SCRIPTURE: JOHN 3
CHRIST CONNECTION: When people trust in God’s Son, Jesus, He forgives their sins, and they have life with God forever.
KEY PASSAGE PHRASE:  Jesus came to take away sin; there is no sin in Him. (From 1 John 3:5)

GOSPEL GEMS:
• A man named Nicodemus visited Jesus at night. He wanted to know more about Jesus.
• Jesus told Nicodemus that to see God’s kingdom, you must be born again.
• When people believe in Jesus, they will live with Him forever.

TEACHING STYLE:
Play, exploration, repetition and consistency help build a safe and fun environment for our Toddlers to learn about God's love. Consistency helps our littles know what to expect when they enter the classroom, they look for their favorite toys, know that they will always have time to play, sing songs, do a craft, go for a walk, and hear stories. Focusing on foundational Bible stories using visual and experiential learning to show that God is creator, loving, and sends Jesus. Gospel and Bible story vocabulary are introduced. Repetition through language and song help plant seeds in their little hearts. 

Directions:
Hand out the bear craft. Have the kids use the pompoms to stamp the bear and heart.

Say:
God loved the whole world so much He sent Jesus. Jesus said everyone who believes in Him will have life with God forever.

Directions:
Have the kids find the crosses and world balls in the giant sensory bin. If there are only a few kids they can go inside. Try to not have them sit on the walls though.

Say:
Nicodemus visited Jesus at night (show star). God loved the whole world so much He sent Jesus (show world ball). Jesus said everyone who believes in Him will have life with God forever (show cross).

Directions:
There will be a black piece of paper taped to the wall. Hand out one sticker at a time per child and have the go up and place the stick on the black paper. Be sure to clearly show them where they can put their stickers. Continue placing stickers on the paper until all the stickers are gone or the kids lose interest.

Say:
Nicodemus visited Jesus at night. Jesus said everyone who believes in Him will have life with God forever.

Directions:
Have the kids take turns placing the world beach ball on top of the bucket with the cross on it.

Say:
God loved the whole world so much He sent Jesus (show world). Jesus said everyone who believes in Him will have life with God forever (show cross).