Introduction
A Sunday School lesson for 3 year olds must be gentle, short, and loving. Children at this age are still learning how to sit, listen, and respond. The goal is not teaching many ideas — the goal is helping them feel safe, loved, and cared for by God.
This lesson uses:
- Very short sentences
- Repetition
- Actions and movement
- Adult guidance
The main truth is simple and repeated often:
God loves me.
Lesson Overview
- Age Group: 3 years old
- Lesson Length: 20–25 minutes
- Bible Theme: God Loves Me
- Bible Verse: “God loves me.” (1 John 4:19 – simplified)
- Main Truth: God loves me
Opening Activity (5 Minutes)
Activity: God Loves Me Actions
Have children stand or sit in a small circle.
Teacher says and demonstrates:
- Hug yourself → “God loves me”
- Smile → “God loves me”
- Clap hands → “Thank You God”
Repeat slowly 2–3 times.
Purpose:
Helps children connect words with movement and emotion.
Bible Story (5 Minutes)
Story Title: God Loves Me
Say slowly and warmly:
“God loves you.
God loves children.
God loves you every day.
God sent Jesus.
Jesus loves you.”
Repeat together:
“God loves me.”
Do not rush. Pause between sentences.
Memory Verse (3 Minutes)
Verse
“God loves me.”
Actions
- Hands on heart → “God”
- Hug self → “loves me”
Repeat several times.
Bible Application (5 Minutes)
Say:
- God loves you at church
- God loves you at home
- God loves you all the time
Ask children to repeat:
“God loves me.”
No questions yet — repetition only.
Simple Prayer (2 Minutes)
Have children repeat one line at a time:
“Dear God,
Thank You for loving me.
Amen.”
Worksheet
⚠️ Note for Teachers & Parents:
Children age 3 need help. These activities are meant to be done together with an adult.
Worksheet 1: Point and Say (Adult Helps)
Adult asks:
- “Who loves you?”
Adult points and says:
“God loves you.”
Repeat together:
“God loves me.”
(Repeat 2–3 times.)
Worksheet 2: Draw or Color
Draw a heart or color a heart.
Adult says:
“God loves you.”
Child repeats:
“God loves me.”
Worksheet 3: Say It Together
Adult says — child repeats:
- God loves me
- Thank You God
Closing Activity (3 Minutes)
Song (Simple Tune)
(To the tune of “Jesus Loves Me” – spoken or sung softly)
God loves me, yes He does
God loves me, yes He does
God loves me, yes He does
God loves me every day
Teaching Tips for 3 Year Olds
- Keep lessons short
- Smile and speak gently
- Repeat key words
- Allow movement
- Stop before children lose focus
Success at this age = peace, not perfection.
Related Lessons
- Sunday School Lessons
- Sunday School Lesson for 4 Year Olds
- Sunday School Lesson for 5 Year Olds
- Sunday School Lesson for 6 Year Olds
Final Note
This Sunday School lesson for 3 year olds focuses on one life-shaping truth: God loves them. When children learn love first, faith has room to grow later.