Israelite babies were killed. But it’s also a story of intense love and determination from Moses’ family and incredible compassion from the Pharoah’s daughter.
There are many ways to make this story memorable for kids. Do a sink or float experiment and discuss how Jochebed made Moses’ little basket float by lining it with tar to keep it waterproof. Paint a watercolor river scene or weave baskets together. Be sure to check out The Birth of Moses for more ideas, including a printable craft of Moses in the basket hiding the reeds!
The Ten Plagues of egypt
The Ten Plagues of Egypt printable craft for kids in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades. See it here.
Because of Pharoah’s hard heart, God showed His immense power through ten plagues. The story of the Ten Plagues is awe-inspiring for kids as they learn about the power of God, and it also shows God’s great care for His family (which we are a part of through Jesus!)
Check out The Ten Plagues for fun activities to teach this story, including printable lesson plans, a Pharoah and Moses puppet craft, ideas for ten plague obstacle courses, and Ten Plague sensory bins.
a miracle at the Red Sea
Moses Parts the Red Sea printable craft for kids in preschool and kindergarten.
After Pharaoh finally let God’s people go, they came up against another obstacle at the Red Sea. However, this obstacle was the ultimate showcase of God’s power. Using Moses, God parted the Red Sea so His people could walk to safety on dry land.
Many children love learning about the incredible miracle at the Red Sea. This awe-inspiring story can be taught in many ways, including science experiments, games, obstacle courses, YouTube videos, and crafts. Check out Moses and the Red Sea for more information on these activities, including a printable craft where kids can create 3D water walls using curled paper of blue tissue paper.
The Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments printable craft for preschool and kindergarten.
Rules surround us. And that’s exponentially more true for kids. They have so many rules they need to learn and follow. So, talking about the Ten Commandments might feel cumbersome for some kids until they understand that these laws are about having a right relationship with God and others.
Try teaching the Ten Commandments through a memory game or songs to make learning about them meaningful and engaging. Or construct a simple printable Ten Commandments craft . For the template to this craft, and other ideas, check out The Ten Commandments.
a full year of bible lessons for kids
These lessons about the life of Moses are also included in the 52-week Bible curriculum for little kids in preschool/kindergarten and bigger kids in first, second, and third grades. Don’t miss checking out the complete curriculum at a deep discount.
The story of Moses and the Israelites, as told in Exodus, is an exciting way for kids to learn about God’s promises and provision for His people. Whether you’re a Sunday school teacher or parent or work at a faith-based school, these ideas will help you make the stories in Exodus memorable for your kids.