Bible Time Fun: Bible Activities for toddlers and preschoolers

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Before I even had kids, I was teaching a Sunday School class for toddlers and preschoolers and quickly realized how hard it was to find quality Bible activities for toddlers and preschoolers. I would spend hours each Saturday searching the internet for hands-on activities that didn’t break the bank and used supplies I already had on hand. After repeating this routine year after year, I finally decided to start writing everything down. Later, when I began teaching at a church daycare, I pulled out those same activities and saw how effective they were in helping little ones truly learn Biblical truths. When I started homeschooling my own children, I turned to them again. That’s when I realized—other parents and teachers might need these too.

I truly believe you can teach a Bible story and hand a child a coloring page, but that doesn’t mean it will stick! Hands-on activities are the most powerful way to help toddlers and preschoolers remember Biblical truths. They engage the senses, spark curiosity, and make learning about God’s Word a joyful, lasting experience. Hands-on activities also help when you are teaching a wide range of ages becuase they are easily adaptable to each child.

Strategies for Bible Time

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Keepy Bible activities simple for toddles and preschoolers

Simple seems easy—but as adults, we often overcomplicate things. We might take a basic painting activity and make it more rigid by giving too many suggestions or showing kids how it “should” look. Sometimes the best thing we can do is step back, trust the process, and let them explore freely!

We tend to do the same when teaching Biblical principles—rushing through or overloading too many concepts at once. But there’s power in simplicity and repetition. Many Bible stories share core themes that can be reinforced over time. For instance, the truth that “God is always with us” is woven through the stories of Jacob and Joseph as well as Moses and the Exodus. When we revisit these ideas through Bible activities toddlers and preschoolers can touch, see, and experience, those truths become more real—and more memorable—for young learners.

Incorporating hands-on Bible activities with toddlers and preschoolers

This might seem super simple, but in reality, it can be surprisingly difficult to find quality Bible activities toddlers and preschoolers will truly enjoy and learn from. So many resources out there are either too advanced, too expensive, or require a long list of supplies most of us don’t have on hand. I remember spending hours every week scrolling through Pinterest and blogs, only to end up piecing together ideas or having to completely redo them to fit the supplies I had as well as the ages of the children for that week.

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When I started doing my own Bible curriculum, one of my favorite go-to activities were the sensory bins. I love them because they’re easy to set up, and once they’re ready, the children can play independently. They don’t need much guidance, which gives me a chance to observe how well they understood the Bible story. While they explore, I can ask gentle, prompting questions to uncover what they remembered—or what might need a little more review.

Memory verses for toddles and preschoolers

Another one of the best Bible activities for toddlers and preschoolers is practicing memory verses. These short, powerful scriptures become words they can carry in their hearts for a lifetime. I especially love adding motions to each verse—it brings the words to life and helps young children remember them more easily. While I’m not fluent in sign language, I often use resources and online dictionaries created by those who are. By combining simple, familiar motions with elements of sign language, I’ve found that toddlers and preschoolers are better able to both memorize and understand the meaning behind each verse.

Teaching the Bible Curriculum

I’ve been using my Bible curriculum for years with both my church kids and my own children, and I finally decided it was time to make it available for everyone. Finding meaningful, engaging Bible activities toddlers and preschoolers can actually enjoy and learn from took a lot of time—and I wanted to save you that effort. I also noticed that many Bible curriculums on the market are either very expensive, require yearly purchases, or come with separate supply kits that add to the cost and hassle. On top of that, most of the activities are worksheet-based, which just doesn’t work well for young children. That’s why I created a hands-on curriculum filled with Bible activities toddlers and preschoolers can experience using materials you likely already have at home—or can easily substitute. I intentionally left out traditional worksheets because I believe learning should be immersive. This curriculum invites children to step into the Bible stories and internalize the truths in ways that feel real, active, and meaningful.

The curriculum includes 12 thoughtfully designed units that take children on a journey from Genesis to Revelation, teaching foundational Bible truths at a level toddlers and preschoolers can understand. While I come from a Protestant background, I intentionally wrote the curriculum to be adaptable across various Christian denominations. I’ve included notes and suggestions throughout to help you tailor lessons to align with your own beliefs and traditions. As a side note, I’ve had families from a wide range of backgrounds—from Catholic to Baptist—use the curriculum with ease and joy.

Here are the 12 units:

Bible time can be a beautiful and enriching part of your homeschool day—and with the Teaching the Bible Curriculum, it’s incredibly easy to implement. Because everything is hands-on and ready to go, it seamlessly fits into your routine, bringing faith-based learning to life for your toddlers and preschoolers.

I truly believe that adding intentional Bible time into your homeschool will transform your experience. It not only lays a strong spiritual foundation for your little ones, but also deepens your own connection to God’s Word. I pray this journey blesses your family as deeply as it has mine, and that these Bible activities for toddlers and preschoolers create lasting memories grounded in faith and love.