Teach your children to listen and stay focused during church this Easter season with these free Sermon Notes and Listening Pages for kids!
We all want our children to be quiet and listen to the sermon during church services. But, it’s not the easiest thing – especially if you have more than one or two kids you are wrangling in the pew!
That’s why I created these Sermon Notes & Listening Pages for kids! And now is the perfect time to use them! There are so many wonderful words and concepts surrounding the resurrection of our Lord Jesus!
>> GET YOUR FREE SERMON NOTES HERE <<
How to use the Free Sermon Notes for Kids:
- Download your FREE Sermon Listening Pages.
- Print off several copies before church next Sunday.
- Explain to your children that they will listen for the words on their page to be said by the pastor or anyone else speaking on Sunday during church. Every time they hear one of the words on their page, they will make a tally mark.
- Encourage them to make notes or drawings related to the sermon in the blank frame on the right side.
- After church, discuss which words they heard the most. (This will also give you an opportunity to discuss the meaning of the sermon!)
NOTE: All 5 Listening Pages are different, so you can switch out pages all throughout the month!
>> GET YOUR FREE SERMON NOTES HERE <<
As an added bonus, my friend Lauren at Mama’s Learning Corner (who did all the formatting for these listening pages!), has created a non-reader version of these Sermon Notes so your little ones can join in as well!
>> CLICK HERE FOR THE NON-READER SERMON NOTES <<
Looking for more Listening Pages?
Check out my FREE Christmas Sermon Notes and FREE Church Sermon Notes!
Ready for the next step in taking Sermon Notes?
Check out this Sermon Notebook from Not Consumed…
Michele says
I like this idea! Having kids just doodle through the service is not teaching them how to learn in church and it is rude, in my opinion. I love the idea of directing them a little to help them learn to listen! I know a few adults who could use these too! Haha
Happy Resurrection Day!
Kacie says
I think it’s not so rude to doodle — some types of learners really do hear and learn better while doodling. Still, having these sheets would be so helpful! :)
Marci says
Brilliant!!!
Kelly Smith says
Amy, these are terrific resources! Thank you so much! What a great idea! Blessings, Kelly
Torrie says
These are such a great idea! Our church has children’s programs going on for all ages during the “adult” service. However, there are a few times a year that the kids are in the main service. Since they are not used to having to sit that long, it’s very hard for them not to get bored. This is a great resource! Thank you! Will be sharing on my FB page for sure!
Grace Wheeler says
Thank you Amy!!! So excited about this!!!
Teresa says
Thanks, maybe the 4 year old will stay awake this week:)
Kim Crawford says
Thank you. These help my children stay engaged in the message!
Holly says
Hi Amy! I’m right with you on not wanting to use pagan terms when it comes to our Lord and Savior. I did some research into names of things especially after my daughter asked how we got the names for days of the week and months of the year. I thought you would like to read this article http://www.joyfulheart.com/easter/easter-name.htm
The deceiver is excellent at his work. We’re all upset about “Easter” not realizing that every ordinary day of the year is named after one “god” or another!
Thanks for raising arrows even through the hard stuff!!! Keep it up!
In Christ,
Holly
Trinity Church says
Thanks, Amy! This is such a neat resource. I’m sharing this on our congregation’s Facebook page. I like that you’ve supplied options for readers and non-readers alike!
Sharon says
What a great idea! My only suggestion would be putting the words in alpha order…would make it easier for the kids to find the words and put the tally marks next to them!
Happy Resurrection Day!
Amy says
Good idea! Thanks!
judi says
I grew up in a family that didn’t celebrate Easter or Resurrection Sunday. My father believed that since it wasn’t directly mentioned in Scripture then he didn’t want to do it. Our family doesn’t make a big deal over the trappings but we do allow our children to participate in Easter activities at church and we enjoy the celebrations at church. I say all that as background. I was never comfortable with “Easter” either. I’d always been taught that it was from the name of a Pagan goddess. This last year I did some research and discovered I had been wrong all these years. It’s actually the Anglicized form of a similar German word that means Passover. Many cultures use the word Passover when referring to Easter including the Latin American cultures that are a part of my husband’s heritage. I would encourage you to check this out and be encouraged. I can now say with confidence. May you have a blessed Easter as we celebrate the final Passover lamb!
judi says
I pulled up the resources I found to share with you in case you’re interested. :)
http://www.answersingenesis.org/articles/2011/04/19/name-easter-pagan
http://www.celtic-catholic-church.org/oak_tree/easter.html
I’m hoping to use these pages on Easter. Thank you for sharing!
God bless!
Amy says
Do you happen to have any links or books you could point me to on this topic? I’m intrigued!
judi says
I posted a couple of links yesterday, including one from Answers In Genesis. It says it’s still awaiting moderation so I’m sure you’ll see it. :)
Christine says
just stumbled across your listening pages looking for ways to engage my foster kids in knowing Christ. it’s absolutely a brilliant blessing – thank you!