The story of the Tower of Babel is a fascinating tale from the Bible that teaches important lessons about pride, humility, and following God. In this blog, we’ll share creative ideas to bring this story to life, including kid-friendly videos, engaging activities and crafts, and printable lesson plans that make learning fun and meaningful. Whether you're teaching in a faith-based school, in Sunday School, or exploring the story at home, these resources will help kids connect with the message of the Tower of Babel.

The Story

Genesis 11:1-9 tells the story of the Tower of Babel. The Bible tells us that at the time, people all spoke the same language and planned to build a magnificent city with a tower in the middle that reached the heavens. God saw what they were doing and their intentions behind this project, and confused their language. Then, people were scattered throughout the earth.

Tower of Babel Bible Lessons for Kids

Are you looking for a simple way to teach the story of the Tower of Babel to children? Our printable craft, discussion questions, and scripted lessons are perfect for children aged 3 to 8.

(For the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade version, CLICK HERE!)

Click here for the preschool/kindergarten version

Background Information About the Tower of Babel

The Bible tells us that people were working together and used their talents to build a tower. Working together and using our God-given talents is a good thing. However, the problem in this story is that the people were proud. They were building the tower to make a name for themselves and felt they didn’t need God anymore.

God saw what they were doing and confused their language. Then, people found others who spoke the same language and moved to new places with them. This was how God introduced languages to the earth.

Tower building Challenges

Magnetic blocks are a great tool for creating your own towers!

Hands-on activities are a great way to explore the story of the Tower of Babel. For younger kids, try building a tower together. Divide your group of kids into small groups and challenge them to build a tower-like structure together. Take it a step further and see if they can build something without saying a word! Use materials around the classroom, such as blocks, magnetic tiles, or Lego.

For older kids, use crafting materials and clean recycling to build a tall tower. I suggest gathering toilet paper rolls, boxes, popsicle sticks, and tape. (So much tape!) Then, challenge your kids to make the tallest tower they can in a set amount of time. This project is often more successful when kids stop to make a plan for their tower before they begin. I’ve included a simple planning worksheet in the lesson plans Tower of Babel for Bigger Kids.

Printable Tower Crafts for Kids

Preschool Tower of Babel printable sticker activity.

While I love the hands-on tower building activities in the section above, I know that it isn’t always possible to bring out big materials, and you may not have the space to build physical towers. Our Sunday School times can be so varied, so it’s nice to have a printable craft option on hand. I sometimes keep these crafts in my back pocket to fill extra moments for a service that’s running overtime.

Preschool kids will love making a picture of a tower out of stickers. Using the tower template provided in Tower of Babel for Preschool, give each child a handful of stickers (like the dot stickers found in the office supplies section of a dollar store) and instruct them to ‘build’ the tower with stickers.

The tower of babel printable activity for bigger kids.

For a slightly more challenging craft that older kids will enjoy, use the printable lego-style pieces provided in Tower of Babel for Bigger Kids to construct a tower by arranging the events in the order they occur. The snippets on each block come directly from the Bible, you can choose to use the NIV or KJV versions of the craft.

Other Tower of Babel Activities

• Hello in Many Languages: Teach kids to say hello in different languages and discuss the beauty of diverse speech. Take a class poll to see how many languages the kids speak.

• Writing Hello in Many Languages: Challenge older kids to try writing ‘hello’ in different languages. They will see that some languages use a different alphabet.

• Map Exploration: Check out a world map and discuss which languages are spoken in different areas of the world.

• Toilet Paper Challenge: Gather toilet paper tubes and have kids “string” them together to make a giant tower. You could also use other recycled materials like shoe boxes, cereal boxes, and yogurt cups. 

YouTube Videos For the Tower of Babel Story

Try showing your kids a YouTube video version of the Tower of Babel. These videos help to teach the story in a way that’s engaging. Be sure to watch it in full and keep an eye out for tricky YouTube ads that may not be appropriate for your class.

• God’s Story: The Tower of Babel or Storytellers: Tower of Babel by Crossroad Kids’ Club 

• Saddleback Kids’ Tower of Babel
  

Looking for more bible lessons from the book of genesis?

Continue the learning with more Old Testament stories from Genesis. This lesson is part of a six-week lesson series called In the Beginning. 

Themes of diversity, humility, and pride are great to explore while teaching the story of the Tower of Babel. There are many great activities to help this story come to life, whether you’re teaching at home, in Sunday School or in a faith-based school.

Teaching a Bible lesson about Noah’s ark is a great way to introduce kids to important lessons about faith, obedience, and God's promises. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or Sunday school leader, there are countless creative ways to bring this beloved Bible story to life. From kid-friendly videos that capture the wonder of Noah's journey to hands-on crafts like making mini arks and rainbow art, this blog will explore exciting ideas to engage young learners. You'll also find printable lesson plans designed to make the story of Noah's Ark meaningful and memorable for children of all ages.

THE bible STORY of noah’s ark

Genesis 5-9 tells the story of Noah and his family. The Bible tells us that the people on Earth were wicked, and God decided to start over. But one man, Noah, and his family loved God. God told Noah to build an Ark, giving him precise instructions. God also sent animals to fill the boat.

When the boat was complete, God shut the door, and rain fell for 40 days and 40 nights. Then Noah, his family, and the animals floated in the Ark for over a year. When the water receded, God opened the door and put a rainbow in the sky as a promise never to flood the whole earth again.

Noah’s Ark Bible Lessons for Kids

Are you looking for a simple way to teach Noah’s Ark to kids? Our printable craft, discussion questions, and scripted lesson are perfect for 3-8-year-olds.

(Click HERE for the Preschool/Kindergarten Version)

Click here for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd grade version

BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT NOAH’S ARK

The Ark, which had three stories and a roof with an opening under it, took over 100 years to build. When the floodwaters came, Noah was 600 years old.

Many Noah’s Ark stories say there were two of every kind of animal. However, when we look closer at the Scriptures, we see seven pairs of clean animals (e.g., sheep, goats, and cows) and one pair of each unclean animal.

FILL THE ARK CRAFT FOR PRESCHOOLERS

Preschoolers will love this simple printable craft: filling the ark with animals. Using the template pieces provided in Noah’s Ark for Preschoolers, have kids cut out the Noah and animal pieces and glue them to the ark.

You may want to pre-cut some of the animals ahead of time.

Stickers would also make a great addition to this craft. Pick up some animal stickers from your local dollar store and let kids create their own pairs of animals on their ark.

LIFT-THE-FLAP CRAFT FOR OLDER KIDS

Older kids, who have a little more dexterity, will enjoy making this slightly more complicated version of Noah’s ark. In this printable craft, small flaps fold down to show pairs of animals in the ark.

Using the template pieces provided in Noah’s Ark for Older Kids, have kids color and cut out their ark and animal pairs. Glue the animal pairs behind the flaps and glue the Ark onto a blank paper, being careful not to glue any flaps closed. Then, add the dove and rainbow.

OTHER ACTIVITIES TO TEACH NOAH’S ARK

• Animal Cracker Snack: Animal crackers are a great snack for this lesson. Have young kids identify each animal and make its sounds.

• Construct Arks: Challenge kids to construct an Ark using various supplies, such as cardboard boxes, popsicle sticks, magnetic tiles, or Legos.

• Ark Dioramas: Give each child a shoebox and supplies such as scissors, construction paper, cardboard, pipe cleaners, popsicles, and glue. Then, give them time to create a diorama of the Ark. You could even purchase inexpensive toy animals to add to their diorama.

• Rainbow Art: Check out the Artful Parent for cute rainbow craft ideas. Some ideas include Rainbow Ice Painting, Rainbow Slime, and a 3D Rainbow Cardboard Sculpture. 

• Sink or Float Experiment: Conduct a simple experiment where kids have to find objects that will sink and float. Have a discussion that brings it back to how Noah’s Ark floated on the water for over a year!

YOUTUBE VIDEOS ABOUT NOAH’S ARK

As always, preview the videos you show kids, but here are some suggestions.

For some shorter videos, check out:

• The Story of Noah’s Ark or Who is Noah? by Minno Bible Stories for Kids

• Saddleback Kids’ Noah’s Ark or Noah

• Noah and the Flood by Crossroad Kids Club

For some longer videos, check out:

• VeggieTales’ Noah’s Ark

• Noah’s Ark by the Beginner’s Bible  

Looking for more bible lessons from the book of Genesis?

Continue the learning with more Old Testament stories from Genesis. This lesson is part of a six-week lesson series called In the Beginning. 

Noah’s Ark is a timeless story that captures the imaginations of children. The story contains themes of obedience, trust in God, and God’s faithfulness. There are many ideas for teaching Noah’s Ark that will leave a lasting impression on young hearts and minds!

Teaching the Bible story of Adam and Eve to kids can be fun and meaningful with the right resources and activities. Whether you're a parent, Sunday school teacher, or work in a faith-based school, engaging children with kid-friendly videos, creative crafts, activities, and printable lesson plans can help bring this foundational story to life. This blog is packed with ideas to help kids understand what sin is and connect with the lessons of Adam and Eve in a way that's easy to grasp and enjoyable to explore.

adam and eve - the bible story

Genesis 3 tells the story of Adam and Eve and how sin entered the world. God had given Adam and Eve one rule: not to eat fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. The serpent tricked Eve into eating the fruit, and Eve gave some to Adam. Immediately, they felt shame and hid from God. As an immediate consequence, they were sent out of the garden. Sin broke their relationship with God.

Adam and Eve Bible Lessons for Kids

Are you teaching about Adam and Eve and the concept of sin? Check out our Adam and Eve Bible lessons for a scripted lesson and printable crafts.

(Grab the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade version HERE!)

Grab the Preschool/Kindergarten Version

Background Information About Adam and Eve

In this story, Satan twisted God’s words. Satan’s words had part of the truth, but it wasn’t the whole truth. He tricked Adam and Eve into thinking God was being selfish. Once Adam and Eve ate the fruit, they felt ashamed. Just like Adam and Eve, we often want to hide our sins from God. We think sin will make us happy or improve our lives, but sin brings fear, sadness, shame, and guilt.

Sin is a big problem, and this is why we need Jesus. Satan still tries to trick us into thinking that our way is better than God’s way. Sin separates us from God, but God had a plan to fix the problem of sin; Jesus came to earth to die for our sins so we could have a restored relationship with God.

Sin Separates Us From God - Craft for Older Kids

Teaching this story to kids in early elementary is a great time to explore the concepts of sin and redemption. Yes, sin entered the world in the Garden of Eden, but that isn’t the end of the story. Right from the beginning, God had a plan to redeem His relationship with His children.

Check out Adam and Eve for Older Kids for a simple printable craft that teaches kids about sin and our need for Jesus. In this craft, kids will make a visual representation of how sin separates us from God and how Jesus's cross acts like a bridge to close the gap between God and people. The resource includes a script for the teacher and a step-by-step guide for the craft.

Garden of Eden Craft for Preschool and kindergarten

Preschoolers and kids in kindergarten will love creating their own Garden of Eden scene. Give each child a small paper plate and some play dough. You could even purchase inexpensive animals and trees from the dollar store for them to add to their garden scene. Then, use the printable pieces Adam and Eve for Preschool to create a 3D scene reminiscent of the garden in Genesis 3.

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more crafts and activities that go with the bible story of adam and eve

• Wise Choice Scenarios: Come up with some scenarios where kids must make wise choices. For example, “Your mom said you can have one cookie before dinner, but you’re in the kitchen alone. She would never know if you took two cookies,” or “Your friend is sitting by themselves on the bench at recess.”

• Apple Prints: Apple Stamping is a fun way to connect to this story. Follow these instructions from Crafts by Courtney to make apple stamps.  

• Pipe Cleaner Snakes: Twist pipe cleaners together to create simple snakes. Then, discuss the importance of making wise decisions and how this snake can remind us that Adam and Eve made poor decisions, but God calls us to make wise choices. 

• General Discussion about Making Wise Choices: Discuss making wise choices. It’s crucial to instill these values in kids; the more opportunities they have to discuss them, the better. Provide examples from your life (ensuring they are age-appropriate for your group) of tough decisions and how things turned out. Then, ask kids if they have encountered situations where they had to choose to do the right thing.

• Obedience Games: Several great games require kids to follow specific instructions. Simon Says is a great example. Have kids play several rounds of Simon Says. Then, discuss the importance of following directions. Have older kids complete this Directions Test by Ms. Sanchez’. This comical direction exercise will help kids see the importance of following instructions.

• Various Tag Games: Playing a simple game of tag can be a great way to relate to the story of Adam and Eve. As we are told to flee from temptation, kids must flee from the person trying to tag them. 

YouTube Videos About Adam and Eve

• Adam and Eve Sin by Saddleback Kids is a short video retelling the story.

• The Story of Adam and Eve by Minno Bible Stories for Kids revisits God’s creation of the world and delves deeper into the story of Adam and Eve.

• God Made People by Crossroad Kids’ Club discusses how humans were created and how they are unique from the rest of Creation. This video doesn’t teach about sin; its primary focus is how God fearfully and wonderfully makes us. 

• Crossroad Kids’ Club also has The Fall, which describes what happened the first time people chose not to trust God.

Looking for more Genesis lessons?

Continue the learning with more Old Testament stories from Genesis. This lesson is part of a six-week lesson series called In the Beginning. 

Adam and Eve is a pinnacle story that introduces the concept of sin and points kids to their need for Jesus, our Saviour. Many activities and crafts can help kids engage with the story, whether they are learning at home, in Sunday School, or in a faith-based school.

Teaching the Creation Bible story to kids is an excellent way to spark their curiosity about God’s amazing work in creating the world. Whether you're homeschooling, leading a Sunday school class, or teaching in a faith-based school, engaging children with creative activities, kid-friendly videos, crafts, and printable lesson plans can make this foundational story come alive. This blog will explore fun and interactive ways to help kids understand the seven days of Creation, fostering their faith and encouraging a love for learning about God’s Word.

the days of creation in the bible

Genesis 1 and 2 outline the story of how God created the world. In the beginning, there was only God. Then, He started to create light, sky, seas, vegetation, sun and moon, animals of all varieties, and people. He did it all in six days and rested on the seventh day. 

The Creation Story Bible Lessons for Kids

Are you looking for an easy way to teach the Creation Story? Grab the scripted lesson, discussion questions, and simple craft.

Find the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade version HERE

Grab the preschool/Kindergarten Version

biblical background information

God made everything! After each thing was created, God said that the creation was good. When God created people, He said they were very good. This is different from the rest of Creation. God created us to have a special relationship with Him.

On day seven, God rested. He didn’t need to rest because He was tired. He was modeling the way He wanted us to live. Working hard is good, and resting after hard work is also good.

Days of Creation Mobile for Older Kids

Have kids write or draw what God made each day of Creation, using the template pieces provided in The Creation Story for Bigger Kids. Then, string these together to create a hanging mobile of the Days of Creation.

Days of Creation Craft and activity for little learners

For preschool and kindergarten-aged kids, check out this simplified version of the mobile craft in The Creation Story for Preschool Kids. Students color the templates of each Day of Creation and attach the pieces with a string.

Preschoolers will also love the Days of Creation poster cards included in the lesson plan. Set these posters down on the floor and hop from day to day, shouting out what was created on each one!

More Days of Creation Activities and Crafts

There are some fabulous activities and crafts if you want to focus on a specific day of creation:

Day One: Light and Dark

• Shadow Puppets: Try making shadow puppets with your kids.  Have kids create their own version of shadow puppets with their hands or follow the instructions from Drama4Kids on How to Make Shadow Puppets.

• Flashlight Games: KinderCare has fabulous ideas for flashlight games, including Flashlight Freeze tag and Hide-and-Seek in the Dark.

Day 2: Sky and Water

• Clouds in a Jar: Capture kids’ natural curiosity by creating a cloud in a jar following these simple instructions from Gift of Curiosity.

• Water Sensory Bins: Use tubs of water, water beads, small containers, boats, and other water toys. This will allow kids to play with water and use their imaginations.

Day 3: Land, Sea, Plants

• Nature Collage: Go on a nature walk and have the kids collect leaves, grass, flowers, and other small nature items. Then, have them create a collage using these items. 

• Plant flowers: Get inexpensive supplies from the garden center or dollar store. Plant flowers with students and send them home with simple instructions on caring for their plants. 

Day 4: Sun, Moon, Stars

• Wax Resist Sky: Wax-resist art is a classic project for kids. Use crayons or oil pastels to draw a sky scene. Then, have them use watercolor paints to paint overtop. The wax of the crayons or pastels repels the paint. For more specific instructions, check out The Crafting Chicks.

• Sticker Sky Art: Have kids add sky-themed stickers to a picture. Kids love stickers!

Day 5: Birds and Fish

• Art Hub Fish and Birds: Art for Kids Hub has many fabulous step-by-step videos on how to draw birds and fish for beginners and more advanced drawers. Check out a few, like a hummingbird, tucan, dolphin, and rainbow trout.

• Paper Bag Bird Puppet: Many paper bag bird puppet ideas are online. For some ideas, check out this Parrot or Crow. 

Day 6: Animals and Humans

• Animal Charades: Write different animal names on pieces of paper. Then, have kids pick a piece of paper and act out what that animal is. Challenge the other kids to guess the animal. 

• Animal Masks: Check out The Artsy Mama for simple animal mask instructions.

YouTube Videos About the Days of Creation

• God’s Story: Creation by Crossroads Kids Club

• Saddleback Kids’ Creation (Genesis 1-2) is an excellent story retelling.

• Minno Bible Stories for Kids: The Creation Story is another good story retelling. It also provides information about the Holy Spirit and what makes God unique.

• The Bible Project for Kids Creation Story

• If you’re looking for a longer teaching video, LifeKids has an episode called In the Beginning: Creation of the World. It tells the Creation story, has a couple of songs related to the story, and a host who does an introduction and ending to the episode.

Looking for more bible lessons from the book of Genesis?

Continue the learning with more Old Testament stories from Genesis. This lesson is part of a six-week lesson series called In the Beginning. 

The Creation story is a great way to teach kids about God’s creativity and deep love for His creation. Plenty of fantastic activities, such as watching videos, acting like animals, or making a mobile, can help kids engage with the Creation story. 

Are you looking for engaging ways to teach children about the miracles of Jesus? Plenty of hands-on activities and creative crafts are perfect for bringing these powerful stories to life! Whether you're a parent, teacher, or Sunday school leader, these ideas will help children explore Jesus’ miraculous works in a fun and interactive way that deepens their understanding and connection. Read on for inspiring ideas that make learning about Jesus’ miracles both educational and exciting!

What is a Miracle?

Simply put, a miracle is something only God can do. Jesus did many miracles while on Earth. Learning these stories can inspire children in their faith as they learn about God’s power, compassion, and love.

Four print-and-go lessons that make it easy to teach the Miracles of Jesus stories.

Don’t miss these scripted lessons, printable crafts, and take-home coloring pages, which make it easy to teach the Miracles of Jesus stories to children in preschool through third-grade.

(Find the Preschool/Kindergarten version HERE.)

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The Miraculous Catch of Fish

In a lesson about ‘The Miraculous Catch of Fish’ bigger kids will design and build their own nets out of string, or print fish to glue into a net.

Jesus approaches a group of fishermen after they had a discouraging night of fishing, and tells them to cast their net on the other side of the boat. Obediently, they follow his instructions and are rewarded with fish. These form men became Jesus’ first disciples. Check out this blog for easy crafts and activities to teach this story, including a challenge for students to make a net that can hold a heavy object. 

Jesus Calms the Storm

Printable crafts go with a lesson on Jesus calming the storm.

Jesus Calms the Storm is a fantastic story that shows Jesus’ power over nature. Everything on earth, including the wind and the waves, obey the Lord.

Many activities engage kids as they learn this stormy story. Check out Jesus Calms the Storm for videos about the story and ideas like sensory bins, a paper boat challenge, and parachute games.

Jesus Walks on Water

A cut-and-glue craft that shows Jesus walking on water.

Jesus Walks on Water is another story that shows His power over nature. There are some fabulous activities to help kids engage with the story, including making Oobleck, creating a printable craft, and doing experiments to see which objects will sink or float. For details on these ideas, and other teaching ideas, check out “Jesus Walks on Water”.

Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man

Have you heard the story of a man whose friends lowered him through a roof to get to Jesus? This is part of yet another incredible miracle of Jesus where He heals a paralyzed man. After learning about this story, challenge students to make a small stretcher that can carry a Lego person. For context information about the structure of Israeli homes, as well as more ideas for videos, crafts, and activities, check out “Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man”. 

Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind

Jesus demonstrates His great compassion while healing a man born blind. After learning about this story, have kids create comic strips to retell the events in the story. Or have kids do activities where they are blindfolded to help them empathize with the man in the story. For more details on these activities and other fun ideas, check out “Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind”.

Jesus Feeds the 5,000

Using five loaves and two fish, Jesus feeds a crowd of over 5,000 people. To give kids an idea of how miraculous this was, bring a loaf of bread to share with the class. They will quickly see that one loaf is not sufficient. For more activities and craft ideas, like the woven basked pictured, check out “Jesus Feeds the 5000 Bible Lessons for Kids”.

In the Bible story Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man, we see Jesus’ amazing love and power as He helps a man who couldn’t walk. This story teaches kids about faith, kindness, and the incredible ways Jesus changes lives. In this blog, you’ll find kid-friendly videos, fun crafts, engaging activities, and easy-to-follow lesson plans. Perfect for Sunday School, faith-based schools, or homeschooling, these resources make learning about Jesus’ miracles exciting and memorable for children of all ages!

The bible Story - jesus heals a paralyzed man

Mark 2:1–12, and Luke 5:17–26 record the story of Jesus healing a paralyzed man who was lowered down from a roof. In this story, Jesus was teaching in a house in Capernaum. Four men arrived to bring their paralyzed friend to Jesus, but the house was so full that they couldn’t get in. The four friends carried their friend up to the roof and dug a hole in the roof. They lowered the paralyzed man down to Jesus.

Jesus had compassion for the man and said, “Your sins are forgiven.” This made the religious leaders furious. Then Jesus healed the man, telling him to pick up his mat and walk. The man was healed!

biblical background information

In Israel, homes often had a flat roof made of wooden beams, clay, and straw mats. People would spend time on their rooves hosting guests, sleeping there in the summer, and using the roof as a place to dry food in the sun. So, in this story, the roof was likely easy to access and stand on.

Jesus does two incredible things in this story: forgiving the man’s sins (something only God can do) and healing the man. He healed the man to prove that He was God and had the authority to forgive sins. 

Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man Lessons for Kids

Are you looking for an easy way to teach the Bible story ‘Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man’? Grab a scripted lesson, discussion questions, an activity, and an easy craft that is perfect for 3-8-year-olds.

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Make a Stretcher stem Challenge

A STEM challenge is a great way to get kids thinking. This ‘challenge’ can involve elements of science, technology, engineering, and math. These challenges often give kids a set of materials and encourage them to make something or solve a problem in a limited amount of time. Read more about STEM challenges here.

Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man Stem Challenge

Challenge kids to use common classroom materials to make a small stretcher that can hold a figurine or Lego person. Some materials might include popsicle sticks, strips of cloth, string, straws, etc. After kids have created their stretchers, have them place their Lego person on the stretcher and walk around the room to “find Jesus.”

a printable craft - a paralyzed man is healed

In this printable craft, students will cut out the house and the paralyzed man. Then, like the man’s friends, they’ll create a hole in the roof of the house. After attaching string to the man, they’ll lower him into the house.

The pieces for this printable craft are included in both age levels of this lesson: Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man for Preschool or Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man for Bigger Kids.

More Crafts and Activities to go with the story

• Relay Races: Depending on the age of your group, design various relay races. Kids must either carry a stuffed animal through the relay race or carry another kid. Please keep in mind child safety while doing this so no one gets hurt. 

• Lift a Friend: Bring several strong blankets to class. Then place a heavy object or a child on the blanket and have kids lift the child so they can feel that carrying a friend was a challenging thing for the four friends in the story.

• Friendship Bracelets: The man in this story had incredible friends. Encourage kids to think of someone who is a good friend and make friendship bracelets for that friend (or friends, if you have enough time). For some simple friendship bracelet ideas, check out Projects for Kids.

• Envelope House Craft: Check out this simple envelope craft from Let Their Lights Shine. Kids will use an envelope and make it into a house. Opening the flap of the envelope is like opening the roof of the house and a little paper man is slid into the house.

YouTube Videos About Jesus Healing a Paralyzed Man

Here are a few videos about this Bible story that pair nicely with any lesson.

• Saddleback Kids’ Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man (Luke 5:17-26)

• God’s Story: Jesus Heals a Man by Crossroad Kids

• Through the Roof by LifeKids

Want More Miracle of Jesus Lessons?

Continue the learning with more Miracles of Jesus. This lesson is part of a six-week lesson series on the Miracles of Jesus. 

By exploring this miracle, children can learn about the incredible love and power of Jesus. They will also learn about the kindness of the man’s friends because they brought him to Jesus. Whether used in Sunday School, in faith-based schools, or at home, these fun resources will help kids connect with Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man and recognize the love that Jesus has for ALL people.

Teaching the Bible story of Jesus walking on water is a powerful way to inspire kids with a lesson on faith, courage, and trust in God. This blog provides everything you need to make this miraculous story come to life, including kid-friendly videos, creative crafts, activities, and easy-to-follow printable lessons. Perfect for Sunday school teachers, faith-based schools, and homeschoolers, these resources will help children understand the deeper meaning of Jesus’ miracle in a fun, interactive, and memorable way.

The bible Story- jesus walks on water

The story of Jesus walking on water is recorded in Matthew 14:22–33, Mark 6:45–52, and John 6:16–21. Jesus’ disciples were in a boat when a storm came, and they were afraid. Hours later, Jesus walked to them on the water! The disciples thought it was a ghost and were terrified! But Jesus told them to “Take courage!

Peter realized it was Jesus and asked Jesus to call him onto the water. Peter stepped onto the water, but then he started to sink because he was afraid. Jesus rescued Peter from the waves and the storm died down. The disciples worshiped Jesus, saying “Truly you are the Son of God.” (Matthew 14:33 NIV).

Background Information About the bible story

The Sea of Galilee is Israel’s largest freshwater lake. Today, it is called Lake Tiberias. The Sea of Galilee was known for its storms. These storms would come on quickly and intensely because cold air would come down the mountains and mix with the warm air by the Sea of Galilee. This would cause strong winds, which made large waves.

Jesus Walks on Water Bible Lessons for Kids

Are you looking for an easy way to teach the Bible story about Jesus walking on water? Grab the scripted lesson, discussion questions, and simple craft.

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Spinner Crafts for Bigger Kids

Kids often love retelling Bible stories to siblings, friends, and family. Using the pieces provided in the lesson Jesus Walks on Water, kids will create a simple spinner that shows the five main parts of the story. 

In the printable lesson, there are a few craft templates to choose from. You can choose to have your class complete a blank version and draw their own pictures or assemble the completed version. It just depends on how much time you have!

When kids are done with their spinners, divide them into pairs or small groups. Help them to practice telling the story of the miracle to their group/partner.

Scene of the Storm Craft for Preschool

Crafts are a great way to help students to understand the main points of a story. In this Jesus Walks on Water for Preschool kids will recreate the scene of Jesus walking on water by coloring, cutting, and gluing pieces onto a water scene. It’s an easy printable craft that takes almost no time to prepare - perfect if you’re a volunteer teacher on Sunday morning.

While kids complete their craft, talk about the miracle you just learned about. Ask, what do you think it would feel like to walk on water? Can you walk on water? What makes this event such a miracle?

more Crafts and Activities to go with the story

• Sink or Float: Fill a large clear tub with water. Then create a simple experiment to see which classroom objects float and which sink. Have kids guess which items will float vs. sink.

• Make Oobleck: Oobleck is a fascinating substance that isn’t solid or liquid. When you move it around quickly, it takes on the properties of a solid and when you move it around slowly, it takes on the properties of a liquid. Making Oobleck with your group of kids might be an awesome way to recreate the story. Kids can “walk” on the Oobleck by stepping in a tub filled with it, or they can press their hands into the substance to see how it resists the pressure. Check out the Best Ideas for Kids for an Oobleck recipe.

• Footprint Craft: Peter stepped out of the boat in faith. Do a simple footprint craft to remind kids of the importance of stepping out in faith with Jesus. Using washable paint do a paint footprint on a piece of paper and write a Bible verse about trusting the Lord underneath. Or have kids trace their footprint on the piece of paper. 

YouTube Videos - Jesus Walks on Water

Watching a video is a great way to bring the story to life and can help excite kids about the Bible story they’re learning about. Take a peek at some of our favorite videos that tell the story of Jesus walking on water.

• Saddleback Kids has two versions of this story: Jesus Walks on Water focuses more on Jesus and the miracle, and Peter Walks on Water focuses more on Peter stepping out in faith. Both are great retellings of the story; they just have slightly different emphases.

• For another story emphasizing Peter taking a step of faith, check out God’s Story: Peter Walks on Water by Crossroads Kids’ Club.

• Crossroads Kids’ Club also has a catchy song entitled Jesus Walks on Water

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Jesus Walks on Water teaches about Jesus’ incredible power and also the power of faith in Jesus. These activities and crafts will help connect kids with the story as they are inspired to walk in faith and know that Jesus is always with them.

Discover creative and engaging ways to teach kids about the powerful story of Jesus healing a blind man! This blog post contains age-appropriate activities, videos, crafts, and printable lesson plans that bring this miraculous Bible story to life. These resources are designed to help children understand Jesus' love and compassion. Perfect for Sunday school, homeschooling, or family Bible study, these ideas will help children connect with the lesson in a memorable and meaningful way.

The bible Story

John 9:1-12 tells the story of Jesus healing a man who was born blind. Jesus’ disciples asked Him who had sinned to cause the man’s blindness. Jesus replied that it wasn’t sin that caused the blindness, but it was so ‘the works of God might be displayed in him’ (John 9:3 NIV). Then Jesus spit in the dirt to make mud. He put the mud on the man’s eyes and told him to wash in the Pool of Siloam. The man was healed!

Some people (including the religious leaders) were quite upset with this miracle because Jesus healed on the Sabbath - a day meant for no work. 

Background Information for Jesus Heals a Blind Man

In Bible times, many people believed that sickness and disabilities were the result of sin. If a child was born sick or with a disability, people assumed the parents had sinned terribly. But this belief is false and doesn’t fit with what we know of our loving God. Jesus said the man was blind so God’s glory could be displayed. 

Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind Bible Lessons

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Popsicle Stick Puppet for Preschool 

This printable puppet craft pairs nicely with a discussion on the miracle. How would it feel to be blind? What would it be like to move through the world? (This is a great time to try blindfolding your kids and give them a simple task, like putting a ball in a basket). What would it feel like to suddenly have sight again?

Then, create a simple popsicle stick puppet that depicts the man before he was healed and after he was healed. The template pieces are provided in the Bible lesson Jesus Heals a Blind Man for Preschool

bible story comic for Bigger Kids

Older kids will enjoy creating a simple comic strip of the events in the story. Brainstorm the different parts of the story and any important phrases. Then, give kids time to create their comic strips. For comic strip templates (including a template where the pictures are already drawn, and a template where words are already written in the speech bubbles), check out the Bible lesson Jesus Heals a Blind Man for Bigger Kids

More bible Activities and Crafts

• Blind Obstacle Courses: Create simple obstacle courses that kids must navigate while blindfolded. Obstacles might include cones to weave in and out of,  a table to crawl under, and pool noodles to step over. Kids can take turns leading each other through the obstacle course.

• Water Relays: Since the man had to wash in water after Jesus put mud on his eyes, doing water relays is a great connection activity. Check out The Barefoot Homeschooling Mom for some water relay suggestions.

• Make a Blindfold: Give students a strip of cloth. Then, give them various materials, like markers and glitter glue, and let them decorate their blindfolds.

• Guess That Sound: Have kids close their eyes and challenge them to listen carefully as you play various sounds. Then, they have to guess the sound. You can find sound recordings on your phone or use this Guess That Sound video.

YouTube Videos for Jesus heals a man born blind

Be careful when selecting a YouTube video for this story. The Bible has several stories of Jesus healing blind people, and many YouTube videos depict different healing stories. 

Here are a couple depicting the healing of a man born blind, they make a great addition to any lesson about this story.

• Saddleback Kids: Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind walks through the whole story, including the Pharisees’ interrogation of the healed man.

• Check out Bible Stories for Toddlers by Saddleback Kids for a more simplistic version of the story.  

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The story of Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind is a great reminder that Jesus loves everyone, and everyone is worthy of love and compassion. There are plenty of activities and crafts to help kids engage with the learning and make it more memorable.

Are you looking for engaging ways to teach kids about the story of Jesus Calms the Storm? This miraculous Bible story is a perfect lesson on trust, courage, and Jesus’ power. In this blog, we’ll explore creative ways to bring this story to life with fun craft and activity ideas, lesson plans, and educational videos that make learning meaningful and memorable. Whether you're a Sunday school teacher, work in a faith-based school, a homeschooling parent, or looking for ways to share the story at home, these activities will help kids connect with the message and grow in faith.

The bible Story

Jesus Calms the Storm can be found in Matthew 8:23–27, Mark 4:35–41, and Luke 8:22–25. In this story, Jesus and His disciples boarded a boat to cross the Sea of Galilee. Jesus fell asleep and a storm raged around the small boat. Jesus’ disciples woke Him, terrified. Jesus rebuked the wind and the waves, and said to His disciples, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” The disciples were amazed!

Background Information About Jesus Calming the Storm

The Sea of Galilee is Israel’s largest freshwater lake. Even though it is a lake, it is called a “Sea”. Today, it is called Lake Tiberias. The Sea of Galilee was known for its storms. These storms would come on quickly and intensely because cold air would come down the mountains and mix with the warm air by the Sea of Galilee. This would cause strong winds, which made large waves. This particular storm even made the professional fishermen on the boat afraid!

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Are you looking for an easy way to teach Jesus Calms the Storm? Check out the scripted lesson and printable craft that is perfect for kids aged 3-8 years old.

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Story Spinner Craft for Preschool

Your preschool-aged kids will love this spinner craft. Using the template pieces provided in “Jesus Calms the Storm for Preschool” have kids color and assemble the spinner. 

When kids are done creating their spinner, help them retell the story using the four spinning pictures. Try telling the story to a classmate.

Then, throughout the week, they can retell the story to their friends and family at home!

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Paper Boat Activity for Bigger Kids

Bigger kids will enjoy the paper boat challenge outlined in the Bible lesson “Jesus Calms the Storm for Bigger Kids”. Teach kids how to fold a simple paper boat. Then, challenge them to see if their boat can withstand waves when placed in a bin full of water. Have kids blow through straws to recreate the wind.

After creating your boats, it’s a great time to use the discussion questions provided in the lesson plan. Help your students to understand how this miracle shows us that God is in control of everything on the earth.

More Activities and Crafts to Teach Jesus Calms the Storm

• Jesus Calms the Storm Sensory Bins: Gather a variety of materials like water beads, rice, kinetic sand, boats, scoopers, etc. Then, let the kids play and retell the story. 

• Storms in a Bottle:  Use a funnel and have kids put sand and water into their bottles. Then use a small piece of sponge to represent the boat and have kids place that in their bottles. Kids can shake the bottles to recreate the storm. For step-by-step instructions, check out childrensministry.com.

• Parachute Games: There are several parachute games that you could play with kids to recreate the turbulence felt by the small boat on the sea. Have kids flap the parachute up and down. Then, throw balls into the center of the parachute. Challenge kids to get all the balls off the parachute. Or have students take turns sitting under the parachute as it is flapping around so they can see the chaos of the parachute.

YouTube Videos About Jesus Calming the Storm

There are many great YouTube videos to teach kids the miracle of Jesus calming the storm. But, as always, pre-watch the videos to ensure they are theologically accurate. Some video creators add sea monsters or silly storm elements that tend to take away from the story. Here are some simple videos that don’t add these extra elements:

• Minno-Bible Stories for Kids: The Story of Jesus Calming the Storm is a short video that accurately depicts the story and emphasizes that we have nothing to fear because Jesus is the King of EVERYTHING

• Jesus Calms the Storm by Saddleback Kids is another good short video of the story.

• Also, check out LifeKids’ Jesus Calms the Storm.

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No matter how big and scary a situation might seem, God is always in control. The story of Jesus Calms the Storm is a great reminder for kids (and us) that God is with us. And there are plenty of ways to teach this story to make it engaging for kids.

Teaching the story of Jesus Feeds the 5,000 is a wonderful way to introduce kids to the themes of compassion, faith, and miracles. This miraculous event, where Jesus used five loaves and two fish to feed a crowd, is full of lessons that young minds can easily connect with and understand. In this blog, we'll explore creative ways to bring this Bible story to life for kids through crafts, activities, videos, and printable lesson plans. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or children's ministry leader, these resources will help make the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 a memorable and impactful experience for every child.

The Story - Jesus feeds the 5,000

This is the only miracle of Jesus told in all four gospels. It can be found in Matthew 14:13–21, Mark 6:31–44, Luke 9:12–17, and John 6:1–14.

After Jesus found out his cousin, John the Baptist, had been beheaded, he withdrew to a quiet place to be alone. A crowd followed him, so Jesus started to teach and heal people. After some time, Jesus asked his disciples to feed the people. They didn’t have enough food to feed everyone, but a boy offered to share his five loaves and two fish. Jesus did a great miracle and fed the multitudes by dividing the five loaves and two fish! Everyone ate enough and there were 12 baskets of food left over!

Background Information for Jesus feeds 5000

This story is often called the Feeding of the 5000, but this number only counts the men! If you counted the women and children, the number of people would have been much larger!

The Gospel of John is the only one that gives credit to the boy for sharing his loaves and fish with Jesus. The other gospels don’t mention the boy, but John saw this detail as important, so he included it.

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Are you looking for an easy way to teach the Bible story Jesus Feeds the 5000? Check out the scripted lesson and printable craft perfect for kids aged 3-8.

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loaves and fish craft for preschool

Explore the story further with a simple printable craft. In this craft, little Sunday School students can create a basket of bread and fish. This activity can help to remind them that Jesus cares for all of their needs, even their hungry tummies! The printable craft pieces are available in the preschool Bible lesson, Jesus Feeds the 5000.

While your kids are coloring and gluing their crafts, it’s a great time to discuss the story. Ask your kids: have you ever had to wait a long time while you were hungry? What do you think it would have felt like to be listening to Jesus with a growling tummy? How would you feel when the food finally arrived?

Take time to pray and thank God for providing for our needs.

basket weaving activity for older kids

Take it a step further with a class of older kids and weave the basket yourself! There are many different basket-weaving techniques with strips of paper. Google and YouTube have some great options. But for an easy, print-and-go version, check out the lesson Jesus Feeds the 5000 for kids in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades. The complete lesson plan includes printable discussion questions that would be great to use as kids weave their paper baskets.

more bible Activities and Crafts

The following activities would work well for both preschool-age and older kids:

• Share Bread: Share a loaf of bread with your class. Ask kids to rip the bread so that it is enough for everyone to have for lunch. The activity will show that five loaves can’t feed thousands of people. This will help kids to marvel at the miracle Jesus did.

• Paper Plate Basket: Get interactive and have kids try making a basket from paper plates. Check out the Meaningful Mama blog for step-by-step instructions.

• Bread in a Bag: If you have access to an oven, try baking bread with kids by following the instructions in the Busy Toddler: Bread in a Bag blog post. You could make bread as a whole class and have kids each participate in the various steps, or you could have kids make individual loaves of bread.

• Art Mural: Put down a long piece of butcher paper. Designate one student to draw Jesus in the center of the paper. Have the rest of the kids work together to draw as many people as they can. Can they draw 5000? This will help kids to visualize how many people Jesus fed.

YouTube videos for Jesus feeds 5000

Here are a few videos that share the story of Jesus Feeding the 5,000 in an animate and kid-friendly form.

• God’s Story: Jesus Feeds 5000 by Crossroad Kids Club

• Saddleback Kids Jesus Feeds the 5000

• Storytellers: Jesus Feeds 5000 by Crossroad Kids Club This video does a good job of giving background information about the miracle and its importance, as well as describing the story. 

• Minno Bible Stories for Kids - Jesus Feeds 5,000 is a short video to depict the story 

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Engaging kids with hands-on activities and crafts is a meaningful way to bring the story of Jesus Feeds the 5000 to life.

A Miraculous Catch of Fish is a great Bible story for teaching kids the power of faith and obedience to Jesus. This exciting story, where Jesus guides His soon-to-be disciples to an overflowing catch, is perfect for engaging young minds with its message of trust and following God's direction. In this blog post, you’ll find creative teaching ideas, fun crafts and activities, and simple lesson plans. Ideal for Sunday school, faith-based schools, or home teaching, these resources help children memorably connect with the story.

the story of the miraculous catch of fish

It is important to note that there are two different Miraculous Catch of Fish stories. The first happens near the beginning of Jesus’ ministry and is recorded in Luke 5. The second miraculous catch happens after Jesus’ Resurrection and is recorded in John 21. 

In the first miraculous catch story (in Luke 5), Jesus approaches fishermen who had spent a long night fishing to no avail. Jesus tells them to cast their nets on the other side. When they listen, their nets are overflowing with fish. Simon, Andrew, James, and John leave their nets and follow Jesus. They become some of His 12 disciples. 

biblical Background Information

This story takes place in the Sea of Galilee. This was a clear freshwater lake. Fishing in a clear lake during the day is tricky because the fish can see the nets, so night is the best time to fish. Simon and Andrew (brothers), and James and John (brothers) would have been finished fishing by the morning when Jesus approached them. 

Some fishermen might have thought Jesus was crazy for suggesting they cast their nets into deeper water – after all, Jesus wasn’t a fisherman! But Simon had faith in Jesus and did what He said. In the end, two boats were filled with fish. There were so many fish that the boats were almost sinking! That is a lot of fish, worth a lot of money. 

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Are you looking for an easy way to teach about Jesus and the Miraculous Catch of Fish? Check out the scripted lesson and printable craft perfect for 3-8-year-olds.

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Fill the net - an activity for preschool

This printable ‘Fill the Net’ craft is perfect for preschoolers.

Explore the story of this miracle while kids complete a simple craft! In this craft, kids will add fish onto a printable net. This could be fish stickers, drawings, or a cut and glue fish tpicture. An easy print-and-go version of this craft is included in Miraculous Catch of Fish for Preschool.

While kids are gluing the fish onto their nets, it’s the perfect time to talk about miracles! What is a miracle? What makes this story so miraculous? What do you think the disciples were thinking as their nets suddenly overflowed with fish?

Make a Net activity for older kids

Engage your older kids with a creative challenge!

Take the lesson a step further with classes of older kids. In this fishing/net activity, kids will create their own net using yarn/string, scissors, and tape that can carry a heavy load. Then, show them a heavy object (like a rock) and challenge them to make a net strong enough to carry it. For more instructions and a planning sheet, check out A Miraculous Catch of Fish.

This Bible lesson for older kids also includes a printable craft - it’s perfect for classes that may not want to complete the string/rock activity mentioned above.

more bible crafts and activities for kids

• Simon Says: The disciples obeyed Jesus’ instructions and were rewarded! Play a game of ‘Simon Says’ to help kids practice quickly obeying instructions.

• Catch the Fish: Print out pictures of fish and attach paper clips to each one. Make fishing rods by using poles or long sticks. Attach a string to the stick and attach a paperclip to the other end of the string. Open the clip slightly to form a hook shape. Then, have kids use the fishing rods to try and hook the fish onto their rods. 

• Paper Plate Mobile: Check out this cute paper plate mobile by Tot School Resources. 

• Fish Basketball: Crumble up pieces of paper or use small balls. Place a basket in the middle of the room. Have kids try to throw all the balls or crumbled paper into the basket. The balls or crumbled paper represent the fish, and the basket represents the net.

• Paper Fish Craft: Check out this instructional video on how to make a Simple Paper Fish Craft for Kids.

• Moving Paper Fish Craft: Check out Hello Wonderful’s Moving Paper Fish, for another fun fish craft.

YouTube Videos about the miraculous catch

Try introducing the Bible story using a video version! Here are some of the ones we love…

• Saddleback Kids’ Jesus Calls Peter gives a good overview of the story.

• Check out Crossroads Kids’ Club God’s Story: Peter Fishes for Men. This video depicts the miraculous catch of fish and also goes into depth about Peter and how he helped point people to Jesus.

• The Miracle of the Fish from The Chosen is a scene from the show that depicts the moment of this event.

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The Miraculous Catch of Fish is an important story about obedience to Jesus and His miraculous power over nature. There are plenty of activities to help engage students in the story. 

Teaching the Christmas Story to kids can be so much fun! It may even be the most wonderful time of the year! This round-up blog is filled with creative ideas to bring the stories of Gabriel’s visit to Mary, Jesus' birth, the shepherds and angels, and the wise men to life. From kid-friendly videos and crafts to activities and easy-to-follow lesson plans, you'll find everything you need to make teaching the Christmas story fun, meaningful, and memorable. Whether you're teaching in Sunday school, at a faith-based school, or home, these ideas will help children connect with the true meaning of Christmas.

What is the Christmas story in the Bible?

The Christmas Story tells the events of Jesus’ birth. It begins with a long-held prophecy of His arrival and then explains His miraculous conception and humble birth in a stable. It also describes those who came to worship Him after His arrival.

In the Bible, the birth of Jesus fulfills many prophecies throughout scripture.

This story is sometimes known as the Nativity Story. The word “Nativity” means “birth.” It refers to the circumstances surrounding a person’s birth. Most commonly, people use the word ‘nativity’ to describe the birth of Jesus. 

Four print-and-go lessons that make it EASY to teach the Christmas Story.

Don’t miss these scripted lessons, printable crafts, and take-home coloring pages, which make it easy to teach the nativity story to children in preschool through third grades.

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Gabriel Visits Mary

For many people, Gabriel’s visit to Mary is the grand beginning of the Nativity story. This is the point where Mary learns that she is pregnant, and sets the story of the nativity in motion. This blog has plenty of engaging activities to help students learn this story, including reading comprehension passages, YouTube videos, and angel crafts.

Jesus is Born in Bethlehem

The birth of Jesus is the main event of the Nativity - the fulfillment of the promised Messiah. Don’t forget to talk about how Jesus wasn’t actually born in a barn, as is often depicted in Christmas stories. The Jesus is Born blog gives some great background information about Jesus’ birth. There are also many great crafts to engage kids in this story. Check out these Nativity Bible Lessons for Kids for ideas, including a traced-hand manger scene.

The Angels Visit Shepherds

Do you know why it was so significant that Jesus’ arrival was announced to shepherds first? The Shepherds and Angels blog breaks down some culturally significant background information for this story. It also has great crafts ideas and videos to accompany your lesson.

The Wise Men Visit

The story of the wise men concludes the Christmas story. When teaching about the wise men, don’t forget to tell the kids, that even though there is a Christmas song called “We Three Kings”, there might not have been three wise men. The wise men blog breaks this number down, and explains why we commonly think there were only three of them. It also has great kid-friendly ideas for teaching this nativity Bible story.

Regardless of the emphasis many put on Santa Claus, Christmas presents, and Christmas trees, the Nativity story is the central story of Christmas. Take time to teach your kids this story; they will remember it their whole lives. There are so many great activities that can make the Nativity engaging for preschool and elementary-aged kids.