The Butterfly’s New Life – A Story of Jesus’ Resurrection Sunday School Lesson Plan For Toddlers

Spring Sunday School Lesson for Toddlers

"The Butterfly’s New Life – A Story of Jesus’ Resurrection"
A Lesson on New Life in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17)

This engaging spring Sunday School lesson teaches toddlers how Jesus' resurrection brings us new life—just like a butterfly emerges from a cocoon! With a toddler-friendly Bible story, hands-on craft, movement game, and a catchy song, this lesson is perfect for Easter, springtime, Sunday School, preschool, children’s church, and homeschool.

Lesson Title:

"The Butterfly’s New Life – A Story of Jesus’ Resurrection"

Bible Theme:

Just like a butterfly gets a new life when it comes out of the cocoon, Jesus gives us new life when we believe in Him.

Bible Verse (Toddler Version):

"God makes us new in Jesus." — 2 Corinthians 5:17 (Toddler-friendly paraphrase)

(Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. KJV)

Main Point to Repeat with Kids:

"Jesus gives me new life!"

Story: "Bella the Butterfly’s New Life" (Toddler Version)

Bella the Butterfly started as a tiny caterpillar. She loved wiggling around on leaves but felt something was missing.

One day, Bella curled up inside a little cocoon. It was dark and still. She didn’t know what was happening, but she trusted that something good was coming.

Then, one day—pop! The cocoon opened, and Bella wasn’t a caterpillar anymore! She had beautiful wings and could fly high!

Bella’s new life as a butterfly reminded her of something special—Jesus died and came back to life so we can have new life in Him!

Just like Bella, Jesus gives us new life when we believe in Him. We don’t stay the same—He makes us new and full of His love!

Activity: "Butterfly Transformation" Game

How to Play:

Have kids curl up into little balls like caterpillars.
Say, “The cocoon is forming!”—kids wrap their arms around themselves.
Say, “Time to break free!”—kids slowly spread their arms.
Say, “Now fly like a butterfly!”—kids flap their arms and run around the room.
Repeat a few times, talking about how Jesus gives us a brand-new life!

Craft: "Handprint Butterfly"

Supplies:

Construction paper
Washable paint
Googly eyes
Pipe cleaners
Glue and scissors

Instructions:

Help kids paint their hands and press them onto paper to make butterfly wings.
Cut out an oval body and glue it in the center.
Add googly eyes and pipe cleaners for antennae.
Write “Jesus gives me new life!” on the wings.
Let kids decorate with stickers, glitter, or markers.

Song (To the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star")

🎶
Caterpillar crawled so slow,
Then inside a shell did go.
When it opened, what a sight,
God made something new and bright!
Jesus gives us life anew,
And His love is always true!

🎶

Closing Prayer (Repeat After Me Style):

Dear God,
Thank You for Jesus.
Thank You for making me new.
Help me to love You always.
I want to follow You.
Amen.

Optional Take-Home Note for Parents:

Today, we learned about Bella the Butterfly and how she got a new life—just like Jesus gives us new life! Ask your child to show you their Handprint Butterfly and talk about how Easter is a time to celebrate Jesus!