There are stories that illustrate the concept of God's love in Christian Science for little kids. Such as a story where a lost animal is found and the child realizes it's God's love that guided them to the animal. This helps kids understand the omnipresent love in Christian Science.
One moral lesson is the importance of faith. In these stories, little kids often face difficulties, like being bullied or feeling lonely. But by having faith in Christian Science teachings, they overcome. It shows kids that having strong beliefs can get them through tough times.
Parents or teachers can act out the stories. By bringing the stories to life through role - playing, kids can engage more directly with the concepts. For example, if the story is about sharing, they can act out the parts where characters share things, which makes it more tangible for the kids.
There could be a story where a little kid in a Christian Science family gets sick. Instead of relying solely on medical treatment, they turn to the study of Christian Science teachings. Through their faith and study, they start to feel better, which shows the power of spiritual healing as per Christian Science beliefs. This kind of story can inspire other little kids to also have faith in the teachings.
One popular kids' Christian Christmas story is about the Nativity. Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem. There was no room at the inn, so they had to stay in a stable. That night, Mary gave birth to Jesus. Angels appeared to shepherds in the fields, announcing the good news of the Savior's birth. The shepherds then went to see the baby Jesus. It shows the miracle of Jesus' birth and is a central part of the Christian Christmas celebration.
The story of 'Noah's Ark' is also well - known. God told Noah to build an ark to save his family and pairs of every kind of animal from the great flood. This story imparts lessons about obedience and God's plan for salvation.
The story of the three wise men is also quite inspiring. They were willing to travel a long distance following only a star. They didn't know exactly where they were going but they had faith that the star would lead them to something important. Their gifts were not just ordinary presents but symbols of royalty, divinity, and sacrifice. It shows that people from all over can be drawn to the light of Jesus and bring their best to him.
A story goes that in a Sunday school class on Thanksgiving week, the teacher asked the kids to draw what they were most thankful for. One little girl drew a very strange - looking turkey with a halo on its head. When the teacher asked her why, she said it was a 'holy turkey' that God sent for Thanksgiving. All the kids and the teacher had a good laugh at her creative and innocent idea.
One of the best is 'The Chronicles of Narnia' series by C.S. Lewis. It's full of Christian allegories and takes kids on magical adventures in the land of Narnia. Another great one is 'Hinds' Feet on High Places' which tells a story of Much - Afraid's journey of growth and faith. 'The Wingfeather Saga' by Andrew Peterson is also wonderful. It has a richly - imagined world and themes of family, sacrifice, and faith.
They can learn about forgiveness. The story of Jesus forgiving those who crucified him is a powerful example. It helps kids understand that forgiving others, even when they've done wrong, is an important part of being a good person. Christian kids stories often have these moral lessons woven into them to help shape a child's character.