The Little Tree That Wanted to Grow Fast — A Lesson on Patience and Trusting God’s Timing Sunday School Lesson Plan For Toddlers

Lesson Title:

The Little Tree That Wanted to Grow Fast— A Lesson on Trusting God’s Timing

Bible Theme:

God helps us grow at the right time — we can trust Him!

Bible Verse (Toddler Version):

"God makes things grow." — 1 Corinthians 3:7

Main Point to Repeat with Kids:

"God helps me grow!"

Story: "The Little Tree That Wanted to Grow Fast — A Lesson on Patience and Trusting God’s Timing"

Once upon a time, in a big sunny field, there was a tiny little tree named Twiggy.

Twiggy looked up at all the big, tall trees around him and sighed,
"I wish I could grow fast and be tall like them! Why am I still so small?"

The wind gently blew through Twiggy’s tiny leaves and whispered,
"Be patient, little Twiggy. You’ll grow when it’s time."

But Twiggy didn’t want to be patient.
"I want to be tall NOW! I want big branches and lots of leaves! Why do I have to wait?" Twiggy said.

Every day, Twiggy would stretch his little branches as far as he could, hoping to grow faster. But no matter how hard he tried, he was still small.

Twiggy felt sad and said,
"Maybe I’ll never be big like the others."

One day, a cheerful little bird flew down and perched gently on Twiggy’s branch.
"Hello, little tree!" chirped the bird.
Twiggy sighed, "I’m too small. I want to grow big like the tall trees, but I’m not growing fast enough."

The bird smiled and said,
"I used to be a tiny egg, and I had to wait to grow too. God helped me grow at the right time. God will help you grow too!"

Twiggy thought about that.
"So, God has a special time for me to grow?"
"Yes!" said the bird. "God’s timing is always perfect!"

So Twiggy decided to be patient and trust God.

Day by day, Twiggy soaked up the sunshine and drank the rainwater. And little by little, Twiggy’s branches grew longer, and his leaves grew bigger.

One day, Twiggy looked around and realized,
"Wow! I AM growing! God is helping me, just like the bird said!"

Twiggy smiled and whispered,
"Thank You, God, for helping me grow. I’m glad I waited."

Activity: "Grow Like a Tree!" Movement Game

How to Play:

Have kids crouch down small like a seed.
Say, "Let’s grow!" and slowly stretch up like a growing tree!
Wave arms like branches and say, "God helps me grow!"
Repeat as many times as you like!

Craft: "Twiggy the Tree Craft"

Supplies:

Tree cutout or coloring page.
Green tissue paper for leaves.
Brown crayons/markers for trunk.
Glue sticks.
Space to write: "God helps me grow!"

Instructions:

Color and decorate the tree.
Glue on green tissue paper for leaves.
Write (or help them write): "God helps me grow!"
Talk about how Twiggy learned to trust God’s timing.

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

Little tree, so small and sweet,
God will help you grow so neat!
Sun and rain, and time to wait,
God’s plan for you is really great!
Little tree, so small and sweet,
God will help you grow complete!

Closing Prayer (Repeat After Me Style):

Dear God,
Thank You for loving me.
Help me trust Your time to grow.
Make me strong in You.
I love You, God!
Amen.

Optional Take-Home Note for Parents:

Today we learned from Twiggy the Tree that God helps us grow at just the right time. Ask your child to show you their tree craft and talk about how they can trust God to help them grow!