- Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
Before crafting, briefly tell the Bible story related to the craft to give the activity context.
Discuss simple morals or lessons from the story that the children can relate to, like sharing, courage, or obedience.
Use these crafts as a way to engage children with questions about the story or how they might apply the lesson in their lives.
These crafts not only engage children in hands-on activities but also help in reinforcing the stories and lessons of the Bible in a way that's fun and memorable for young learners.
Here are some simple Bible crafts suitable for kids, designed to teach them about different stories or values from the Bible:
- Two paper plates
- Animal stickers or cutouts from magazines
- Blue and brown paint or markers
- Glue sticks
- Scissors
1. Paint one plate blue for the water and the other brown for the ark. Let them dry.
2. Cut an arc shape from the brown plate for the top of the ark.
3. Cut out a small rectangular window from the ark.
4. Attach the ark to the water plate with glue.
5. Kids can then place animal stickers or cutouts inside the ark or around it.
- Paper or felt in blue or gray
- White paper for Jonah
- Googly eyes
- Glue, scissors, and markers
- Popsicle stick
1. Cut out a whale shape from the felt or paper.
2. Draw or glue on googly eyes for the whale.
3. Cut a small Jonah figure from white paper, color him.
4. Cut a slit in the side of the whale where Jonah can be inserted and removed.
5. Attach the popsicle stick to the back of the whale to make it a puppet.
- Clear contact paper or laminating sheets
- Tissue paper in various colors
- Black marker
- Scissors
1. Cut the contact paper into large circles or shapes representing the days of creation.
2. On one side, use the marker to draw outlines for different elements of the creation story (sky,
water, animals, etc.).
3. Let children fill in these outlines with torn pieces of colorful tissue paper.
4. Cover with another sheet of contact paper to seal.
- Five small, smooth stones or pebbles
- Paint or markers
- String or yarn
- Hole punch or drill (for adults)
1. Adults can drill small holes in each stone (optional if using string strong enough).
2. Children can paint or color each stone.
3. Thread the stones onto the string to create a necklace.
4. Tie the ends of the string to make a simple necklace.
- Green construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Brown pipe cleaner or strip of brown paper
1. Cut the green paper into long, thin strips to resemble palm leaves.
2. Twist the strips around the pipe cleaner or brown paper strip to create a branch-like structure.
3. Secure with glue where necessary.
- Paper template of a coat
- Various colored tissue paper or construction paper
- Glue
1. Provide each child with a coat outline.
2. Tear or cut the colorful paper into small pieces.
3. Children can glue these pieces all over the coat, creating a coat of many colors.
