Bible Activities for 2nd and 3rd Grade

Middle children includes 2nd or 3rd grade through 3rd or 4th grade, depending on how the church organizes its classes and whether it includes sixth graders in its children's department.

Jesus Fed the People Word Search

Children will thoroughly enjoy working this word search puzzle, a puzzle that highlights 12 elements of Jesus’ miracle of feeding the crowd that included 5,000 men.

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Paul’s Escape Basket Maze

This Bible activity is a maze that reminds children that Paul escaped in a basket from Damascus and from those who wanted to take his life.

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Paul’s Escape Word Scramble

Unscrambling words is both challenging and fun. In this Bible activity, children also will learn about Paul’s escape from Damascus during the middle of the night. It doesn’t get more exciting than this!

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Mary and Martha Crossword Puzzle

This Bible activity for children is a crossword puzzle about the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42. What are some of the elements in this story? Your children will gain a greater understanding of the lessons the story offers as they work this puzzle—and they’ll have a lot of fun in the process.

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Jesus Healed the Paralytic Code Words

This Bible activity helps middle and older children become familiar with the experience of the man Jesus forgave and healed after the man’s four friends lowered him down to Jesus through a hole in the roof. Sharpen your pencils! Your children will have a great deal of fun with this one!

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The Prodigal Son Word Search

The prodigal son had a tough time, but his difficulties were of his own making. When he came to his senses and returned home, his father forgave him and welcomed him as his son. This word search puzzle challenges children to find 10 words associated with 10 elements in Jesus’ parable. This is a fun and educational activity!

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The Prodigal Son Word Tiles

These word tiles, properly placed, communicate an important truth highlighted in Jesus’ parable of the lost son: “The Father forgave his son.” God will forgive us as well when we come to him and are sorry for our sins. Use this activity to help your children learn about God’s love and forgiveness.

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Mary Honored Jesus Word Search

Mary Honored Jesus Word Search

This word search puzzle contains 10 words associated with Mary’s anointing of Jesus feet with expensive oil. Not only will this puzzle give your children an opportunity to be reminded about the event’s details, it also will give you an opportunity to ask them how they can show their love for Jesus.

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God Saved Peter Word Line Up

Encourage your children to unscramble these six words in this word line up puzzle. When they do, their work will reveal another key word. This is great fun!

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