Activities Considered Appropriate for Grade Schoolers (Readers)

Kids vary in their abilities to do certain types of activities as well as in their interests. We've tried to identify activities based on a child's reading ability. The activities below should be appropriate for readers or children typically in grade school. Keep in mind that many activities for non-readers (preschool) will also be usable for readers (grade schoolers).

John, A Friend of Jesus Secret Code

John was an eyewitness to the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. John was known as “the beloved disciple,” indicating his closeness to the Master. As your kids work this secret code, they’ll learn some important things about John, Jesus’ follower and friend.

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John, A Friend of Jesus Maze

John’s love for Jesus is a great example to all of us. This John, A Friend of Jesus Maze will especially help children learn that Christianity isn’t about following a list of rules, but is about loving Jesus as a dear friend.

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John, A Friend of Jesus Match Game

John’s love for Jesus is a great example to all of us. As your kids play this fun match game that highlights John’s devoted relationship with Jesus, let them know that they also can love and follow Jesus with the same devotion!

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John, A Friend of Jesus Jigsaw Puzzle

This simple, eight-piece jigsaw puzzle shows Jesus walking with John and another of His disciples. John’s loyalty to Jesus helps us to understand that we, too, can serve Him faithfully.

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The Story of the Forgiving King Word Tiles

This word tiles activity emphasizes a fitting point of application in light of the story of the forgiving king in Matthew 18:21-35: God wants me to forgive others.

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The Story of the Forgiving King Word Search

This word search puzzle emphasizes 10 elements of Jesus’ parable of the forgiving king. Can your kids find all 10? Answers are provided.

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The Story of the Forgiving King Word Line Up

Can your kids correctly unscramble all six of these words relating to the parable of the forgiving king? If they can, they will have discovered a seventh key word—and an important biblical principle.

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The Story of the Forgiving King – Crown Bible Craft

Let each of your kids color and wear this forgiveness crown and be reminded of the power of a king to forgive—and especially of God’s power to forgive.

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The Story of the Forgiving King Color By Number Page

This color by number Bible activity will make an impression on your kids—and on you! The Bible lesson it reinforces? Those forgiven by God should forgive others!

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