Grandparents Day Devotion & Craft for Sunday School

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Need some fun, meaningful Sunday school material for Grandparents Day? Help children honor their grandmas and grandpas with these kidmin resources.

Use this interactive devotion and craft to honor special family members and friends on Grandparents Day. Or use these materials whenever you’re teaching kids that God blesses us with our families.

Text: Genesis 48:8-16
Preparation:

You’ll need

  • Bible
  • colorful papers
  • pens

Grandparents Day Message

Say: Grandparents and grandchildren have always been special to each other—even way back in Bible times. Listen to this Bible story about a grandfather named Jacob, a son named Joseph, and two grandsons. Read Genesis 48:8-16.

Say: Jacob blessed his grandchildren. When we “bless” people, we make them happy.

Ask:

  • What are some ways grandparents bless kids?
  • What are some ways kids bless grandparents?

Say: Let’s bless our grandparents, or other older adults who are special to us. Give each child a pen and a colorful sheet of paper. First trace your hand on your paper. Above your hand, write “Hands down, you’re the best!” Help younger children write.

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