David And Goliath Preschool Bible Lesson
🪨 David and Goliath: God Helps Me Be Brave
With a toddler-friendly Bible story, hands-on craft, movement activity, song, and coloring page, this lesson is perfect for Sunday School, preschool, children’s church, and homeschool.
📖 Bible Theme
God helps me be brave.
📜 Bible Verse (Toddler Version)
“The Lord is with me.”
— 1 Samuel 17:45 (simplified)
⭐ Main Point to Repeat with Kids
God helped David — and God helps me too!
(Have children point up, then tap their chest, then stand tall.)
📘 Toddler-Friendly Bible Story
David was a young shepherd boy.
He took care of sheep and trusted God.
One day, David heard about a very big man named Goliath.
Goliath was loud, and everyone felt afraid.
But David was not afraid.
David knew that God was with him.
David did not wear heavy armor.
Instead, he picked up five smooth stones and carried his sling.
David prayed and trusted God.
Then David threw one stone.
The stone hit Goliath, and Goliath fell down.
The fight was over.
God helped David win.
The people were safe, and God was praised.
David learned that being brave does not mean being big.
Being brave means trusting God.
God helped David.
And God helps us be brave too.
🪨 Teacher Note (Safety & Tone)
Teacher Note:
This story teaches bravery and trust in God. Explain that God helped David stop the fight in a special way. We do not hurt others. God helps us be brave and do what is right.
🎵 Song – “God Helps Me Be Brave”
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Verse 1
David was small, Goliath was tall,
People were scared, one and all.
David trusted God each day,
God was with him all the way.
Chorus
God helps me be brave and strong,
God is with me all day long.
Big or small, I trust His way,
God will help me every day!
Verse 2
Five smooth stones, one was thrown,
David did not stand alone.
God helped David win that day,
The fight was over — God made a way!
Chorus (repeat)
God helps me be brave and strong,
God is with me all day long.
Big or small, I trust His way,
God will help me every day!
Outro
God helps me.
God is near.
I can be brave — I don’t fear!
🎲 Movement Activity – “Stand Strong!”
Have children stand up with space around them.
Call out actions:
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“Stand tall like David!”
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“Stomp your feet!”
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“Hands on hips — be brave!”
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“Point up and say: God helps me!”
End by having children freeze and repeat together:
“God helped David — and God helps me too!”
🪨 David & Goliath Stone Craft
How to Make:
Give each child five pieces of gray construction paper. Help them crumple each piece into a ball to look like smooth stones. Count the stones together and talk about how David picked up five stones.
👉 Play the David and Goliath Bible song in the background while children make their stone craft to help reinforce the story in a fun, hands-on way.
📝 Poem
David trusted God one day,
God helped him in a special way.
Big or small, God helps me too,
I can be brave in what I do!
🎭 Pretend Play – “Shepherd David”
Have children pretend to be shepherds taking care of sheep.
Invite them to:
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Walk gently like they are watching sheep
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Pick up one pretend stone
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Whisper a prayer: “God, help me”
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Take one calm step forward like David
Say together at the end:
“God is with me.”
🎨 Coloring Page
Let children color the David and Goliath coloring page while listening to the matching Bible song in the background.
🍎 Snack Idea – Five Smooth Stones Snack
Serve five round crackers or cereal pieces on a napkin.
Count together and say:
“God helped David be brave!”
Play the song softly during snack time.
🙏 Closing Prayer (Repeat After Me)
Dear God,
Thank You for helping David.
Thank You for helping me.
Help me be brave.
Amen.
💬 Let’s Talk About It
Question: Was David big or small?
Answer: David was small.
Question: What helped David win?
Answer: God helped David.
Question: Can God help us be brave too?
Answer: Yes! God helps us.
🎯 What We’re Learning
God helps me be brave.
God is with me.
I can trust God.
📬 Take-Home Note for Parents
Today we learned about David and Goliath. God helped David be brave and stop the fight. Ask your child to say the main point:
“God helped David — and God helps me too!”
⭐ LINKS — MORE PRESCHOOL BIBLE LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
Adam And Eve - 🌿God made me and God loves me.
Jonah And The Whale - 🐋God sees me wherever I go.
Daniel In The Lion's Den - 🦁 God helps me when I trust him.
Noah's Ark - 🌈God keeps us safe.
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