On this page, you can find a list of programmes and other resources that are suitable for use at Playgroups. Our programmes are full of ideas for activities, games, craft, snacks, etc that can be used during playgroup. Please contact us for further information about obtaining any of these resources.
Image/Name | Price Code | Term | Length | Bible Focus |
Topics Covered | Comments |
Playgroup Ministry Manual |
Free* | Any | – | Mark 10:14 | Types of Playgroup, Outreach ideas, Supervisor Guidelines, Recipes, Equipment, Constitution | Lots of important information and fun ideas for helping you start a Christian Playgroup |
Let’s Create |
Free* | Any | – | – | Glue, Paint, Draw, Nature, Touch and more ideas. | This program provides lots of suggestions for creative play, art and craft ideas and how to encourage creativity in children. |
1, 2, 3, Count with me |
B | Any | 10 weeks | – | 1 One Little Boy and his Lunch 2 The animals went in two by two 3 Three Days and nights in a big fish 4 Jesus calls four fishermen 5 A boy named David and five little stones 6 Six stone jars at a Wedding 7 Naaman takes the plunge seven times 8 Jesse had eight sons 9 Nine lepers forgot to say thank you 10 God’s ten big rules |
The numbers 1 to 10 are featured in this 10 week program. Each week, focus on a number in a Bible story, from one little boy and his lunch, to God’s ten big rules. |
Bethlehem Christmas |
A | 4 | 4 weeks | – | Come to Bethlehem Angels and Shepherds Christmas Visitors Jesus is the Reason for the Season |
A 4 week program showcasing what the first Christmas was really like. Turn your room into a stable, dress up as angels and shepherd and meet the wise men as we discover that Jesus is the reason for the season. |
What’s in the Box? |
B | Any | 10 weeks | – | Bear in the Blue House Madeline What’s Inside? Bob the Builder Froggy friends Shape and make Good on you Dad! Round and round Footprints Picnics with a difference! |
A 10 week programme to fill your term with fun, learning, questions and answers. Discover what’s in the box each week – this will set the scene for your learning and activities. Includes Bear in the Big Blue House, Madeline, something round, something smelly, some footprints and Bob the Builder too. |
What a Wonderful World |
B | Any | 10 weeks | – | Look at the Sky Look at the Earth Look at the Green World Look at the Sea Look at the Birds Look at the Animals Look at the People Look at this Wonderful World Experience God’s Wonderful World Share the Story |
A 10 week program celebrating God’s amazing creation; the earth, the sky and us! |
What’s in the Box? – What Jesus Did |
B | 1 | 9 weeks | Matthew 1:21 Mark 6:3 Luke 18:41 Matthew 9:36 Luke 15:7 Luke 11:10 Luke 18:16 Luke 10:41 Acts 2:36 |
Jesus was a Baby Jesus was a carpenter Jesus walked and talked with people Jesus healed sick people Jesus told wonderful stories Jesus taught us how to pray Jesus taught us how to love Jesus had dinner with friends Jesus died and came alive again |
Here are 9 themes based around introducing children to who Jesus is. |
Location, Location |
B | Any | 10 weeks | – | In the Garden At the Shops At the Park At The Zoo At the Beach At the Doctor / Dentist At the Circus At the Aquarium At the Museum At my Bedtime |
A 10 week program exploring lots of different locations, from the garden, to the shops, to the zoo, the doctor, the beach, even the circus! Children are encouraged to bring their teddy along each week for a new adventure. |
Colourful Stories from the Bible |
B | Any | 9 weeks | Mark 10:13-16 Matt 14:25 Ephesians 4:26 Jeremiah 17:7 Luke 5: 8-10 Acts 16: 13-15 Exodus 3 1Kings 17:5-6 Genesis 37 |
Red – Jesus loves Me Blue – Jesus walks on Water Yellow – Say you’re sorry before sunset Green – Grow like a strong tree Silver – The Lost Coin Purple – The story of Lydia Orange – The Burning Bush Black – Elijah and the Ravines Multi-colours – Joseph’s Coat |
Here are 9 programs based on teaching from the Bible with a colour theme. There’s red (Jesus loves me), blue (Jesus walks on water), purple (the story of Lydia), orange (the burning bush) and multi colours (Joseph’s coat) among others. |
Come Celebrate Music at Playgroup Proms! |
B | Any | 9 weeks | – | Music for Flying Music for Jumping Music for Marching Music for Floating Music for Animals Music for Dancing Music for Country & Western Music for Orchestras Music for Praising God |
Here are 9 program ideas based on a music theme. You could use them entirely for a “musical term”, in a block of 3 or one per month. There’s music for flying, music for jumping, music for animals and music for praising God. |
Fun and Fabulous Experiences |
B | Any | 10 weeks | – | The Adventures of Blinky Bill Fun with the “Wiggles” It’s Teletubby Time! Winnie the Pooh Be a Good Sport Born to Shop The Amazing Alphabet The Clean Team Alice in Wonderland All things bright and beautiful |
A 10 week program for 10 fun days at Playgroup! There’s a ‘Wiggles’ day, an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ day, a ‘Born to Shop’ day, a ‘Be a Good Sport’ day and more! |
It’s in the Bag |
B | Any | 10 weeks | – | The Holiday Bag The Library Bag The Food Bags The Sports Bag The Garbage Bag The Sample Bag Grandma’s Bag The School Bag The Musician’s Bag Lots and Lots of Bags! |
A 10 week program that’s full of surprises! How many different bags are inside your house? Each week children will discover what’s hiding inside a different bag such as a library bag, grandma’s bag and even a garbage bag. |
Let’s Celebrate Special Days at Playgroup |
B | Special Days | 9 weeks | – | Let’s celebrate Easter 1 – Palm Sunday Let’s celebrate Easter 2 – When Sad became Glad Let’s celebrate Easter 3 – Coming Alive! Let’s celebrate Christmas 1 – Angels and Shepherds Let’s celebrate Christmas 2 – Wise Men and Gift Let’s celebrate Christmas 3 – Come to the Manger Let’s celebrate Mother’s Day Let’s celebrate Father’s Day Let’s celebrate Grandparent’s Day |
This program will provide you with lots of fresh ideas for celebrating special times of the year. It includes a 3 week Easter program, a 3 week Christmas program and programs for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Grandparent’s Day. |
My Friend Jesus |
B | Any | 9 weeks | – | My Friend Jesus Jesus and the Children Jesus and the Storm Jesus and the Blind Man Jesus and Zaccheus Jesus feeds the Crowd Jesus and the Fishermen Jesus at the Wedding Jesus heals Ten Sick Men Breakfast with Jesus “Toddler Time” Stroller Service |
A 9 week program based on the stories from the Gospels about the life and work of Jesus. You may like to use this program once a month for bible input or do three stories over three weeks, then have a break. Be creative! |
Splish Splash |
B | 4 | 10 weeks | John2:1-11Luke 8
John 4 |
Wonderful Water Water for Life Water into Wine Goin’ Fishing Stormy Seas Messing about in Boats The Woman at the Well Washing Feet Too Many Fish? Oceans of Fun |
A 10 week program with a Water theme, including 6 weeks featuring a Bible Story based around water. |
Once Upon a Christmas Playgroup |
A | 4 | 4 weeks | – | Trim-a-Tree My Christmas House The Best Gift of All Christmas is a Birthday Party |
A 4 week program with lots of ideas for celebrating Christmas at Playgroup. |
Take a Good Story |
B | Any | 10 weeks | Luke 15:4-7Matthew 7:24-27
Mark 4:1-9 or Matt 13:1-9 |
“Patricia” by Stephen Michael King “The Lost Sheep” from Luke 15:4-7 “Queeny the Bantam” by Bob Graham “Maisy the Mouse” by Lucy Cousins “Mrs Millie’s Painting” by Matt Ottley “Ginger” by Charlotte Voake “Leo the Lion” by Marcus Pfister “The Wise Man” from Matthew 7:24-27 “Sloth’s Shoes” by Jeane Willis “The Sower” from Mark 4:1-9 or Matt 13:1-9 |
Here are 10 themes for Playgroup, each based on a good story. Some are the parables Jesus told, others are stories from special picture books you’ll be able to find in your local library. |
What’s in The Box – Bible Stories for Playgroups |
B | Any | 10 weeks | – | The Pearl of Great Price What’s in the Net? The Tiniest Seed The Lost Son Moses and Miriam Naaman’s Little Servant Girl Jonah and the Whale Noah and the Rainbow Come to the Banquet Boxes! Boxes! Boxes! |
A 10 week program each with a Bible story theme. Every week, look inside the Box and discover a clue to the week’s story. Includes Noah, Jonah and more. |
What’s in The Christmas Box |
B | 4 | 7 weeks | – | Forever & Ever Shepherds & Lambs Stars in the Sky Bethlehem Baby Getting Ready What shall I Give? Christmas is a Birthday Party |
This 7 week program has 7 Bible themes for the lead up to Christmas. Each week, discover a surprise inside the Box. From a shiny Christmas wreath, a special star, a baby doll and even a birthday cake! |
Once Upon a Colourful Playgroup |
B | 3 | 10 weeks | – | We can sing a Rainbow – Black and White We can sing a Rainbow – Blue and Yellow We can sing a Rainbow – Red and Yellow We can sing a Rainbow – Rainbows Smile God Loves You – Happy / Sad Fantasyland Owl Babies In the Rainforest The Rainbow Fish Water Water Everywhere |
Here are ten creative programs discovering various aspects of life. It includes 4 weeks exploring colour, fairytales, and a week reminding us that “God loves Us”. |
Once Upon an Autumn Playgroup |
B | 2 | 9 weeks | – | Amazing Autumn Delightful Dinosaurs Nursery Rhymes Up in the Air Possum Magic Grandparents Day All about Me Where did you get that Hat? Wonderful Winter |
This group of nine programs begins with introducing Autumn and ends with the start of Winter. In between are lots of fun days including a Grandparents Day and a Hat Parade. |
Once Upon a Summer Playgroup |
B | 1 | 9 weeks | – | Summer Fun At the Beach Time for Kids Sports Boxes Boxes Life cycle of a Frog Life cycle of a Butterfly Royal Easter Show Time Chicks and Ducks Happy Easter Jesus is Alive! |
Nine programs for 9 fun days at Playgroup! Children will explore the “Life cycle of a Frog”, learn about the “Royal Easter Show’, be introduced to Jesus at Easter and more! |
Image/Name | Price Code | Term | Type | Music included | Comments |
Ready Mr Music |
A | Any | Playgroup CD | 1 What’s In the Box 2 I Have a Friend 3 Jesus Loves Me 4 Twinkle, Twinkle 5 Baa Baa Black Sheep 6 Hickory Dickory Dock 7 Polly Puts the Kettle On 8 Mary Had a Little Lamb 9 The Hokey Pokey 10 The Farmer in the Dell 11 The Grand old Duke of York 12 Movement 13 Twinkle Twinkle Christmas 14 Away in the Manger |
14 songs for use with playgroup includes Booklet of Song lyrics |
Come Celebrate Music at Playgroup Proms! |
A | Any | Playgroup CD | Music for flying Music for jumping Music for marching Music for floating Music for animals Music for dancing Music for orchestra Music for praising God |
Music to accompany the program “Come Celebrate Music at the Playgroup Proms!” which encourages children to discover various types of music. |