Kids love crafts! Use our simple Bible craft ideas in your Sunday School or Children’s Church. Browse the latest below or view our main craft index.
Sheep are a fun feature of multiple Bible stories. Fortunately, they also lend themselves handily to crafts, games, and even snacks! Here are several simple craft options to consider if you are preparing to teach a sheepish Sunday school class! It won’t be baaaa-ring. Bonus Activity Ideas: More free ideas for crafting with sheep John and Micah Bible Book coloring … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This First Miracle craft idea was submitted by a generous reader. Thanks Barb! Simply follow the directions below for a fun learning activity when teaching this Bible story. Jesus First Miracle Craft (John 2:1-11) Needed per child: 3 toilet tissue rolls 9 squares blue tissue paper…3″ sq 9 squares purple tissue paper…3″ sq 1 sign “water” 1 sign “wine” Directions: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a simple snack & craft combination we are using in our Kindergarten Sunday School class. It’s part of our 4th of July lesson plan that is focused on the freedom that Jesus gives us from sin. Supplies: graham crackers, white frosting, blue & red gel decorative icing Christian Flag Craft & Snack Directions Spread a thin layer of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This craft came about while I was working on a lesson about Jesus raising a woman’s son from the dead. This story is in Luke 7:12-17 and it occurs directly after Jesus heals the Centurion’s Servant. Jesus is walking along and he sees a dead man being carried out. The man was the only son of his mother and she … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a great, but simple craft to help the children in your class remember what happened during the days of Creation. You can use this page at the beginning of your creation study to give the children an overview of what they can expect to learn about. It can be printed in black and white and used throughout … More Children’s Ministry Resources
One of my favorite times in kids’ church is one of the few moments when I get to sit and just hang out with children. With some activities, you can’t help but worry about spills or sharing. However, when you use a no mess activity you have less to worry about–you can just have fun! Best of all, you don’t … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We created this wreath with the hopes that folks would enjoy coloring and assembling it in either small groups (classroom, families, Sunday school, etc.). IT’s one of our most popular Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids. The wreath can be printed with multiple copies of the decoration sheet if more children or time allows. Use the following links to download our printable … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This activity helps children understand the metaphor of Jesus being the bread of life from John 6:35. They make two booklets, one showing how food meets our physical needs and one showing how Jesus meets our spiritual needs. This Bible craft would be an excellent activity for our lesson plan on John 3:35. Click here to download the printable PDF … More Children’s Ministry Resources
According to the groundhog, Spring is just around the corner! And, I, for one, couldn’t be happier! I am so ready for sunny, warm days with flowers to smell and pick! Here are a few of my favorite spring time crafts to do with the kids. 1. Flowers Items Needed: construction paper, green pipe cleaners, glue, cupcake liners (pastel colors) … More Children’s Ministry Resources
If we say we believe the Bible, there are certain truths we must believe. Children need to know what the Bible teaches us to believe. This activity would be appropriate for any lesson about believing or faith. Materials needed are scissors, pencils, crayons or markers, copy paper, and tape. Download: “I Believe” Letters and Picture Cards Print one copy of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Try these fun Winter themed crafts in your Sunday School. What better way to enjoy the cold weather than to make some fun winter crafts! On those days when it’s snowy or just too cold to get outside, bring the fun in. The printable directions below include this page, the PDF templates, and a bonus coloring page. Winter Craft ideas … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This heaven mobile craft reminds children that heaven is a beautiful place. It can also prevent misconceptions about heaven by promoting conversation about what the Bible teaches. Heaven Craft for Sunday School Each mobile piece features a letter of the word “HEAVEN” on one side and a phrase describing heaven on the other side: Happy (everyone in heaven is happy) … More Children’s Ministry Resources
More than ever, children need to learn to trust God’s promises for their own lives. This simple activity is designed with that end in mind. It would be appropriate as part of a lesson on God’s promise to Noah or any lesson on God’s promises. Print one copy of the rainbow promise stories and one copy per child of the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a simple ministry craft idea that will help children learn to pray. Here are the basic supplies, be sure to watch the video demonstration below for full directions. Click here to leave your suggestions for others trying this craft with their children. small box (gift boxes work well) clear tape colored paper Here are the suggested prayers you … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This craft activity is great for a windy, spring day. It’s would be a great Pentecost Sunday School craft. The children will make a pinwheel to teach them about how God is a spirit. A lesson can be taught, followed by making the craft and the children will finish by playing with their pinwheels outside. Click here to leave your … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Every week we are diligent to teach our children stories from the Bible and lessons about the character of God, but how often do we step back and put these lessons into the context of the whole Bible? As a child I was regularly taught from the Bible both at church and at home; it was not until I attended … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a craft idea we used recently in our children’s ministry. We had the children paint their hand-prints on resume paper alongside their name. Once the paint dried, we helped the kids write encouraging notes for their teachers. You can also watch this teacher appreciation craft on our YouTube channel. Supplies Needed Non-Toxic paint resume paper paper plates paper towels and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Empty Tomb Easter Craft Jesus is alive! Show kids the wonder of the resurrection message by leading them with the empty tomb craft. There are lots of good ones out there but this one is my favorite. You’ll need some prep time for cutting out tombs so give yourself time before class. Cut paper plates in half. Foam plates … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This craft uses simple supplies every children’s ministry probably has on hand. It is used to teach children about how Jesus is both the Lion and the Lamb. It can be spread out over two lessons or be combined into one. Key Bible Passage: Revelation 5 Appropriate Age: K-5 (The younger the children the longer the craft will take. I … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Have you ever seen those little crosses made using real palm fonds and wonder how they did it? This is a tradition in many churches to distribute these to the congregation on Palm Sunday. It’s also a memorable craft for children’s Sunday School. This is a craft idea we tried once in our children’s church. It took some real patience and was … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Video Example of Easter & Palm Sunday Crafts The best crafts are simple and hands on, that’s why we love making these paper palm leaves from green construction paper. As a bonus you can act out the waving branches. This one won’t win an art content but it’s easy way to get kids active in the Bible lesson. Easter is … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Ministry isn’t always scripted. Christian teachers are often called upon to lead special holiday projects and events without much notice. If the ministry you serve is on a budget, you may find preparing for even well planned Easter projects stressful. Supplying each child with a craft kit is pricy if your ideas are complicated. You need easy, inexpensive crafts that … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Easter Sunday is arguably the most highly attended Sunday out of the entire year. More people will be attending church on this Sunday than any other. You will have children walk through your doors for whom this will be the only Sunday out of the entire year they will be in church. Therefore, on Easter Sunday it is more important … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Easter Cross Printable Craft There are two options for this craft – depending on how complicated you want to make the project. Easy / Less Mess – Just print the paper, cover the cross shape with clear scotch tape. Have the kids use crayons or markers. The color won’t stick to the taped portion. The photo above is the finished … More Children’s Ministry Resources