Bible Activities for 3- to 5-Year Olds

In this Bible lesson for preschoolers, young children will learn that the early church witnessed many miracles, all of which affirmed that Jesus is the Son of God. One powerful miracle occurred when God used Peter to bring a believer named Dorcas, who also was called Tabitha, back to life.

In the early days of the early church, God used Peter and John to heal a man who could not stand or walk. In this Bible lesson, preschoolers will learn that miracles like this one helped people who hadn’t heard about Jesus understand that He really was God’s Son. They also will learn that people in the early church helped other people, and that church people today also should help others in Jesus’ name.

As preschoolers are exposed to this lesson’s Bible story and activities, they will learn how God used Jesus’ early followers to share the good news about who Jesus was and to start His Church. The Festival of Pentecost took on new meaning when the Holy Spirit arrived and empowered Jesus’ disciples to preach the gospel! We’re still benefitting from that event today!

What can preschoolers learn from the parable of the good Samaritan? Quite a bit! The question really isn’t “Who is my neighbor?” (Luke 10:29) but “How can I be a neighbor?” (see v. 36). This parable teaches that being a neighbor to another involves doing what one can to meet others’ needs.

In today’s Bible lesson, preschoolers will learn that Jesus taught that people who trust God never need to worry. God takes care of the birds and the wildflowers, faithfully meeting their needs—so we can trust Him to take care of us as well.

Jesus’ parable of the forgiving king sometimes is called the parable of the unforgiving servant. It has a great deal to teach people of all ages, including preschoolers, about forgiveness.

Jesus’ parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15:3-7 is the focus of this lesson for preschoolers on God’s great love.