Jesus Heals a Mother

Weekly Agenda for Toddlers (Playing Church)

30 Minutes of Fun and Learning- This is to prepare the child for Sabbath School. Each day a new agenda will appear. Use the Program Music for all of these songs. This will allow the children to practice these songs for Sabbath School. We have some exciting sensory activities for our upcoming Sabbath School for our Beginners! 

Jesus Heals a Mother

Monday

Singing (Up & dancing around, clapping, happy movements!)

  1. Opening song- 1Peter 5:7 (He cares for you)
  2. Weekly Theme song- Jesus care for you
  3. The Big Blue Ocean
  4. The Loaves and the Fishes

Playing (Guided)

"Help and Heal" Relay

Theme Verse: “Jesus took her by the hand and helped her up.” (Mark 1:31)

How to Play:

  • Set up a simple obstacle course.

  • Toddlers take turns pretending to be “sick in bed.”

  • A helper (another child or teacher) “helps them up” by holding their hand and walking them to the end of the course.

  • At the end, they pick up a toy or pretend to serve snack like Peter’s mother-in-law did.

Lesson:
Jesus helps people, and we can help others too. Toddlers learn about kindness, healing, and helping.

Reading (Practice sitting in chair)

Prayer

  • Prayer Song
  • Thank God for healing us!

Tuesday

Singing

  1. Opening song- 1Peter 5:7 (He cares for you)
  2. Weekly Theme song- Jesus care for you
  3. Seashells
  4. 1…2…3, God Loves Me

Playing

"Hot Hands, Cool Touch"

Theme Verse: “She had a high fever...” (Luke 4:38)

How to Play:

  • Use warm and cool washcloths or bean bags.

  • Let toddlers feel the difference: “hot” = fever, “cool” = healing.

  • Pair each child with a partner. One pretends to have a “hot” forehead, and the other gently "cools" them down with a cool cloth.

Lesson: Jesus made people feel better. Toddlers learn to recognize when someone doesn't feel well and how to respond gently and lovingly.

Reading

Prayer

  • Prayer Song
  • Thank God for saving me!

 

Wednesday

Singing

  1. Opening Song- 1Peter 5:7 (He cares for you)
  2. Weekly Theme song- Jesus care for you
  3. I need you Jesus
  4. 1…2…3, God Loves me

Playing

"Walk Like You're Well!"

Theme Verse: “She got up at once and began to serve them.” (Luke 4:39)

How to Play:

  • Play music and have children walk around slowly like they’re sick.

  • When the music stops, shout “Jesus healed you!” and they jump up and walk with energy and joy.

  • Repeat with silly variations (tiptoe, march, dance).

Lesson:
Jesus brings joy and strength. Toddlers learn that healing brings joy, and Jesus cares about how we feel.

Reading

  • Song- I open my Bible Carefully
  • Read Mark 1:29-31

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Prayer

  • Prayer Song
  • Thank God for my blessing!

 

Thursday

Singing

  1. Opening song- 1Peter 5:7 (He cares for you)
  2. Weekly Theme song- Jesus care for you
  3. The Big Blue Ocean
  4. The Sabbath

Playing

"Helping Hands" Art

Theme Verse: “He touched her hand...” (Matthew 8:15)

How to Play:

  • Trace each child’s hand on paper.

  • Let them decorate the hands with stickers, bandages, hearts, or crosses.

  • Talk about how our hands can be used to help and love others like Jesus did.

Lesson:
We can use our hands to do good like Jesus. Toddlers explore the idea of using their hands for gentle, helpful actions.

 

Reading

Prayer

  • Prayer Song
  • Thank God for my health!

 

Friday

Singing

  1. Opening song- 1Peter 5:7 (He cares for you)
  2. Weekly Theme song- Jesus care for you
  3. Sabbath is a Happy Day
  4. 1…2…3, God loves me

Playing

"Serve the Snack" Role Play

Theme Verse: “She began to serve them.” (Mark 1:31)

How to Play:

  • Set up play dishes, cups, or snack time items.

  • Children take turns pretending to serve food like Peter’s mother-in-law.

  • Optionally, use real snack time for this game.

Lesson:
When we feel good, we can help others. Toddlers learn that serving is a way to show love, just like she did after Jesus healed her.

 

Reading

Prayer

  • Prayer Song
  • Thank God for helping me trust You!