Fun Activities for Your Summer Bible Studies: Hands-On Learning Ideas
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Summer is the perfect time to change things up and bring new life to your Bible study routine! Whether you’re teaching at home, at church, or on-the-go, adding hands-on activities keeps kids engaged and helps them remember what they learn.
Here are some fun, flexible, and time-saving ideas that pair perfectly with your Grapevine Studies lessons:
1. Bible Timelines with a Twist
Kids love to move, and Grapevine’s stick figure timelines give them a visual way to connect the dots in Bible history. Let your students:
- Create a chalk version of the timeline outside.
- Make a giant timeline poster using sticky notes for each event.
- Use Grapevine Timeline Sets for kids to fill in as they go—great for memory and review!
Why it works: Visual + hands-on = long-term memory. Plus, your prep is already done.
2. Bring Stories to Life with Simple Skits
Pick a Bible hero (think Moses, David, Mary), read the passage, and let kids act it out using their own words.
- Encourage them to draw their character with stick figures before performing.
- Use your Bible Hero Studies to find quick, character-focused lessons that lead right into these skits.
- Draw the characters or create puppets to act out the story.
Why it works: It’s fun, flexible, and helps even shy kids remember the main points.
3. Interactive Journaling and Prayer Prompts
Even in summer, quiet reflection matters. Use simple prompts like:
- “What are you thankful for today?”
- “Who can we pray for this week?”
You’ll find these included in our studies for grades 1–3—perfect for guiding young hearts in prayer and gratitude.
Why it works: Journaling slows them down and deepens their connection to the lesson, without needing fancy supplies.
4. DIY Bible Geography
Take your studies outside with a big map drawn in chalk or on a shower curtain! Mark out places like Egypt, Jerusalem, or Galilee as you go through your timeline or study.
- Pair this with our Old Testament or New Testament Overview studies that include geography—learning where things happened makes a huge difference!
Why it works: Movement, visuals, and real-world context all in one!
5. Summer Table Talks
Use your Grapevine lesson review questions as table talk starters during snack time or lunch. Kids can draw while they chat!
- Great for summer co-ops or family study time.
- Easy to prep—just open your teacher book and go.
Why it works: It’s casual, flexible, and sparks real discussion without pressure.
Quick Wins for Summer Bible Study:
✅ On-the-go friendly
✅ Minimal prep
✅ Super engaging
✅ Budget-friendly
✅ Designed to save you time and still teach deep truth
Grapevine Studies makes it easy to turn your summer Bible lessons into experiences your kids will never forget. Whether you’re drawing stick figures under the sun or sharing prayers at the picnic table, you’ve got everything you need to make summer learning both fun and meaningful.
Want to try it out?
Grab a free lesson or explore our full summer-ready studies here!
