Jesus Teaches | Bible Lesson for Little Learners

Help your students understand that Jesus teaches us to trust God because He cares for us. This Jesus Teaches Bible Lesson is based on 1 Peter 5:7 — “Give all your worries to Him because He cares for you.” Through songs, crafts, and discussion, children will learn that God provides for us and that we don’t have to be afraid.

Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary, this lesson is designed for Sunday school, children’s church, homeschool, or Christian classrooms. Students will explore how Jesus taught about trusting God through stories, hands-on activities, and memory verse practice.

What’s Included in This Bible Lesson

LESSON PLAN

• Objective: Jesus teaches us to trust God because He takes care of us

• Opening song and introduction of 1 Peter 5:7

• Whole-group read-aloud from The Beginner’s Bible

• Discussion prompts connecting Jesus’ teaching to everyday worries

• “God Cares for Us” anchor chart and flower activity

LEARNING RESOURCES

• He Cares for You song (tune: Mary Had a Little Lamb)

• Printable posters and memory verse visuals (1 Peter 5:7)

• Tracing and coloring page for early learners

• Song chart for class sing-alongs

CRAFTS AND HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES

• Caring Flower Craft: Students write or draw ways God cares for them on each petal, then build a flower as a visual reminder

• Give Your Worries to God: Students draw something they worry about, place it in a prayer basket, and thank God for His care

• Cheerio Bird Feeder: Create simple bird feeders to connect with Jesus’ teaching about how God provides for the birds (page 23)

STUDENT MATERIALS

• Printable class chart and craft templates

• Song and memory verse posters

• Coloring pages and early writing prompts

Skills Covered

• Understanding 1 Peter 5:7 and Jesus’ teaching about trust

• Expressing faith through art and discussion

• Building fine motor and literacy skills through tracing and writing

• Practicing gratitude and prayer

Why Teachers Love This Lesson

• Clear, ready-to-use structure for Sunday school or homeschool

• Combines music, crafts, and storytelling for all learning styles

• Encourages reflection and faith-based discussion

• Low-prep printables for easy implementation