Bible Lesson on Creation for Kids (Genesis 1)
LESSON OVERVIEW
Theme: God Made Me & Everything
Big Truth: God is the Creator of all things—including me!
Key Verse: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” – Genesis 1:1
Bible Story: Creation – Genesis 1
Pillar Focus: Voice (Hearing and declaring God’s truth over creation)
1) Introduction:
Kids often wonder where everything came from—trees, animals, even themselves! Today, they will learn that God made it all, and He called it “good.” This gives them confidence that they are not an accident, but part of God’s beautiful plan.
2) Game: Creation Charades
Divide kids into groups
Write down “creation things” on cards: sun, moon, stars, fish, birds, people, land, water, etc.
Each team takes turns acting out their word while the others guess.
Tie it back: God SPOKE and things came into being. His Word has power!
3) Praise & Worship:
Songs: “Indescribable” (Chris Tomlin Kids), “Every Move I Make” (Shout Praises Kids)
Worship: “So Will I (100 Billion X)” (Hillsong) – simplified chorus for kids.
4) Bible Story
Props Needed:
Illustrated picture Bible or slides of Creation days
Colored paper or pictures representing light, sky, plants, animals, sun, moon, stars, humans
Stuffed animals or small toys (optional)
Music (optional background for each “day”)
Introduction (5 min)
Ask the kids: “Have you ever wondered who made the trees, the stars, or even you?”
Let them share a few answers.
Say: “Today we are going to see how God created everything and how He made YOU on purpose!”
Day-by-Day Creation (Kids Participate)
Kids, today we’re going to read through Genesis 1 - Genesis 2:1:2 together!
Day 1 – Light and Darkness
Hold up a yellow paper for light, a dark paper for darkness as you are reading Genesis 1:1-5 together! Everything that God created was GOOD! So, we’re going to say “And it was good!” after every day!
Day 2 – Sky and Water
Stretch blue fabric across the room to represent the sky. Kids wave it up and down like clouds as you are reading the next few verses together from Genesis 1:6-10! Shout together: “And it was good!”
Day 3 – Land, Plants, and Trees
Give kids green paper leaves or fake plants to hold up. They place them on the floor or a designated area. Read. Then, read Genesis 1:11-13. Shout: “And it was good!”
Day 4 – Sun, Moon, and Stars
Use yellow and silver paper circles or paper stars to “hang” or hold up. Kids wave them in the air as you read Genesis 1:14-19 together! Shout: “And it was good!”
Day 5 – Birds and Fish
Hand out toy birds and fish (or paper cutouts). Kids can either act like being in the water like fish or flying around! Once they have calmed down, let them come together and read Genesis 1:20-23! Shout: “And it was good!”
Day 6 – Animals and Humans
Give kids stuffed animals or small animal toys. Two volunteers represent Adam and Eve. Now, read Genesis 1:24-31 together! Kids shout: “And it was good!”
Day 7 – God Rested
Now, read Genesis 2:1-2! Everyone sits down, takes a deep breath, and says: “Thank You, God, for creating everything!”
5) Holy Spirit Activation:
Spread out pictures of animals, plants, stars, and people (or use props). Ask kids to touch each one and say aloud: “God made this!”
Have kids draw or shout out something new they see every day that reminds them of God’s creativity.
End with a celebration shout: “God made everything, and it is GOOD!”
Let them turn to a friend and say: “God created YOU, and YOU ARE GOOD!”
6) Small Group Questions:
Which part of God’s creation is your favorite?
Why do you think God said, ‘It was good’ after each day?
How does it feel to know that God made YOU, too?
What can we do to take care of God’s creation?
How can we thank God for the gift of creation?
7) Prayer:
Dear God, thank You for creating the world and making me special. Help us to see Your fingerprints in the sky, the land, the animals, and in ourselves. Teach us to celebrate and care for all that You have made. Amen.