Explore creative ideas to teach preschoolers about the Lord's Supper, Communion, and the Last Supper. This page offers fun and meaningful ways to help little ones understand the significance of this important event in Jesus' life. From hands-on activities to heartfelt songs, these ideas will make the story come alive in a way preschoolers can grasp and enjoy.
Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30
The Beginner's Bible: pg 442
My First Hands-On Bible: pg 334
Shorten the verses as appropriate for the child's developmental level.
John 13:34 (NIV)
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
Introduce your preschoolers to the God's love with our fun and engaging New Testament Curriculum. Filled with interactive Bible stories, play-based activities, and learning crafts, this Curriculum brings the teachings of Jesus to life in a way young children will understand and enjoy.
Sheet available in the Bible Activity Workbook
Sheet available in the Bible Activity Workbook
Help children experience the true meaning of Easter through hands-on learning with our Resurrection Eggs. This engaging activity walks kids through Jesus' last days, from the triumphal entry to the empty tomb, using scripture-filled eggs and meaningful symbols. This simple activity captivates young hearts with the powerful story of our Savior.
Some curricula will encourage you to offer communion to the children. I highly discourage this as I believe this should be a family decision based on their theological beliefs.
Below is a traditional Jewish Passover meal and the meaning of each item. Adjust for the child's age and understanding.
Unleavened Bread
This symbolizes the bread the Israelites took with them when they left Egypt. In their hurry, they didn’t have time to let the dough rise. The bread Jesus broke at the Last Supper was also unleavened (without yeast). In the Old Testament, yeast often represented sin. Jesus said the bread represented His body, which was sinless, just as the bread had no yeast. His body was broken for us.
Lamb
The lamb was sacrificed, and its blood was used to mark the doorposts of the Israelites' homes. When the angel of death saw the blood, he passed over those homes, sparing the firstborn. Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.
Horseradish
This bitter herb reminds us of the bitterness the Israelites experienced as slaves in Egypt. It also helps us reflect on the bitterness of being slaves to sin.
Haroset
A sweet mixture of ground apples, nuts, and honey, haroset symbolizes hope. It reminds us that Jesus is the hope of the world and is sweeter than honey from the honeycomb.
Parsley
Dipped in salt water, parsley represents the tears shed by the Israelites during their slavery in Egypt. The green of the parsley also symbolizes new life. When we reflect on the cross, we remember the sorrow, but we also celebrate the new life we have in Jesus.
Grape Juice
Jesus said the cup was a symbol of His blood, shed for us on the cross. Whenever we drink it, we are to remember His sacrifice.
Discover More about Celebrating Passover
Print the Communion worksheet. Give the child a small sponge to dip in paint and stamp on the worksheet.
Discover ideas from the age-appropriate, Interactive Bible scripts available in the New Testament Curriculum.
