The Jelly Bean Who Flew High with God’s Love Preschool Bible Lesson
The Jelly Bean Who Flew High with God’s Love
With a toddler-friendly Bible story, hands-on craft, movement game, and a sweet song, this lesson is perfect for Sunday School, preschool, children’s church, and homeschool.
💗 Bible Theme
God shows His love through everything He has made.
📖 Bible Verse (Toddler Version)
“We love because God loved us first.” — 1 John 4:19
⭐ Main Point to Repeat with Kids
God made everything, and God loves me.
📘 Toddler-Friendly Bible Story
Andy was a little blue jelly bean who loved two things very much.
He loved riding in his hot air balloon… and he loved reading his Bible.
Every morning, Andy would hold his Bible close and thank God for the day.
One Valentine’s Day morning, Andy was getting ready for a balloon ride.
His colorful hot air balloon was filled with warm air, and Andy had his Bible tucked under his arm.
Just then, his friend Jay Jay came walking by.
“Hi Andy!” said Jay Jay.
“Hi Jay Jay!” Andy smiled. “Would you like to go exploring with me in my hot air balloon today?”
Jay Jay’s eyes grew big. “Yes! I’d love to!”
Up, up, up they went into the sky.
“Look down there, Jay Jay,” Andy said kindly.
“You can see all the trees from up here.”
Andy opened his Bible and pointed to a verse.
“God made those,” Andy said. “That’s how He shows His love.”
They floated a little higher.
“Look!” said Andy. “Birds flying in the sky.”
Andy smiled and said, “God made the birds too. He loves them… and He loves us.”
They looked down again and saw ducks swimming on a pond.
“God made the ducks,” Andy said. “God made everything because He loves us.”
Just then… plip, plip, plop!
Rain began to fall.
Andy laughed. Jay Jay laughed too.
“God made the rain!” Andy said. “But we should land and go inside now!”
They safely landed the balloon and went to Andy’s house.
That evening, they shared a delicious Valentine’s Day snack of pancakes and chocolate milk.
They talked about their adventure and all the wonderful things God made.
Before saying goodbye, Andy and Jay Jay bowed their heads together and thanked God for the wonderful day.
“Thank You, God,” they prayed,
“for loving us, for making everything, and for showing us Your love in so many ways.”
Andy smiled and said,
“God’s love is everywhere.”
And Jay Jay smiled back.
The End.
🎲 Movement Activity
“Up, Up, Balloon!”
Have children pretend to blow up a balloon, rise on tiptoes like floating, flap like birds, waddle like ducks, then gently sit down like landing the balloon.
🎨💗 Heart Hot Air Balloon Jelly Bean Craft
Supplies:
Pink construction paper, red paper hearts or heart stickers, blue and red construction paper, brown construction paper, yarn, glue, googly eyes or paper eyes, crayons or markers
Instructions:
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Cut a large circle from pink construction paper and glue red hearts all over it to make the balloon.
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Punch two holes near the bottom of the balloon and tie yarn pieces for the strings.
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Cut a basket shape from brown construction paper and punch two holes near the top and tie yarn pieces for the string.
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Cut one blue and one red jelly bean shape and glue googly eyes on them.
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Cut a small brown square, fold it in half to make a book, and glue it between the jelly beans’ hands.
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Glue the jelly beans inside the basket and attach the yarn strings to finish the hot air balloon.
Perfect for Valentine’s Day and teaching about God’s love 💕🎈
✏️Teacher Tip:
Play the matching YouTube song, “Up, Up, Up We Go,” in the background while children make their craft for a calm and engaging Bible activity.
🎵 SONG: “Up, Up, Up We Go”
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Verse 1
Andy and Jay Jay, jelly beans bright,
Up in a balloon, floating in light.
Bible in their hands, hearts full of love,
God is watching from heaven above.
Chorus
Up, up, up we go,
God made the world we know.
Trees and birds and sky above,
Everything was made with love.
Verse 2
Look at the water, ducks swimming by,
God made the rain and God made the sky.
Andy smiles, Jay Jay says,
“God loves us!” the Bible says.
Chorus (repeat)
Up, up, up we go,
God made the world we know.
Trees and birds and sky above,
Everything was made with love.
📝 Poem
Up in the sky so high,
God’s love is always near,
In birds and trees and rain,
God says, “My child, I’m here.”
🎭 Pretend Play Game
Set up chairs as a balloon basket. One child is Andy, one is Jay Jay. Take turns “spotting” things God made.
🖍️ Coloring Page
Children can color the jelly beans riding in a hot air balloon as they read the Bible together and discover all the wonderful things God made, like trees, birds, water, and the sky.
✏️Teacher Tip:
Play the matching YouTube song, “Up, Up, Up We Go,” in the background while children color for a calm and engaging Bible activity.
🍎 Snack Idea: Love Stack Pancakes & Chocolate Sips
Mini pancakes with pink sprinkles and chocolate milk.
✏️Teacher Tip:
Play the matching YouTube song, “Up, Up, Up We Go,” in the background while children enjoy their snack for a calm and joyful Bible learning moment.
🙏 Closing Prayer (Repeat After Me)
Dear God,
Thank You for loving me.
Thank You for making everything.
Help me love You and others.
Amen.
💬 Let’s Talk About It
Question 1: Who made the trees and birds?
Teacher Answer: God made them.
Question 2: Why does God make so many beautiful things?
Teacher Answer: To show His love.
Question 3: Does God love you?
Teacher Answer: Yes! God loves you very much.
📚 What We’re Learning
God shows His love through creation, and we can thank Him for everything He made.
📬 Take-Home Note for Parents
Today we learned that God shows His love through everything He created. Encourage your child to notice and thank God for things they see each day.
⭐ LINKS — MORE PRESCHOOL BIBLE LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
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