Little Bits of Jesus · October · 2026 edition
Jesus with me in the little things.
A gentle October Bible circle time guide for toddlers, with simple ideas you can use alongside preschool and kindergarten children.
Email me the free October guide
A little place to begin
Teaching them while I’m learning, too.
I started Little Bits of Jesus because I wanted to teach my children about Jesus. I was new to the faith, and I couldn’t find the kind of curriculum I was looking for for less than $300.
I wanted a simpler place to start at home with my babies. So I began making Little Bits of Jesus, one month at a time. This October guide is free when you sign up by email, and I hope it gives you a place to begin, too.
You can sing, read a little Scripture, make something together, and notice God’s goodness in the ordinary parts of your day.
October at a glance
Four weeks. Little moments with Jesus.
God Made Everything Good
Read about Creation in Genesis 1, collect fallen leaves, and make a creation collage.
Memory verse: Genesis 1:31, KJV excerpt
Jesus Is My Shepherd
Meet the Good Shepherd in John 10:1–16, play Follow the Shepherd, and make a cotton ball sheep.
Memory verse: John 10:11, KJV excerpt
Jesus Is the Light
Read Mark 4:35–41 and John 8:12, explore light and shadows, and make a paper lantern.
Memory verse: John 8:12, KJV excerpt
A Thankful Heart
Read Luke 17:11–19, take a thank-you walk, and fill a thankful pumpkin with your child’s own answers.
Memory verse: Psalm 107:1, KJV excerpt
What’s inside the printable?
- Four weekly Bible lessons with opening and closing prayers.
- KJV memory-verse excerpts and separately labeled little-learner paraphrases.
- Song suggestions, movement, crafts, sensory play, and nature activities.
- Snack conversations, little acts of service, and encouragement for Mom.
- A supplies basket list, daily rhythm, and month-at-a-glance page.
- A paper lantern example and printable sheep and thankful pumpkin craft templates.
A rhythm that fits little attention spans.
The guide suggests 10–20 minutes, 3–5 days a week. Repeat the same story and verse through the week and choose an activity that fits your day. You don’t need to complete every idea.
On a hard morning: song, Bible truth, verse, hug, done.
That gentle reminder is part of the guide. Start small, and come back when you can.
Before you begin
The cover identifies this as a toddler guide. Families with preschool or kindergarten children can adapt the conversations and activities to their children’s abilities. It is a Bible circle time resource, rather than a complete academic curriculum.
Print on US Letter paper. Use “Fit” if decorative edges are clipped; the thankful pumpkin template specifies Actual Size / 100%. A grown-up should handle cutting, supervise small craft pieces, and choose suitable food sizes and textures. Use only a battery-powered light in the lantern.
Read the full memory verses in your Bible. The short little-learner phrases are paraphrases, not KJV quotations.
Ready when you are
Your October Little Bits
Print what you need. Gather your little ones. Begin with one small moment.
Email me the October guideGrowing a month at a time
I’m adding Little Bits as I make them. Over time, a month may have more than one theme or learning level to choose from. This October edition can stay here for families who want to use it again.
For another way to open the Bible together, visit the LivingJamie free resources shelf.
Choose one lesson this week and try it at your own pace.