"The Rain That Helped the Flowers Grow" Spring Sunday School Lesson Plan For Toddlers

Spring Sunday School Lesson for Toddlers

"The Rain That Helped the Flowers Grow"
A Lesson on Patience and Trusting God (James 5:7)

This fun and engaging spring Sunday School lesson for toddlers teaches little ones that God’s timing is perfect—just like rain helps flowers grow at the right time! With a toddler-friendly Bible story, hands-on craft, movement game, and a catchy song, this lesson is perfect for Sunday School, preschool, children’s church, and homeschool.

Lesson Title:

"The Rain That Helped the Flowers Grow"

Bible Theme:

Just like rain falls at the right time to help flowers grow, we can trust God’s perfect timing in our lives.

Bible Verse (Toddler Version):

"Be patient and trust God." — James 5:7 (Toddler-friendly paraphrase)

Main Point to Repeat with Kids:

"God’s timing is perfect!"

Story: "The Rain That Helped the Flowers Grow" (Toddler Version)

In a bright green meadow, colorful flowers swayed in the breeze. They were so happy in the sunshine. But one day, the sun went away, and the clouds covered the sky.

The little flowers shivered. "Where did the sun go?" they wondered.

Soon, big raindrops started to fall. The flowers didn’t like getting wet and muddy. "We don’t want rain! We just want the sunshine!" they cried.

But as the days passed, something amazing happened—the flowers grew taller, brighter, and stronger than before!

They realized that the rain wasn’t bad—it was exactly what they needed to grow!

Sometimes, we have to wait for things to get better, just like the flowers waited for the sunshine to return. But God knows what we need and helps us grow at just the right time!

Activity: "Raindrop Jump Game"

How to Play:

Place blue paper raindrops on the floor like stepping stones.
Have kids jump from raindrop to raindrop as you say:
- “The rain falls down!” (Kids wiggle their fingers like rain.)
- “The flowers drink it up!” (Kids kneel and pretend to be little flowers.)
- “The sun comes back!” (Kids stretch their arms up like big flowers!)
Repeat as they have fun learning about how rain helps us grow!

Craft: "Raindrop and Flower Art"

Supplies:

Construction paper (blue, green, and bright colors)
Cotton balls for clouds
Glue and scissors
Crayons or markers

Instructions:

Cut out raindrop shapes from blue paper.
Help kids glue them onto paper to make a rain scene.
Add a big bright flower at the bottom.
Use cotton balls to make fluffy clouds in the sky.
Write "God’s timing is perfect!" at the top.
Let kids decorate with stickers, glitter, or drawings!

Song (To the tune of "Rain, Rain, Go Away")

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Rain, rain, fall today,
Help the flowers grow and stay.
God sends rain at the perfect time,
Trust His plan—it’s always fine!

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Closing Prayer (Repeat After Me Style):

Dear God,
Thank You for the rain.
Thank You for helping things grow.
Help me be patient and trust You.
I know Your timing is perfect.
Amen.

Optional Take-Home Note for Parents:

Today, we learned that just like rain helps flowers grow, we can trust God’s perfect timing! Ask your child to show you their Raindrop and Flower Art and talk about times when we have to be patient and trust God’s plan.