Note to parent or teacher: Here is a 20- to 30-minute 0–5 lesson plan about the friendship a child can build and share with Jesus.

Read “Jesus, Friend of Little Children.”

Watch “Forever Friend.”

Talk about things Jesus might have experienced as a child that are similar to things your children experience in their daily life.

Read “Spend Time with Me—It Makes Me Happy!”

Discuss some of the things that are important to a good friendship and how you can apply that to building a stronger friendship with Jesus.

Read “Me and Jesus.”

Color “Jesus, Friend of Little Children” or “Me and Jesus.”

Additional reading:

• “My Little Talks with Jesus: Every day is special with Me!”
• “My Little Talks with Jesus: My little lamb.”