Rainforest Falls VBS 2026 invites kids deep into the jungle to discover that God’s love is wild, deep, and forever.
Bible teaching time is where that message truly takes root—where kids not only hear God’s Word but experience it in ways they’ll never forget.

But here’s the challenge: How do you keep a group of 4-year-olds through 5th graders—including many who’ve never set foot in a church—engaged, curious, and learning?

Here’s how to make your Rainforest Falls Bible time simple, powerful, and full of life.

🎯 Focus on One Truth Each Day

Rainforest Falls makes it easy—each day has a clear Bible point that reveals a unique truth about God, like God is our Creator, God Knows Everything, God is Love, and God is Forever.
Don’t overload the kids—zero in on the daily truth and weave it into every moment of the lesson.

Pro Tip:
Write the Bible Point on a colorful jungle leaf poster. Every time you point to it, have the kids shout it out with an action—like raising their arms like tree branches. The energy + repetition makes it stick.

🐒 Make It Age-Appropriate and Outreach-Friendly

Many kids at VBS won’t know the Bible stories. That’s part of the mission!

• Use kid-friendly language: Instead of “forgiveness,” say “God doesn’t stay mad—He welcomes us back.”
• Avoid insider phrases: Swap “born again” for “God gives you a brand-new start.”
• Explain like it’s brand new: Even if some kids already know the story, the clear explanation helps newcomers feel welcome, not lost.

🎉 Teach with Energy and Expression

Bible time should feel like stepping into an adventure. Your face, voice, and body tell the story as much as your words do.

• Gasp at the exciting moments.
• Whisper during suspense.
• Act out the action.
• Ask questions that spark imagination: “If you were in the boat, what would you do?”
• Create audience participation cues: “When I say ‘jungle,’ beat your chest like a gorilla!”

Kids don’t want a lecture—they want to live the story with you.