The Ten Plagues of Egypt Bible Lesson for Kids
If you’re looking for creative ways to teach the Bible story of the Ten Plagues, this blog has engaging ideas to bring this powerful story to life! From kid-friendly YouTube videos to hands-on crafts and activities and printable lesson plans, you'll find everything you need to make learning fun and memorable. Whether you're a Sunday school teacher, homeschooler, or work in a faith-based school, these ideas are designed to captivate young learners while helping them understand the lessons behind this epic story. Keep reading for inspiration and resources to make teaching the Ten Plagues meaningful and enjoyable!
what’s the story of the ten plagues of egypt?
The Israelites had been slaves in Egypt for over 400 years. God heard their cries and sent Moses to free the people. Pharoah’s heart was hard, and he refused to let the people go, so God sent ten plagues to afflict the Egyptian people. The ten plagues are described in Exodus 7:14 – 12:30. First, the water turned to blood. Then there were frogs, gnats, flies, the death of livestock, boils, hail, locusts, and darkness. The final plague was the death of the firstborn son of every Egyptian family unless the household followed God’s command to mark the doorpost with the blood of a lamb.
The Ten Plagues Bible Lessons for Kids
Are you looking for an easy way to teach the Bible story ‘The Ten Plagues’? Our scripted lesson, discussion questions, and printable craft are perfect for 3—to 8-year-olds.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT THE TEN PLAGUES of egypt
The Egyptians worshiped false gods, and each plague was specifically against these gods. For example, turning the Nile into blood proved that the god of the Nile and the guardian of the Nile were useless.
Before the final plague (the death of the firstborn son), God gave the Israelites instructions to take refuge in a house marked with the blood of a lamb. The angel of death would pass over the house, and those inside would be safe. This was the first Passover.
This event points to Jesus. Jesus is often called the Lamb of God. Jesus came to earth to live a perfect life, to become the sacrificial lamb, and to die on the cross for our sins.
ten plagues STORY SPINNER CRAFT FOR KIDS
Create a story spinner so kids can easily retell the story of the ten plagues. This simple printable craft spins in a circle to reveal the ten plagues of Egypt.
Little kids in preschool and kindergarten can complete a version where the pictures are already included.
For bigger kids, try selecting the blank spinner craft and asking kids to draw their own pictures.
The template pieces can be found in The Ten Plagues for Preschool or The Ten Plagues for Older Kids.
PHAROAH AND MOSES PUPPETS
Who doesn’t enjoy a good puppet craft? Kids will enjoy this simple yet fun craft, creating Moses and Pharaoh puppets. One side of the puppet shows Moses saying, “Let my people go,” and the other shows Pharaoh replying, “No!”
Once you’ve made your puppets, try re-reading the story, giving the kids a chance to use their puppets each time Moses talks to Pharaoh. This craft will give kids a fun way to retell the story.
The template pieces are in The Ten Plagues for Older Kids.
OTHER IDEAS FOR TEACHING THE TEN PLAGES
Ten Plague Sensory Bins: Create sensory bins with objects representing the ten plagues. For example, you could use red food coloring in water, plastic bugs and frogs, rice or pompoms for hail, etc. Check out Something2Offer or Jewish Moms and Crafters for more Ten Plague sensory bin ideas.
Ten Plague Obstacle Course: Check out these obstacle course/relay race ideas from Ritual Well. Some examples of their ideas include doing relay races with water dyed with red food coloring and doing a relay race using spoons and ping pong balls to remove all the “hail” from the land.
Jumping Frog Origami: Older kids will love creating jumping origami frogs. Check out How to Make a Paper Jumping Frog or Kids Easy Origami - How to Make a Jumping Frog
Flashlight Games: First Cry Parenting has fabulous ideas for games to play with flashlights. These games could be tied into a discussion about darkness being cast over Egypt.
YOUTUBE VIDEOS ABOUT THE TEN PLAGUES
As always, be sure to preview videos before showing them to your students, but here are some suggestions:
Saddleback Kids’ Moses and the Exodus provides an overview of the entire story, including the Israelites’ plight in Egypt, the plagues, and God's rescue of the people.
The Story of Passover for Kids by Minno Kids details the first Passover and how the Israelites celebrate Passover every year. The end of this video also describes how Jesus made a new covenant at His last Passover meal.
Minno—Bible Stories for Kids: Who is Moses? gives an overview of Moses's journey to Egypt to rescue the Israelites.
need more BIBLE LESSONS FOR KIDS?
Continue the learning with more lessons about Moses. This lesson is part of a four-week series about Moses that also includes The Birth of Moses, The Ten Commandments, and a Miracle at the Red Sea.
These lessons about 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.
Teaching kids the Ten Plagues Bible story can be fun and meaningful. These craft and activity ideas make the story engaging and memorable, helping children connect with its powerful lessons of God’s justice and deliverance.
