The Puppy Who Forgot How to Bark — A Lesson on Using Our Gifts for God Sunday School Lesson Plan For Toddlers

Lesson Title:

The Puppy Who Forgot How to Bark — A Lesson on Using Our Gifts for God

Bible Theme:

God gives each of us special gifts — and He wants us to use them for Him!

Bible Verse (Toddler Version):

"Use the gift God gave you." — 1 Peter 4:10

Main Point to Repeat with Kids:

"I can use my gifts for God!"

Story: "The Puppy Who Forgot How to Bark — A Lesson on Using Our Gifts for God"

Once there was a fluffy little puppy named Poppy.
Poppy loved to run, wag her tail, and play with her friends. But there was one thing she couldn’t do — she forgot how to bark!

When the other dogs barked loud and happy, Poppy just sat quietly.
"Why can’t I bark like everyone else?" Poppy wondered sadly.
"Maybe I’m not good enough."

One day, a little girl was playing in the yard when a big squirrel ran up to steal her snack!
The other dogs barked loudly, but the squirrel didn’t care.

Poppy wanted to help but didn't know how. Then she remembered her big, happy tail.

She ran over, wagged her tail really fast, and jumped around!
"Swish! Swish! Jump! Wag!"

The squirrel got scared of all Poppy’s silly moves and ran away!

Everyone cheered, "Good job, Poppy!"

Poppy realized, "I may not bark, but I can still help! God gave me other ways to be special."

From that day on, Poppy used her happy tail, fun jumps, and sweet smile to help and bring joy to everyone.
She learned that God gives us all special gifts, and we can use them to help others!

Activity: "What’s Your Gift?" Game

How to Play:

Sit in a circle.
Ask each child: "What can YOU do to help?" (Examples: give a hug, share a toy, help clean up.)
Celebrate each answer: "That’s a great gift from God!"

Craft: "Poppy the Puppy Craft"

Supplies:

Puppy cutout or coloring page.
Crayons, markers, googly eyes (optional).
Cotton balls for a fluffy tail!
Space to write: "I can use my gifts for God!"

Instructions:

Color and decorate Poppy.
Glue on a fluffy tail using cotton balls.
Write (or help them write): "I can use my gifts for God!"
Talk about how Poppy learned to help others in her own way.

Song (To the tune of "If You’re Happy and You Know It"):

If you’ve got a gift to share, wag your tail (wag, wag!)
If you’ve got a gift to share, wag your tail (wag, wag!)
If you’ve got a gift to share,
And you want to show you care,
If you’ve got a gift to share, wag your tail (wag, wag!)

Closing Prayer (Repeat After Me Style):

Dear God,
Thank You for making me special.
Help me use my gifts for You.
Even when I feel small,
You can use me!
I love You, God!
Amen.

Optional Take-Home Note for Parents:

Today we learned from Poppy the Puppy that God gives everyone special gifts to use for Him. Ask your child to show you their puppy craft and share about ways they can help others!