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Jesus Will Never Forget Me

Peekaboo with a little lamb, a picture story, a lamb hunt, and names hidden on a hand

  • ☀️ Sunbeam
  • Week 40
  • 📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
🤔 Forehead Guess🏆 Showdown
💡 The big idea

Jesus knows my name, and He will never, ever forget me.

I can remember that Jesus loves me and will never forget me.

Study it yourself firstRead Isaiah 40–49 in Gospel LibraryCome, Follow Me manualOpen this week (Isaiah 40–49)
Know the chapters

Isaiah 40–49 is full of comfort. Isaiah wrote to Israelites who, long after his day, would be carried off to Babylon. Far from home, they would wonder if God had forgotten them. That’s Isaiah 49:14. The Lord’s answer is tender. A mother might forget her nursing baby, “yet will I not forget thee.” And “I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands.” That’s 49:15–16. He calls His people by name in 43:1. In 40:11, He gathers the lambs in His arm like a shepherd. The Lord speaking here is Jehovah, who is Jesus Christ.

Three-year-olds need one tiny truth: Jesus will never forget me. Many Sunbeams are just learning to stay in class without Mom or Dad. “Did they forget me?” is a real worry at this age. A mommy rocking her baby and a shepherd carrying a tired lamb are pictures they can feel. Say the key phrase over and over, with a hug every time. Use each child’s name as often as you can.

These chapters have more gentle pictures for the extras. The Lord pours water on thirsty ground in 44:3. Peace can flow like a river in 48:18. In 40:31, people who trust Him mount up with wings like eagles. Many Latter-day Saints think of 49:16 and the marks the risen Savior kept in His hands. See 3 Nephi 11:14–15. For Sunbeams, just say that Jesus keeps us close and always remembers us.

Only have 5 minutes?

Grab any stuffed animal and a washable marker. Write the children’s names on your palm in the hallway. Play peekaboo with the toy. Tell the picture story with lamb sounds and a hug. Teach “Jesus will never forget me!” and play Find Little Lamb. Open your hand at the end. Brought nothing? Tap “I brought nothing.” Play peekaboo with your hands, and a child becomes the lost lamb. Trace each name on your palm with a fingertip.

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. Tuck Little Lamb under the blanket in your bag.
  2. Right before class, write each child’s first name small on your palm. Use the washable marker. Keep that hand closed until the end.
  3. Practice a soft lamb “Baa!” once.

If your class is wild

  • Tears at the door are normal for three-year-olds. Let a parent stay a few minutes. Then give the child a job, like “Can you be my Lamb Helper?” Busy hands calm big feelings.
  • Use the lamb sound to get attention all lesson. You say “Little lambs…” and they answer “Baa!” and sit down.
  • Potty breaks happen. Follow your ward’s policy. Usually a parent or the second adult takes the child. Keep two adults with the class. Never leave it alone or go off alone with one child.
  • Three-year-olds last two to four minutes per activity. If the room melts down, jump to the Little Lambs Hop. Then come back.
  • General Conference is this Sunday. If your ward meets for Primary another week, this lesson works any time.

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

Peekaboo, Little Lamb!

3 min

Peekaboo is a three-year-old’s favorite game, and it quietly shows that someone who loves you remembers where you are.

  1. SAY“Something soft is hiding under my blanket. Can you say ‘baa’ to help me find it?”
  2. Let everyone baa. Lift one corner slowly. Then pull the blanket away, “Peekaboo! It’s Little Lamb!”
  3. Hide it again and ask, “Did I forget Little Lamb?” Then say, “No! I remembered right where Lamb was!” Play two or three more times.
  4. SAY“Today we’ll learn that Jesus will never forget YOU.”
🌪️ If a child grabs for the lamb, give a job. Say, “You can lift the blanket next time if you sit on your spot.”

Class screen: 🐑 Who is hiding? Say “baa!”

No supplies? Do this instead

Instead of: A soft stuffed animal, a lamb if you have one (any cuddly toy works). This is Little Lamb., A small blanket, towel, or scarf for peekaboo

Peekaboo, Friends!

  1. SAY“Let’s play peekaboo!”
  2. Cover your eyes and ask, “Where’s Emma? Where did Emma go?”
  3. Open your hands wide, “Peekaboo! There you are!” Do it for each child by name. They’ll giggle every time.
  4. SAY“I didn’t forget you! I remembered every single name.”
  5. SAY“Today we’ll learn that Jesus will never forget YOU.”

Class screen: 🙈 Peekaboo! I see you!

2. Story

Picture Story: Jesus’s Little Lambs

6 min

Seven short picture scenes let Sunbeams join in from their spots while they hear that Jesus remembers them.

  1. SAY“Everyone is a little lamb today! Let’s look at the pictures. You get to make the sounds.”
  2. Practice a soft lamb “Baa!” together once.
  3. Swipe through the scenes. Read each one. Make the sound together when one shows.
  4. After scenes 4 and 7, say the key phrase together, “Jesus will never forget me!”
🌪️ If a child wanders off, call softly, “Little lamb, come home!” Wave them back to their spot.

Class screen: 🐑 Story time, little lambs! · 🐑 Baa! · 🤗 Me!

3. Wiggle break

Little Lambs Hop

2 min

Three-year-olds need to move after sitting for a story, and lamb moves keep the picture of Jesus’s lambs alive.

  1. SAY“Little lambs, stand up!”
  2. Sing “Do As I’m Doing,” Children’s Songbook page 276. Lead lamb moves: hop, wiggle your tail, nibble grass, “baa,” and nap.
  3. Whisper, “Shhh… Jesus watches over His little lambs.” Wait three seconds. Then say, “Wake up, little lambs!” and sit down together.

Class screen: 🐑 Hop like a little lamb! · Hop! · Wiggle! · Baa! · Nap time…

4. Scripture

Our Little Verse: Isaiah 49:15

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, “yet will I not forget thee.”
  3. SAY“That means Jesus will never forget you!”
  4. Teach the Key Verse motions one at a time. Then say it together, “Jesus will never forget me!”
  5. Say it three ways: a tiny lamb whisper, a regular voice, then a big happy voice.

Class screen: 📖 Jesus will never forget me! · ☝️ Jesus · 🙅 will never · 🧠 forget · 🤗 me!

5. Game

Find Little Lamb

5 min

A gentle hide-and-seek shows that a good shepherd looks for every lamb and always remembers them.

  1. SAY“Oh no! Little Lamb wandered off! Cover your eyes!”
  2. Put Little Lamb somewhere easy to spot. Then call, “Open your eyes! Walking feet!”
  3. Baa louder when they get close. Baa softer when they wander away.
  4. When someone finds Lamb, everyone cheers, “We found you! We didn’t forget you!” The finder hides it next.
  5. After three or four rounds, say, “Jesus always knows where you are. And He never forgets you.”
🌪️ Hide Lamb in plain sight so nobody gets frustrated. Hold hands with your fastest runner and call them your helper shepherd.

Class screen: 🔍 Where did Little Lamb go?

No supplies? Do this instead

Instead of: A soft stuffed animal, a lamb if you have one (any cuddly toy works). This is Little Lamb.

Find the Lost Lamb

  1. SAY“Everyone cover your eyes!”
  2. Quietly lead one child to curl up like a sleepy lamb where you can see them. Call, “Open your eyes! A lamb is lost! Listen…”
  3. The lost lamb gives a tiny “baa.” Everyone tiptoes to find it. The finder walks the lamb home.
  4. Cheer, “We found you! We didn’t forget you!”
  5. After three or four turns, say, “Jesus always knows where you are. And He never forgets you.”

Class screen: 🐑 Baa! Where is our lost lamb?

6. Testimony

Your Name on My Hand

3 min

A quiet surprise helps each child feel known by name and remembered by Jesus.

  1. SAY“I have a surprise on my hand.”
  2. Lower your voice and slowly open your palm. Read each name softly, like “Emma… Jack… Lily…” Each child waves at their name.
  3. Say, “My marker will wash off tonight. But Jesus will never forget you. He knows your name, and He loves you.”
  4. Share your testimony, “I know Jesus loves me. And I know He loves you.”
  5. Invite them to try the Heart on My Hand this week. Fold arms for the closing prayer.

Class screen: 🤲 Jesus will never forget you. · He knows your name

No supplies? Do this instead

Instead of: A washable marker

  1. SAY“Watch my hand.”
  2. Lower your voice and open your palm. Go around the circle. Trace each child’s name on your palm as you say it softly.
  3. Say, “You can’t see the names. But I put them there. Jesus will never forget you. He knows your name, and He loves you.”
  4. Share your testimony, “I know Jesus loves me. And I know He loves you.”
  5. Invite them to try the Heart on My Hand this week. Fold arms for the closing prayer.
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 rocking arms!” 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

Jesus’s Little Lambs

Isaiah 40:11; 49:14–16 ↗

Optional helpers

  • Lamb HelperSits by you and holds Little Lamb on their lap during the story.
  • Sound HelperTaps each scene’s sound on your phone or tablet with your help.

Scenes

  1. 🧔📜 Isaiah had happy news!

    Long ago, a prophet named Isaiah wrote a happy message from Jesus on a big scroll.

    🙌 Clap twice and say, “Happy news!”

  2. 😢🏜️ Some people felt sad and far away

    Some of God’s people were far, far away from home. They felt sad and asked, “Did God forget us?”

    🙌

  3. 🤱👶 A mommy remembers her baby

    Isaiah talked about a mommy and her baby. A mommy rocks her baby and loves her baby.

    🙌 Rock your arms and hum softly: “Mmm-mmm.”

  4. 🤲❤️ Jesus will never forget you!

    Jesus remembers even better than a mommy! He promised He will never, ever forget you.

    🙌

  5. 🐑🌿 We are His little lambs

    Isaiah said Jesus is like a kind shepherd, and we are His little lambs.

    🙌 Soft lamb voice: “Baa!”

  6. 🧑‍🌾🐑 The shepherd carries the tired lamb

    When a little lamb is tired or scared, the shepherd picks it up. He holds it close to his heart.

    🙌

  7. ✨🙋 Jesus knows my name!

    Jesus knows every little lamb’s name. He knows YOUR name, and He will never forget you!

    🙌 Say each child’s name. Each one hugs and says, “Me!”

Key verse

Isaiah 49:15 ↗
“yet will I not forget thee”
In kid words: Jesus will never forget me!
🙌 “Jesus” = point up high · “will never” = shake your head and wag a finger, no-no · “forget” = tap your head · “me!” = give yourself a great big hug

More verses

Isaiah 40:11 ↗
“he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom”
In kid words: Jesus holds His little lambs close, like a big hug.
Isaiah 43:1 ↗
“I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine”
In kid words: Jesus knows my name. I am His!
Isaiah 49:16 ↗
“Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands”
In kid words: Jesus keeps you close, like a name written on His hands.

Forehead Guess words14 words

  • 🐑 Lamb
  • 🧑‍🌾 Shepherd
  • 🤲 Hands
  • ❤️ Heart
  • 👶 Baby
  • 🤱 Mommy
  • 🤗 Hug
  • 🌿 Grass
  • 🧔 Isaiah
  • 📜 Scroll
  • 🦅 Eagle
  • 💧 Water
  • 🌷 Flower
  • 🏞️ River
Clues for each word
  • Lamb: Says baa! The shepherd carries it close.
  • Shepherd: Takes care of the sheep
  • Hands: Wave them! Jesus keeps your name there.
  • Heart: It means love
  • Baby: A mommy rocks it and never forgets it
  • Mommy: She remembers her baby
  • Hug: Wrap your arms around someone you love
  • Grass: Lambs love to nibble it
  • Isaiah: The prophet who wrote happy news
  • Scroll: Rolled-up paper Isaiah wrote on
  • Eagle: A big bird with strong wings. Flap!
  • Water: Helps thirsty plants grow
  • Flower: Grows when we water it
  • River: Water that flows calm and quiet
▶ Play Forehead GuessFull screen, 60-second timer, works on any phone.

Scripture Showdown7 questions

  1. Which one is a little lamb?
    • A. 🐑 Lamb
    • B. 🐷 Pig
    Show answer

    ✅ A. 🐑 Lamb Baa! Jesus is like a kind shepherd, and we are His little lambs.

  2. Who carries the tired little lambs?
    • A. 🚗 A car
    • B. 🧑‍🌾 The shepherd
    Show answer

    ✅ B. 🧑‍🌾 The shepherd Isaiah said the shepherd gathers the lambs in his arms (Isaiah 40:11).

  3. Will Jesus ever forget you?
    • A. 🤷 Maybe
    • B. ❤️ Never, ever!
    Show answer

    ✅ B. ❤️ Never, ever! Isaiah 49:15. Jesus will never forget you. Give yourself a hug!

  4. What did Isaiah write his happy news on?
    • A. 📜 A scroll
    • B. 🍕 A pizza
    Show answer

    ✅ A. 📜 A scroll A scroll is paper that rolls up. Pizza is for eating!

  5. Jesus keeps your name on His…
    • A. 👟 Shoes
    • B. 🤲 Hands
    • C. 🎩 Hat
    Show answer

    ✅ B. 🤲 Hands Isaiah 49:16. He keeps you close and always remembers you.

  6. Who remembers her baby?
    • A. 🐟 A fish
    • B. 🚂 A train
    • C. 🤱 A mommy
    Show answer

    ✅ C. 🤱 A mommy Mommies remember their babies, and Jesus remembers you even better!

  7. Which bird has big, strong wings?
    • A. 🦅 Eagle
    • B. 🐧 Penguin
    Show answer

    ✅ A. 🦅 Eagle Isaiah 40:31. The Lord helps us be strong like eagles. Flap, flap!

▶ Play Scripture ShowdownTeams take turns on one screen.

Songs

  • I Feel My Savior’s Love Children’s Songbook, p. 74

    Sing it softly before the testimony if you have a minute. Everyone can rock a pretend lamb. Find it ↗

  • Do As I’m Doing Children’s Songbook, p. 276

    The perfect wiggle song: lead lamb hops, tail wiggles, and a sleepy lamb nap. Find it ↗

  • Keep the Commandments Children’s Songbook, p. 146

    Pairs with the Peace Like a River extra (Isaiah 48:18). Find it ↗

This week’s challenge

A Heart on My Hand

Each morning, ask Mom or Dad to draw a tiny heart on your hand. When you see it, hug yourself. Say, “Jesus will never forget me!”

Text the parents

General Conference is this Sunday, so this lesson is great for home. It teaches from Isaiah that Jesus will never forget your child. We played peekaboo with a little lamb and said “Baa!” We rocked our arms like the kind shepherd who carries His lambs, from Isaiah 40:11. We learned to say “Jesus will never forget me!” with a big hug. Ask your child, “Who will never forget you?” Hug them when they answer.

📝 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?

🌱 Pour Out Blessings · 3 min

  1. Show a small plant. Ask, “This plant is thirsty. What does it need?” Let them shout, “Water!”
  2. Read part of Isaiah 44:3, “For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty.”
  3. Help each child pour a tiny splash. As they pour, they name a blessing, like Mommy, a blanket, a dog, or food.
  4. Say, “Heavenly Father pours blessings on us, like water on a plant, so we can grow.”

🌊 Peace Like a River · 2 min

  1. Open to Isaiah 48:18. Say, “Isaiah said keeping the commandments makes us calm like a river and strong like the waves.”
  2. For the river, sway your arms slowly and whisper, “Shhh.”
  3. For the waves, roll your arms big and say, “Whoosh!” Switch back and forth a few times.
  4. Sing “Keep the Commandments,” Children’s Songbook page 146, while you sway.

✂️ Cotton-Ball Lamb · 5 min

  1. Before class, draw a simple lamb on a paper for each child. Write their name on it.
  2. Kids glue cotton balls on their lamb with a glue stick. Help little fingers, and watch that nothing goes in mouths.
  3. Point to each name and say, “Jesus knows your name. You are His little lamb!”

🦅 Eagle Wings · 2 min

  1. Open to Isaiah 40:31. Say, “Isaiah said the Lord makes us strong, like eagles flying high.”
  2. Crouch low like a baby eagle. Then grow tall, spread your wings, and fly slowly around the room.
  3. Land on your spot and make big muscles. Say, “Jesus makes me strong!”

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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