Weekly Agenda for Toddlers (Playing Church)
30 Minutes of Fun and Learning- This is to prepare the child for Sabbath School. Each day a new agenda will appear. Use the Program Music for all of these songs. This will allow the children to practice these songs for Sabbath School. We have some exciting sensory activities for our upcoming Sabbath School for our Beginners!
Four Good Friends
Monday
Singing (Up & dancing around, clapping, happy movements!)
- Opening song- 1Peter 5:7 (He cares for you)
- Weekly Theme song- Jesus care for you
- The Big Blue Ocean
- The Loaves and the Fishes
Playing (Guided)
“Lower Him Down!” Blanket Game
Theme: The friends lowering the paralyzed man through the roof to Jesus.
Supplies: A small blanket and a baby doll or stuffed animal.
How to Play:
Have 4 toddlers (or a mix of toddlers and adults) each hold a corner of the blanket.
Place the doll in the center.
Carefully lower the blanket to the floor while saying, “Let’s bring our friend to Jesus!”
Once the doll is lowered, everyone cheers, “Jesus heals him!”
Lesson: Jesus helps people who need Him
Reading (Practice sitting in chair)
- Song- I open my Bible Carefully
- Read the Student Story- Four Good Friends
Prayer
- Prayer Song
- Thank God for the people you gave to help me!
Tuesday
Singing
- Opening song- 1Peter 5:7 (He cares for you)
- Weekly Theme song- Jesus care for you
- Seashells
- 1…2…3, God Loves Me
Playing
“Get Up and Walk!” Obstacle Course
Theme: The paralyzed man walks after Jesus heals him.
Supplies: Soft blocks, pillows, or safe obstacles.
How to Play:
Set up a small, simple obstacle course.
Begin the game with the children lying down and pretending to be “sick.”
Say, “Jesus says, ‘Get up and walk!’” and let them jump up and go through the obstacle course.
Lesson: Jesus has the power to heal and forgive.
Reading
- Song- I open my Bible Carefully
- Matthew 9:1-8
Prayer
- Prayer Song
- Thank God for healing me!
Wednesday
Singing
- Opening Song- 1Peter 5:7 (He cares for you)
- Weekly Theme song- Jesus care for you
- Jesus Loves Me Song
- 1…2…3, God Loves me
Playing
“Find the Way to Jesus” Floor Maze
Theme: The friends finding a way to bring their friend to Jesus.
Supplies: Painter's tape or floor mats to create a simple path.
How to Play:
Make a winding path on the floor leading to a picture or doll representing Jesus.
Let toddlers walk or crawl the path, carrying a small stuffed friend.
When they reach Jesus, they can say, “Jesus loves you!”
Lesson: We can help our friends come to Jesus.
Reading
- Song- I open my Bible Carefully
- Mark 2:1-12
Prayer
- Prayer Song
- Thank God, please tell me who I can help today!
Thursday
Singing
- Opening song- 1Peter 5:7 (He cares for you)
- Weekly Theme song- Jesus care for you
- The Big Blue Ocean
- The Sabbath
Playing
“Helping Hands” Match Game
Theme: The friends working together to help.
Supplies: Picture cards showing different ways to help (e.g., sharing, hugging, carrying, praying).
How to Play:
Show cards one at a time.
Ask, “Is this helping or not helping?” (click link)
Let toddlers give a thumbs-up or thumbs-down (or just shout “Help!”).
Lesson: Friends help each other like the man’s friends helped him.
Reading
- Song- I open my Bible Carefully
- Read Luke 5:17-26
Prayer
- Prayer Song
- Thank God, please help me help my friends.
Friday
Singing
- Opening song- 1Peter 5:7 (He cares for you)
- Weekly Theme song- Jesus care for you
- Sabbath is a Happy Day
- 1…2…3, God loves me
Reading
- Song- I open my Bible Carefully
- Read Jesus Helps His Friends
Playing
“Who Forgives?” Puppet Story Game
Theme: Jesus forgiving sins and healing.
Supplies: Simple puppets or socks with faces.
How to Play:
Use puppets to act out the story briefly.
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Pause and ask questions like:
“Who helps the man?”
“What does Jesus say?”
“Can Jesus forgive?”
Let toddlers answer or act with the puppets.
Lesson: Jesus forgives sins and loves everyone.
Prayer
- Prayer Song
- Thank God for helping me trust You!