Mikey the Squirrel Pumpkin Pie Praise Party | Fall Preschool Bible Lesson
🐿️🥧 Mikey the Squirrel and the Pumpkin Pie Praise Party
With a joyful Bible story, pumpkin pie craft, upbeat song, and fun fall activities, this preschool lesson teaches little ones to serve God with joy and a thankful heart. Perfect for Sunday School, Christian preschool, children’s church, and homeschool.
📖 Bible Theme:
Serving God with joy and giving thanks through kindness.
📖 Bible Verse (Toddler-Friendly):
“Serve the Lord with gladness.” – Psalm 100:2
(shortened version: “I can serve God with joy!”)
🌟 Main Point to Repeat with Kids:
👉 “I can serve God with joy!”
(Have kids pat their hearts on “serve God” and lift their hands high on “with joy!”)
📚 Toddler Story: Mikey the Squirrel and the Pumpkin Pie Praise Party
(Read in a cheerful storyteller voice)
In the middle of a cozy little forest, there lived a happy squirrel named Mikey. 🍂🐿️
Mikey loved to bake pumpkin pies—and he loved God even more.
Every fall, the smell of warm cinnamon and sweet pumpkin filled his treehouse.
But Mikey didn’t sell his pies. He gave them away for free! 🥧
After church each Sunday, Mikey would stand outside with a big smile and say,
“Here’s a pie to make you smile—and here’s a Bible to fill your heart!” 📖💛
Everyone loved Mikey’s kindness. His pies were delicious, but his joyful heart was even sweeter.
He didn’t have much, but he had something special—a thankful heart.
One Sunday, when Mikey thought everyone had forgotten him, all the squirrels from church surprised him with a brand-new kitchen!
There was a shiny pie pan with his name on it, new baking tools, and a big sign that said:
“Serve the Lord with gladness.”
Mikey cried happy tears. “Thank You, God, for friends who love You too!”
That night, the forest filled with music, laughter, and the smell of pumpkin pie.
Everyone sang and thanked God together at the first-ever Pumpkin Pie Praise Party! 🎉
And Mikey learned that when you serve God with joy, His love always comes back around. 💛
🌟 Story Reflection:
Mikey’s story reminds us that when we give and serve with a happy heart, God fills our lives with joy and blessings.
💬 Faith Truth for Kids:
When I serve God with joy, I spread His love to others!
🎶 Poem– “It’s a Pumpkin Pie Praise Party!”
🎵 It’s a pumpkin pie praise party, come and sing,
Thank You, God, for everything!
Clap your hands, stomp your feet,
Serving the Lord is oh-so sweet! 🎶
🎵 Pies and friends and laughter too,
We thank God for all we do!
Bake and share, don’t be shy,
We serve the Lord with pumpkin pie! 🎶
(Motions: clap, stomp, pretend to stir a bowl, point up for “Lord”)
🎲 Activity – The Thankful Pie Game
Cut paper “pie slices” and write something to thank God for on each one (family, food, friends, Bible, Jesus, church).
Each child picks a slice and says,
💬 “Thank You, God, for ______!”
Then they add it to a big paper “pie” on the wall.
🎨 Craft – Mikey’s Thankful Pie Plate
Supplies:
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Paper plates
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Orange paper circles (pie filling) Light Brown paper circles (crust)
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Brown paper strips (crust)
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Cotton balls (whipped cream)
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Label that says: “Serve the Lord with gladness.” – Psalm 100:2
Instructions:
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Glue the “crust” and “filling” to the paper plate.
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Add cotton ball whipped cream.
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Stick on the Bible verse label.
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Write “I can serve God with joy!”
🖍️ Coloring Page
“Mikey the Squirrel and the Pumpkin Pie Praise Party!”
“Serve the Lord with gladness.” – Psalm 100:2
You can download the free pdf coloring page of Mikey the squirrel and the pumpkin pie praise party right here: CLICK HERE
🍎 Snack – Mikey's Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cream Pie
Make snack time simple by purchasing Little Debbie Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cream Pies. You could even go the extra mile and print out words on a sticker or piece of paper that say's "Thank You Lord" and tape or stick them to the front of the plastic wrapper of the oatmeal pies. Hand each child a Little Debbie cake.
As the kids enjoy their snack, have them each name something they can thank God for.
💬 “Thank You, God, for ______!”
🥧 Mikey the Squirrel’s Mini Pumpkin Pies
Theme Verse:
“Serve the Lord with gladness.” – Psalm 100:2
Supplies Needed:
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Mini graham cracker pie crusts (store-bought) (or make your own!)
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Canned pumpkin pie filling (the kind that’s already sweetened and spiced)
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Whipped cream (canned or tub-style)
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Plastic spoons
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Optional: Fall sprinkles or mini candy pumpkins
Instructions:
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Scoop: Give each child a mini crust and let them scoop a spoonful of pumpkin pie filling into it.
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Smooth: Help them smooth the top with their spoon.
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Whip It: Add a small dollop of whipped cream on top.
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Decorate: If you have sprinkles or candy pumpkins, let the kids add one for fun!
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Enjoy: Talk about how Mikey the Squirrel shared his pies with a joyful heart!
Teacher Tip:
If you don’t want to make them in class, pre-assemble them at home and bring them in small paper cupcake liners for easy serving. Keep chilled until snack time.
Toddler Connection:
While eating, say together:
👉 “I can serve God with joy!”
🎵 Song Title: “Serve the Lord with Pumpkin Pie”
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Verse 1
In a little forest town, where the leaves fall down, 🍂
Lived Mikey the squirrel with a joyful sound. 🐿️
He baked his pies with love each day,
And thanked the Lord in every way. 🙌
Chorus
🎵 Serve the Lord with pumpkin pie!
Lift your hands and praise on high! 🙌
Clap your hands and shout with cheer,
God’s sweet love is always near! 💛
Serve the Lord with pumpkin pie—
Share His joy with every guy!
Thank You, God, for all You do,
We’ll serve You with a happy “woo-hoo!” 🎉
Verse 2
Mikey didn’t sell, he gave them free,
With a Bible too, for all to see. 📖
He said, “God’s love is warm and sweet,
Like pumpkin pie—it can’t be beat!” 🥧
Chorus
🎵 Serve the Lord with pumpkin pie!
Lift your hands and praise on high!
Clap your hands and stomp your feet,
Serving God is oh-so sweet! 🍁
Serve the Lord with pumpkin pie,
Smile to the sky and testify,
Thank You, Lord, for friends and fun,
Your joy shines bright like autumn sun! ☀️
Bridge
Let’s bake up kindness, stir in love,
With blessings sent from God above.
Every pie and every song,
Helps our thankful hearts grow strong! 🎶
Final Chorus
🎵 Serve the Lord with pumpkin pie,
Lift your hearts and glorify!
Dance with joy and raise your hands,
We’ll praise the Lord across the land! 🌻
Serve the Lord with pumpkin pie,
Thank You, God, for days gone by,
You fill our hearts with joy so high—
We’ll serve You, Lord, with pumpkin pie! 🥧🎵
🌟 Main Message:
When we serve God with a thankful heart—just like Mikey the Squirrel—we spread His joy to everyone around us!
🎭 Pretend Play – The Pumpkin Pie Bakery
Set up a pretend bakery or kitchen!
Kids can pretend to bake pies, hand them out to friends, and say,
💬 “Here’s a pie and a Bible! God loves you!”
Encourage them to smile and say,
👉 “I can serve God with joy!”
💬 Let’s Talk About It (with Answers):
1. What did Mikey the Squirrel love to do?
➡️ He loved to bake pumpkin pies and give them away with Bibles!
2. How did Mikey serve God?
➡️ He served God by sharing what he had and helping others with a happy heart.
3. What did the other squirrels do for Mikey?
➡️ They surprised him with a new kitchen to thank him for his kindness!
4. What did Mikey learn?
➡️ That when you serve God with joy, His love always comes back around!
🙏 Closing Prayer:
“Dear God,
Thank You for teaching us to serve with happy hearts.
Help us be kind, generous, and full of joy,
Just like Mikey the Squirrel!
Amen.”
📬 Optional Take-Home Note for Parents:
Today we learned about Mikey the Squirrel, who served God with joy by sharing pumpkin pie and Bibles with everyone he met.
Encourage your child to find a way to share kindness this week — a smile, a helping hand, or a thankful heart!
Help them remember to say:
👉 “I can serve God with joy!”
🌟 Adaptive Learning – How Everyone Can Join In
📚 Story Time
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Use a plush squirrel or toy pie during story time.
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For nonverbal children, provide cards for “squirrel,” “pie,” “Bible,” “happy,” and “God.”
🎲 Activity – Thankful Pie Game
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Use Velcro “pie slices” or magnetic pieces for easier handling.
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Children who can’t pick up pieces can point or choose colors.
🎨 Craft – Thankful Pie Plate
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Pre-cut paper shapes.
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Provide stickers, foam shapes, or Velcro pieces for easy decorating.
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For limited mobility, allow helpers to glue pieces as children choose.
🖍️ Coloring Page
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Offer thick crayons or markers with adaptive grips.
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For those who can’t color, let them pick colors for a buddy to use.
🍎 Snack Time
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Offer soft-texture snacks for children with sensitivities.
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Use picture cards for snack choices.
🎵 Song & Motions
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Provide rhythm instruments or sound buttons.
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For nonverbal kids, record “Thank You, God!” or “Serve with joy!” for them to press during the chorus.
🎭 Pretend Play
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Every child can join by holding props, choosing roles, smiling, or pressing a sound button to “say” their line.
💛 Inclusive Idea – “The Pumpkin Pie Announcer”
If the child cannot move their arms or legs, give them the special role of The Pumpkin Pie Announcer!
They become the voice and joy of the bakery — the one who welcomes everyone in, gives the orders, and reminds everyone of the Bible verse.
Here’s how it can work:
🗣️ 1. Use Voice or Switch Communication
The child can use their voice, a communication device, or even a head-switch button (if they use one) to “call out orders” like:
“Two pumpkin pies coming up for our happy customers!”
“Don’t forget to serve with gladness!”
They can also say the Bible phrase aloud or with assistance:
“Serve the Lord with gladness!”
🎩 2. Make Them the Bakery Leader
Give them a chef’s hat (placed gently on their head) and call them “Head Baker Mikey” or “The Joy Baker.”
They can decide who gets each pretend pie or Bible and help direct where things go — the same way a real baker oversees the kitchen.
💬 3. Create Sensory Involvement
If possible, let them experience the smells of cinnamon, pumpkin spice, or pie crust with scent jars or scratch-and-sniff stickers while everyone “bakes.”
You can say:
“Mikey’s pumpkin pies smell amazing today — let’s all take a big smell of God’s goodness!”
🎶 4. Include Them in the Joyful Repetition
When everyone says, “I can serve God with joy!” they can smile, nod, hum, or use their preferred signal — that smile is their act of serving with gladness.
🌟 Encouraging Message to Share with the Class
Tell the children:
“Everyone can serve God — with our hands, our voices, or even our smiles. Mikey reminds us that joy comes from the heart, and everyone can share it!”
💛 Special Inclusion Note:
Every child can serve God in their own way—through joy, smiles, or small acts of kindness.
👉 “I can serve God with joy!”
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