Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and name the books of the Bible.

Materials and Prep

• Bible (any version)

Activities

• Activity 1: Bible Book Hunt - Ask the student to find specific books of the Bible in the Bible they have. For example, ask them to find the book of Genesis or the book of Psalms. Encourage them to use the table of contents at the beginning of the Bible to help them locate the books.
• Activity 2: Book Sorting - Give the student a stack of Bible books and ask them to sort them into different categories. For example, they can sort the books into Old Testament and New Testament, or they can sort them alphabetically.
• Activity 3: Bible Book Memory Game - Create flashcards with the names of different books of the Bible. Lay them face down and take turns flipping two cards at a time, trying to find matching pairs. As they flip the cards, they should say the name of the book out loud.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "The Bible is a special book that has many different stories and teachings."
• "The Bible is divided into two main parts called the Old Testament and the New Testament."
• "The Old Testament has many books, such as Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. These books tell us about the beginning of the world and the history of God's people."
• "The New Testament also has many books, including Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These books tell us about the life of Jesus and his teachings."
• "There are a total of 66 books in the Bible, and each book has its own name."
• "The Bible is an important book that people read to learn about God and how to live a good life."