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.
Large Jigsaw Puzzle for Joshua The New Leader

Large Jigsaw Puzzle for Joshua The New Leader

This Large Jigsaw Puzzle for Joshua The New Leader can help teach kids that while God uses people to lead His people, all leaders will be replaced sooner or later. You can learn more about the story of how Joshua replaced Moses here. You can also see a list of the types of free Bible…

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Wise Men's Story Large Jigsaw Puzzle (2)

Wise Men’s Story Large Jigsaw Puzzle (2)

This Wise Men’s Story Large Jigsaw Puzzle (2) is the second large jigsaw puzzle we have for this story and will help remind kids that Jesus was much more than the “king of the Jews.” Jesus was, and is, the Lord of all nations and all people! You can learn more about the Wise Men…

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Gabriel's Visit to Mary Hidden Pictures Activity

Hidden Pictures in Gabriel Told About Jesus

This Hidden Pictures in Gabriel Told About Jesus activity will help underscore for kids the reality of the virgin conception and the truth that Jesus would be born of flesh AND the Spirit.

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Hidden Pictures for the Prophets’ Story

Long before Jesus was born, the prophet Isaiah told of a time when a special child would be born. Isaiah said “the government will be on His shoulders” (Isaiah 9:6). Micah prophesied about Bethlehem and said, “One will come from you to be ruler over Israel for Me” (Micah 5:2). Other prophecies announced the birth…

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Spot the Differences in Joseph Told About Jesus

In Matthew 1, we find the story of Joseph and how he reacted to the news of Mary’s pregnancy. When Joseph, who was betrothed (similar to an engagement) to Mary, learned that Mary was pregnant, he was bewildered and hurt, believing she had been unfaithful to him. But, Joseph was a good man and didn’t…

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Maze for The Shepherd’s Story

According to Luke 2:8-20, on the night of Jesus’ birth there were humble shepherds watching their sheep in the fields nearby Bethlehem. A host of angels suddenly appeared to these shepherds and told them of the Messiah’s birth. Excited, they went quickly to find the baby. They were anxious to see the King they had…

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Christmas Stable Ornament Craft

Certainly among the many images of Christmas, the stable is one of the most beloved! There is much we don’t know about the actual place of Jesus’ birth. We assume it was a stable because Luke 2:7 tells us Mary “wrapped Him snugly in cloth and laid Him in a feeding trough,” but we know…

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Shepherds Told About Jesus Puppets

According to Luke 2:8-20, on the night of Jesus’ birth there were humble shepherds watching their sheep in the fields nearby Bethlehem. A host of angels suddenly appeared to these shepherds and told them of the Messiah’s birth. Excited, they went quickly to find the baby. They were anxious to see the King they had…

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Joseph’s Story Match Game

Matthew wanted his readers to believe that Jesus was the promised Messiah of the Old Testament. So, in Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew recorded the true story of an angel appearing to Joseph (who was engaged to Mary) to reassure him and tell him to take Mary as his wife. The angel told Joseph that the baby…

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