How to Create Preschool Sunday School Lesson Plans

Have you ever wondered how much time it would take you to come up with a really dynamic Bible lesson plan for your preschoolers, if you did it on your own? It does take some planning, but it is rather easy, if you incorporate the 4 main sections discussed below.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Bible story
• Game
• Snack
• Craft
• Prayer

1. There are 4 main parts of planning a Sunday School lesson for preschoolers. The first is a Bible story. Think about what time of year it is, and try to incorporate a sensible story. For example, if it is April, you may want to do a lesson around the Resurrection. If it is October, consider the story of Joseph with harvest time.
2. Next, you will want an activity that keeps preschoolers busy. Games are a huge hit with young children. Pick a game that goes along with your story. For instance, a Noah's Ark lesson would be a good time to play an animal sounds game.
3. Snack time is just about every preschoolers favorite time! The first thing you need to think about is if there are any allergies in your class, and be considerate of that fact when planning a snack. Visit the website listed below to get some great snack ideas for Bible stories.
4. Crafts are a great way to reinforce Bible lessons in young children. Just make sure that your craft is age-appropriate, so preschoolers enjoy doing it. The website listed below will help you come up with some craft ideas. If the craft is messy or a bit involved, try to get the help of a volunteer with this part.
5. Beginning and ending your time in Sunday School with prayer is very important. Not only are you acknowledging God, but it also shows young children that prayer is important no matter how old you are. If you have any small volunteers who would like to say prayers for the class, encourage them to do so. It is a joy to hear them pray out loud.

Tips & Warnings

• Play lively Sunday School songs during snack time.