Tots and Pebbles - September Theme and Activities for home!
This month in Everybody’s Welcome we’re helping little ones understand that God’s Church isn’t just a building — it’s His family! Everyone fits in, because God welcomes us when we trust and follow Jesus. As parents, you get to help your child feel included, loved, and safe in God’s family and then from there, help them include and love others just like Jesus does!
We’ve put together four weeks of simple stories, activities, wonder questions, and prayers to help you bring the lesson home. It’s all about making God’s family real in your home with love, fun, and belonging.
Key Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15: “… the family of God is the church”
Weekly Plan
Week 1 – Everybody Is Welcome
Big Idea: Everyone can belong in God’s family when they follow Jesus.
At Home Activity – Welcome Mat Craft
Make or draw a “welcome mat” together. Write “Welcome to God’s Family” on it.
Let each family member decorate it.
Place it by your door or in a special spot. Every time someone sees it, say, “God’s family welcomes you!”
I Wonder…: “What makes you feel like you are loved?”
Prayer: “Dear Jesus, thank You that we can all belong to Your family. Help us to welcome others just like You welcome us.”
Week 2 – God’s Family Loves Everyone
Big Idea: In God’s family, we love each other – not just people we know, but everyone.
At Home Activity – Family Hug Chain
Use paper strips to make a paper chain. On each strip write the name of someone in your life (family, friends, neighbours) or even someone you don’t know.
Each day, tear off one link, pray for that person, and think of a way to show them love (smile, say hi, draw a picture).
I Wonder…: “How can I show love to someone I don’t usually play with or know well?”
Prayer: “Jesus, thank You for loving everyone. Help me love others the way You love them.”
Week 3 – Following Jesus Brings Us Together
Big Idea: Following Jesus means learning to be like Him — sharing, helping, being kind — and that helps all of us in God’s family grow together.
At Home Activity – “Follow the Leader – Jesus Style”
One person leads, doing simple actions like helping pick up toys, sharing a snack, inviting someone to play.
Others follow.
Talk about how Jesus leads us by loving and serving, and how we can follow Him.
I Wonder…: “What is one thing Jesus does that you want to copy this week?”
Prayer: “Jesus, help me follow You. Teach me to love and serve like You do.”
Week 4 – Everyone Belongs in God’s Family
Big Idea: Because of Jesus, everyone who trusts Him belongs in God’s family — there are no outsiders.
At Home Activity – Belonging Puzzle
Use a puzzle (even a simple one your child likes).
As you put pieces together, talk about how each piece is different shape or colour, but each piece matters to finish the puzzle — just like everyone in God’s family is important.
Celebrate when the puzzle is finished: “We all fit together!”
I Wonder…: “Who is someone new I can welcome into my circle or show kindness to?”
Prayer: “Thank You, God, that there is a place for me in Your family. Help me welcome others into Your family too.
Wrap-Up Summary
Over these four weeks, your child is learning that:
God’s family is for everyone.
Being part of God’s Church means love, kindness, and belonging.
Following Jesus means being part of something bigger — where everyone matters.
Small moments at home — crafts, hugs, puzzles, prayers — help these truths stick in their hearts. You’re doing something huge by helping them see that they’re loved, included, and that they belong in God’s family.