My 6-8 year olds always love Sunday school skits to act out. Since they are actively participating, their attention is better and they get a better understanding of the lesson. Try this drama for the story of Noah.
Bible Story:
Tell the story of Noah to the children in the class.
A picture book version isn’t necessary but a simplified version of the story will put it into the understand level of the age group. If you have a children’s bible that you use with your class, then this ought to be appropriate.
Drama: Act out the story of Noah building the ark.
Appoint the main characters in the story – make sure that everyone in the class has some part to play, and is clear about what they will need to do when prompted. Use one area of your class as the “ark”. Narrate the story again and let the children act out their role. This is a class drama so it doesn’t have to be perfect, just enough for the children to remember what happened.
Discussion: The Importance of Promises
Return the class to their usual seats and discuss promises – what are they, what kind of things do they promise, should promises be kept, who keeps their promises, then see who remembers what was the symbol of God’s promise.
Activity: Pair words quiz.
Make two columns of words side by side, in one column place a word that fits with today’s lesson, in the other column place a corresponding word. The paired words shouldn’t be side by side so that the children have to look down the list to choose the right word, for example:
Noah Lioness
Olive Branch Rainbow
Ewe Ark
Lion Sheep
Promise Dove
Make the list as long as you think the children will have time to complete in class.
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