We’re Learning… God is always with me.
Bible Story: Joseph’s Story ● Genesis 37-47

Bible Story Activity

WHAT YOU NEED: Bible (Use a children’s Bible if you have one.)

WHAT YOU SAY: “I love reading the Bible and spending time with Jesus. Let’s read our Bible story together right now!”

WHAT YOU DO: Read “Joseph’s Story” — Genesis 37-47. (CLICK HERE for children’s Bible recommendations.)

 

TODDLER ACTIVITIES

Complete the activities below with your toddler to help them learn God is always with them.

September 5:

Song Activity: Always With Me

WHAT YOU DO: 

-Lead your toddler in singing the following to the tune of “Mary Had a Little Lamb.”

           God is always with me,
           with me, with me.
           God is always with me,
          because He loves me.

-Continue the activity for as long as your toddler is interested.
-After the activity, say, “Great job singing! Who is always with you?” Encourage your toddler to say, “God is always with me!”

 

September 12:

Memory Verse Activity: Memory Freeze

WHAT YOU NEED: Safari Worship Playlist 

WHAT YOU DO:

-Say, “Our memory verse reminds us God is always with us!”

-Lead your toddler in saying Joshua 1:9b three times. Say the verse, line by line, encouraging your toddler to repeat and complete the actions after you. 

“God (point up)
is with you (point out)
wherever (spread arms wide)
you go.” (walk in place)
Joshua 1:9b (open hands like a book)

-Then have a dance party to help your toddler remember the memory verse.
-After about 30 seconds, pause the music and encourage your toddler to stand very still or FREEZE.
-Lead them in saying the memory verse with the actions. Then turn the music on again and repeat the activity every 30 seconds.

 

September 19:

Game Activity: God Is With Me

WHAT YOU DO:

– Say, “Let’s learn about some times when we can remember God is with us!”
-Read each prompt below and encourage your toddler to respond.

• “Show me your sad face.” (Pause.) If you’re glad God is with you when you feel alone, give yourself a hug!”
• “Show me your angry face.” (Pause.) If you know God is with you and can help you be kind to others, even when they aren’t nice to you, wave to a friend in the room!”
• “Show me your happy face.” (Pause.) If you’re glad God is with you when you’re having a lot of fun with your friends at the playground, show me your biggest smile!”
• “Show me your afraid face.” (Pause.) If you know God is with you and can help you be brave when you’re afraid of a BIG thunderstorm, make a brave face!”

-After the activity, say, “Great job! God is always with us, and He helps us in so many ways. Who is always with you?” Encourage your toddler to say, “God is always with me!”

 

September 26:

Parade Activity: Everywhere I Go

WHAT YOU DO:

-Lead your toddler in a parade around your home.
-As you walk, encourage your toddler to do the following:

• Hop
• Crawl 
• Twirl 
• Walk fast 
• Walk slow 
• Take big steps 
• Take little steps 
• Duck down

-Occasionally stop at different locations around the house and ask your toddler, “Is God with you in the (name of location)?” then say, “Yes, God is always with us!”
-After the activity, say, “Great job! It doesn’t matter where we go, God is always with us! Who is always with you?” Encourage your toddler to say, “God is always with me!”