Jesus and His Friends: Teaching Toddlers to Follow Together (July Week 2)

This week we talked about how Jesus called His disciples—His friends—to follow Him and share God’s love with others. It’s such a gentle way to show our kids that we’re not meant to follow Jesus alone. We do it together, just like the disciples did! Feel free to download the weekly checklist!

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said. – Mark 1:17

We used fish cutouts we already had (win!) and turned our laundry basket into a fishing boat. Add a stuffed animal or two and it’s a full-on toddler revival 😄


📚 Circle Time Recap

  • Focus: Jesus invites us to follow Him together. We are a team!
  • Flashcards:
    • 🚶 Together
    • ✝️ Follow (optional)
    • Peace
  • Song: “This Little Light of Mine”
  • Activity: Pretend fishing game! Toss paper fish or cutouts on the floor and “catch” them with a paperclip and string pole, or just scoop them up and count.
  • Mini Lesson: “Jesus called His friends to follow Him. He wants us to follow Him too—and help each other!”

🙏 Prayer Time

Dear Jesus, thank You for calling us to follow You. Help us walk together in love, and show kindness like You do. Amen.


💗 Mom Encouragement Corner

Sometimes the call to “follow Me” doesn’t come during quiet devotions—it comes when you’re wiping peanut butter off the table for the fifth time or gently redirecting wild little feet. But even then, you’re discipling. Even then, you’re following Jesus—and inviting your kids to come with you.


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I’m Jamie

Just a regular mama trying to raise little hearts while Jesus is still working on mine. I’ve got a kindergartener, toddler, a baby, and a deep desire to make our home a place of peace, faith, and sticky fingers. I’m new to faith, learning how to follow Jesus while homeschooling, baking, and asking “what’s for dinner?” for the third time in a day. My motherhood isn’t perfect, but it’s real — and if you’re here for truth, grace, and a little laughter along the way, you’re in the right place.

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