Choose a verse from the Bible that exhibits sharing or giving. Since children will be unable to determine the value of the passage as is, create your own story based on the chosen verse. Create a story that young children, ages 2 to 4, are able to fully understand. Ask open-ended questions at the end of your sharing story for the children to answer. For example, ask the children why sharing is important and how it makes them feel when they share with others or when others share with them.
Ask preschool children to color images on coloring pages that exhibit sharing. If no coloring pages are available, create a small journal for each child, using one piece of construction paper for the journal cover and white or lined paper for the inner pages. On each page, write a sentence which involves sharing, such as "I share toys with my friends." Ask the children to color a picture that illustrates each sharing sentence.
Cut out a fish body and parts in multiple colors of construction paper. Cut small circles from construction paper to use as the fish scales, or lay out tissue paper, stickers and other embellishments for the children to decorate the fish. Each child should receive a fish body and parts, such as tail and fins. Ask the children to decorate their fish by gluing the embellishments to the fish body. Encourage children to share their embellishments with other children so each child can create a beautiful, colorful fish.
Send a sheet of paper home with each child so parents can become involved with the sharing lesson. Provide details of the lesson learned in Sunday school. Ask the parents to encourage their children to share with others and discuss the story told in class. By repeating the lesson plan outside of school, the preschool-aged child receives more opportunities to share and a chance to remember why sharing is important. Repetition is a key factor in the learning process, especially with younger children.