To prepare for class read 

Genesis 1:1-2:3, John 1:1-18, Psalms 33, 95 & 148

The key message for this Creation lesson is: God created everything.
Including me! This is why I worship Him.

Pre-Class Activity:

All About Creation Worksheet and/or Genesis 1:1 Tile Scramble

Set Expectations & Pray: 1-3 Minutes

Begin class by setting your expectations and leading your students in a prayer.

 Elementary Classroom Expectations Google Slides

 Elementary Classroom Expectations Printable

Link to Background Knowledge: 3-5 Minutes

At the beginning of class, take some time to find out what your students
already know about the Creation

story. Then, we will build upon their current knowledge.

Tell Story: 5-7 Minutes

Tell God’s Creation story with pictures, toys and props.

Tip: Be expressive! Use big hand and arm movements to help create
excitement.

Sing Song: 1-3 Minutes

Older elementary students might not be as interested in singing a song as

younger students. That’s ok. You know your class best, so skip this section if
you want to.

Sing The Creation Song or your preferred song.

Connect to Jesus: 2-3 Minutes

Take time to connect Jesus to the story of Creation.

Connect to Key Message: 2-3 Minutes

Wrap up the lesson by connecting the Creation story to the idea that God
created me, and this is why I worship Him.

Craft/Activity/Game:

Choose your own 7 days of Creation games, crafts and activities or use my
suggestions below:

 Coloring Pages about Creation

 God Made Me – Craft
 7 Days of Creation Retelling (with Props!) – Activity
 Creation Name Game – Game

Regroup, Review and Pray: 3-5 Minutes

Gather the children at the end of craft & activity time, review the lesson, and
end class with a prayer.