Penny The Penguin And The Big Big Storm Sunday School Lesson Plan For Toddlers

Sunday School Lesson Plan for Toddlers

"Penny the Penguin and the Big Big Storm"

Bible Theme:

Trusting God when we are scared

Bible Verse (Toddler Version):

This beautiful verse reminds us to give all our worries to God because He truly cares for us — a great connection to Penny the Penguin's story!

"God takes care of me." — 1 Peter 5:7

“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)

Main Point to Repeat:

"God takes care of me — even in storms!"

Story: "Penny the Penguin and the Big Big Storm"

Once upon a time, way down in the icy land, there lived a little penguin named Penny! Penny loved to slide on the ice and play with her penguin friends. But one day, Penny saw a Big Big Storm coming! The wind whooshed! The snow swirled! Penny waddled and waddled, trying to find a safe place.

Penny was so scared! She said, “Oh no! What do I do? I’m just a tiny penguin!”

Then Penny remembered something her Mama Penguin told her:
"When you are scared, talk to God! God takes care of you!"

So Penny closed her little eyes, put her wings together, and said:
"Dear God, I’m scared of the storm! Please help me!"

And guess what? Even though the storm was still blowing, Penny felt braver inside because she knew God was with her!

Soon, Penny saw a big rock to hide behind, and her friends joined her. They all sang a little song to remember:

"God takes care of me, even in a storm! Yay God!"

When the storm passed, Penny was so happy! She learned that God takes care of us, even when we are scared!

Activity: "Waddle Like Penny" (Movement Game)

Say: "Let's be penguins like Penny! When I say 'Storm!' we hide and pray. When I say 'Sunshine!' we waddle and sing!"

Waddle around like penguins.
When you say "Storm!", kids cuddle up and close their eyes to 'pray' like Penny.
When you say "Sunshine!", kids waddle and flap their wings, singing the "God takes care of me" song.

Craft: "Penny Penguin Puppet" 🐧

Supplies:

Paper plates or construction paper
Googly eyes or sticker eyes
Orange paper (beaks and feet)
Cotton balls (for snow!)
Popsicle sticks (optional, for puppet handle)

Instructions:

Let kids glue eyes, beak, and feet on to make their own Penny!
Add cotton balls around for snow.
Optional: Tape on a stick to make a puppet.

Talk while crafting: "Penny learned to trust God when she was scared. Can we trust God too? Yes!"

Song Time:

(To the tune of "Mary Had A Little Lamb")

God takes care of me each day,
Me each day, me each day.
God takes care of me each day,
Because He loves me so.

Closing Prayer (Repeat After Me):

"Dear God,
Thank you for loving me.
Thank you for helping me when I’m scared.
Help me trust you every day!
Amen!"

🐧 Act-It-Out Game: "Be Like Penny the Penguin!"

Supplies:

Stuffed penguin toy (as “Penny”) — can also use any stuffed animal if penguin isn't available.
A blue scarf or towel for "ice and water" (optional).
White tissue paper or cotton balls for "snow."
A rock pillow or cushion to be Penny’s "hiding place."

How to Play (Step by Step):

Meet Penny!
- Gather the children in a circle. Hold up Penny the Penguin and say:
  "This is Penny! Penny loves to play on the ice! Let's all waddle like Penny!"
- Everyone stands and waddles like a penguin around the room!
The Big Big Storm!
- Say: "Oh no! Look! A BIG STORM is coming! Can you blow like the wind?"
- Kids make wind noises ("Whoooosh!"), and shake tissue paper/cotton balls for snow.
- Let Penny "wobble" around looking scared.
- Ask: "What should Penny do when she's scared?" (Let kids answer: Pray! Talk to God!)
Penny Prays!
- Have kids sit down quietly like Penny and close their eyes, put flippers together (hands), and pretend to pray.
- You say: "Dear God, please help me! I'm scared of the storm!"
- Let kids repeat the prayer.
God Helps Penny!
- Say: "Even though the storm is loud, Penny feels safe because God is with her! Yay!"
- Kids hug themselves or hug Penny to show God’s love.
- Let Penny find her “rock” (cushion/pillow) to hide behind.
The Storm is Over!
- Say: "Look! The clouds are going away! The sun is shining! Let's celebrate like Penny!"
- Kids can stand, waddle, clap, and say:
  "God takes care of me! Yay God!"

Optional Add-Ons:

Sing the 'God Takes Care of Me' song after acting it out!
Let kids take turns holding Penny and leading part of the story.
Use props (like blue scarf for water, pillow as the rock) to make it more fun!

Key Repeated Line (For Toddlers to Say Together):

🗣️ "God takes care of me — even in the storm!"

Optional Take-Home Note for Parents:

Today, we learned from Penny the Penguin that God takes care of us, even in scary times! Ask your child to waddle like Penny and sing the "God takes care of me" song at home!