Day 1 – Jesus the Light & Word

(John 1:1–5 | Matthew 5:14)

Preschool:

• Light vs Dark Painting: Yellow/white paint on black paper (“Jesus is the Light”).

• Lantern Craft: Craft a paper lantern with a heart or cross inside for light.

• Glow Dot Art: Stick glow dots or stars onto dark paper. Display in your room. 

Elementary:

• Candle Scripture Art: Draw candles with the words “The Light of the World.”

• Verse Art – John 1:5: Letter art with light rays.

Older Kids/Teens:

• Chiaroscuro Cross Art: Light emerging from darkness.

• Word Collage: “Word, Light, Life” typography art.

• Devotional Journal Spread: Light in Creation to Light in Christ. (John 1)

Day 2 – Jesus the Rock & Foundation

(Matthew 7:24–27 | 1 Corinthians 10:4)

Preschool:

• Rock Painting: Simple stones painted with crosses or hearts.

• House-on-the-Rock Collage: Foam or paper shapes.

• Texture Rubbings: Crayon rubbings over rocks.

Elementary:

• Foundation Layer Art: Sand + glued stones on card stock.

• Brick Verse Art: “Build on the Rock.” Paint rocks with verse reminders.

• Parable Illustration: Wise vs foolish builder.

Older Kids/Teens:

• Stone Symbol Study: Rock, Cornerstone, Foundation. Lego build a building.

• Minimalist Cross-on-Stone Art

• Journal Reflection: What foundation are you building on?

Day 3 – Parables of Growth & the Kingdom

(Mustard Seed, Sower, Yeast – Matthew 13)

Preschool:

• Seed Dot Art: Fingerprint seeds growing into plants.

• Heart Soil Craft: Different textures for soil types. (dried organics)

Elementary:

• Mustard Seed Magnification Art: Tiny seed to large tree.

• Sower Storyboard Panels (check out Van Gogh’s the Sower)

Older Kids/Teens:

• Parable Symbol: Seeds, soil, roots, fruit. Create a collage. 

• Devotional Art Journal: “Small beginnings, big impact.” Mustard seed. 

Day 4 – Miracles & Power of Jesus

(Fish, Bread, Storms, Healing)

Preschool:

• Fish Stamp Art: Simple sponge fish.

• Calm Storm Painting: Blue swirls and waves. (think Starry Night)

Elementary:

• Miracle Symbols Page: Fish, waves, baskets.

• Before & After Art Panels: Who someone is before and after Jesus.

• Faith vs Fear Contrast Art

Older Kids/Teens:

• Storm & Stillness Watercolor

• Miracle Map: Where miracles happened.

• Symbol Devotional Spread: Power, compassion, authority.

Day 5 – Love & the Fruit of the Spirit

(John 13:34 | Galatians 5:22–23)

Preschool:

• Heart Fruit Trees: Each fruit = kindness, love, joy.

Elementary:

• Fruit Basket Collage

• Fruit of the Spirit Wheel

• Action Art: Draw ways to show love.

Older Kids/Teens:

• Illustrate the Fruit of the spirit

• Reflection Journal: Which fruit is growing in you?

Day 6 – The Cross, Resurrection & New Life

(John 19–20 | Romans 6:4)

Preschool:

• Empty Tomb Craft: Stone rolled away.

• Cross + Flower Art: Life from death.

• Sunrise Painting: New life imagery. 

Elementary:

• The cross story illustration

• Symbol Page: Cross, stone, light. 

Older Kids/Teens:

• Minimalist Resurrection Art

• From Dark to Light Gradient Painting add a cross or illustration

Day 7 – The Church & Following Jesus

(Acts 2 | Matthew 28:19–20)

Preschool:

• Heart People Craft: Church = people.

• Footprint Path Art: Following Jesus. Paint bottom of feet and walk on paper.

• Flame Dot Art: Holy Spirit reminder. 

Elementary:

• Church Growth Map: Dots spreading outward.

• Light Sharing Art: Candles passing light.

Older Kids/Teens:

• Acts Timeline Art

• Devotional Spread: “Go and Make Disciples.”