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Jesus Is My Safe Place

A surprise umbrella, a picture story with rain fingers and arm roofs, a walk to the shelter, and a desert that blooms

  • ☀️ Sunbeam
  • Week 39
  • 📅 Sunday, September 27, 2026
🤔 Forehead Guess🏆 Showdown
💡 The big idea

When I feel scared, Jesus can help me feel safe.

I can remember that Jesus is my safe place when I feel scared or sad.

Study it yourself firstRead Isaiah 13–14; 22; 24–30; 35 in Gospel LibraryCome, Follow Me manualOpen this week (Isaiah 13–14; 22; 24–30; 35)
Know the chapters

Isaiah wrote about 700 years before Jesus was born. Big, proud nations were scaring Israel. Isaiah 13–14 warns that proud Babylon will fall. Isaiah 14:12–15 even describes Lucifer, who tried to lift himself above God and fell. Then Isaiah looks ahead with hope. In Isaiah 25:4, the Lord is “a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat.” In 25:8, He swallows up death and wipes away tears. In 26:3, He keeps in perfect peace those who trust Him. And in 35:1, the desert will “blossom as the rose.” The Lord speaking in Isaiah is Jehovah, who is Jesus Christ.

Three-year-olds need one tiny truth: Jesus is my safe place. They know exactly what scary feels like. Think of thunder at night, a barking dog, a dark hallway, or Mom leaving the classroom. A roof in the rain and cool shade on a hot day are pictures they can feel. Say “Jesus is my safe place!” again and again, always with the arm roof. Keep going until they say it before you do.

Older classes study Isaiah 29 this week. Isaiah saw a sealed book and “a marvellous work and a wonder.” The Church teaches that this points to the coming forth of the Book of Mormon. See 2 Nephi 27 and Joseph Smith—History 1:63–65. Isaiah 28:10 says we learn “line upon line,” a little at a time. That’s just how Sunbeams learn. For your class, keep it simple. Jesus loves them, keeps them safe, and can turn sad, dry places into beautiful ones.

Only have 5 minutes?

Grab an umbrella and a blanket on your way out. Open the umbrella while your phone or tablet plays rain. Tell the picture story and let them guess what comes next. Teach “Jesus is my safe place!” and play Run to the Shelter. End with a quiet testimony. Brought nothing? Tap “I brought nothing.” Arm roofs replace the umbrella, and your arms become the shelter.

What to bring4 items

Tick what you have. Forgot something? Every step that needs a supply has a no-supplies version in the plan below.

Before class

  1. Keep the umbrella closed and hidden in your bag until the hook.
  2. Open the Sound Board and find rain and thunder. Turn the volume low so thunder is fun, not scary.
  3. Pick a shelter spot. Drape the blanket over two chairs, or have the second adult hold one end up high.

If your class is wild

  • Some three-year-olds are truly afraid of thunder. Keep the storm quiet and smile a lot. Let a worried child hold your hand or sit close. That’s the lesson!
  • Use the arm roof to get attention all lesson. You say “Pitter-patter…” and they answer with an arm roof and “Safe!”
  • Some little ones don’t like being under a blanket. Let them stand at the edge and touch it. Nobody has to go under.
  • Tears at the door and potty breaks happen. Give a teary child a job, like holding the umbrella. Follow your ward’s policy for potty trips. Keep two adults with the class, and never leave it alone.
  • Walking feet during Run to the Shelter! Say “Tiptoe to the shelter!” instead of “Run!” Play in a clear part of the room.

The 25-minute plan22 min + bonus

Bonus steps are for when you have extra time. Steps that mention Teach Mode, the Sound Board or other class games refer to the Gospel Sparks app; on the web you can play Forehead Guess and Scripture Showdown from this page.

1. Hook

Pitter-Patter, Umbrella!

3 min

A surprise umbrella and rain sounds grab wandering attention and give little ones a picture of a safe place in a storm.

  1. SAY“Shhh… what’s that sound?”
  2. Tap rain on the Sound Board. When they say “Rain!”, tap your fingers on your legs. Pitter-patter!
  3. SAY“Oh no! I don’t want to get wet! What keeps us dry?”
  4. Keep the rain going. Pop open the umbrella over a few children at a time. Ask, “Are you dry and safe?”
  5. Close the umbrella. Then say, “Today we’ll learn that Jesus is like a safe place when we feel scared.”
🌪️ If everyone crowds the umbrella, say, “Umbrella turns! Sit on your spot, and it will come to you.”
🔊 Sound Board (a class game in the Gospel Sparks app)

Class screen: ☂️ Pitter-patter! What keeps us dry?

No supplies? Do this instead

Instead of: An umbrella (any size; a small kid umbrella is perfect)

Pitter-Patter, Arm Roof!

  1. SAY“Shhh… what’s that sound?”
  2. Tap rain on the Sound Board. When they say “Rain!”, tap your fingers on your legs. Pitter-patter!
  3. SAY“Oh no! I don’t want to get wet! I know! I’ll make a roof!”
  4. Put your arms over your head like a pointy roof. Have everyone copy you. Ask, “Are you dry and safe?”
  5. SAY“Today we’ll learn that Jesus is like a safe place when we feel scared.”

Class screen: 🙆 Make a roof! Stay dry!

2. Story

Picture Story: Safe in the Storm

6 min

Seven short picture scenes let Sunbeams feel the storm, the safe place and the flowers from their spots.

  1. SAY“Isaiah told us something happy about Jesus. Let’s look at the pictures. I’ll ask you to guess!”
  2. Take a guess or two at each “Guess!” Little ones can just point or nod.
  3. Swipe through the scenes. Read each one. Do the motion together when one shows.
  4. Keep the thunder quiet. If someone looks worried, scoot close and say, “We’re safe. It’s just pretend.”
🌪️ Sit on the floor with the kids, not on a chair. They stay closer when you’re at their level.

Class screen: ⛈️ Story time! Here comes the storm! · 🤔 Guess! · 🙆 Safe!

3. Wiggle break

Storm and Sunshine

2 min

Three-year-olds need to move after a story, and weather moves keep the storm and the flowers fresh in their minds.

  1. SAY“Everybody stand up! Let’s make weather!”
  2. Call out each weather and do it together. Rain: wiggle fingers down. Wind: sway. Thunder: stomp! Sunshine: arms in a big circle.
  3. End with flowers. Crouch tiny like a seed, then grow and bloom! Sit down like a sleepy flower.

Class screen: 🌦️ Rain! Wind! Thunder! Sunshine! · 🌧️ Wiggle fingers · 💨 Sway · ⚡ Stomp! · ☀️ Big circle · 🌹 Bloom!

4. Scripture

Our Little Verse: Isaiah 25:4

3 min

A few words with big motions, repeated many times, is how three-year-olds carry a scripture home.

  1. SAY“This is the Bible. It has words from Heavenly Father and Jesus. Let’s listen!”
  2. Hold up your scriptures. Read slowly, “a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat.”
  3. SAY“A refuge is a safe place. Jesus is my safe place!”
  4. Teach the Key Verse motions one at a time. Then say it together, “Jesus is my safe place!”
  5. Say it three ways: a tiny raindrop whisper, a regular voice, then a big thunder voice.

Class screen: 📖 Jesus is my safe place! · ☝️ Jesus · 👉 is my · 🙆 safe · 🤗 place!

5. Game

Run to the Shelter!

5 min

Hurrying to a cozy shelter when the pretend storm comes lets children feel with their bodies what it means to have a safe place.

  1. SAY“It’s a sunny day! Let’s tiptoe and pick flowers!”
  2. Hang the blanket over two chairs, or have the second adult hold it up. Tap thunder and call, “Storm’s coming! Walking feet to the shelter!”
  3. Under the shelter, everyone makes an arm roof and says, “Jesus is my safe place!”
  4. SAY“The sun came back!”
  5. Play four or five rounds. Let a different child call “Storm’s coming!” each time.
🌪️ If kids push or dive under the blanket, freeze the game. Say, “Shelters are for gentle friends.” Let the gentlest child go first next round.

Class screen: ⛺ Storm’s coming! To the shelter!

No supplies? Do this instead

Instead of: A blanket, sheet, or big beach towel to be the storm shelter

Huddle Under the Big Roof!

  1. SAY“It’s a sunny day! Let’s tiptoe and pick flowers!”
  2. Kneel in a clear spot with your arms stretched wide. You’re the shelter! Tap thunder and call, “Storm’s coming! Walking feet to the shelter!”
  3. Everyone huddles close. Make arm roofs together and say, “Jesus is my safe place!”
  4. SAY“The sun came back!”
  5. Let a different child call “Storm’s coming!” each round.

Class screen: 🙆 Storm’s coming! Huddle up!

6. Testimony

Safe with Jesus

3 min

A quiet moment with a picture of the Savior helps each child feel that Jesus loves them and keeps them safe.

  1. SAY“Let’s get very quiet. I have someone special to show you.”
  2. Drop to a whisper. Hold up the picture of Jesus Christ and say, “This is Jesus.”
  3. Pass the picture around the circle. Each child can wave or gently touch it and whisper, “Jesus is my safe place.”
  4. Share your testimony simply, “When I feel scared, I pray. And Jesus helps me feel safe. I know He loves you.”
  5. Invite them to try an arm roof and a little prayer this week. Fold arms for the closing prayer. Whisper the words for the child who prays.

Class screen: 🙏 Jesus loves me and keeps me safe. · Jesus is my safe place

No supplies? Do this instead

Instead of: A picture of Jesus Christ (from your meetinghouse library, a Friend magazine, or home)

  1. SAY“Let’s think about Jesus. Close your eyes. Put your hands on your heart.”
  2. Keep whispering. Go around the circle. Each child makes a quiet arm roof and whispers, “Jesus is my safe place.”
  3. Share your testimony simply, “When I feel scared, I pray. And Jesus helps me feel safe. I know He loves you.”
  4. Invite them to try an arm roof and a little prayer this week. Fold arms for the closing prayer. Whisper the words for the child who prays.
7. Game

What’s Hiding? Mystery Picture

3 minBONUS

A peekaboo picture reveal reviews the lesson if you have a few extra minutes.

  1. SAY“A picture from our story is hiding! Let’s find out what it is.”
  2. Open Mystery Picture. Call out a “show me,” like “Show me rain fingers!” Tap away a tile after each one.
  3. Let everyone guess. When the picture shows, tell that part of the story together.
🧩 Mystery Picture (a class game in the Gospel Sparks app)

Class screen: 🖼️ What’s hiding?

The story

Safe in the Storm

Isaiah 25:4, 8; 35:1 ↗

Optional helpers

  • Umbrella HelperSits by you and holds the closed umbrella up high whenever everyone says “Safe!”
  • Sound HelperTaps each scene’s sound on your phone or tablet with your help.

Scenes

  1. 🧔📜 Isaiah had happy news about Jesus!

    Long ago, a prophet named Isaiah wrote happy news about Jesus. He wrote it on a big scroll.

    🙌

  2. 🌧️⚡ Uh-oh! Here comes the storm!

    Isaiah talked about a big storm. Pitter-patter went the rain. BOOM went the thunder! Storms can feel scary. Sometimes we feel scared too.

    🙌 Pitter-patter fingers! Guess: what keeps us dry?

  3. ☂️🙂 Jesus is my safe place!

    Isaiah said the Lord is like a safe place in a storm. He’s like a strong roof over our heads. Jesus keeps us safe!

    🙌 Make a roof with your arms: “Safe!”

  4. ☀️🌳 Cool shade on a hot, hot day

    On a hot, sunny day, a big tree makes cool shade. Isaiah said the Lord is like cool shade for us too.

    🙌

  5. 😢🤲 Jesus can wipe away our tears

    Isaiah said the Lord will wipe away tears. When we feel sad, Jesus loves us and helps us.

    🙌 Guess! What can grow in a dry desert?

  6. 🏜️🌹 The dry desert blooms with flowers!

    Isaiah said even a dry, dusty desert will be happy and grow beautiful flowers. Jesus makes things beautiful!

    🙌

  7. ❤️🙋 Jesus keeps me safe!

    Jesus loves every one of you. When you feel scared, you can remember: Jesus is my safe place!

    🙌 Whisper together, “Jesus is my safe place.”

Key verse

Isaiah 25:4 ↗
“a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat”
In kid words: Jesus is my safe place!
🙌 “Jesus” = point up high · “is my” = point to yourself · “safe” = make a roof with your arms over your head · “place!” = give yourself a great big hug

More verses

Isaiah 25:8 ↗
“the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces”
In kid words: Jesus can wipe away my tears.
Isaiah 26:3 ↗
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace”
In kid words: Jesus helps me feel calm inside.
Isaiah 35:1 ↗
“the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose”
In kid words: Jesus can make dry places grow pretty flowers!

Forehead Guess words14 words

  • ☂️ Umbrella
  • 🌧️ Rain
  • ⚡ Thunder
  • 💨 Wind
  • ☀️ Sun
  • 🌳 Tree
  • ⛺ Tent
  • 🌹 Flower
  • 🏜️ Desert
  • 🧔 Isaiah
  • 📜 Scroll
  • 😢 Tears
  • 🤗 Hug
  • 🏠 House
Clues for each word
  • Umbrella: Keeps you dry in the rain
  • Rain: Pitter-patter! Wiggle your fingers.
  • Thunder: BOOM! Stomp your feet.
  • Wind: Whoosh! Sway like a tree.
  • Sun: Big, bright, and hot in the sky
  • Tree: Makes cool shade on a hot day
  • Tent: A cozy shelter to hide in
  • Flower: Grows up tall and blooms
  • Desert: Dry, dusty sand everywhere
  • Isaiah: The prophet who wrote happy news
  • Scroll: Rolled-up paper Isaiah wrote on
  • Tears: Drip down your cheeks when you’re sad
  • Hug: Wrap your arms around someone you love
  • House: Has a roof to keep us safe
▶ Play Forehead GuessFull screen, 60-second timer, works on any phone.

Scripture Showdown7 questions

  1. What keeps us dry in the rain?
    • A. ☂️ Umbrella
    • B. 🍌 Banana
    Show answer

    ✅ A. ☂️ Umbrella Pop! An umbrella is a little safe place in the rain.

  2. Which one makes a big BOOM?
    • A. 🦋 Butterfly
    • B. ⚡ Thunder
    Show answer

    ✅ B. ⚡ Thunder Stomp, stomp! Thunder is loud, but Jesus helps us feel safe.

  3. Who is our safe place?
    • A. 🦖 A dinosaur
    • B. ❤️ Jesus
    • C. 🚂 A train
    Show answer

    ✅ B. ❤️ Jesus Isaiah 25:4. Jesus is like a safe place in a storm. Make an arm roof!

  4. What gives cool shade on a hot day?
    • A. 🌳 A tree
    • B. 🔥 A fire
    Show answer

    ✅ A. 🌳 A tree Ahhh, cool shade! Isaiah said the Lord is like shade from the heat.

  5. What grew in the dry desert?
    • A. 🧦 Socks
    • B. 🍩 Donuts
    • C. 🌹 Flowers
    Show answer

    ✅ C. 🌹 Flowers Isaiah 35:1. The desert will bloom with beautiful flowers!

  6. Who can wipe away our tears?
    • A. ❤️ Jesus
    • B. 🐸 A frog
    Show answer

    ✅ A. ❤️ Jesus Isaiah 25:8. Jesus loves us when we’re sad. Wipe, wipe, smile!

  7. When we feel scared, we can…
    • A. 🙏 Pray
    • B. 🙈 Hide forever
    Show answer

    ✅ A. 🙏 Pray We can pray to Heavenly Father any time, and Jesus helps us feel safe.

▶ Play Scripture ShowdownTeams take turns on one screen.

Songs

  • My Heavenly Father Loves Me Children’s Songbook, p. 228

    A gentle song to settle the room before the testimony, if you have a minute. Find it ↗

  • The Wise Man and the Foolish Man Children’s Songbook, p. 281

    A stormy action song if your class needs a second wiggle. The house built on the rock stays safe. Find it ↗

  • A Child’s Prayer Children’s Songbook, p. 12

    A gentle reminder that we can pray whenever we feel scared. Find it ↗

This week’s challenge

My Arm Roof

When thunder booms or the dark feels scary, make a roof with your arms. Say, “Jesus is my safe place!” Then say a little prayer with Mom or Dad.

Text the parents

Today your Sunbeam learned that Jesus is like a safe place in a storm. That’s from Isaiah 25:4. We made rain with our fingers and arm roofs that said “Safe!” We walked to a cozy shelter when pretend thunder came. We opened our hands like flowers in the desert, from Isaiah 35:1. Ask your child, “Who is your safe place?” Watch for the arm roof! Next time they feel scared, try it together with a little prayer.

📝 After class

What worked? Who needs a check-in this week? Jot it here on a printed copy, or in the app’s private class notes.

Got extra time?

🖍️ Make the Desert Bloom · 5 min

  1. Before class, color the bottom of each child’s paper brown and write their name. In class, say, “This is a dry, dusty desert.”
  2. Read part of Isaiah 35:1, “the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.”
  3. Let the children draw flowers all over their desert. Big circles, dots, and squiggles all count!
  4. SAY“Jesus makes dry places beautiful, and He makes sad hearts happy again.”

🧱 Line upon Line Tower · 3 min

  1. Bring some blocks or paper cups. Let each child add one to a tower.
  2. Point to Isaiah 28:10. Say, “Isaiah said we learn ‘line upon line.’ That means a little at a time, like our tower!”
  3. When the tower is tall, cheer, “Every Sunday we learn a little more about Jesus!”

🌸 Perfect Peace Breaths · 2 min

  1. Open to Isaiah 26:3. Say, “Isaiah said the Lord keeps us in perfect peace when we trust Him. Peace means calm inside.”
  2. Hold up a pretend flower. Smell it by breathing in slowly through your nose.
  3. Now blow a pretend dandelion by breathing out slowly. Do it three times.
  4. Whisper, “When I feel scared, I can take calm breaths and think about Jesus.”

🧥 A Strong, Sure Hook · 2 min

  1. Hang a jacket or bag on a sturdy hook or doorknob. Say, “This hook is strong. It holds my jacket and doesn’t let it fall!”
  2. Point to Isaiah 22:23. Say, “Isaiah talked about a nail fastened in a sure place. That’s something strong we can count on.”
  3. Say, “Jesus is strong and sure. We can always count on Him!” Let each child hang the jacket up once.

Sources

Scripture quotations are from the King James Version, the Bible used by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Tap or click a reference to open it in Gospel Library. Start with the official Come, Follow Me manual; these ideas are here to help it come alive.

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