Short Stories in Action: 20 Stories + 26 Activities

Through everyday situations inspired by the teachings of Jesus, your child discovers how love, forgiveness, gratitude, empathy, and service can be lived out at home, at school, with friends, and in the little moments of everyday life. Each story includes a key Bible verse with its exact reference and a short closing prayer.

Each of the 10 reflections adds guided questions, ideas for family conversation, and a practical Action of the Day to help children put that value into practice right away.

After reading and reflecting, the 26 individual and group activities, designed for children ages 5–11, turn each value into a hands-on experience. Activities include simple crafts, cooperative games, kindness challenges, mini experiments, role-playing, cards, and posters.

Each activity includes a learning objective, basic materials, clear step-by-step instructions, an estimated time of 10–25 minutes, and suggested age adaptations.

What’s Inside?

20 stories + 10 key reflections

Bible verse + closing prayer for each story

26 individual and group activities

Learning objective, materials, and step-by-step instructions for each activity

Reflection questions + “Action of the Day”

Certificate of completion

QR code · Christian Spotify playlist

Perfect for families, catechists, Sunday school teachers, and homeschool families looking for one resource where children can read, reflect, and practice Christian values—all without having to purchase two separate books or pay twice for complementary learning experiences. More than a book of stories, Short Stories in Action is a tool that helps children listen, reflect, and put the love of Jesus into a action in their everyday lives.

For children ages 5–10.

3–5 minute readings · Instant download · Printable