10 Easy Kids Crafts that teach bible stories

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Are you looking for some fun Sunday crafts for your family? Perhaps you are looking for some fun creative ideas for Sunday school? Either way you will love our 10 easy kids crafts that teach children important biblical stories.

Creation Story Collage

• Bible Story: Genesis 1 – God creates the world in seven days, forming light, land, sea, animals, and humankind. This story emphasizes God’s power and creativity.
• Supplies: Magazines, construction paper, glue, scissors, markers.
• Instructions:
  1. Divide the project into 7 sections, one for each day of creation.
  2. Let children cut out pictures or draw items representing each creation day (e.g., sun for Day 1, trees for Day 3).
  3. Assemble the images into a collage on a large sheet of paper.
  4. Label each section with the corresponding day and what God created.
• Teaching Point: Discuss how God is a creator and made everything with intention and love.

Noah’s Ark Paper Plate Craft

• Bible Story: Genesis 6-9 – God instructs Noah to build an ark to save his family and animals from the flood, showing His care and promise symbolized by the rainbow.
• Supplies: Paper plates, markers, rainbow-colored construction paper, glue, scissors, animal stickers.
• Instructions:
  1. Fold a paper plate in half to form the base of the ark.
  2. Decorate the ark using brown construction paper or markers.
  3. Cut out a rainbow and glue it above the ark.
  4. Add animal stickers or drawings of pairs of animals inside the ark.
• Teaching Point: Talk about God’s promises and how the rainbow reminds us of His faithfulness.

Parting of the Red Sea Craft

• Bible Story: Exodus 14 – Moses leads the Israelites through the parted Red Sea, showing God’s power to save His people.
• Supplies: Blue construction paper, brown construction paper, glue, markers.
• Instructions:
  1. Cut two strips of blue paper to represent the sea and a brown strip for the dry path.
  2. Glue the brown strip in the center and the blue strips on either side.
  3. Draw or cut out small figures of Moses and the Israelites and place them on the path.
  4. Add waves or fish to the sea for a creative touch.
• Teaching Point: Discuss trusting God during difficult times and how He provides a way.

David and Goliath Slingshots

• Bible Story: 1 Samuel 17 – David defeats Goliath with faith in God and a slingshot, showing that God’s power works through us.
• Supplies: Craft sticks, rubber bands, paper “stones,” markers.
• Instructions:
  1. Create a simple slingshot by crossing two craft sticks and securing them with a rubber band.
  2. Write Bible verses about courage on small paper circles to represent stones.
  3. Let kids decorate their slingshots with markers or stickers.
• Teaching Point: Encourage children to rely on God’s strength when facing challenges.

Armor of God Cutouts

• Bible Story: Ephesians 6:10-18 – Paul teaches about spiritual armor to protect us from sin and temptation.
• Supplies: Cardstock, scissors, markers, glue.
• Instructions:
  1. Pre-cut pieces of “armor” (helmet, breastplate, shield, etc.) from cardstock.
  2. Allow kids to decorate and label each piece with its spiritual meaning (e.g., “Faith” on the shield).
  3. Assemble the pieces to create a full set of armor.
• Teaching Point: Teach how each piece helps us stand firm in our faith.

Jesus Calms the Storm Bottle

• Bible Story: Mark 4:35-41 – Jesus calms a storm, showing His authority over nature and His care for the disciples.
• Supplies: Plastic bottles, water, oil, blue food coloring, glitter.
• Instructions:
  1. Fill the bottle halfway with water and add a few drops of blue food coloring.
  2. Add glitter for “waves” and fill the rest with oil.
  3. Seal the bottle and shake it to create a “storm.”
  4. Watch as the storm settles, symbolizing Jesus calming the sea.
• Teaching Point: Discuss how we can trust Jesus during life’s storms.

Jonah and the Whale Puppets

• Bible Story: Jonah 1-3 – Jonah runs from God’s call but learns obedience after being swallowed by a great fish.
• Supplies: Paper bags, markers, googly eyes, construction paper.
• Instructions:
  1. Use one bag to create Jonah by drawing or pasting his face.
  2. Use another bag for the whale, adding a large mouth and fins.
  3. Let kids act out the story using their puppets.
• Teaching Point: Highlight the importance of listening to God and His forgiveness.

The Lost Sheep Finger Puppets

• Bible Story: Luke 15:1-7 – The parable of the lost sheep teaches about God’s love for every individual.
• Supplies: Felt, cotton balls, glue, markers.
• Instructions:
  1. Cut sheep shapes from felt and glue cotton balls for wool.
  2. Add googly eyes and attach a loop for a finger puppet.
  3. Use the puppets to retell the parable.
• Teaching Point: Emphasize God’s love for each person and His joy when we return to Him.

Fruit of the Spirit Tree

• Bible Story: Galatians 5:22-23 – Paul describes the fruit of the Spirit, qualities that reflect God’s presence in us.
• Supplies: Construction paper, scissors, markers, glue.
• Instructions:
  1. Create a tree trunk from brown paper and branches from green.
  2. Cut out “fruit” shapes and write one fruit of the Spirit on each.
  3. Glue the fruit onto the tree as you discuss each quality.
• Teaching Point: Talk about how living by the Spirit helps us grow in Christlike character.

Jesus Is the Light Lanterns

• Teaching Point: Encourage children to share God’s love with others through their actions.
• Bible Story: Matthew 5:14-16 – Jesus calls us to be a light in the world, sharing His love and truth.
• Supplies: Mason jars, tissue paper, glue, battery tea lights.
• Instructions:
  1. Cover the outside of the jar with glue and stick tissue paper pieces to create a stained glass effect.
  2. Place a battery-operated tea light inside the jar.
  3. Write “Jesus is the Light” on the jar with markers or paint.

Which ones did you decide to choose? Let me know in the comments below!

Happy crafting,

Vanessa Rooney – LDS Mum

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