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!
The Wedding Miracle
Monday
Singing (Up & dancing around, clapping, happy movements!)
- Opening song- 1Peter 5:7 (He cares for you)
- Weekly Theme song- Jesus care for you
- The Big Blue Ocean
- The Loaves and the Fishes
Playing (Guided)
“Fill the Jars” Relay
Purpose: Act out filling the water jars.
What You Need:
Small buckets or bowls
Cups or spoons
Water (or use cotton balls for a dry version)
How to Play:
Line up the kids.
Each child takes a cup or spoon, scoops “water” from one bucket, and runs to fill a second empty “jar.”
When the second jar is full, say: “Jesus turned the water into wine!”
Lesson: Obedience, teamwork, and the miracle.
Reading (Practice sitting in chair)
- Song- I open my Bible Carefully
- Read the Student Story- The Wedding Miracle
Prayer
- Prayer Song
- Thank God for hearing us!
Tuesday
Singing
- Opening song- 1Peter 5:7 (He cares for you)
- Weekly Theme song- Jesus care for you
- Seashells
- 1…2…3, God Loves Me
Playing
“Water to Wine” Color Swap
Purpose: Visualize the transformation.
What You Need:
Clear cups
Water dyed blue with food coloring
Red-colored water (or grape juice) in a hidden pitcher
How to Play:
Show the kids the “water.”
Secretly swap or pour in the “wine” (red liquid).
Let kids watch the “miracle” and react!
Lesson: Awe of Jesus' power.
Reading
- Song- I open my Bible Carefully
- John 2:1-11
Prayer
- Prayer Song
- Thank God for providing for me!
Wednesday
Singing
- Opening Song- 1Peter 5:7 (He cares for you)
- Weekly Theme song- Jesus care for you
- I need you Jesus
- 1…2…3, God Loves me
Playing
Wedding Song Freeze Dance
Purpose: Celebrate the wedding atmosphere.
What You Need:
Happy music
Space to dance
How to Play:
Dance like you're at the wedding in Cana.
When the music stops, freeze!
Say a line from the story like “Jesus helped!” or “Water became wine!”
Teaches: Joy, movement, and memory of the setting.
Reading
- Song- I open my Bible Carefully
- Read Desire of Ages pages 144-153
Prayer
- Prayer Song
- Thank God for my blessing!
Thursday
Singing
- Opening song- 1Peter 5:7 (He cares for you)
- Weekly Theme song- Jesus care for you
- The Big Blue Ocean
- The Sabbath
Playing
“Do What Jesus Says” Game
Purpose: Practice listening and obedience like the helpers did.
What You Need:
Just your voice!
How to Play:
Play like “Simon Says,” but say: “Jesus says...”
e.g., “Jesus says jump!” “Jesus says smile!”If you give a command without saying “Jesus says,” they shouldn’t do it.
Lesson: Obedience and listening, just like the servants at the wedding.
Reading
- Song- I open my Bible Carefully
- Read Jesus Helps at the Wedding!
Prayer
- Prayer Song
- Thank God for all that I have.
Friday
Singing
- Opening song- 1Peter 5:7 (He cares for you)
- Weekly Theme song- Jesus care for you
- Sabbath is a Happy Day
- 1…2…3, God loves me
Playing
Wedding Feast Picnic
Purpose: Pretend to be at the wedding feast.
What You Need:
Pretend food or snacks
Play dishes or picnic setup
How to Play:
Let kids serve each other.
Say: “Jesus made the party happy again!”
Teaches: Sharing, imagination, and celebration of Jesus' kindness.
Reading
- Song- I open my Bible Carefully
- Read
Prayer
- Prayer Song
- Thank God for helping me trust You!