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Jesus and the Children

Art from Bible Stories

Day 90of 180
Week 18of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus loves children

2

Create a drawing showing Jesus with children

3

Practice expressing God's love through art

📖 Scripture Connection

Mark 10:14

“But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said to them, 'Allow the little children to come to me! Don't forbid them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.'”

— Mark 10:14 (WEB)

Illustrates Jesus' love and welcome of children

📦 Materials Needed

  • White drawing paper
  • Crayons or markers
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide for PK4 Art
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Today in BibleMouse, we're going to draw a special picture about how much Jesus loves children!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about David yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Jesus loved children and welcomed them, even when the disciples tried to send them away.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus thinks children are special
  • God loves you very much
  • We can show God's love in our drawings
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think Jesus looked like?
  • How do you think children felt around Jesus?
3Activity: Jesus Loves the Little Children (8 min)
hands-on

Draw a picture of Jesus with children around Him

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a big Jesus in the middle of the paper
  2. Draw some children around Jesus
  3. Use happy colors to show love
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace pre-drawn outlines from BibleMouse Printables Library

Challenge: Add details like background or expressions

4Closing (3 min)

Share your drawing and talk about Jesus' love

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who did we draw today?
  • How does Jesus feel about children?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll look at a special painting and talk about what we see!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson helps children understand God's love through art

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity
  • Focus on joy, not perfect drawing
  • Use gentle, positive language
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get frustrated if drawing doesn't look 'right'

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement, enjoyment, willingness to express

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Sing 'Jesus Loves Me' from BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Read a children's Bible story about Jesus and children

Ready for Tomorrow?

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