Activities Considered Appropriate for Non-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 non-readers or children typically in preschool. Keep in mind that many of these activities will also be appropriate for readers. Some activities, like Bible story summaries, assume the parent is able to read the story to the child.

The Last Supper Bible Story Coloring Page

The elements of the last supper represented Jesus’ blood and body, so they remind us of Jesus’ sacrifice for sinners when He died on the cross. As your children color this picture, remind them that Jesus died for us, and that on Easter He came back to life!

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Gabriel Visited Mary Puppets

Gabriel Visited Mary Puppets

With these puppets, children and preschoolers will be able to act out Gabriel’s visit with Mary—the visit where the angel announced to her that she would become Jesus’ mother!

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Simeon and Anna Puppets

Simeon, Anna, Jesus, and Mary and Joseph are featured in this puppet activity for children and preschoolers. A temple background also is provided. Give your kids a creative and fun way to learn the Bible story recorded in Luke 2:21-39 by letting them act it out with these puppets!

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Simeon and Anna Match Game

The setting for this match game is the encounter Simeon and Anna had with the infant Jesus and with Mary and Joseph in the temple complex. Who among your children can find the most matches?

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Paul’s Letter to Timothy Match Game

This match game shows Paul and elements surrounding him as he wrote to Timothy from prison. It’s a Bible activity that affords kids fun and a wonderful opportunity to learn.

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Paul’s Letter to Timothy Puzzle

Preschoolers and children will have fun putting together this eight-piece puzzle showing Paul writing to his friend Timothy. Like many other Bible activities, this one makes learning fun!

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Paul’s Shipwreck Bible Coloring Page

On his way to Rome, Paul’s vessel was shipwrecked, but God took care of him and those traveling with him. As your children color this picture, you’ll have a chance to remind them of these important truths!

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Paul’s Shipwreck Match Game

This Bible activity is a match game highlighting the shipwreck of the apostle Paul as he made his way to Rome. Who can find the most matches? Who can tell the story of what happened to Paul and how God was caring for him along the way?

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Lost Sheep Puzzle

This free, printable lost sheep puzzle is a 10-piece jigsaw puzzle showing the shepherd in Jesus’ parable of the lost sheep carrying the sheep home. Jesus cares about each one and goes out looking for those who have wandered off.

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