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.

John the Baptist Jigsaw Puzzle

John the Baptist spoke boldly and with conviction about the coming Messiah. In this 10-piece jigsaw puzzle, he is talking to a crowd of adults and children. Your children will have a great deal of fun putting this puzzle together as you talk to them about John’s ministry.

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God Took Care of Paul and Silas Puzzle

When put together, this 16-piece jigsaw puzzle depicts Paul and Silas in the Philippian jail where they sang and prayed—and where a jailer saw that they had something he didn’t have. Before the night was over the jailer and his entire household put their faith in Jesus for salvation. As your children work this puzzle, review the story with them. You can read it in Acts 16:16-40.

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Philip and the Ethiopian Jigsaw Puzzle

This fun jigsaw puzzle is a great activity for your children to do as you talk to them about the importance of telling others about Jesus.

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Jesus Calmed the Storm Connect the Dots

Give your children an opportunity to connect the dots numbered 1–84 in this picture. It’s a great exercise, and a great reminder that we need to place our faith in Jesus in every situation we face.

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Paul’s Conversion Jigsaw Puzzle

This 12-piece jigsaw puzzle is a great activity for your children, and it provides a tremendous opportunity for you to review the story of Paul’s conversion with them. Jesus makes a difference in people’s lives!

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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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