Sounds of Nature

In this Sunday school activity, children will practice listening so they can also listen to God.
by Leah Pittsinger

TOPICS: Salvation, Obedience, Christian Growth MATERIALS: Activity Page [pdf] Click here Pencils Clipboards/Bibles Back up: a song of various nature sounds you could play on your phone or tablet. DURATION: Approximately 10 minutes

PREPARATION:

Print the handouts.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Choose a safe place outside where the children can sit and listen to the sounds. Give each child a handout, pencil, and a clipboard or bible to write on. Encourage the children to remain quiet so it’s easier to stay focused as they listen.

Application:
What did we have to do to hear the sounds (be still/quiet, stay calm, focus, etc.)? What did we learn from listening to the sounds (that the birds seem happy, the airplanes can be loud, the wind is blowing the leaves off the trees, etc.)? Well, these things are also true if we want to hear from the Lord: we must be still, focused, and think about what He wants us to learn from His word. And even though there are distractions, we can still focus on the Lord and hear the message He has for us. Listening to what God has to say is the first step in learning about Jesus and believing in Him.