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).

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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Paul: The Road to Damascus Maze

This maze is challenging, but perfect for your older children. As Paul made his way to Damascus, he met Jesus. Jesus told him to continue traveling to the city because when he got there, he would be told what to do. Your children will enjoy working this maze. You’ll enjoy working it as well. Two separate routes are offered. Can you travel both of them?

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John the Baptist Spot the Differences Activity for Kids

John the Baptist Spot the Differences

“What is John the Baptist saying to the crowd of people in this picture?” This is just one question you might ask your children as they try to find all the differences between these two pictures. Your kids have sharp eyes, don’t they? Let them show you by giving them this activity!

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Shepherds Told of Jesus Spot the Differences

This spot the differences activity is great fun for older preschoolers and younger children. Eleven differences exist between the two images. Several important things about the pictures are the same, however—one of them is that in both images, shepherds are worshiping the newborn Savior of the world!

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Peter’s Rescue from Jail Jigsaw Puzzle

This 12-piece jigsaw puzzle made up of 3-, 4-, and 6-sided pieces will remind children of the details of Peter’s miraculous escape from prison—and the fact that God takes care of those who seek to honor Him.

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Peter in Prison Word Tiles

Young readers will have a great deal of fun working this word tile puzzle. They will place nine tiles in the proper order to spell a clear sentence that conveys how the apostle Peter escaped from jail.

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Mary's Jar Match Game

Mary’s Jar Match Game

Matching pairs of tiles is a great deal of fun. This match game depicts several different kinds of jars, each of which is a reminder of the jar of expensive oil that Mary used to anoint Jesus’ feet.

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Peter’s Rescue from Jail Spot the Differences

In this spot thedifferences activity, children will be challenged to find 12 specific ways in which two seemingly identical pictures are different. In each image, an angel is showing Peter the way of escape from jail. God takes care of His people!

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Jesus Calmed the Storm Hidden Message Word Search

This fun and challenging word search puzzle offers children not only the opportunity to find key words; it also has a hidden message to be discovered. Sharpen your pencils!

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