Object Lesson Using a Beach Ball

Bible Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.

Lesson: Show a beach ball to the children and ask them what they use it for.  Ask them about the kind of games they can play with it.  Then read the bible text. Tell them they are engaging in different seasons in their lives, such as going to school, some of them play sports while some do not, they spend time with family and friends , and they are growing up. Just like the Seasons change during the year, the things they do will change. Some day they will not play sports,  or go to school.

Ask them to sit in a circle, then toss the beach ball to one child and  ask them to share something they like about their current season of life.  Then, have that child toss the beach ball to another child, who will also share something they like about their current season of life. Continue until every child has had a chance to share.

Close the lesson by reminding them that just as the beach ball can be passed around and shared, we can also pass on kindness, love, and encouragement to those around us, no matter what season of life we are in.