Jesus loves every little child, and this page is filled with fun songs, stories, and activities to help kids feel His love! Through playful learning, children will discover that Jesus is always ready to welcome them with open arms, no matter what. It’s a joyful reminder that Jesus’ love is always with them, forever and ever!
Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15
The New Bible in Pictures for Little Eyes: pg 150
The Beginner's Bible: pg 409
Through the Bible Felt: pg 208
Shorten the verses as appropriate for the child's developmental level.
Let the little children come to me.
“Let the Little Children Come” - Steve Green's Hide 'Em in Your Heart Vol. 1 - #1
Mark 10:16 (NIV)
And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them, and blessed them.
John 15:9 (NIV)
As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.
Luke 18:16 (NIV)
But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”
1 John 4:9 (NIV)
This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him.
Mark 9:37 (NIV)
Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.
Isaiah 40:11 (NIV)
He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.
Psalm 127:3 (NIV)
Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him., offspring a reward from him.
I John 3:1 (NIV84)
How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!
Tune: 10 Little Indians
How- great- is the- love the
Father- has lavished on us
that- we should be- called
the children of God.
And that is what we are
And that is what we are
And that is what we are
First John three- one
Verse Actions
great - arms open wide
love - arms crossed across the chest
Father - point up in the air with index finger
lavished (given) - both hands "give" something
us, we - point thumbs at chest
children - move hands outward as if patting children's heads
God - point up in the air with index finger
And that is what we are! - shout with fist cheers
Help your little ones master early numeracy skills with our vibrant Number Posters, featuring numbers 0-10, fun rhymes, and interactive counting with apples. Ideal for both classrooms and homes, these posters turn learning numbers into an exciting and engaging experience!
Tune: My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean
God's love is as wide as the ocean
God's love is as deep as the sea
God's love is a s high as the heavens
God's love is enough for you and me
God's love, God's love
God's love enough for me, for me
God's love, God's love
God's love is enough for you and me
Sheet available in the Bible Activity Workbook
Glue corresponding torn construction paper to the tree and rocks.
Use heart-shaped stamps or stickers to decorate a picture of Jesus with children. Discuss how Jesus' love is like a stamp—always on us and never goes away.
All Printables Free for Immediate Family Use and with a Current License Only
Look through magazines or catalogs to find pictures of children. Cut and glue the pictures onto a piece of paper. At the top of the piece of paper write "Jesus Loves Children." Be sure to add a picture of your child. Look at the pictures as you sing this week's song "Jesus Loves the Little Children."
In a group of children, hold up a mirror in front of a different child’s face each time you sing the word "me" in the song "Jesus Loves the Little Ones Like Me."
For Family Use: Print the God Made People worksheet. Using the song Jesus Loves the Little Children as the main idea, color the people red, yellow, black, and white. Point to the corresponding child as you sing the song.
Help your preschooler discover the joy of books with a carefully chosen list of the best books and simple tips to make storytime fun and full of learning. This free packet provides easy ideas to keep your child engaged, grow their love of reading, and build important pre-reading skills—making reading together one of the best gifts you can give!
Provide the child with a gingerbread person worksheet and a variety of craft supplies such as rickrack, pom poms, sequins, buttons, and crayons. Encourage them to decorate their gingerbread person with their favorite designs, creating unique and colorful characters.
Alternatively, you can bake gingerbread-shaped sugar cookies and have the children decorate them. Set up a painting station with a mixture of egg white and food coloring for the children to "paint" on their cookies. You can also offer sprinkles or colored sugar to make the cookies extra festive.
Paint the child's hand to make a handprint on construction paper. Add the phrase "Jesus Loves Me" at the bottom. This is a reminder of how Jesus loves them personally.
Create a wall of handprints from the children in your classroom. Add the title "Jesus Loves Us." Create the handprints by painting the child's hands with washable paint.
Available in the New Testament Curriculum, 1 Year Interactive Bible Stories, 2 Year Interactive Bible Stories, and 3 Year Interactive Bible Stories
