The Rock That Thought It Was Too Small — A Story on God Using Little Things for Big Purposes Sunday School Lesson Plans For Toddlers

Lesson Title:

The Rock That Thought It Was Too Small — A Story on God Using Little Things for Big Purposes

Bible Theme:

God can use even small things to do big, important work!

Bible Verse (Toddler Version):

"With God, all things are possible." — Matthew 19:26

Main Point to Repeat with Kids:

"God can use me!"

Story: "The Rock That Thought It Was Too Small — A Story on God Using Little Things for Big Purposes"

In a big field full of huge rocks and boulders, there was a tiny little rock named Rocky.

Rocky looked at all the big rocks and said sadly,
"I’m too small to do anything important."

The other rocks laughed and said,
"What could a tiny rock like you do? You’re just a pebble!"

Rocky sighed and sat alone, feeling like he wasn’t good enough.

But one day, a young shepherd boy named David was walking by.
He was looking for smooth stones to put in his bag.
"I need just the right stone," David said.

When David saw Rocky, he smiled.
"Perfect!" David said, picking up Rocky.

"Me? Why me?" asked Rocky.
David said, "God can use small things to do big things."

David put Rocky in his sling, and when a big giant named Goliath came to fight, David swung his sling and sent Rocky flying through the air!

Whoosh!
Thunk!

Rocky hit Goliath right on the forehead — and the big giant fell down!

Rocky couldn’t believe it!
"Wow! God used me — even though I’m small!"

From that day on, Rocky knew that God can use anyone — no matter how small — to do something great!

Activity: "Little Things, Big Help" Game

How to Play:

Give each child a small rock (or paper cutout rock).
Set up a simple obstacle course (with toys or pillows).
As they carry their rock, remind them:
"Even little rocks can do big things — God can use me too!"

Craft: "Rocky the Brave Rock" Craft

Supplies:

Rock cutouts or real smooth stones.
Markers, crayons, googly eyes (optional).
Space to write: "God can use me!"

Instructions:

Decorate the rock with happy faces.
Add googly eyes for fun!
Write (or help them write): "God can use me!"
Talk about how God used Rocky to help David.

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

Tiny rock, so small and round,
God can use you — stand your ground!
With God’s help, we can do,
Big, big things — He helps us too!
Tiny rock, so small and round,
God can use you — stand your ground!

Closing Prayer (Repeat After Me Style):

Dear God,
Thank You for loving me.
Help me remember,
You can use me, too!
Even when I feel small,
You can do big things!
I love You, God!
Amen.

Optional Take-Home Note for Parents:

Today we learned from Rocky the Rock that God can use small things to do big things! Ask your child to show you their rock craft and talk about how God can use them to help others!