🐞🍓The Ladybug Who Got Stuck in the Jelly Bible Lesson

🐞🍓 The Ladybug Who Got Stuck in the Jelly

With a toddler-friendly Bible story, fun craft, simple song, pretend play, snack, and a hands-on game, this lesson is perfect for Sunday School, preschool, children’s church, or homeschool.

✝️ Bible Theme:

God helps us when we’re in trouble

📖 Bible Verse (Toddler Version):

“God is our help.” – Psalm 46:1

💬 Main Point to Repeat with Kids:

“God helps me when I need Him!”

📘 Toddler-Friendly Story:

“The Ladybug Who Got Stuck in the Jelly”

Lulu the Ladybug was always exploring.

She zoomed through the grass, danced on flower petals, and slid down leafy slides.
But one day, she found something very red... and very shiny.

It was a giant jar of strawberry jelly sitting in a picnic basket.

“Ooooh!” Lulu said. “It looks sticky-sweet and squishy-fun!”

She tiptoed to the edge of the jar. She leaned in… and SPLAT!

Lulu fell into the jelly.

She wiggled. She squiggled. She flapped her wings.

But the jelly just said squish and stuck to her legs, her belly, even her antennae!

“Help!” she cried. “I’m stuck!”

No one came. The jelly wobbled. The jar giggled.

Then Lulu remembered something her grandma ladybug always said:

“When you’re in trouble, call on God. He’s always there.”

So Lulu closed her eyes and prayed:

“God, I’m scared… and very stuck. Please help me!”

Right then, a breeze blew through the trees.

A gentle hand reached into the jar. It was a little girl from the picnic.

“Oh no! Poor ladybug,” she whispered, and carefully lifted Lulu out.

She set her gently on a napkin and gave her a tiny leaf to rest on.

Lulu blinked. The jelly dripped off.

“Thank You, God,” she smiled, “for being my helper.”

And from then on, whenever Lulu got stuck—she always remembered to pray first.

The End.

🎲 Activity/Game:

“Jelly Rescue!”

Use red playdough or gelatin in a plastic container.
Hide a small plastic ladybug inside.

Let kids take turns trying to “rescue the ladybug” with tongs or fingers while saying:

🗣️ “God is our help!”

Talk about how sometimes we feel stuck—but God always hears us when we pray.

🎨 Craft:

Lulu the Ladybug in the Jelly Jar

Supplies:

Red construction paper (for jelly)
Clear plastic cup
Black/red circles (ladybug body)
Googly eyes
Glue
Verse tag: “God is our help – Psalm 46:1”

Directions:

Glue the red jelly shape onto paper or use a clear cup for a 3D effect.
Add the ladybug inside, sticking out of the jelly! (Or on the outside)
Add the verse tag and draw a big smile on Lulu once she’s rescued! Add googly eyes.

🍎 Snack Idea:

“Jelly Bug Toast”

Spread strawberry jelly on toast or graham crackers.
Use raisins or mini chocolate chips to make a "ladybug" design on top.

Let kids say:

“God helps me when I’m in trouble!” before they eat.

🎵 Song:

“God Helps Me When I’m Stuck”
(Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”)

When I’m stuck and feel afraid,
I know I can always pray.
God is with me—He’s so near,
He will help me, calm my fear.
Even in the jelly mess,
God will help and bring me rest!

📝 Poem:

Lulu in the Jelly Jar

Lulu landed with a splat,
In jelly sticky, gooey, flat.
She wiggled, wriggled, tried to flee—
But she was stuck—“Please, God, help me!”

Then God sent help, just like He said,
And out she popped—no more dread!

🎭 Pretend Play Game:

“Sticky, Stuck, and Saved!”

Let kids pretend to be stuck in jelly.
Others come to “rescue” them by praying and gently pulling them free (playfully, not forcefully).
Encourage phrases like:

“God will help us!” or
“We can pray when we feel stuck!”

🙏 Closing Prayer (Repeat After Me):

Dear God,
Thank You for helping me.
Even when I’m scared,
Or feel stuck,
You are always near.
I can pray, and You will help.
Amen!

📬 Optional Take-Home Note for Parents:

Today we met Lulu the Ladybug, who got stuck in jelly and learned to pray when she was in trouble. We taught your child that God is always ready to help—even in the silliest, stickiest situations! This week, help your child remember to pray first when something goes wrong.

💡 What We’re Learning:

Preschoolers learn that no matter how small or silly their problem feels, God wants to help them. Through Lulu’s jelly adventure, they discover that prayer is powerful and God is always near—just like Psalm 46:1 says. Even when we’re in sticky situations, God is our helper!