The Armor of God is given to us in Ephesians. Preschoolers can have some fun while learning what the Armor of God means with these creative ideas.

The ideas below may help you when teaching a lesson about the Armor of God. Feel free to use these ideas to supplement your current curriculum or to make your own lesson.

Story Suggestion

Ephesians 6:10-20 - The Armor of God

Game Ideas

Wearing My Armor

Directions: Bring in some silly items that the children can wear for the different pieces of the armor. Here are some ideas:

• Helmet of Salvation: A silly hat
• Breast Plate of Righteousness: A vest turned around (buttons in the back) with a cross tapped on
• Shield of Faith: A pillow in a sham (so they can put their hands into it)
• Belt of Truth: An old belt
• Shoes of Peace: Large shoes or slippers
• Sword of the Spirit: A large roll from wrapping paper and a paper towel roll that is cut and glued to make a sword

Give each child a chance to play with the armor after you finish telling the entire lesson.

Pin the Helmet on the Soldier

Directions: Prepare for this game by printing out the armor template (below). You may want to blow the picture up further, if you like. Make enough helmets (template below) for each child to have one. During class, blindfold one child at a time and direct him to the wall where the armor is hanging. Have each child try to tape the helmet on top of the armor and see who gets it closest.

Snacks

A good snack for this lesson would be:

Fruit Pudding

Ingredients:

• 1 package vanilla pudding (instant)
• 1 can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 can pineapple chunks
• Grapes, washed and cut in half
• 2 bananas, sliced

Directions:

1. Pour the pineapple chunks in a bowl. Add the vanilla pudding mix.
2. Stir in the mandarin oranges, grapes, and bananas.
3. Chill before serving.

Another good snack for this lesson would be:

Dirt Pudding

Ingredients:

• 1 package Oreo cookies
• 3 cups milk
• 2 boxes French vanilla pudding (instant)
• 1/4 cup margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 8-oz. package of cream cheese, softened
• 1 16-oz. package of Cool Whip

Directions:

1. Put the cookies in a plastic zip-lock bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Set aside.
2. Sprinkle half of the cookie crumbs into the bottom of a glass dish.
3. Beat the milk and pudding until thickened and set aside.
4. In a large bowl, beat the margarine, sugar, and cream cheese until creamy. Add thawed Cool Whip and the pudding mixture to the creamed mixture. Stir well.
5. Pour over the crushed cookies in the glass dish.
6. Sprinkle the remaining cookies on top.
7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Art Center Ideas

A Knight's Mask

Materials:

• Box
• Aluminum foil
• Scissors

Directions:

1. Use a box the size of a child’s head, make sure there is enough ventilation for the child before continuing.
2. Cover the box with aluminum foil, allowing holes for the eyes.
3. Add a visor over the top of the mask which can be made by using a piece or card with vertical slits cut into it and attach it with split pins at each side so that it can move up and down. The visor will also be covered with foil.

Shield Craft

• Shield template (below)
• Construction paper
• Crayons
• Scissors
• Glue sticks

Directions:

1. Print the shield template (below). Cut the shields out before class.
2. Have the children color their shields with crayons.
3. Let them glue their shields to a piece of construction paper.
4. Write Ephesians 6:16 on the bottom of the construction paper as a memory verse.

Suggested Prayer (or use your own)

Dear God, I'd like to ask you to bless all the little things I do. If I work hard, I hope that I will be good at blessing you, too.

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