Colby the Crow and Sam the Scarecrow’s Spaghetti Surprise | Fall Bible Lesson for Preschoolers

🌾🐦 Colby the Crow and Sam the Scarecrow’s Spaghetti Surprise

📖 Bible Theme:

God has a plan for everyone — even when things seem different or don’t make sense.

📖 Bible Verse (Toddler-Friendly):

“God works for the good of those who love Him.” – Romans 8:28
(Shortened for toddlers: “God has a plan for me!”)

🌟 Main Point to Repeat with Kids:

👉 “God has a plan for me!”

(Have kids point to themselves and then point up to God each time they say it.)

📚 Toddler Story: Colby the Crow and Sam the Scarecrow’s Spaghetti Surprise

On a quiet fall farm in Holland, Texas, the fields were golden and full of corn. 🌽
Every day, the farmer’s scarecrow stood tall and proud, guarding the field. His name was Sam.

All the crows were scared of Sam. Whenever they saw his straw hat and button eyes, they flew away fast!

All except one little crow named Colby.

Colby didn’t care about the corn — he didn’t even like it!
His favorite food was spaghetti! 🍝

Every morning, Colby cooked a small pot of noodles, twirled them on his fork, and said,
“Thank You, God, for spaghetti!”

One day, Colby saw Sam standing all alone in the field.
The other crows shouted, “Stay away! That scarecrow will scare you too!”

But Colby smiled. “Not me! I don’t want his corn — I’ve got my spaghetti!”

He flew down and sat right beside Sam.
“Hi! I’m Colby,” he said. “You look lonely. Want to share some spaghetti?”

Sam blinked. “No one’s ever talked to me before. I’m supposed to scare away crows.”

Colby grinned. “Well, I’m not like other crows. I just want to be your friend!”

They shared spaghetti, laughed, and talked until the sun went down. ☀️

The next day, Colby brought his Bible.
He read how God made the earth and everything in it — even the corn! 🌽
“God made the corn to feed people,” Colby said. “And He made you to protect it. Maybe He made me to be your friend!”

Sam nodded. “Sometimes God’s plans don’t make sense — but they’re always good.”

From that day on, the scarecrow and the crow met every morning for spaghetti, stories, and smiles.
Sam did his job, and Colby kept him company.

They were an unusual pair, but everyone on the farm saw God’s love shining through their friendship. 💛

The End.

🌟 Story Reflection:

Colby and Sam remind us that even when things seem different or strange, God can use anyone — and any friendship — for His good plan.

🌟 How God Used Sam and Colby in His Plan:

God used Sam to protect the corn (his job)... but also to learn compassion.
Sam was created to stand guard — to protect what feeds others. But God didn’t want him to be lonely. By bringing Colby into his life, God showed Sam that you can do your job and still have a friend, even when the world says, “You’re too different to get along.”
God used Colby to bring kindness and connection where no one expected it.
Colby was different. He didn’t want what everyone else wanted. He saw past the rules, past what others said (“Don’t go near the scarecrow!”), and chose kindness instead.
Through Colby, God showed that kindness breaks barriers, and friendship can grow in unexpected places.
Together, Sam and Colby showed the farm how God’s love looks.
Their friendship became an example to everyone watching — the other crows, the farmer, even the animals — that God’s plan is sometimes surprising but always full of love.
By reading the Bible together, sharing food, and simply showing up for one another, Sam and Colby lived out the truth of Romans 8:28:

“God works for the good of those who love Him.”

🧡 Faith Truth for Kids:

God can use anyone for His good plan — even a scarecrow and a crow!

Sometimes God brings different friends together to show His love. Even if things don’t make sense to us, God knows exactly what He’s doing.

💛 In Simple Preschool Terms:

“God made Sam to take care of the corn.
God made Colby to be a kind friend.
And when they became friends, they helped each other not be lonely.
God had a plan all along — even when it didn’t make sense!”

🎵 Song: “God Had a Plan For Sam & Colby in Holland, Texas!”

(A Silly Fall Song about Sam the Scarecrow & Colby the Crow)

Verse 1
Way down yonder in Holland, Texas, 🌽
Where the corn grows tall and the sunshine blesses, ☀️
Lived Sam the Scarecrow, standing so proud,
Keeping those crows from the farmer’s crowd!

Chorus
But God had a plan, oh yes, He did! 🙌
For a scarecrow and a crow — imagine it, kids! 🐦
In the Holland fields where the corn stalks sway,
God made friendship in a brand-new way! 💛

Verse 2
Here came Colby, flying low,
A funny little crow with spaghetti to go! 🍝
He didn’t want corn, he just came to say,
“Hey Sam, want to share my lunch today?”

Chorus
’Cause God had a plan, oh yes, He did!
For a scarecrow and a crow — imagine it, kids!
In the Holland fields where the corn stalks sway,
God made friendship in a brand-new way!

Bridge
They read the Bible in the setting sun, 📖
Thanking God for all He’d done.
Sam kept guard, Colby shared his plate,
And they both learned God is great! 🙏

Final Chorus
God had a plan, yes, it’s true! 💫
For Sam and Colby — and for me and you!
In the Holland cornfields far and wide,
God’s love grows deep inside! 🌽💛

🌟 Preschool Motions:

“Way down yonder…” – point far away
“Corn grows tall…” – stretch arms up high
“God had a plan…” – point up
“Sam the Scarecrow…” – stand tall like a scarecrow
“Colby the Crow…” – flap arms like wings
“God made friendship…” – hold hands or hug yourself
“Bible in the setting sun…” – open pretend Bible and smile

💬 Main Message of the Song:

Even when we’re different, God can use us for something good. He had a plan for Sam and Colby — and He has a plan for me too! 🙌

🎲 Activity – God’s Plan Puzzle

Print or cut out simple puzzle pieces that fit together (heart, Bible, corn, crow, scarecrow).
Mix them up and let kids piece them together.
💬 Talk about how every piece is different — but when they come together, it makes one picture, just like God’s plan!

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🎨 Craft – Crow & Scarecrow Friendship Craft

Supplies:

Paper plates or circles (for faces)
Brown paper or straw for scarecrow hair
Black paper or feathers for the crow
Yarn or string for “spaghetti”
Glue, crayons, scissors

Instructions:

Create Colby (the crow) and Sam (the scarecrow) using paper circles.
Glue some yarn “spaghetti” between them as if they’re sharing it!
Write: “God has a plan for me!” – Romans 8:28

🖍️ Coloring Page:

Colby the Crow and Sam the Scarecrow sitting in a cornfield sharing spaghetti, with the Bible open beside them. Download the free PDF version of this coloring page right here: CLICK HERE

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🍎 Snack – Spaghetti Cups

Serve small cups of plain spaghetti noodles covered in sauce or you can just use the store bought spaghetti can that is ready to go. Optional: add a sticker to the front with the words "God Has A Plan".
As the kids eat, say:
💬 “Colby and Sam were different, but God used them for His plan. God has a plan for you, too!”

🎭 Pretend Play – The Cornfield Friends

Set up a small play area with a scarecrow hat, a feather boa (for a crow), and a plastic fork or yarn “spaghetti.”
Children can act out Colby and Sam becoming friends.

📘 Teacher’s Guide Note:

Use these answers to help guide your class discussion after reading the story. Encourage the children to share their own thoughts and ideas too! Remind them that there are no “wrong” answers when we’re learning about God’s love. These simple answers will help you reinforce the Bible truth that God has a plan for everyone — even when things seem different!

💬 Let’s Talk About It (with Answers):

1. What made Colby different from the other crows?
➡️ Colby didn’t want to eat corn like the other crows — he loved spaghetti instead! He wasn’t afraid of the scarecrow because he wasn’t trying to take the corn.

2. How did Colby and Sam become friends?
➡️ Colby sat down next to Sam and shared his spaghetti. Sam was lonely, and Colby’s kindness made them both happy. They became friends by sharing and talking about God together.

3. What did they learn about God’s plan?
➡️ They learned that God can use anyone — even a crow and a scarecrow — for His good plan! God brought them together to show His love and friendship to others.

🙏 Closing Prayer:

“Dear God,
Thank You for making me special.
Thank You for Your good plan for my life.
Help me be kind and love others,
Just like Colby and Sam.
Amen.”

📬 Optional Take-Home Note for Parents:

Today we learned about Colby the Crow and Sam the Scarecrow, who became unlikely friends over spaghetti and God’s Word! 🍝🌾
This story reminds us that even when things seem different or unusual, God always has a good plan.
Encourage your child to say, “God has a plan for me!”

🌾 Closing Thought for Teachers:

Colby and Sam’s story reminds us that God’s plans are often full of surprises. Sometimes, the friendships and moments that don’t seem to “fit” are exactly what God uses to show His love. Just like Colby and Sam, the children in your class are learning that kindness, sharing, and faith can bloom in unexpected ways.

As you teach, celebrate their unique personalities and remind them that God has a good plan for each of them — no matter how small or different they may feel. You are planting seeds of faith that will grow for years to come. 🌻

🌟 Adaptive Learning – How Everyone Can Join In

📚 Story Time

Use a crow puppet or toy bird and a small scarecrow prop.
For nonverbal children: provide picture cards of “crow,” “scarecrow,” “Bible,” “spaghetti,” and “God.”
Kids can smile, clap, or press a button that says, “God has a plan!”

🎲 Activity – God’s Plan Puzzle

Use magnetic or Velcro pieces for easy handling.
Children who can’t fit pieces together can choose colors or direct helpers.

🎨 Craft – Crow & Scarecrow Friendship Craft

Pre-cut shapes and yarn.
Provide large stickers or Velcro to attach easily.
For children with mobility challenges, let them choose colors while a helper glues.