Jesus and the Children Bible Lesson for Little Learners

Teach little learners that Jesus loves children and wants them to come to Him with this hands-on Jesus and the Children Bible lesson based on Mark 10:14.

This Bible lesson helps young children understand an important truth in a way they can relate to. Jesus was not too busy for the children. Instead, He welcomed them and showed that they were important to Him.

Throughout the lesson, children learn that they are never too little to come to Jesus. They can come to Him when they feel happy, sad, scared, or thankful. In addition, they learn that they can talk to Jesus when they need help or make a mistake.

The lesson combines Bible teaching, a memory verse, music, movement, prayer, crafts, and independent activities. As a result, children hear the Bible truth and then practice it in several meaningful ways.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

COMPLETE BIBLE LESSON PLAN

A teacher-friendly lesson plan helps you move from opening activities through whole-group instruction, centers, crafts, and independent practice.

The lesson objective is simple and age appropriate: Jesus wants us to come to Him.

During the whole-group lesson, children hear the story of Jesus and the children. Next, they discuss why Jesus welcomed the children and what that means for them today.

A hands-on Come to Jesus activity also gets children moving. Using the included Jesus stand, learners take steps toward Jesus as they hear examples of times when they can come to Him.

MARK 10:14 MEMORY VERSE ACTIVITIES

The focus verse is:

“Let the little children come to me.” Mark 10:14

Several resources help little learners practice and remember the verse.

Included are:

• Mark 10:14 memory verse poster
• Memory verse song
• Trace and color activity
• Memory verse bracelet
• Visual memory verse support

Because the verse is reinforced in several ways, you can revisit it throughout the lesson.

JESUS AND THE CHILDREN SONG RESOURCES

Music helps young children remember the Bible story.

The included Jesus and the Children song retells the story using the familiar tune of “London Bridge.” In addition, illustrated song pages provide visual support as you sing together.

A separate Little Children memory verse song reinforces Mark 10:14.

COME TO JESUS ACTIVITIES

The lesson includes several hands-on ways to reinforce the main Bible truth.

Come to Jesus Stand
Create the included Jesus stand for the whole-group movement activity. Children move toward Jesus while discussing different times they can come to Him.

Come to Jesus Headband
Learners color, cut, and assemble a wearable headband. Afterward, use the finished craft to remind them that Jesus wants children to come to Him.

Let the Children Come Craft
Children create a pull-apart craft showing how the disciples tried to keep the children away, but Jesus welcomed them.

I Can Go to Jesus Coloring Page
Finish the lesson with a simple coloring activity that reinforces the main idea.

SKILLS AND BIBLE TRUTHS COVERED

• Jesus welcomes children
• Jesus wants children to come to Him
• Children are important to Jesus
• Prayer
• Mark 10:14
• Bible story comprehension
• Scripture memory
• Listening and discussion
• Faith connections
• Fine motor skills
• Cutting and coloring
• Music and movement
• Following directions

HOW TO USE

Begin by introducing the Little Children song and Mark 10:14. Then, read the story of Jesus and the children from your preferred children’s Bible.

During your discussion, explain that the disciples thought Jesus was too busy for the children. However, Jesus wanted the children to come to Him. Talk about how children can come to Jesus when they are happy, sad, scared, thankful, or need help.

Next, use the Come to Jesus Stand for an interactive whole-group activity. Give children different scenarios and invite them to move closer to Jesus.

After the lesson, reinforce the story with the included songs and visual resources. Small groups can focus on prayer and ways children can talk to Jesus.

Finally, choose the craft and independent activities that work best for your class. You can complete the entire lesson at once or spread the activities across several Bible class sessions.

WHY TEACHERS LOVE IT

• Teaches the story of Jesus and the children at an age-appropriate level
• Focuses on a simple Bible truth young children can understand
• Includes a complete teacher lesson plan
• Combines Bible teaching with hands-on learning
• Includes Mark 10:14 memory verse resources
• Uses songs to reinforce the Bible story
• Provides whole-group and small-group options
• Includes crafts and independent activities
• Adds movement and prayer to the lesson
• Works well for Sunday School, Bible class, Christian preschool, and homeschool

Most importantly, the activities connect the Bible story to a child’s everyday life. Little learners do more than hear that Jesus welcomed children. They also begin to understand that they can come to Jesus too.