Ruth Gathers Grain Free Preschool Bible Lesson
🌾 Preschool Bible Lesson: Ruth Gathers Grain
With a story, craft, game, song, poem, snack, and more!
📖 Bible Theme
God provides and cares for us through others.
📖 Toddler Bible Verse
“God gives us what we need.” – Ruth 2:12 (toddler version)
💬 Main Point to Repeat with Kids
“God takes care of me.”
📚 Toddler-Friendly Story
Ruth was a kind woman who loved her family. She and her mother-in-law, Naomi, needed food. So Ruth went out to the fields to gather leftover grain. She worked hard picking up little pieces of grain from the ground.
A kind man named Boaz owned the field. He saw Ruth working and said, “You may gather grain here, and I will make sure you have enough food.” Ruth was thankful, and she shared the food with Naomi.
God took care of Ruth and Naomi through the kindness of Boaz. And God takes care of us too!
🎲 Activity: Gather the Grain
Scatter craft sticks or pieces of yellow paper (“grain”) around the room. Give each child a small basket or paper bag. Let them gather the “grain” and bring it back. Say together:
“God gives us what we need!”
🎨 Craft: Paper Grain Bundle
Supplies:
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Yellow construction paper (cut into strips for “grain”)
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Brown paper (to make a paper wrap/bundle)
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Glue
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Crayons
Directions:
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Color and decorate the yellow strips.
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Glue them into a bunch.
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Wrap with a brown paper strip and glue to look like a tied bundle of grain.
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Write the verse on the bottom: “God gives us what we need.”
🖍️ Coloring Page: Ruth Gathers Grain
Looking for a fun way to help your preschoolers remember the story of Ruth? This free Bible coloring page is a perfect companion to our Ruth Gathers Grain preschool Bible lesson. Children can color Ruth as she gathers grain in the field, while teachers reinforce the simple truth: “God gives us what we need.”
👉 Download your free Ruth Gathers Grain coloring page today and add it to your Bible lesson, craft time, or quiet activity corner!
🎵 Song: “Ruth Gathers Grain”
(Tune: Mary Had a Little Lamb)
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Ruth went out to gather grain,
Gather grain, gather grain.
God took care of her that day,
God takes care of us! 🎶
📝 Poem
Ruth worked hard out in the sun,
Gathering grain one by one.
Boaz shared, God gave too,
God takes care of me and you!
🎭 Pretend Play Game: In the Field
Lay out a blanket as a “field.” Kids pretend to pick up grain and put it into baskets. One child plays “Boaz” and says, “You may gather here!”
🍎 Snack Idea: Grain Crackers & Cheese
Give children a few wheat crackers and small slices of cheese. Say:
“God gives us good food to eat.”
❓ Let’s Talk About It
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Who went to gather grain in the field? Ruth
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Who was kind and helped Ruth? Boaz
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Who takes care of us and gives us what we need? God
🙏 Closing Prayer (Repeat After Me)
Dear God,
Thank You for caring for us.
Thank You for food.
Thank You for family and friends.
Amen.
📬 Optional Take-Home Note
Today we learned about Ruth gathering grain. God took care of Ruth and Naomi, and He takes care of us too! Ask your child to show you how they “gather grain” with their hands.
📌 Why Teachers Love These Free Preschool Bible Lessons
Teachers, Sunday School leaders, and homeschool parents love these lessons because they are free, simple to use, and written for toddlers. With matching crafts, songs, activities, and optional coloring page downloads, these lessons save prep time while keeping learning fun.
❓ Did You Know?
🖍️ More Resources for Preschool Teachers
Looking for non-religious preschool lesson plans too? Visit The Everyday Schoolhouse and The Seasonal Schoolhouse for fun seasonal stories, crafts, and preschool activities.
🌟 Adaptive Learning – How Everyone Can Join In
Children of all abilities can enjoy and participate in this lesson. Below are specific ways to include children with limited mobility, nonverbal communication, or children without arms or legs.
📚 Story Time
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Visual Support: Use large picture cards of Ruth, Boaz, and grain. The child can point with eyes or nod when asked, “Who is this?”
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Tactile Option: Offer a bundle of dried wheat or a piece of fabric with grain texture to hold with feet, chin, or assisted by a helper.
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Participation Role: Pause during the story and let the child say (or press a sound button for) words like “Ruth” or “God.”
🎲 Activity/Game – Gather the Grain
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Tray-Based Alternative: Place paper “grain” (strips or popsicle sticks) on a tray within reach. The child can sweep them into a basket using a foot, pointer, or helper’s hand.
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Leader Role: Let the child be the “caller” who says “Go!” and “Stop!” with their voice or a sound button.
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Group Participation: Allow them to choose (by yes/no cards) which classmate gathers next.
🎨 Craft – Paper Grain Bundle
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Pre-Cut Pieces: Provide ready-to-use yellow strips and a brown band. The child can direct a helper where to glue each piece.
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Velcro Option: Instead of glue, use Velcro-backed strips so they can press pieces down with a foot or pointer.
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Choice-Making: Offer 2–3 shades of “grain” (yellow, tan, gold) for the child to select, even with a glance.
🎵 Song – “Ruth Gathers Grain”
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Motion Alternative: The class can pretend to gather grain. The child can join by leading rhythm with a shaker strapped to a foot or wristband, or press a button to play “God takes care of us!”
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Verbal/Nonverbal: If verbal, encourage them to say one repeated phrase; if nonverbal, a sound button or eye contact when the group sings the phrase includes them fully.
🍎 Snack – Grain Crackers & Cheese
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Serving Role: Even if eating is difficult, the child can help serve by directing a peer to place crackers and cheese on napkins.
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Choice Role: Provide picture cards for “cracker” or “cheese,” letting them decide what the group eats first.
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Inclusion: They can lead the blessing prayer or press a voice button that says, “Thank You, God, for food.”
❓ Questions
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Provide laminated picture cards (Ruth, Boaz, God). Ask:
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Who gathered the grain? Ruth
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Who helped Ruth? Boaz
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Who gives us what we need? God
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The child can answer by looking at or signaling the correct card.
💛 Special Inclusion Note
Even if a child does not have arms or legs, they can still fully enjoy the lesson through their voice, choices, and creativity.
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Voice: Answering questions, leading prayer, or calling out game actions.
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Choices: Selecting craft colors, snack items, or who takes the next turn.
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Creativity: Directing a helper where to place craft pieces or how to act out part of the story.
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Leadership: Using a sound button, picture cards, or signals to guide the group’s activity.
Every child should know: God’s love and truth are for them too. 💛
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