Introduction
Teaching a Sunday School lesson for 5 year olds doesn’t need to be complicated. At this age, children learn best through simple stories, repetition, movement, and clear truth. The goal is not to cover many verses, but to help children understand who God is, who Jesus is, and how much they are loved.
This lesson is designed for:
- Church Sunday School teachers
- Children’s ministry volunteers
- Parents teaching at home
Everything is written in simple language, short sections, and age-appropriate activities.
Lesson Overview
- Age Group: 5 years old
- Lesson Length: 30–40 minutes
- Bible Theme: God Made Me and Loves Me
- Bible Verse: “God made me.” (Psalm 139:14 – simplified)
- Main Truth: God made me, and God loves me
Opening Activity (5 Minutes)
Activity: “God Made Me” Circle
Have the children sit in a circle.
Say:
“God made me!”
Then point to different body parts and let children repeat:
- God made my hands
- God made my eyes
- God made my feet
End by saying together:
“Thank You God for making me!”
Purpose:
Helps children connect God with themselves personally.
Bible Story (10 Minutes)
Story Title: God Made Me
Say this slowly and clearly:
“God made the world. God made the sky, the animals, the trees, and the flowers. God also made you. God made your eyes to see, your ears to hear, and your hands to help others. God loves everything He made, and God loves you very much.”
Repeat key sentence twice:
“God made me, and God loves me.”
Ask simple questions:
- Who made you?
- Does God love you?
Let children answer out loud.
Memory Verse (5 Minutes)
Verse
“God made me.” – Psalm 139:14 (simplified)
Actions
- Point up → “God”
- Point to self → “made me”
Repeat 3 times with actions.
Bible Application (5 Minutes)
Explain in simple words:
- God made you special
- God loves you every day
- You can thank God for making you
Ask:
- Can we thank God?
- Can we be kind because God loves us?
Simple Prayer (3 Minutes)
Have children close their eyes and repeat line by line:
“Dear God,
Thank You for making me.
Thank You for loving me.
Help me to be kind.
Amen.”
Worksheet
Worksheet 1: Circle the Correct Answer
- Who made you?
☐ Animals
☐ God - Does God love you?
☐ Yes
☐ No
Worksheet 2: Draw and Say
Draw a picture of yourself.
Say out loud:
“God made me.”
Worksheet 3: Match the Words
Match the word to the picture (teacher reads):
- God → ❤️
- Me → 🙂
Closing Activity (5 Minutes)
Song (Simple Tune)
(To the tune of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”)
God made me and God loves me,
Every day and always does.
God made me so special too,
God loves me and God loves you.
Sing once or twice.
Teaching Tips for Sunday School Teachers
- Keep instructions short
- Repeat the main truth often
- Use a calm, happy voice
- Let children move and speak
Remember: understanding matters more than silence at this age.
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Final Note
This Sunday School lesson for 5 year olds is designed to be easy, biblical, and effective. Children don’t need complicated theology, they need to know God made them and loves them.
That truth changes everything.