Tots and Pebbles - October Theme and Activities for home!
This month our topic is No Silver, No Gold, your child will hear the story of Peter and John healing the man at the temple gate. They’ll learn that Jesus has given His followers power to pray with boldness and see healing happen.
These activities are designed to help you make the story real at home. Each week includes a simple game, a “wonder” question, and a prayer moment — always finishing with a chance to pray for healing together
You are so important in making this real for them. Through the simple stories, play, songs, and prayers at home, your child will not only hear the story — they’ll begin to live it with their family.
Key Scripture of the Month
Key Verse: 1Corinthians 11:1 Follow my example, just as I follow the example of Christ.
Weekly Plan (Weeks 1-4)
Each week has a story, a home-friendly activity, an “I wonder…” question, and a prayer.
Week 1 – Jesus Heals Through His Followers (Acts 3:1–10)
Big Idea: Jesus heals when we pray in His name.
Activity – Act Out the Story & Pray for Healing
Take turns pretending to be Peter, John, and the man who couldn’t walk.
Act out the story: the man asks for money, Peter says “I don’t have silver or gold, but I give you Jesus,” and helps him up.
Then pray together: ask Jesus to heal anyone in your family who is hurt or unwell.
I Wonder…: “How do you think the man felt when he could walk again?”
Prayer: “Jesus, thank You that You heal. Help us to be bold and pray for people to get better.”
Week 2 – We Obey Jesus
Big Idea: Following Jesus means doing what He says, even when it feels bold.
Activity – Follow the Leader with Healing
Play “Follow the Leader.” Do simple actions like clapping, jumping, or walking slowly.
Talk about how we follow Jesus by doing what He says.
End the game by praying for someone in your family, asking Jesus to make them strong and well.
I Wonder…: “Why do you think Jesus asks us to do brave things?”
Prayer: “Jesus, help us obey You, and give us courage to pray for others to be healed.”
Week 3 – We Live Like Jesus
Big Idea: Jesus showed love, kindness, and healing — and we can live like Him.
Activity – Helping Hands
Trace your child’s hands on paper and decorate them.
Write ways those hands can help (sharing, hugging, praying).
Place the hands somewhere visible. Each time you see them, pause and pray for someone who needs healing.
I Wonder…: “What is something Jesus did that you want to do too?”
Prayer: “Jesus, thank You for showing us how to love people. Help us use our hands to pray and heal like You.”
Week 4 – We Pray with Boldness
Big Idea: We can pray with confidence that Jesus still heals today.
Activity – Healing Prayer Circle
Sit in a circle with your family.
Take turns holding hands and praying simple healing prayers: “Jesus, please heal ___.”
Remind your child that even small prayers in Jesus’ name are powerful.
I Wonder…: “What would you like to see Jesus heal today?”
Prayer: “Jesus, thank You that we can pray with boldness. We trust You to heal because nothing is too hard for You.”
Summary & Encouragement
Over these 4 weeks, your child will learn:
Jesus still heals today.
We can obey Him and be bold like Peter and John.
Living like Jesus means loving, helping, and praying for others.
God loves to hear even the smallest prayer from a child’s heart.
Act out the story, play, laugh, and pray. Be bold in your prayers and ask God for things that could only happen if he showed up! Pray and keep on praying.