A 9-session preschool curriculum for ages 2–5
Preschoolers are growing every day. They are learning to share, make friends, work through big feelings, solve problems, help others, and discover how deeply they are loved.
As they grow, God’s Spirit is growing something wonderful in and among them too.
Fruit of the Spirit: Growing with God’s Spirit is a nine-session preschool curriculum that introduces children ages 2–5 to love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
These are not simply nine rules for children to follow. They are signs of God’s Spirit at work, helping us become more like Jesus and teaching us how to live together with love and care.
Each session invites children into a Bible story through language they can understand, concrete examples, movement, repetition, play, and hands-on activities. Preschoolers will wonder together, create, pray, serve others, and add a new piece of fruit to a classroom tree each week.
As the tree fills with fruit, children receive a simple and hopeful reminder:
God’s Spirit is helping us grow.
The Nine Sessions
Love: The Good Samaritan — Luke 10:25–37
Love notices and cares.
Joy: Zacchaeus Meets Jesus — Luke 19:1–10
Jesus’ welcome brings joy.
Peace: Jesus Calms the Storm — Mark 4:35–41
God is with us when we are afraid.
Patience: Simeon and Anna Wait — Luke 2:22–38
God is with us while we wait.
Kindness: Rebekah Offers Water — Genesis 24:10–21
Kindness notices and responds.
Goodness: Tabitha Helps Others — Acts 9:36–42
We can share our time and abilities.
Faithfulness: Samuel Listens to God — 1 Samuel 3:1–10, 15–20
God is faithful and helps us become trustworthy.
Gentleness: Jesus Welcomes the Children — Mark 10:13–16
Jesus treats children with care and respect.
Self-Control: David Chooses Not to Hurt Saul — 1 Samuel 24:1–22
God helps us pause and choose with care.
Why Preschool Leaders Will Love It
Written specifically for ages 2–5
Uses short, accessible language
Builds on repetition and predictable routines
Includes movement, play, art, and sensory learning
Provides spoken words leaders can use
Offers clear supply and preparation lists
Encourages curiosity instead of testing for one correct answer
Connects faith with relationships and community
Treats the Fruit of the Spirit as God’s work—not behavior management
Includes flexible activities that can be adapted for different group sizes and abilities
Preschoolers may not remember every detail of every Bible story, but they will remember what it felt like to be welcomed, loved, encouraged, and included.
Help the youngest members of your church discover that God’s Spirit is already present—and that they are growing together.
Begin growing the Fruit of the Spirit with your preschoolers today.
A 9-session preschool curriculum for ages 2–5
Preschoolers are growing every day. They are learning to share, make friends, work through big feelings, solve problems, help others, and discover how deeply they are loved.
As they grow, God’s Spirit is growing something wonderful in and among them too.
Fruit of the Spirit: Growing with God’s Spirit is a nine-session preschool curriculum that introduces children ages 2–5 to love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
These are not simply nine rules for children to follow. They are signs of God’s Spirit at work, helping us become more like Jesus and teaching us how to live together with love and care.
Each session invites children into a Bible story through language they can understand, concrete examples, movement, repetition, play, and hands-on activities. Preschoolers will wonder together, create, pray, serve others, and add a new piece of fruit to a classroom tree each week.
As the tree fills with fruit, children receive a simple and hopeful reminder:
God’s Spirit is helping us grow.
The Nine Sessions
Love: The Good Samaritan — Luke 10:25–37
Love notices and cares.
Joy: Zacchaeus Meets Jesus — Luke 19:1–10
Jesus’ welcome brings joy.
Peace: Jesus Calms the Storm — Mark 4:35–41
God is with us when we are afraid.
Patience: Simeon and Anna Wait — Luke 2:22–38
God is with us while we wait.
Kindness: Rebekah Offers Water — Genesis 24:10–21
Kindness notices and responds.
Goodness: Tabitha Helps Others — Acts 9:36–42
We can share our time and abilities.
Faithfulness: Samuel Listens to God — 1 Samuel 3:1–10, 15–20
God is faithful and helps us become trustworthy.
Gentleness: Jesus Welcomes the Children — Mark 10:13–16
Jesus treats children with care and respect.
Self-Control: David Chooses Not to Hurt Saul — 1 Samuel 24:1–22
God helps us pause and choose with care.
Why Preschool Leaders Will Love It
Written specifically for ages 2–5
Uses short, accessible language
Builds on repetition and predictable routines
Includes movement, play, art, and sensory learning
Provides spoken words leaders can use
Offers clear supply and preparation lists
Encourages curiosity instead of testing for one correct answer
Connects faith with relationships and community
Treats the Fruit of the Spirit as God’s work—not behavior management
Includes flexible activities that can be adapted for different group sizes and abilities
Preschoolers may not remember every detail of every Bible story, but they will remember what it felt like to be welcomed, loved, encouraged, and included.
Help the youngest members of your church discover that God’s Spirit is already present—and that they are growing together.
Begin growing the Fruit of the Spirit with your preschoolers today.
