Jesus Loves Me — Jesus and the Children Sunday School Lesson Plan For Toddlers

❤️Jesus Loves Me — Jesus and the Children Preschool Bible Lesson

With a toddler-friendly Bible story, simple activity, hands-on craft, coloring page, gentle song, and easy snack idea, this lesson helps preschoolers learn that Jesus loves them. Perfect for Sunday School, children’s church, preschool classrooms, and homeschool, this lesson is designed to be calm, joyful, and age-appropriate for little learners.

📖Bible Theme:

Jesus loves all children and wants them to come to Him!

📜Bible Verse (Toddler Version):

"Let the little children come to me." — Mark 10:14

📣 Main Point to Repeat with Kids:

"Jesus loves me so much!"

📖 Story: "Jesus Loves Me — Jesus and the Children" (Toddler Version)

A long time ago, Jesus was teaching lots of people.
Mommies and daddies wanted to bring their children to see Jesus.
But some of the helpers said, "No! Don’t bother Jesus with children."

But guess what? Jesus didn’t say no!
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me!"

Jesus picked them up, hugged them, and blessed them.
He loved them so much!

And guess what?
Jesus loves YOU too!
No matter if you’re big or small, happy or sad — Jesus loves you and wants to be your friend forever!

🎲Activity: "Jesus Loves Me Hug Game"

How to Play:

Sit in a circle.
Pass a soft toy (like a stuffed heart or lamb) around the circle.
When music stops, whoever has the toy says: "Jesus loves me!"
Give themselves a big hug!
Keep playing and reminding kids that Jesus loves them!

Jesus Loves Me Heart Bible Craft — Jesus and the Children Sunday School Lesson Plan For Toddlers

✂️ Craft: "Jesus Loves Me Heart Craft"

Supplies:

Paper hearts (cut out).
Crayons, markers.
Stickers (optional).
String or ribbon (optional, for hanging).

Instructions:

Color and decorate the heart.
Write (or help them write): "Jesus loves me!"
Optional: Attach a ribbon to hang it up.
Talk about how Jesus loves all the children!

🎨❤️ Jesus Loves Me Coloring Page

Children will enjoy coloring a sweet picture of Jesus with the little children while being reminded that Jesus loves them. This coloring page is perfect for quiet time, Sunday School, preschool classrooms, or homeschool lessons.

Download coloring page

🎵Song (To the tune of "Jesus Loves Me"):

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Jesus loves me, this I know,
For the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to Him belong,
They are weak, but He is strong.

Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!
The Bible tells me so!
🎶

❤️📝 Poem: Jesus Loves Me

Jesus loves me big and small,
When I stand up, when I fall.
When I’m happy, when I’m sad,
Jesus loves me — He is glad!

🍬❤️ Jesus Loves Me Marshmallow Hearts Snack

Serve Jet-Puffed pink heart-shaped marshmallows on a napkin or small plate for a quick and easy Valentine snack. These marshmallows can be found at most grocery stores during Valentine’s season, usually in the candy or baking aisle.

Teacher Tip:
As children enjoy their snack, remind them:
“Jesus loves you!”

This simple snack pairs perfectly with the Jesus Loves Me — Jesus and the Children Bible story and works well for Sunday School, preschool, and children’s church.

🎭 Pretend Play – “Come to Jesus”

Have children pretend to walk slowly toward Jesus with open arms.

How to Play:

The teacher says, “Jesus says, ‘Come to Me!’”
Children take a few steps forward.
Children give themselves a gentle hug.
Everyone says together: “Jesus loves me!”

Repeat the game a few times, letting children move slowly, smile, and hug themselves.

🙏Closing Prayer (Repeat After Me Style):

Dear Jesus,
Thank You for loving me.
Thank You for wanting me to come to You.
Help me to love You too.
Amen.

💬Let’s Talk About It

Question 1: Who loves the children?
Teacher Answer: Jesus loves the children.

Question 2: Did Jesus want the children to come to Him?
Teacher Answer: Yes! Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me.”

Question 3: Does Jesus love you too?
Teacher Answer: Yes, Jesus loves me!

🎓What We’re Learning

Jesus loves every child and wants them to come to Him.
No matter how big or small we are, Jesus cares about us and loves us very much.

📬Take-Home Note for Parents:

Today we learned that Jesus loves all children and wants us to come to Him! Ask your child to show you their heart craft and remind them that Jesus loves them very much!