Make and explore · Updated 2 October 2026 · Ages 3–8
5 Simple Bible Story Activities for Children
Bring one story into your day
A short activity can help children return to a story in their own way. These ideas connect with Little Bible Explorers books currently in the shop. Choose one for your child’s interests and energy; there is no need to make a perfect finished craft.
1. Make a wonderful-world picture
After Who Made This Wonderful World?, look out of a window or take a short walk together. Name something you notice: a cloud, leaf, bird or patch of grass. Draw three favourites on one sheet and let your child tell you about the picture.
2. Try a little caring plan
Share A Garden Made with Love, then choose something to care for. It could be a plant or a shared reading corner. Draw a simple plan: what needs doing, who can help and when to try it. Keep the task small enough for the child to join in.
3. Build a tower together
Read The Tower That Grew Too Tall. Use blocks or paper cups to build a tower as a team. Take turns choosing where the next piece goes. If it falls, notice how listening and trying again change the experience. The aim is cooperation, not the tallest tower.
4. Draw a hopeful rainbow
After A Boat Full of Hope, draw a rainbow or make one with coloured paper. Beside it, add a picture of something that helps your family while waiting: a book, a comforting person or a quiet place. Let the child explain their choice.
5. Spot a helpful choice
Read The Little Basket on the River and talk about care. Draw a hand and put one helping idea on each finger: fetch a book, share a pencil, offer company, say thank you or help tidy. Choose one idea to try together.
Finish with the child’s words
Ask, “Which part did you enjoy?” Their answer may be about colours, building or spending time together. That is enough. Adults should help with scissors and choose materials appropriate for the child. Save the drawing if they want to return to it; do not turn it into a scorecard.
Choose your next shared read
The collection moves through Bible stories about choices, trust, waiting and kindness. Follow the reading order or pick a theme that fits your day. These are activities you can do at home alongside the books; you do not need special supplies to begin.