Wee Can Know

Welcome to our May Preschool Ministry Resource Page! This month we are focusing on The Good Shepherd from John 10 and our memory verse, Psalm 23:1 – “The Lord is my shepherd.”

Jesus said He is the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep. This comforting truth can be introduced to even the littlest hearts. Below you’ll find videos and songs designed specifically to help preschoolers understand that Jesus cares for them, leads them, and can be trusted.

Bible Lesson Demonstration for Teachers

How to Teach The Good Shepherd + Psalm 23:1 to Preschoolers

Watch this teacher training demo to see how we use visuals, songs, and repetition to teach young children about Jesus as the Good Shepherd and help them memorize Psalm 23:1.

Click here or email us at weecanknowsec@gmail.com to get the FREE lesson text and resources for the Good Shepherd Lesson.

The Good Shepherd Bible Lesson for Preschoolers

Let your children watch this engaging, age-appropriate version of the Good Shepherd story. Perfect for home or classroom use!

Song Resources

Use these songs throughout the week to help preschoolers remember what they’re learning and keep God’s Word in their hearts. We’ve made it easy and put them all in a YouTube playlist for easy access too!

1. The Shepherd Knows the Way

“The shepherd leads the sheep to the green pastures… All they have to do is follow.” This peaceful song reminds little ones that Jesus knows where He’s leading them, and we can trust Him.

2. Have You Any Fear?

“Baa baa little ones, have you any fear? No sir, no sir, God is near.” Set to the tune of Baa Baa Black Sheep, this comforting song reminds kids that they don’t have to be afraid because God is always watching over them.

3. The Lord is My Shepherd

“The Lord is my shepherd, I’ll walk with Him always.” A simple, singable reminder of Psalm 23:1 that reinforces the truth that Jesus is always with us.

Need more ideas?

Check out our website and social media all month long for crafts, activities, and more inspiration to help teach your children about trusting Jesus as their Shepherd.

We hope these resources bless your ministry and your home as you guide preschoolers in growing in faith and learning to trust Jesus more each day!

And don’t forget to click here or email us at weecanknowsec@gmail.com to get the FREE lesson text and resources for the Good Shepherd Lesson!

What if one day could impact the whole year?
What if your gift could reach children with the Gospel—right where they are—through a ministry dedicated to teaching little ones the truth of Jesus in ways they can understand?

That day is May 6.

That mission is Wee Can Know.

GiveNOLA Day is more than a fundraiser—it’s a movement.

Wee Can Know is honored to be one of hundreds of nonprofits participating in this powerful 24-hour giving event hosted by the Greater New Orleans Foundation. But for us, it’s personal. It’s about making sure preschoolers in our region—and beyond—know Jesus loves them, died for them, and is alive today.

This year, we’re aiming to raise $12,025 to fund Bible clubs, resources, teacher training, parent support, and creative outreach efforts like Gospel parades, puppet shows, and interactive songs that help the truth of Scripture stick.

Here’s the best part: Your gift—no matter the size—could help us win bonus prizes throughout the day! That means every hour we receive a donation, we’re entered to receive extra funds from the GiveNOLA Foundation. And that means even more children reached.

We’re not just trying to meet a number. We’re praying to make an impact—child by child, hour by hour.

Here’s how you can be part of GiveNOLA Day:

1. Give Online – Visit our GiveNOLA page any time between 12:00 AM and 11:59 PM on May 6.
2. Give by Check – Make checks payable to Wee Can Know and mail to:
   PO Box 131, Arabi, LA 70032
3. Drop Off a Gift – Stop by our office at 313 Bear Drive, Arabi, LA!

Bonus: Every online gift on May 6 gives us a chance to win hourly cash prizes, increasing your impact without any extra cost to you!

Let’s do this—together.

“One Day to Give as One.” That’s the heart of GiveNOLA Day.
Will you give as one—so more little ones can know the One?

Give Now at Wee Can Know’s GiveNOLA Page »

Looking for a hands-on Easter activity your preschoolers will actually enjoy and remember? This Easter crown craft quickly became a hit in our house—and not just because there were markers involved. My 5 and 3-year-olds loved making their own crown for King Jesus, and they couldn’t wait to show their dad. Their excitement reminded me all over again how simple tools can plant lasting seeds of truth.

We’ve been teaching the story of Easter using the lesson The King’s Crown, where Jesus goes from wearing a crown of thorns to a royal crown in heaven as the King of Kings. It’s such a powerful visual for little hearts—and when children get to create something with their hands, the message sinks even deeper

As we talked about how Jesus is the King who died and rose again, my children started singing, “Jesus is the King!” from our song playlist. Their little eyes lit up when they realized this crown wasn’t just for fun—it was to remind them that Jesus is the real King forever.

You can do this crown craft too! It’s perfect for:

• Parents wanting to bring the Easter message home
• Sunday school teachers or children’s ministry leaders needing a simple hands-on Bible activity
• Grandparents looking for a meaningful project with their grandkids

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Our free printable crown template (Download it here or scroll down)
• Crayons, markers, stickers, glue, sequins—whatever you have on hand
• A stapler or tape to attach the band to fit your child’s head
• Optional: Play our King’s Crown YouTube Playlist in the background while you craft!

While creating, talk about Revelation 17:14 – “Jesus is Lord of lords and King of kings.”

Want more simple ways to help your child know Jesus as King this Easter? Check out our full blog post of songs, fingerplays, and preschool lesson ideas at weecanknow.com/crown.

Easter is such a special time to celebrate with our little ones, but let’s be honest—it’s also really easy for the real meaning of the season to get lost between chocolate bunnies and colorful plastic eggs.

That’s why I LOVE this simple, hands-on activity: Resurrection Eggs!

It’s playful and powerful. And best of all? It speaks straight to a preschooler’s heart.

What Are Resurrection Eggs?

Think of them like a tiny storytelling kit tucked inside a carton of plastic eggs. Each egg hides a small item or paper inside that represents a part of the Easter story—like a leaf for Palm Sunday, a cross for Jesus’ crucifixion, or a stone to show the empty tomb.

As you open each egg, you walk your child through the story of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection—step by step, one egg at a time.

Why They Work So Well

Preschoolers learn best through play and repetition. So when they get to touch the donkey, hold the nails, and see the stone, the story suddenly becomes very real and very memorable.

It’s not just a story they’re hearing—it’s a story they’re experiencing.

How to Use Them

You can do the whole set in one sitting (especially around the dinner table or during a church Easter event), or you can open one egg a day leading up to Resurrection Sunday. There’s no one right way—just start and see what clicks for your kiddos. You can tell the story yourself or we created a video you can play for the whole family!

Each egg is simple, short, and age-appropriate, making it easy to spark meaningful conversations with even your littlest learners.

Real Faith. Real Fun.

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or preschool teacher, this activity is a beautiful way to center Easter around the gospel in a way young hearts can understand.

You don’t need to be a Bible expert or a Pinterest mom to do it. Just open the eggs and open the conversation. God does the rest.

Let’s help our little ones see Easter for what it truly is—a celebration of the risen King!

Download these Easter Eggs below for your own Easter Egg Event, you can cut them out and place in plastic eggs or just hide them around the house without the eggs! Either way, you will have fun looking for eggs and learning the true Easter Story.

We also have these cards which will help children realize that God is faithful and keeps His promises. This will help a child learn to trust God’s promises in his/her life (and parents too).

Missions is a vital part of our Christian faith, as we are called to spread the Good News of Jesus to every corner of the earth. To illustrate this important calling, let’s look at a penny. As simple as a penny may seem, it holds powerful reminders of the role we all play in missions.

Watch our friend, Emily Spateholts, Director of Children’s Ministries at Houghton Wesleyan Church explain how a penny can remind us of missions or keep reading below.

And make sure you scroll all the way down for our FREE missionary penny bookmarks!

One Cent – One Sent

Turning the penny over, we see the words “One Cent.” This reminds us that a missionary is “one sent” to share the love of Jesus with others. Missionaries go into communities near and far, bringing the Gospel to people who may have never heard it before.

The United States of America – Missions Starts at Home

At the top of the penny, we see “United States of America.” This reminds us of Acts 1:8, where Jesus tells His disciples:

“You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Missions doesn’t start in some far-off country—it starts right here in our own homes, neighborhoods, and communities before it spreads outward to the rest of the world.

A Round Penny – A Global Mission

The round shape of the penny represents the whole world. Jesus’ command was not just for one place but for all nations. As followers of Christ, we are called to take His message to every people group, ensuring that His love reaches all around the earth.

E Pluribus Unum – Out of Many, One

Above the building on the penny, you’ll see the phrase “E Pluribus Unum,” which means “Out of Many, One.” This reminds us that while one penny—or one person—may not seem significant alone, together, we can accomplish great things. Not everyone is called to be a missionary, but we all have a role in missions—whether by praying, giving, or encouraging those who go.

In God We Trust – Trusting God in Missions

Flipping the penny back over, we see the phrase “In God We Trust.” This is a key truth for missionaries. They must trust God to provide for their needs, protect them, and use them to make an impact. Likewise, we should pray in faith, trusting that God will use His people to spread the Gospel worldwide.

Liberty – Freedom in Christ

On the penny, we also see the word “Liberty,” which means freedom. As believers, we experience the greatest freedom—the freedom from sin through Jesus Christ! This is the life-changing message that missionaries share. Additionally, we should be thankful for our freedom to worship, as many missionaries serve in countries where being a Christian is dangerous.

Abraham Lincoln – A Reflection of God

The penny bears the image of Abraham Lincoln, but this isn’t the real Lincoln—just a reflection of him. Similarly, the Bible tells us that we are made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). This means that when people look at us, they should see God reflected in our actions, words, and love for others. Missionaries live this out daily, demonstrating God’s love in the places they serve.

A Penny’s Purpose – Your Role in Missions

Who knew a simple penny could hold so many reminders about missions? As you hold onto your penny, use it as a reminder to pray for missionaries and consider how you can support missions—whether through prayer, financial support, or even going yourself. Maybe even start collecting pennies (or dollars!) to give towards mission work.

When we all come together, each giving what we can—whether it’s our time, money, or service—we can accomplish bigger and better things for God!

Download our FREE missionary penny bookmarks below to remember this fun lesson!

How will you take part in God’s mission today?

April is all about teaching little ones that Jesus is the King of Kings! Adapted for preschoolers, this month’s lesson – The King’s Crown from CEF Press – will help preschoolers understand that Jesus is the victorious King who rules forever. Our memory verse, Revelation 17:14, reminds us:

“[Jesus] is the Lord of lords and King of kings…”

Watch the lesson demo below and get your FREE copy of the lesson here or send email to weecanknowsec@gmail.com to request.

Songs & Fingerplays to Reinforce the Lesson

Music and movement help little ones remember biblical truths! Here are some engaging ways to reinforce this month’s theme:

Who is the King of the Jungle? – A fun, interactive song that gets kids moving while celebrating Jesus as the King of all creation.

Revelation 17:14 Song – An easy way to help preschoolers memorize our key verse and declare that Jesus is the King of Kings!

Jesus is the King – A joyful song that reinforces Jesus’ royal authority in a way little ones can understand.

Happy Easter Song – Sung to the tune of Happy Birthday, this simple Easter song reminds children of Jesus’ victory over sin and death.

Easter Finger Play – A hands-on activity that engages young learners in a fun and meaningful way to celebrate Easter and Jesus’ kingship.

Let’s help our preschoolers understand that Jesus is the greatest King and He reigns forever!

Download the lesson and resources here or send email to weecanknowsec@gmail.com to request.

What’s better than a fun scavenger hunt? A scavenger hunt that teaches children about sharing the Gospel! This month, as we teach preschoolers about St. Patrick’s mission to tell others about Jesus, we’re adding a simple and engaging activity to help little ones connect the lesson to their own lives—the Shamrock Hunt!

How to Play the Shamrock Hunt

This game is easy to set up and a fun way to get kids moving while reinforcing an important truth: just like St. Patrick went on a mission to share Jesus, we can go on a mission to share Him too!

What You’ll Need:

• Paper shamrocks (printed on green construction paper)
• A classroom, living room, or play area with plenty of (easy) hiding spots

How to Play:
1. Scatter the shamrocks around the room in places that are easy for little eyes to spot.
2. Tell the children they are going on a mission! Their job is to find the shamrocks, but they can only take a certain number (for example, 3-5 each) so everyone has a chance.
3. Once they’ve found their shamrocks, have them sit back down.

Connecting It to St. Patrick & Missions

After the children gather their shamrocks, tie it back to the story of St. Patrick and his mission to share the Gospel with others.

• Ask them, “Did you have to look around to find the shamrocks?” Just like we went searching, St. Patrick searched for people who needed to hear about Jesus.
• Say, “Jesus loves all people, and He wants us to share His love with others—just like St. Patrick did!” (Mark 16:15)
• Show them the three leaves of the shamrock and explain how St. Patrick used it to talk about the Trinity—God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit!

Take It Further

• Have children give one of their shamrocks to a friend and tell them “Jesus loves you!” This is a simple way to help them practice sharing God’s love.
• Play again, but this time let the children hide the shamrocks for their friends—just like missionaries share the Gospel with others!
• Download our full St Patrick’s Day Lesson to take this further!

This is such a fun and simple way to introduce kids to the idea of missions and remind them that they can be little missionaries too! Try it out and let us know how your preschoolers enjoy it!