The Grasshopper Who Took a Brave Hop (Preschool Bible Lesson on Being Brave)
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🦗 The Grasshopper Who Took a Brave Hop
With a toddler-friendly Bible story, hands-on craft, movement game, and a catchy song, this lesson is perfect for Sunday School, preschool, children’s church, and homeschool.
🦗 Bible Theme
God helps me be brave
📖 Bible Verse (Toddler Version)
“Be strong and brave… God is with you.” — Joshua 1:9
💬 Main Point to Repeat with Kids
God helps me be brave
📖 Toddler-Friendly Story
Georgie was a little grasshopper.
He was learning how to hop and explore the big world God made.
Every day, Georgie noticed new things—the dirt, the rocks, the grass, and the creek water.
One day, Georgie was hopping by the creek. He stopped to get a drink because he was thirsty.
Then he saw something on the other side…
Berries!
They looked so good!
Georgie wanted one… but the creek was in the way.
He saw rocks and leaves in the water that looked like a path, but he felt scared.
Then Georgie remembered what his mom said.
“Pray and ask God to help you be brave.”
So Georgie prayed,
“Dear God, please help me be brave.”
Hop! Georgie jumped to the first rock.
Hop! He jumped to a leaf.
Hop! He kept going…
And then—he made it!
Georgie was so happy.
He picked some berries and said,
“Thank you, God, for this food.”
Georgie learned that God helps us be brave when we ask.
🎉 Activity
Brave Hop Game
Place pillows or paper circles on the floor like stepping stones.
Have kids:
- Hop from one “stone” to the next
- Pretend they are Georgie crossing the creek
Say together:
“God helps me be brave!”
✂️ Craft
Paper Plate Grasshopper
🧰 Supplies
Paper plate
Green paint or green crayon
Green construction paper
1 googly eye
Glue or tape
Scissors
1 brass fastener (or just glue if you don’t have one)
Black marker
📋 Directions
- Paint or color the paper plate green. Let it dry.
- Cut the paper plate in half. Use one half for the grasshopper body.
- Cut out from green paper:
- 2 long strips for antennae (add small circles on the ends)
- 2 small front legs
- 1 long back leg (bend it to make a “jumping” shape)
- Glue the googly eye onto the front of the plate.
- Draw a small smile with a black marker.
- Glue the antennae to the back of the plate so they stick up.
- Glue the two front legs to the bottom front of the plate.
- Attach the long back leg:
- Use a brass fastener if you have one (so it can move), OR
- Just glue it on in a bent “jumping” shape
- Let everything dry.
💛 Done!
You now have a cute little grasshopper that looks like Georgie!
🦗 Easy Grasshopper Craft for Kids
Need a quick and easy craft for class time? This adorable grasshopper activity pairs perfectly with the lesson and is super simple for kids to assemble!
Save time and grab the ready-made kit here:
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🎵 Song: Georgie The Grasshopper
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Georgie hopped by the creek one day
Saw some berries far away
“I feel scared… what should I do?”
“I will pray—God help me through!”
Hop to a rock, hop to a leaf
God gave Georgie help and belief
He made it across, hooray hooray!
God helped him be brave that day
📝 Poem
Little grasshopper hop so high
God is with you, don’t be shy
When you’re scared, just stop and pray
God will help you all the way
🎨🦗 Coloring Page
Let kids enjoy this fun Georgie the Grasshopper coloring page as they remember the story of how Georgie trusted God to help him be brave. This simple activity is perfect for reinforcing the lesson in a calm and creative way.
For an even more engaging experience, teachers can play the matching “Georgie the Grasshopper” YouTube song in the background on repeat while kids color. This helps reinforce the message that God helps us be brave as they work.
Grab the coloring page here:
👉Get the Georgie The Grasshopper Coloring Page
🎭 Pretend Play Game
Creek Crossing Adventure
Set up a pretend creek area.
Kids:
- Pretend to look across the water
- Decide if they feel scared
- Pray
- Then “hop” across
🦗 Snack: Georgie’s Brave Berry Jello Cups
🍓Directions
These fun and wiggly Georgie’s Brave Berry Jello Cups are a perfect snack to go along with your grasshopper lesson! The bright green jello reminds kids of Georgie, and the berries on top tie right into the story.
How to make:
- Prepare green jello according to package directions.
- Pour into small clear plastic cups.
- Let the jello set completely in the refrigerator.
- Add a few fresh raspberries on top before serving.
💛 Optional Add-On (tie to lesson)
As kids eat, remind them:
“Just like Georgie enjoyed his berries, we can thank God for the good things He gives us!”
🙏 Closing Prayer (Repeat After Me)
Dear God
Thank you for loving me
Help me be brave
Help me trust you
Thank you for helping me
Amen
💬 Let’s Talk About It
1. What did Georgie see across the creek?
👉 Berries
2. How did Georgie feel?
👉 He felt scared
3. What did Georgie do when he felt scared?
👉 He prayed and asked God for help
🙌 Repeat After Me
God helps me be brave
I can pray
God is with me
💖 What to Say to the Child
If you ever feel scared, you can talk to God and ask Him to help you be brave. He is always with you
💛 Safety Note:
Teacher Tip:
In Georgie’s story, he was by himself, but in real life, we always stay with a grown-up when we are near water. Creeks and ponds can be unsafe, so we never go near them by ourselves.
💛 Simple Version
Safety Note:
Georgie was in a story, but we always stay with a grown-up and never go near water by ourselves.
💡 What We’re Learning
God helps us be brave when we feel scared and we can pray anytime
🏡 Take-Home Note for Parents
Today we learned that God helps us be brave. Encourage your child to talk to God when they feel scared and remember that He is always with them.
🔗 Links
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