Queen Esther Bible Lesson & Craft Ideas for Kids

Introduction to Queen Esther's Story

Queen Esther is a favorite Bible story in my house she is a great role model for young girls to look up to when it comes to being brave for the Lord in times of persecution. She is a biblical figure celebrated for her courage and faith in the face of adversity. Teaching this story in Sunday School provides a rich opportunity for kids to learn about bravery, integrity, and the importance of standing up for what is right. Together, let’s inspire a generation that values loyalty, courage, and compassion as exemplified by Queen Esther!

I love using Bible felt as a visual to tell stories to the children but occasional I will come across a well written children's book that relays the story in a way that really helps the children understand and stay engaged. Esther and the Very Brave Plan by Tim Thornborough is the one I used for this lesson. It was definitely a fun read, and I would recommend getting your own copy.

Key Messages to Convey

The story of Esther revolves around themes such as God's providence, the power of prayer, and the strength of a faithful heart. As I prepared for this Sunday School lesson, I focus on the following key messages:

• God has a plan for our lives.

• God is always involved in our lives, even when we can't see Him working.

• Courage involves taking risks for the benefit of others.

• Prayer is a powerful tool in seeking guidance and support

Help children understand how these messages apply to their everyday lives, encouraging them to look for ways to be brave in their decisions and compassionate towards others. Good examples could be gathered from situations at school.

Engaging Craft and Prop Ideas

To reinforce the lesson about Queen Esther, I enjoy incorporating crafts and props that will capture the children’s imaginations and bring the story to life. Here are a few creative ideas:

• Crown Craft: Provide materials for kids to create their own crowns as a symbol of Esther’s royal status. Use gold paper, stickers, and jewels, or glitter to decorate. For this week's lesson I designed a printable crown craft to download, they can use the jewel template provided to decorate or add their own.

• Kings Scepter: To make this scepter I used a dowl rod, gold spray paint, some glitter foam sheets and some stick-on jewels I had from previous lessons. You could use any kind of glitter paper to make this work or gold paint. I like to be creative and use whatever I have on hand.

• Puppets: Paper bag puppets are an easy and simple craft kids can use to also help reenact the story, stick puppets or sock puppets work well too.

By integrating these hands-on activities, children will be able to connect more deeply with Queen Esther’s story and remember the lessons learned.

Incorporating Songs & Verses

Children don't always remember the lesson, but songs often stick in their head. It is important to have a song or memory verse that goes along with the theme of the story. We sang God Has A Plan For My Life - Debby Kerner & Ernie Rettino. For the memory verse we used Esther 4:14 " And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this".

I hope these thoughts and ideas bring some inspiration as you prepare for your very own class!