Matthew 10:1–16
Trueway Baby Bible lesson for ages 0–2

About This Baby Bible Lesson

This free printable Trueway Baby Bible lesson gently introduces babies and toddlers to the Bible account of Jesus choosing His disciples in Matthew 10:1–16.

Through repetition, movement, music, and sensory exploration, little ones begin to understand one simple truth:

I am on Jesus’ team.

Designed especially for ages 0–2, this lesson focuses on calm interaction, connection, and joyful engagement. Babies experience the Bible account through simple phrases, gentle actions, and hands-on play that help them begin forming early faith connections in a safe and loving environment.

The lesson also helps children see that Jesus chose special helpers and invites us to follow Him too.

How This Lesson Works

Trueway Baby lessons are short, gentle, and repeatable. Sessions are baby-led and flexible so caregivers can respond to each child with warmth and reassurance.

Each session includes:

• One simple spoken key phrase: “I am on Jesus’ team.”
• A gentle action song (“Jesus Chose His Friends” – optional tune: Mary Had a Little Lamb)
• One simple sign action (“Follow”) to introduce early sign language
• A safe sensory activity (“Twelve Helpers Sort” counting game using a muffin tin)
• High-contrast visual cards for early visual development (pages 2–3)
• Simple action picture cards retelling the Bible account (pages 4–7)
• A short calming prayer
• A printable parent take-home sheet with simple ideas for continuing the lesson at home (page 8)

The lesson visuals include bold high-contrast shapes for young babies and simple picture cards that show Jesus choosing His helpers and sharing God’s love.

Everything is designed for repetition, security, and joyful interaction.

Watch & Sing Along

“Jesus Chose His Friends”
(Optional Tune: Mary Had a Little Lamb)

Jesus chose His friends one day,
Friends one day, friends one day,
Jesus chose His friends one day,
“Come and follow Me.”

They would help and they would care,
They would care, they would care,
They would help and they would care,
Sharing God’s great love.

They would go and tell the world,
Tell the world, tell the world,
They would go and tell the world,
“Jesus loves you all.”

Singing together supports bonding, rhythm, and early language development through repetition.

Perfect For

• Church nursery
• Crèche
• Parent & baby groups
• Early years ministry
• Home playtime
• First faith experiences

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