50 Easy Ways to Make Christianity Fun for Children
Christianity can be a lot of fun for children if they approach it with the right mindset. It can be a time to learn about Jesus and all of the incredible things that he did while he was on earth.
Christianity can also be a time to make new friends and strengthen relationships with family members. Here are some tips on how to make Christianity fun for children(and for adults too):
1. Make homemade cards with Bible verses to give to friends and family members.
2. Play fun games like Bible charades or Bible jeopardy.
3. Go on a nature walk and look for signs of God’s creation all around you.
4. Make a collage of pictures from the Bible or your favorite Christian stories.
5. Have a bake-off and make delicious treats inspired by the Bible stories.
6. Put on a talent show and sing Christian songs or recite Bible verses.
7. Go caroling around your neighborhood and spread the joy of Christmas.
8. Have a party to celebrate Easter and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
9. Make special crafts to hang up in your room or to give as gifts, like crosses made out of popsicle sticks or bracelets with Bible verses on them.
10. Have a scavenger hunt in your house or outside using Bible verses as clues.
11. Learn sign language to popular Christian songs so that you can share the music with others in a new way.
12. Plant a “Garden of Grace” full of flowers and vegetables to share with the community.
13. Make a nativity scene out of clay, paper mache, or other materials.
14. Paint and decorate pretty stones with Bible verses or positive messages, then display them or give them as a gift to friends or family.
15. Have a “parade of praise” – make instruments from recycled materials and march around while playing them.
16. Wrap up old toys or clothes in blankets to create “bundles of love” for children in need.
17. Make a giant mural depicting your favorite Bible story.
18. Pretend to be animals from Noah’s Ark and act out the story.
19. Play “Bible memory” – make cards with Bible verses on them and test each other’s memory.
20. Make your own “Bible storybook” by drawing and writing out your favorite stories.
21. Color in Bible verses or bring some Christian drawings to life with your favorite coloring pencils.
22. Make your own puppets and put on a show about Daniel in the lion’s den or Jonah and the big fish.
23. Go to a nearby farm and learn about how God gives us food to eat.
24. Collect leaves, berries, and flowers from outside to use in a collage or pressing project.
25. Go on a “light walk” at night and look for things that God has made to shine – the moon, stars, fireflies, etc.
26. Make a list of all the people in the Bible that you would like to meet, then research more about them and what they did.
27. Have a bonfire and make s’mores while talking about how God is the ultimate light in our lives.
28. Write your own Christian songs or poems and share them with others.
29. Draw pictures of Bible stories and put them up around your house or Sunday school classroom.
30. Give each other “Bible compliments” – say something nice about what you admire in someone else’s faith.
31. Go to a nursing home or children’s hospital and sing Christian songs or read Bible stories to the residents.
32. Put on a play about the life of Jesus Christ or another favorite Bible story.
33. Make a time capsule filled with items that represent your faith journey, then bury it in the backyard.
34. Visit a local church or historical site that has meaning for Christians.
35. Have a “Kid’s Bible study party” – invite their friends over and serve snacks while they talk about a particular book of the Bible.
36. Go stargazing and look up at the night sky, marveling at God’s handiwork.
37. Make a “prayer quilt” – write down prayer requests or bible verses on fabric squares and sew them together.
38. Go for a nature walk and collect items to use in a collage or art project related to your favorite Bible verses.
39. Bake a cake or make another food item in the shape of a cross to represent the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
40. Collect canned goods or other non-perishable items to donate to a local food bank or shelter.
41. Attend a Christian concert or play and talk about how the music or story made you feel.
42. Visit a local museum or art gallery and look for religious symbolism in the artwork.
43. Learn about the different interpretations of Bible stories by reading children’s books about them.
44. Make a “Bible journal” – write down your thoughts and reflections on Scripture in a blank book.
45. Have a picnic lunch and read Bible verses about nature or thankfulness.
46. Make a list of things you are thankful for and post it somewhere visible as a reminder of God’s blessings.
47. Make homemade bread while discussing the miracle of Jesus feeding the 5,000.
48. Make Easter baskets for friends and family members and include a Bible verse with each one.
49. Have a “Bible story day” where everyone dresses up as a different character from the Bible and act out scenes from various stories.
50. Go on a “Bible scavenger hunt” and look for items mentioned in Scripture (e.g. a lamb, a fig tree, etc.)
There are many fun and creative ways to help kids learn about the Bible. By incorporating some of these ideas into your regular routine, you can make the Bible come alive for your children in a way that is both enjoyable and educational. As they explore the stories and verses, they will develop a deeper understanding of their faith and grow closer to God.