DLTK Bible's VBS guide
F.R.O.G - Fully Rely on God
Five Day Theme
Suitable for children preschool to Grade 3.
This page provides day by day suggestions for a F.R.O.G. Theme.
Printable worksheets and more detailed instructions on how to do some of the activities are provided.
You can find a more detailed schedule that can be used as a guide for each day.
Allow time for questions. I've provided a link to help you explain Becoming a Christian that you can use throughout the week or use the extra time on the last day to read it to the kids.
Day 1:
Arrival:
Since this is the first day name tags are a good idea so the leaders remember names. The first day can be a bit overwhelming for kids, have the kids split into small groups (4-6 kids) right away.
In the schedule provided I suggested frog coloring pages for this morning as the kids are arriving.
Singing and Story Time:
This is a nice time to put the kids in one big group. They'll probably sing louder with a larger group than with a smaller one. The story might be a bit tricky with a large group but it's not too long and if you let them know beforehand that there will be some questions after they might listen better.
- Sing the "Of all the Creatures song" and "God made me and all of you"
- Read Fully Rely on God - Part 1. (Fully Rely on God introduction)
Circle Time
This is a time for small groups. A small group is ideal between 4-6 kids. It you're having VBS in a large area like a gym just split the groups off all over the gym on blankets (keep the small groups the same throughout the day and week).
During this time have someone set up the craft at the tables you used for coloring at the beginning.
- Go through the questions and the Bible verse for the story and answer any questions they might have.
Craft Time
- Make the F.R.O.G. rock craft
Snack Time
Themed snacks can be fun but aren't necessary, kids don't really care they just want a snack. Half a cup of juice usually does the trick and finger food snacks are ideal. If you can get volunteers from church to sign up and bring snacks for each day make sure that you tell them how much to make and if there are any allergies (peanut, etc.) Give suggestions of snacks to have (cookies, cupcakes, crackers and cheese, etc.) and don't forget to thank them!
Outdoor fun/Activity Centers
Form your small groups to each activity or split the group in half and go in two groups, whatever you find easiest with the number of children you have.
- Here is a list of ideas for the Activity Centers and Outdoor fun.
- Or check the Frog birthday party games for other ideas.
Pick up Time (for half day VBS)
You can have the kids take home their craft or keep them till the end of the week (to allow for drying time, etc.) You could buy each child a large brown paper bag (the kind with handles on it) and then paste a colored coloring page the kids completed and put their name on it to take home at the end of the week.
Singing and Circle Games
- Choose some songs to sing or sing "Jesus loves you as you are"
Craft Time 2
Outdoor Fun - Active Game 2
- Check out these ideas.
Circle Time - Closing Ceremony
- Meet with your group and review what you learned today.
Day 2:
Arrival:
Provide some Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego coloring pages until all the kids arrive.
Singing and Story Time:
- Sing the "Of all the Creatures song" and "God made me and all of you"
- Read Fully Rely on God - Part 2. (Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego)
Circle Time
- Go through the questions and the Bible verse for the story and answer any questions they might have.
Craft Time
- Make the Make a Joyful Noise craft (allow time for a walk around the church playing the instruments all together).
Snack Time
Outdoor fun/Activity Centers
- Here is a list of ideas for the Activity Centers and Outdoor fun.
- Or check the Frog birthday party games for other ideas.
(continue for full day) - lunch
Singing and Circle Games
- Choose some songs to sing or sing "Jesus loves you as you are"
Craft Time 2
Outdoor Fun - Active Game 2
- Check out these ideas.
Circle Time - Closing Ceremony
Day 3:
Arrival:
Provide some Daniel coloring coloring pages until all the kids arrive.
Singing and Story Time:
- Sing the "Of all the Creatures song" and "God made me and all of you"
- Read Fully Rely on God - Part 3. (Daniel and the Lions den)
Circle Time
- Go through the questions and the Bible verse for the story and answer any questions they might have.
Craft Time
- Make the Lion paper plate craft
Snack Time
Outdoor fun/Activity Centers
- Here is a list of ideas for the Activity Centers and Outdoor fun.
(continue for full day)- lunch
Singing and Group time
- Choose some songs to sing. Or sing "Jesus loves you as you are"
Craft Time 2
- Make the Lion
paper bag puppet
Outdoor Fun - Active Game 2
Check out these ideas.
Circle Time - Closing Ceremony
Day 4:
Arrival:
Provide some David and Goliath coloring pages until all the kids arrive.
Singing and Story Time:
- Sing the "Of all the Creatures song" "Only a Boy named David"
- Read Fully Rely on God - Part 4. (David and Goliath)
Circle Time
- Go through the questions and the Bible verse for the story and answer any questions they might have.
Craft Time
- Make the Bag of stones craft
Snack Time
Outdoor fun/Activity Centers
- Here is a list of ideas for the Activity Centers and Outdoor fun.
- Or try Pin the stone on Goliath game.
(continue for full day)- lunch
Singing and Group time
- Choose some songs to sing. Or sing "Jesus loves you as you are"
Craft Time 2
- Make the Shepherd
toilet paper roll craft
Outdoor Fun - Active Game 2
- Play the David and Goliath Game (using the craft from this morning).
Circle Time - Closing Ceremony
Day 5:
Arrival:
Provide some frog coloring pages until all the kids arrive.
Singing and Story Time:
- Sing the "Of all the Creatures song" and "God made me and all of you"
- Read Fully Rely on God - Part 5. (Conclusion and instructions).
Circle Time
Go through the questions and the Bible verse for the story and answer any questions they might have.
Craft Time
- F.R.O.G. rock craft - paint the rock and color the paper plate today and finish the craft in the 2nd craft time.
Snack Time
Outdoor fun/Activity Centers
- Here is a list of ideas for the Activity Centers and Outdoor fun.
- Or check the Frog birthday party games for other ideas.
(continue for full day)- lunch
Circle time
- Review the week with the children and ask what they enjoyed most and learned from the week.
- Give each child a certificate of their completion of VBS and F.R.O.G.
Craft Time 2
- Frog Pouch Craft - great for keeping memory verses or coloring pages in.
Outdoor Fun - Active Game 2
- Check out these ideas.
Circle Time - Closing Ceremony
It might be nice to have the parents come a few minutes early and hear some of the songs the children learned through the week.
Printable Version of this VBS Lesson Plan