Nursery activities for babies introduce little ones to God and the Bible. Check out these three fresh ideas for your church nursery. Babies and toddlers will love them. And so will nursery teachers or volunteers!
3 Nursery Activities for Babies & Toddlers
1. “God Made Me” Flowers
First up, help toddlers create this delightful craft that celebrates God’s handiwork.
You’ll need:
- brightly colored mini-cupcake liners
- sheets of paper
- glue
- tempera paint (green and other colors)
- wet wipes
Help each toddler make a green handprint in the center of the paper. Allow it to dry. Then glue a cupcake liner on each fingertip to create flowers on their stems. Next, let children dip their fingertips in paint and dab color inside each cupcake liner.
As the flowers dry, say: God made everything we see. God made you, and God made me. Thank you, God!
2. How to Be Kind
Next, remind toddlers that God wants them to be kind. This song, sung to the tune of “The Muffin Man,” is a cue for kind behavior. Use it often enough that toddlers become familiar with the words. Remember to gently pat each other on the back as you sing.
Oh, do you know how to be kind,
How to be kind, how to be kind?
Oh, do you know how to be kind,
The way God wants you to?
Oh, yes, I know how to be kind,
How to be kind, how to be kind.
Oh, yes, I know how to be kind,
The way God wants me to.
