LJ & Family
The Homework Race: A Bible Lesson for Kids About Doing Your Best
Episode 2 of LJ & Family, a free animated Christian cartoon for kids ages 3–10. Watch the 2:10 video together, then use the free family guide, Sunday school lesson plan and coloring page below.
The story
LJ races through his homework to get back to his tablet, and his teacher notices the messy work. When his big sister tells him to focus while scrolling her own phone, the two of them drop their devices in Mom's basket and work side by side. Grandma closes with Mary and Martha: Mary chose what matters most.
“And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men.”Colossians 3:23 (WEB)
Talk about it and pray together
Talk about it
- Why did LJ rush his homework?
- What happened when LJ and his sister put their devices in the basket?
- What is one thing you can do with your whole heart this week?
Pray together
God, help me slow down and do my best. When I want to rush, help me give my whole heart to what matters most. Amen.
Free printables for this episode
Everything is free to print and share at home, in class or at church.
Get the books
The Homework Race is also a full-color picture book, with every page a scene from the episode. It is also collected in the Volume 1 hardcover.
For parents
How do you teach a child to slow down and do their best instead of rushing? This episode gives you a gentle way to start that conversation. Watch it together, then ask the three questions above at dinner or bedtime.
A ready-to-teach Sunday school lesson about doing your best and focus
The free lesson plan turns this video into a 30–45 minute lesson for children’s church or Sunday school: welcome question, the video, the Bible story, an activity, the memory verse and a closing prayer.
- Ages
- 3–10 (preschool to grade 4)
- Memory verse
- Colossians 3:23 (WEB)
- Bible story
- Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42)
- Theme
- Focus & doing your best
- Video
- 2:10, captions in English, Español, Português and Français
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