Teaching children about the Bible and about Jesus can be made easier with items that point them to Jesus or remind them that God is with them. These items can range from clothing and jewelry to toys and craft items, and a variety of items are listed below.
Clothing
1. “I Belong to Jesus” T-shirt
Available in five colors, these cotton blend shirts have “I Belong to Jesus” and a cross on the front.
2. Easter Theme T-shirt
This shirt is available in five colors, and on the front it says “Silly rabbit Easter is for Jesus” with the y on “silly” made of the ears of a bunny.
Jewelry
1. Bangle Bracelet
This metal bangle has a Bible verse on the plate. It is engraved with “I am with you Always Matthew 28:20” with black fill to help it to stand out.
2. Jesus Loves Me Earrings
These pretty earrings would make a nice addition to the ears of a child. With a red heart on a silver background, they are hung on French wire hooks with rubber backs.
3. Gift Set
This set of jewelry contains a pair of earrings, a watch, a bracelet, and a necklace. The necklace and bracelet have charms including “Jesus Loves Me,” “John 3:16,” an angel, a Bible, and others.
4. “I Am a Child of God” Daisy Necklace
This sterling silver pendant and charms are hung on a 16”-18” sterling silver chain. The center pendant is shaped like a daisy and engraved with “I am a Child of God.” The two charms are a cross and a pearl. It comes in a gift box.
5. Rubber Bracelet with Prayer Card
This purple rubber bracelet has “Jesus Loves Me!” on the outside and “John 3:16” between two crosses on the inside. It comes with a card that has a drawing of Jesus with children under the phrase “Jesus Loves Me!” on one side and the text of John 3:16 on the other.
6. Silicone Wristbands – 12 pieces
These black silicone wristbands are imprinted with 4 different Scriptures: Ephesians 6:10, Matthew 6:33, Luke 1:37, and Isaiah 40:31.
Toys & Games
1. Bible Card Games
This bundle of six card games include Hearts, Memory, Go Fish, and more. These are a cute way to learn while having fun.
2. Itty Bitty Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors Storybook and Stuffed Set
This set of itty bitty (4” tall or less) and 20 page hardcover book tell the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors, with a stuffed toy to act out the story.
3. Jesus, I Love You 14” Plush
This plush doll is 14” tall and made to look like Jesus. It is huggable, and “John 3:16” is embroidered on the bottom and “Jesus, I love you” is embroidered across the chest of the doll.
4. 0“Jesus is Light” Flashlight Keychains
This set of 12 flashlight keychains are a variety of colors. Each plastic flashlight has “Jesus is the Light and the Way!” on the side and a keychain attached to the end. Requires 1 AA battery (not included).
5. Novelty Toy Assortment
Fifty assorted toys with religious themes are great for prizes for church events, Sunday School, parties, etc.
6. Operation: Noah’s Ark
This board game is similar to the classic “Operation” in how it works, but instead of bones, the child is picking out animals. The buzz is interpreted as thunder. A fun animal-learning game for preschoolers, it comes with cards, the game board, and the pieces.
7. Party Favors Bundle
61 pieces in this bundle include 12 fans, 12 metal keychains with plastic crosses, 12 fabric bracelets with plastic clasps and inspirational messages, 12 pencils with sayings or graphics, 12 poppers, and a sticker book containing 254 stickers. Good for birthday parties, Sunday School classes, Easter baskets, Awana or VBS prizes, or bus route gifts.
8. Pockets of Learning Prayer Bear
This cuddly 10” bear has five prayers for young children, including prayers for eating, playing, sleeping, and more.
9. Scripture Scrolls
These 1.5” x 2.25” scrolls have Scripture printed inside. They roll up and fit perfectly inside the plastic Easter eggs, or can be used for Bible lessons or just as fun kids’ toys.
10. Shape Sorter – Noah’s Ark
This shape sorter has animal shapes as well as Noah and his wife, with 26 blocks and the ark made of sturdy wood. Play Noah’s ark or fit the shapes into their places or combine the two for more fun!
11. Wooden Cube Puzzle – New Testament Stories
These 16 solid wood cubes combine into six different puzzle pictures displaying scenes from New Testament stories. Made by Melissa & Doug, it is good for problem solving, hand-eye coordination, and learning Bible stories.
Stickers & Crafts
1. Bible Activity Pads
A dozen activity pads with Biblical themes on 48 pages. The pages include tic tac toe games, coloring pages, and other fun things for kids to do.
2. The Gigantic Coloring Book of Bible Stories
This coloring book has over 350 pages of Bible stories illustrated in an outline manner for children to color in. It combines learning with art, which most children enjoy.
3. Painting Set – Decorate Your Own Canvas
This Melissa & Doug set contains three printed stretched canvases, 8 tubes of paint, 3 paintbrushes, a mixing tray and an easel to display the finished artwork.
4. Stamps, pre-inked
This assortment of 50 different religious themed pre-inked stamps are 1.5 inches tall and 1” in diameter each. Good for making cards or other paper crafts.
5. WWJD (“What Would Jesus Do?”) Stickers – 10 sheets
With text like “I am a child of God,” “Jesus is my Savior,” “W.W.J.D?” and “Jesus is the Way” (among others), these cute stickers are a fun way to keep Jesus in front of children.
Holiday-Specific
1. Easter Egg Set – Resurrection Eggs
These 12 eggs come with figurines inside and a booklet to explain the story of the Resurrection. Each colored plastic egg contains a symbol that leads the child farther into the story of Jesus going to the cross and then resurrecting.
2. Nativity Set – Little People
This Fisher-Price Christmas story set has 12 figures and a manger. The manger’s star will light up and play “Away in a Manger” when you install 3 AA batteries, which are not included. Figures include Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, Angel, three Wise Men, two donkeys, a camel, a sheep, and a cow. There are also walls, cart, hay bale, and stable.
3. Nativity Board Puzzle
This chunky wooden board puzzle displays the nativity scene. The wooden pieces can also create a nativity scene on a solid surface, as well, making it ideal for children just learning the Christmas story.
There is likely to be something in this list that would delight a child in your life, or at least point you in the right direction to point the child in the right direction – toward God.