The Rainbow Who Forgot Its Colors — Until It Praised God! Sunday School Lesson Plan For Toddlers

Lesson Title:

The Rainbow Who Forgot Its Colors — Until It Praised God!

Bible Theme:

Praising God brings joy and light to our hearts.

Bible Verse (Toddler Version):

"Let everything that has breath praise the Lord." — Psalm 150:6

Main Point to Repeat with Kids:

"I can praise God and be happy!"

Story: "The Rainbow Who Forgot Its Colors — Until It Praised God!"

Once upon a time, there was a beautiful rainbow named Rosie. Rosie had all the bright, shiny colors — red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple!

Rosie loved to stretch across the sky and make everyone smile.

But one day, Rosie woke up and felt sad.
Her colors were gone!
Instead of bright colors, she was all gray.

"Oh no," Rosie whispered. "Where are my colors?"

She floated through the sky feeling very lonely.
The birds flew by and asked, "Rosie, what’s wrong?"
"My colors are gone. I don’t know how to get them back."

The birds chirped kindly, "Maybe you should praise God!"

Rosie blinked. "Praise God? But I’m sad!"

The birds smiled and said, "When we are sad, we sing to God — and it makes our hearts happy again."

So Rosie thought she would try.
She looked up to the sky and said, "Thank You, God, for making the sky so big and beautiful!"

And guess what? A little stripe of red came back!

Rosie gasped, "It’s working!"

So she said, "Thank You, God, for the sunshine and the rain!"
A stripe of orange and yellow came back!

Rosie felt happier, and she kept praising God:
"Thank You for the trees, the flowers, and my friends!"

Soon, green, blue, and purple stripes returned — and Rosie was a full rainbow again!

Rosie smiled brightly and said,
"When I praise God, my colors come back! Praising God makes my heart happy!"

From that day on, Rosie always remembered to praise God, whether she was happy or sad.

Activity: "Praise God for Colors" (Movement Game)

How to Play:

Call out a color (red, yellow, blue, etc.).
Have kids stand up and say something they’re thankful for that matches that color!
- Red — "Thank You, God, for apples!"
- Yellow — "Thank You, God, for the sun!"
After they say it, have them spin like a rainbow and say, "Praise God!"
Repeat for different colors.

Craft: "Praise Rainbow Craft"

Supplies:

Rainbow cutout or coloring page.
Crayons, markers, or colored paper for rainbow stripes.
Glue sticks.
Cotton balls for clouds (optional).
Space to write a short thank-you to God.

Instructions:

Color or glue on stripes to make a rainbow.
Glue cotton balls for clouds (optional).
Write or help them write: "I can praise God and be happy!"
Talk about what they can thank God for.

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

If you love God and you know it, praise His name! (Praise God!)
If you love God and you know it, praise His name! (Praise God!)
If you love God and you know it, then your face will surely show it,
If you love God and you know it, praise His name! (Praise God!)

Closing Prayer (Repeat After Me Style):

Dear God,
Thank You for making rainbows.
Thank You for giving me joy.
Help me to praise You every day.
Even when I’m sad.
I love You, God!
Amen.

Optional Take-Home Note for Parents:

Today we learned from Rosie the Rainbow that when we praise God, it makes our hearts happy and full of color! Ask your child to show you their rainbow craft and share something they are thankful for.