After years of doing assemblies, I have finally hit upon something of a formula. This may or may not work in your particular context, but hopefully will be of some use!
Timings are obviously very approximate.
| 5 mins | Hellos and game (based on the theme of the assembly) for one or two children to participate in up front
Click here to see a Pinterest board of game ideas |
| 5 mins | Storytelling e.g. acting out with the children, using props or from a good storyteller Bible |
| 5 mins | Short talk about the assembly with an illustration if possible (including an example from my own life where appropriate)
Click here to see a Pinterest board of object lesson ideas |
| 2 mins | Short prayer (or reflection time if not a church school). Generally this works well with a lit candle. |
Here are some assembly examples following this structure:
The Well Creative Children's ministry 