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Creation Bible Story and Activities

Dive into the captivating story of Creation with our engaging Bible story resources. Discover how God brought the world into existence, day by day, and share this foundational true story with your preschoolers through vivid storytelling and interactive activities.

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Preschool Creation Bible Story & Books

Scripture:  Genesis 1
The Beginner's Bible for Toddlers:  pg 7-17
The New Bible in Pictures for Little Eyes:  pg 14-17
The Beginner's Bible:  pg 7-13
My Story Bible:  pg 8-9
Through the Bible in Felt:  pg 1-2

Who Made the World? (Little Blessings)

Who Made the World?

Part of the Little Blessings series, Who Made the World? introduces children to the wonders of God's creation. Through gentle rhymes and cheerful illustrations, this book explores how God made the world and everything in it, sparking curiosity and gratitude for nature and the world around us. It's a lovely read that helps young readers understand the beauty and intentionality of God's handiwork.

God Gave Us You

God Gave Us You

God Gave Us You by Lisa Tawyn Bergren is a heartwarming story that captures a mother bear’s tender conversation with her cub about how special and loved they are. As the little cub asks questions about where they came from, Mama Bear reassures them that they were a precious gift from God. This sweet story is perfect for sharing with young children to affirm their unique place in the family and remind them of God’s love.

Creation Bible Verse

Genesis 1:1 - In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
Tune:  Are You Sleeping

In the beginning, (2x)
God created (2x)
The heavens and the earth (2x)
Genesis 1:1 (2x)

Colossians 1:16 (NIV) - For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.

John 1:1-3 (NIV) - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.

Revelation 4:11 (NIV) - "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.”

Hebrews 11:3 (NIV) - By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.

Genesis 2:7 (NIV) - Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.

Psalm 139:13-14 (NIV) - For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

Jeremiah 32:17 (NIV) - Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.

Creation Activities

Creation Scavenger Hunt

Creation Scavenger Hunt

There are many ideas to teach each day of Creation.  But what about an activity to combine all seven? Your child or students will love this fun activity as they hunt for the items to represent the seven days of creation.  Read more...

Creation Interactive Bible Story

Flannelgraph Needed:

  • Water board
  • Individual pieces listed below

Creation Story:

Read from a Children's Bible or an adult Bible and have the children place the appropriate pieces on the board as needed.  Or use the Interactive Creation Bible script found in Old Testament Curriculum1 Year Interactive Bible Stories2 Year Interactive Bible Stories. and 3 Year Interactive Bible Stories

As you read the story, have the child give a thumbs up every time God says, "It is good!"

Creation Day 2 Flannelgraph Bible Story for Toddlers

Day 1 Flannelgraph Pieces

If possible, begin with the board covered with a black piece of material.  Remove half of the black material to show a strip of white material.

Day 2 Flannelgraph Pieces

Remove the white and black material and show the sky and the sea.

Creation Day 3 Flannelgraph Bible Story for Preschoolers

Day 3 Flannelgraph Pieces

S2, S3, S7, S8-9, S20, 180A

Creation Day 4 Flannelgraph Bible Story for Preschoolers

Day 4 Flannelgraph Pieces

174, 175, 176

Creation Day 5 Flannelgraph Bible Story for Toddlers

Day 5 Flannelgraph Pieces

An assortment of 138, 139, 140, 141, 148, 151

Creation Day 5 Flannelgraph Bible Story for Toddlers

Day 6 Flannelgraph Pieces

An assortment of animals 123, 129, 135, 159

Creation Day 6 Flannelgraph Bible Story for Toddlers

Day 6 Flannelgraph Pieces

13, 93

Journey Through Creation

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