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 the Baptist Word Search

We can understand Jesus’ ministry better when we understand John the Baptist’s role. This word search puzzle highlights elements in the life and ministry of John. Can your children find every word in the puzzle? Let them try!

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Paul and Silas Match Game

Eight tiles (4 pairs) give your children a chance to play a matching game. While they play, they will be reminded that God is always at work in the lives of His people—even when their circumstances are difficult.

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John the Baptist Word Scramble

Unscramble 12 words, then unscramble thirteen more letters to form a key phrase. Every item in this exercise highlights John the Baptist’s ministry. Get ready to learn—and have fun at the same time!

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Paul and Silas Spot the Differences

Spot the differences between these pictures that initially look identical. Twelve minor difference exist between the two—but in both pictures Paul and Silas have joyful expressions on their faces, even though they are in jail!

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Shepherds Color By Number Page

Coloring by number gives children the opportunity to be creative as well as to follow instructions. And the image they will color in this instance will remind them that Jesus was God, even when He was a newborn baby. Certainly the shepherds who bowed before Him knew He was special!

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Paul’s Conversion Connect the Dots

Get ready to connect the dots to show Paul on the ground on the Damascus road. He is looking at a bright light and listening to Jesus’ voice. This was Paul’s life-changing moment, because he met Jesus.

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Paul and Silas Coded Words

What do those numbers mean? They represent some important words and a phrase that relate to Paul’s and Silas’s night in a Philippian jail. A code key is provided, so all your children will need to work this coded words puzzle are copies of the puzzle, a little time, and some sharpened pencils.

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Paul Believed in Jesus Word Line Up

Unscrambling nine key words provides the key to discovering a tenth. This puzzle is called a word line up puzzle, and it’s a great deal of fun.

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Paul: The Road to Dasmascus Crossword Puzzle

Sharpen your pencils and get ready for a crossword puzzle that will help your children learn more about Paul’s encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus. As your children work the puzzle, it will give you an opportunity to review this important biblical event with them.

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