Little Ones
Help children aged 2 through Grade R begin to know God through Bible accounts, pictures, movement and purposeful play.
Big truths for little children
Little children can begin to know the God revealed in Scripture. We speak simply about who He is and what He has done, helping children hear His Word, learn why we need Jesus and begin to respond with trust, thanks and prayer.
This stage is for ages 2 through Grade R, cared for in a separate space during the church's Sunday School window. Each session allows 45 minutes, with a short participatory Bible account and generous time to look, move, play and make. Grade R children can also join junior primary where that suits the local group.
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God rescued Noah's family and promised never again to destroy all life with a flood.
Genesis 8:15–22; 9:8–17
God is faithful
God's faithful love is great and dependable.
Psalm 36:5–9
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God calls Abraham
God called Abraham and promised blessing for all the families of the earth.
Genesis 12:1–9
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Nothing is too hard for God
God was able to keep his promise to Abraham and Sarah.
Genesis 18:9–15; 21:1–3
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Joseph welcomes his brothers
God preserved Joseph's family through suffering, and Joseph welcomed his brothers.
Genesis 45:1–15
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God is good
The LORD is good, and his faithful love lasts.
Psalm 100
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God makes a way through the sea
The LORD rescued his people when they could not rescue themselves.
Exodus 14:10–31
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God is mighty
God's mighty deeds give his people reason to remember and trust him.
Psalm 77:11–20
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Bread in the wilderness
God patiently provided food for his people in the wilderness.
Exodus 16:2–5, 13–18
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God cares generously
Our heavenly Father knows our needs and cares for his creatures.
Matthew 6:25–30
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Ruth finds kindness
God cared for Ruth and Naomi through the kindness shown to them.
Ruth 2:1–12
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God is kind
God is kind and near to those who call on him in truth.
Psalm 145:8–9, 14–18
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God speaks to Samuel
God made his word known through Samuel.
1 Samuel 3:1–10, 19–21
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God knows us
God knows us completely.
Psalm 139:1–6
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God promises a King
God promised David a kingdom that would last, a promise fulfilled in Jesus.
2 Samuel 7:8–16
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God is King
God rules over all the earth and all its peoples.
Psalm 47:5–8
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Elijah and the widow
God kept his word and provided for Elijah and the widow's household.
1 Kings 17:8–16
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God is living
The LORD is the living God, unlike powerless idols.
1 Kings 18:20–24, 36–39
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Naaman receives mercy
God showed undeserved kindness to Naaman, who could not buy his healing.
2 Kings 5:1–15
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God gives grace
God saves by grace through faith, as a gift rather than a reward we earn.
Ephesians 2:4–10
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Nineveh hears God's warning
God called Nineveh to turn from evil and showed mercy when its people turned.
Jonah 3:1–10
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God is patient
God is patient and compassionate, even when Jonah is angry at his mercy.
Jonah 4:1–11
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Daniel keeps praying
God remained Lord while Daniel prayed in danger and rescued him in this account.
Daniel 6:10–23
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God is our refuge
God is present to help his people in trouble.
Psalm 46:1–7
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The people listen to God's Word
God's people listened while his word was read and explained.
Nehemiah 8:1–12
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God is holy
God is completely holy, and he provides cleansing for sinners.
Isaiah 6:1–8
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Jesus is born
Jesus the Saviour was born as God had promised.
Luke 2:1–20
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God is love
God showed his love by sending his Son to save sinners.
1 John 4:7–12
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The Father, Son and Spirit
At Jesus' baptism the Father spoke, the Son was present and the Spirit descended.
Mark 1:9–11
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There is only one God
The LORD alone is God and deserves all our love.
Deuteronomy 6:4–5
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Jesus welcomes children
Jesus welcomed children and taught that God's kingdom must be received.
Mark 10:13–16
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God cares for the weak
God is faithful and cares for people who need help.
Psalm 146:5–10
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Jesus stills the storm
Jesus has authority over the wind and sea.
Mark 4:35–41
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God is greater than the waves
The LORD reigns in might and holiness.
Psalm 93
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Jesus forgives and heals
Jesus has authority to forgive sins, as his healing of the man showed.
Mark 2:1–12
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God forgives
The LORD is compassionate and removes his people's sins.
Psalm 103:1–5, 8–12
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Jesus tells of a lost sheep
Jesus welcomes sinners, and there is joy when a sinner repents.
Luke 15:1–7
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God is a caring shepherd
God promises to seek and care for his scattered sheep.
Ezekiel 34:11–16
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Jesus visits Zacchaeus
Jesus came to seek and save the lost, and his grace changed Zacchaeus.
Luke 19:1–10
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God is just
Everything God does is right and just.
Deuteronomy 32:3–4
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Jesus dies for sinners
The innocent Jesus died so sinners can be forgiven.
Luke 23:32–49
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God loves undeserving people
God showed his love when Christ died for sinners.
Romans 5:6–8
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Jesus is alive
Jesus rose bodily from death, just as he had said.
Luke 24:1–12
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God raises the dead
God raised Jesus and seated him above every power.
Ephesians 1:19–23
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Jesus reigns and will return
The risen Jesus went to his Father and will return.
Acts 1:6–11
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God is everlasting
God has always been God and always will be; He keeps His people as they wait for Jesus.
Psalm 90:1–2; Revelation 1:4–8
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God gives the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit helped Jesus' witnesses proclaim him and brought people to repentance and faith.
Acts 2:1–8, 32–41
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God is generous
Every good gift comes from God, whose goodness does not change.
James 1:16–18
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The church learns and shares
Jesus gathers his people to learn, pray, share and praise God together.
Acts 2:42–47
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God is dependable
God faithfully calls his people into fellowship with his Son.
1 Corinthians 1:4–9
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Philip explains the good news
The good news from Scripture is about Jesus and is for people from every nation.
Acts 8:26–40
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God shows no favouritism
God offers forgiveness through Jesus to people of every nation who believe in him.
Acts 10:34–43
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Lydia hears and welcomes
The Lord opened Lydia's heart to the good news, and she welcomed his people.
Acts 16:11–15, 40
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God is light
God is completely pure and truthful, and he forgives those who confess their sins.
1 John 1:5–9
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God makes all things new
God will live with his people and make all things new, with no more death or sorrow.
Revelation 21:1–5
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Find what you need for each lesson
Overview and preparation gives you the Bible passage, the central truth and the shape of the session, then helps you understand the passage and speak faithfully. Lesson provides the running order, suggested words and complete activity instructions. Downloads brings together the teaching pictures and printable resources.
One truth, many ways to join in
Return to the same truth through listening, looking, moving and making. Younger children may watch, point or copy an action. Older children can name, retell and explain a simple connection. Offer a quiet or seated choice, allow time to settle and welcome participation without making every child speak.
Practical help for every Sunday
The lesson tells you what to gather, how much you need, what to print, how to set up and how to tidy away. Reusable pictures, familiar materials and a no-print option help you prepare for the group in front of you. Activities serve the Bible truth and leave room for patient care.
Teaching in the home?
Little Ones at Home supports parents and caregivers in ordinary family life. Home and church contribute in their own ways; neither depends on completing the other's lessons.