Luke 1:26-56

Mary's Yes Bible lesson for kids

A complete Mary's Yes lesson plan for Sunday school or homeschool — one version for each age band, from preschool to preteen. Pick the section that matches your kids and teach.

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Preschool & Kindergarten

Ages 4–6

Objective

Children will understand that Mary trusted God and said yes even when his message surprised her.

Opening question

What would your face look like if an angel suddenly brought you surprising news?

Tell the story

Read Luke 1:26-56 together. God sent the angel Gabriel to Mary with wonderful news: she would be the mother of Jesus, the Son of God. Mary felt troubled and asked a question, but she trusted God and agreed to serve him. Mary visited Elizabeth, and they rejoiced because God was keeping his promises.

Hands-on activities

Surprise, Question, Yes

Materials: Three sheets of paper, Crayons

  1. Draw a surprised face on one paper, a question mark on another, and open hands on the last paper.
  2. Place the papers around the room.
  3. Call out surprise, question, or yes.
  4. Let children move to the matching paper and copy its pose.
  5. Explain that Mary was surprised, asked a question, and then trusted God.

Mary Rejoices Coloring Page

Materials: Our free printable coloring page, Crayons

  1. Give each child our free printable coloring page.
  2. Find Mary, Gabriel, and Elizabeth in the picture.
  3. Color while retelling what each person said or did.
  4. Draw small hearts near Mary to show her joy in God.

Talk about it

  1. Who brought God's message to Mary?
  2. What did Mary do after she asked how God's promise could happen?
  3. What is one way you can say yes to God today?

Closing prayer

God, help us trust you and gladly say yes to what is good.

Early Elementary

Ages 6–9

Objective

Children will explain that faithful obedience can include honest questions, trust, and joyful action.

Opening question

Have you ever known the right thing to do but still felt nervous about doing it?

Tell the story

Read Luke 1:26-56 together. Gabriel told Mary that she would give birth to Jesus, the Son of the Most High, whose Kingdom would never end. Mary asked how this could happen, listened to God's answer, and chose to serve the Lord. She hurried to visit Elizabeth, who called her blessed, and Mary praised the God who notices humble people and fills the hungry with good things.

Hands-on activities

Question and Trust Story Actions

Materials: Three chairs, Small pieces of paper, Pencil

  1. Label the chairs Question, Trust, and Action.
  2. Read short moments from the passage aloud.
  3. Let children move to the chair that best matches each moment.
  4. Invite volunteers to act as Gabriel, Mary, and Elizabeth.
  5. Repeat Mary's journey from hearing to trusting to visiting.

Magnificat Picture Search

Materials: Our free printable coloring page, Crayons or colored pencils, Blank paper

  1. Give each child our free printable coloring page.
  2. Color Mary and Elizabeth while reviewing their joyful meeting.
  3. Turn the paper over and draw one good thing God gives.
  4. Write God cares for the humble and hungry under the drawing.
  5. Share drawings with the group.

Talk about it

  1. Why was it okay for Mary to ask Gabriel a question?
  2. How did Mary show trust after receiving an answer?
  3. Who might feel unnoticed or hungry in our community, and how could we care for that person?

Closing prayer

God, help us ask honest questions, trust your words, and obey with joy.

Upper Elementary & Preteen

Ages 9–12

Objective

Children will connect Mary's courageous obedience and Magnificat with humble trust and practical care for overlooked people.

Opening question

Can courage include feeling confused or afraid while still choosing to obey God?

Tell the story

Read Luke 1:26-56 together. Gabriel announced that Mary, an ordinary young woman from Nazareth, would bear Jesus, the Son of God and eternal King. Mary did not pretend to understand everything; she asked how, received Gabriel's answer, and entrusted herself to God's word. When she visited Elizabeth, the Holy Spirit filled Elizabeth with joyful recognition. Mary's song, often called the Magnificat, praised God for showing mercy, bringing down the powerful, lifting the humble, and filling the hungry.

Hands-on activities

Courage Case Cards

Materials: Scrap paper, Pencils, A bowl

  1. Write school or friendship situations that require a brave right choice.
  2. Fold the papers and place them in a bowl.
  3. Draw one situation at a time.
  4. Discuss the questions someone might honestly ask.
  5. Act out a response that combines wisdom, trust, and obedience.
  6. Name a safe adult who could help in each situation.

Magnificat Justice Gallery

Materials: Our free printable coloring page, Colored pencils or crayons, Sticky notes or small paper pieces, Tape

  1. Color our free printable coloring page as you review Mary's meeting with Elizabeth.
  2. Write humble, hungry, powerful, and mercy on separate notes.
  3. Attach each note near a fitting part of the picture or around its border.
  4. Add one modern example of someone who may be overlooked.
  5. Write one fair and loving action you can take this week.
  6. Share only what you are comfortable sharing.

Talk about it

  1. What is the difference between asking an honest question and refusing to trust God?
  2. Why might Mary's words about the humble, powerful, and hungry sound challenging?
  3. Where could your obedient yes make school, home, or a friendship more loving and fair?

Closing prayer

God, help us trust you courageously and join your care for humble and hungry people.

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