Teaching Creation Day 2 to preschoolers works best when children can see, touch, and talk about what God did. In this Preschool Bible Lesson God Made the Sky, children learn that the world was once full of water and that God made the sky to create space and order.
In this post, I’ll walk you through how this lesson flows, why each activity is included, and how everything works together to help young children understand Creation Day 2 in a clear, age-appropriate way.
Why Preschoolers Need a Concrete Creation Day 2 Lesson
Preschoolers think in pictures and experiences, not abstract ideas. Because of this, simply telling children that God “separated the waters” is often not enough.
Instead, this Preschool Bible Lesson God Made the Sky helps children:
- Imagine what the world was like at the beginning
- Notice what changed when God made the sky
- Understand that God created the world with care and purpose
By using repetition, movement, and visuals, children begin to retell the story in their own words.



Preschool Bible Lesson God Made the Sky: How the Lesson Flows
This lesson is designed as a whole-group, teacher-led experience. Each part builds on the one before it.
1. Revisiting the Beginning of Creation
The lesson begins by briefly reminding children that, at the very beginning, there was nothing. There were no people, no animals, and no sky. God was there before anything was made.
This quick review helps children feel confident and ready to learn what God made next.
2. Visual Storytelling: God Made the Sky
Next, children explore Creation Day 2 using a simple visual.
At first, the water covers everything. As the teacher slowly moves the visual pieces, children can see that there is no space. Then, the sky is added above the water.
Because the change happens slowly, children clearly notice what God did.
This part of the Preschool Bible Lesson God Made the Sky helps children understand:
- The water stayed below
- The sky went above
- God made space


3. Talking About a World Full of Water
After seeing the visual, children are invited to imagine what the world would be like if it was still full of water.
They talk about:
- Having to swim everywhere
- Not being able to walk
- Not having air to breathe
This gentle discussion helps children realize why the sky matters. It also keeps the lesson playful and engaging without needing scientific explanations.
4. Object Lesson: Sky and Water
The lesson continues with a sensory bottle or sensory bag.
Children observe that:
- The water stays at the bottom
- The space stays above
This simple observation reinforces the same idea again. Because preschoolers learn through repetition, this step strengthens understanding without adding new information.


5. Sky and Water Sorting Activity
Next, children look at picture cards together.
Some objects belong in the sky. Others belong in the water.
As children decide where each picture belongs, they practice noticing where things go after God made the sky. This part of the Preschool Bible Lesson God Made the Sky encourages language, observation, and group participation.


6. Cloud Craft for Reinforcement
Finally, children create a simple cloud craft.
As they work, teachers gently remind them:
- Clouds belong in the sky
- God made the sky
This craft helps children slow down and reflect on the lesson. It also gives them something concrete to remember Creation Day 2.

Ending the Preschool Bible Lesson God Made the Sky Lesson With Review and Prayer
The lesson ends by reviewing one clear truth together:
The world was full of water.
God made the sky.
The sky made space.
A short prayer thanks God for making the sky and caring for the world. Then, children receive a take-home booklet to help families continue the conversation at home.
Why This Preschool Bible Lesson God Made the Sky Works
This lesson works because it:
- Focuses on one clear idea
- Uses visuals instead of abstract language
- Repeats the same truth in different ways
- Encourages participation without overwhelming children
Whether you teach in Sunday School, a church program, or a faith-based preschool, this Preschool Bible Lesson God Made the Sky helps young children understand Creation Day 2 in a meaningful and memorable way.
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Love it. Thank you
Love your ideas!
its great!!! thank you so much
This is incredible! So much fun! Thank you for a wonderful idea. Please keep posting more, its all so exiting that even I would love to play with it.
Thank you, Regina 🙂
LOve your lessons! You are so generous to bless other churches and families with these great ideas and resources. Will you be continuing to share on the other 4 days?
Hi Joanna,
I took a break from blogging for a few months and I will be back with the rest of the Creation series starting September 15th 🙂
Where do you find the teeny tiny styrofoam balls
I found them at a craft supply store. If you’re from Australia, they are available at Uncle Bucks”.
How much water and baby oil to you use?
I’m teaching on the 6 days of creation this Sunday (June 4, 2017)
and I would love for m kids to make this to take home with them.
Thank you so much!
God bless you for sharing this ideas with other churches.
I cannot thank you enough for these wonderful Creation Resources! I am a Sunday School teacher with children ages 1-13 and these work so well in my lesson!
Thank you for sharing these bright ideas and free printables! it is a good help in teaching our preschoolers. God bless you!
Loved every idea you shared. Thank you for helpin g sunday shcool teachers around the world.
what size styrofoam balls did you use? I can find 1 inch(too big) and .o1 inch (to make slime) and they are too small.
Thank you so much for the wonderful ideas!!!!! They help me with a new idea for my Sunday school class!!!
Loved it! Thank you, you are a lifesaver 🙂 DO you have lesson and craft plans for all 7 days of Creation? Thanks!
Phenomenal! So excited to use it on Sunday. Thank you!