Bible Activities for 3- to 5-Year Olds

Older preschool includes 3 or 4-year-olds through 4 or 5-year olds, depending on how the church organizes its classes and when the child's birthday falls.

The Lost Son Word Line Up

Unscramble 11 words in this puzzle called a word line up, and you will have discovered a 12th. Each one—especially the 12th—is an important element in Jesus’ parable of the lost son. Your children will love this activity!

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Peter and the Lame Man Jigsaw Puzzle

Putting together this nine-piece puzzle will give children an opportunity to be reminded of God’s power to heal. They’ll also be reminded that Jesus really was and is God’s Son. After all, Peter did heal the lame man in Jesus’ name! You’ll remind them of these important truths when they work this puzzle, won’t you?

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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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God Took Care of Paul and Silas

What did Paul and Silas do in jail? They sang and prayed, and they saw miracles happen! Learn what God did with and for Paul and Silas in this important Bible lesson. As you teach your preschoolers, you’ll learn some important things as well.

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Peter Was Rescued from Jail

King Herod had Peter thrown in jail for continuing to tell others the good news about Jesus. He planned to execute Peter as well, but in the middle of the night an angel came to Peter and escorted him out of the prison. This Bible lesson for preschoolers has adventure, excitement, and encouragement. It costs something to obey God, but God takes care of everyone who is faithful to Him.

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Paul Escaped in a Basket

If a “great” soldier on one side of a battle switches sides and becomes a great soldier for the other side, he’ll have some new friends and some new enemies. Such was the case for Paul, who had been battling Christianity but then became a believer in Jesus. Now, Paul’s former friends wanted to kill him—so his new friends helped him escape from town during the middle of the night! “Paul Escaped in a Basket” is an interesting and engaging lesson for preschoolers! The adults who teach it will have fun as well!

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Paul Learned About Jesus

In his quest to persecute Christians and destroy Christianity, Paul was traveling to Damascus. As he traveled, he met Jesus and soon became one of His loyal followers. This Bible lesson for preschoolers highlights what happened to Paul during and shortly after his Damascus road experience.

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The People in the Church Shared About Jesus

News about Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection soon spread from Jerusalem to many other places. This Bible lesson for preschoolers focuses on Philip’s evangelistic encounter with an Ethiopian official, a meeting that God orchestrated. The gospel is for all people everywhere!

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