15 Easy Bible Crafts and Activities for Kids

If you are a parent trying to teach your kids the word of God and what it means to be a follower of Jesus, acquainting them with fun arts and crafts activities is a good start. Kids love learning with their hands, and you can tap into their creative spirits with this list. Engaging in Bible crafts & activities for kids not only makes learning enjoyable but also helps reinforce biblical lessons in a memorable way. Simple, hands-on activities can spark meaningful discussions about God’s teachings. By incorporating these crafts into your lessons, you provide a fun and interactive way for kids to grow spiritually while nurturing their artistic skills.

Simple Bible/Jesus/Christian Crafts and Activities for Children

Here is a list of fun Bible activities for kids. They’ll have lots of fun at school and over the weekends making these. Neither of you will be running out of things to do anytime soon, and your kids will be learning a lot along the way.

1. I Can Pray When

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The beautiful thing about Christian faith is that it welcomes children with open arms when they need help. Teaching kids how to pray at a young age is essential, and this little activity will make prayer times a lot more fun.

Materials Needed

• A paper stencil cut-out of a circle with the words ‘I can pray when’.
• Scissors
• Hot glue
• Construction paper or cardstock

Instructions

Here’s how you make this craft:

1. Using the circle stencil, cut out another circle. Draw out your different times of the day inside the second circle like bedtime and mealtime. Write the words ‘I can pray when’ at the top of the first circle.
2. Cut out a small window in the first circle for the drawing made on the second circle to be visible under the ‘I can pray’ message.
3. Glue them on the cardstock or construction paper.
4. Make a hole through the middle and insert a metal brad. Open up the legs and bend to finish.
5. Like a wheel, spin the second circle to reveal different times of the day when you can pray!

2. The Lord Is My Shepherd

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The Lord is our Shepherd, and this fun Bible craft for preschoolers will constantly remind kids that He’s watching over them and giving guidance. Make your own stencil that can be used to cut out sheets of paper. Use Biblical verses, Psalm 23 and other scriptures to help remember the verses that let you know God cares and watches over you.

Materials Needed 

• White and blue cardstock
• Black construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• White paper plates
• Cotton balls
• Googly eyes

Instructions

The instructions are simple. Here’s how you make this craft:

1. Start by writing The Lord is Our Shepard psalm on the white cardstock and keep it aside.
2. Draw the face of a sheep on the black paper and cut it out along with two 1-inch-wide strips that will be used to make the sheep’s legs.
3. Spread the glue on the white paper plate and layer it with cotton balls on top.
4. Tape the sheep’s legs at the back of the plate and make accordion-style folds.
5. Stick the googly eyes on the sheep’s head and stick it on the middle of the cotton ball-covered paper plate.
6. Add a cotton ball to the top of the head for that fluffy effect.
7. Now, glue the sheep onto the blue cardstock paper along with the verse at the top.

3. 8 Beatitudes Craft for Kids

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Children find it hard to memorise the 8 Beatitudes, but we’ve found an easier way.

Here are the 8 Beatitudes for your reference:

• Blessed are the poor in spirit.
• Blessed are they who mourn.
• Blessed are the meek.
• Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness.
• Blessed are the merciful.
• Blessed are the pure of heart.
• Blessed are the peacemakers.
• Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness.

Materials Needed

• Coloured paper
• Paper plates
• Glue
• Markers of different colours

Instructions 

This is one of the simplest and easiest Christian crafts for toddlers out there. Here’s how it’s made:

1. Place the child’s hand on the coloured paper and make a trace or outline of the silhouettes.
2. Make eight cut-outs of the hands after the outlines are made and write down each of the 8 beatitudes.
3. Glue the hand cut-outs around the edges of the paper plate’s rim. To make sure you get an even spread, glue one hand at noon, one at 3 o’clock, one at 6 o’clock, and so on. Fill the gaps in between with the remaining hands.
4. Once you’re finished, you can hang the plate using a thread by making a hole through the centre or simply prop it up on a table or anywhere the kids can see it every day.

4. Prayer Pail

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A Prayer Pail is a fun way to get the kids into the habit of praying for their loved ones and friends. You can make one at home using a few simple materials.

Materials Needed

• Cardstock
• A small pail or container
• Markers
• Stickers
• Craft sticks
• Ribbon
• Double-sided tape

Instructions 

Here’s how you make a Prayer Pail for kids:

1. Tape the cardstock onto the front of the pail using double-sided tape. Write Prayer Pail on the front. You can cut out some paper, write a verse and stick it on the back of the jar as well.
2. Use coloured markers to write down the names of family members, friends, neighbours, or anyone else your child will be praying for on the craft sticks.
3. Place the sticks in the pail.
4. Tie a ribbon around the neck of the pail for a beautiful finish. Your prayer pail is ready!

5. Love Rainbow

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Love is universal and transcends all. You can teach your kids the true meaning of love by making this craft. Be sure you both read Verse 1 John 4:16 from the Bible before beginning this activity. Its meaning will become clear that way.

Materials Needed 

• Pre-cut hearts of different colours (2-4 colours of the rainbow, preferably)
• Pre-cut cloud
• Heart stickers
• Yarn
• Markers
• Glue

Instructions 

When it comes to Bible crafts for toddlers, this is a bit hard. But for older kids or teenagers, it’s perfect. Here’s how you do the activity:

1. Use an 8.5 X 11 Paper and cut out a cloud shape from it. Decorate the cloud with heart stickers and write a Bible verse about love on it like Verse 1, John 4:16.
2. Attach the yarn to the backside of the cloud using the glue.
3. Place the pre-cut hearts of different colours and line them up along the yarns.
4. Glue them to the yarns, and let them dry. Trim the ends of the threads to wrap up.
5. You can hang the Love Rainbow anywhere in your room to remind your kids that God loves them.

6. Christian Windmill

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A wonderful windmill that is filled with Bible verses on each of its blades. It spins freely, and kids can show it off to their friends. It’s a fun way to learn more about faith and have an overall good time. Make a cardboard stencil of a windmill and use it to cut out the shape. It can be cylindrical or square too!

Materials Needed

• Windmill shaped cardboard stencil
• Bead
• Dowel
• Scissors
• Pushpins

Instructions 

Here’s how you make the windmill:

1. Use the cardboard stencil to draw out four adjacent trapezoids for the windmill body and a stencil with four blades to pin on it.
2. Fold the trapezoids and glue together or pin the corners to form the windmill body.
3. You can use a cardboard piece for the underlay.
4. Use an ice-cream stick or a wooden dowel at the top of the windmill on which the blades will be attached.
5. Write your favourite verses from the Bible on each of the windmill’s blades.
6. Use a bead to pin the blades onto the stick or dowel.
7. Ensure the windmill blades spin and the construction is well-crafted.

7. Printable Bible People

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You can familiarise your kids with the different biblical characters by using the pictures of the great ones from the internet or Christian websites.

Materials Needed 

• Printed out the pictures of biblical characters from the internet
• Scissors
• Glue

Instructions 

Here’s how you do the activity:

1. Cut out the pictures of the characters.
2. You can write verses on the back and stick them to books, walls, or anywhere else.
3. Alternatively, you can use these for your other Christian Bible crafts projects for kids.

8. Altoid Shrine

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You can use your recycled Altoid tins to make beautiful Altoid shrines. Your kids will learn about the characters and the roles they played in Christianity through these.

Materials Needed 

• Recyclable Altoid Tins
• Paper circle
• Glue
• Gold spray paint
• Sharpie
• Paint jewels
• White paper
• Picture of a character from the Bible

Instructions 

Follow these steps:

1. Use the spray paint to colour the Altoid tin. Use glue to stick the paper circle and the paint jewels on top.
2. Write about the character’s martyrdom or their role in the Bible on the white paper and stick to the inside of the lid of the tin case.
3. Put the picture of the character for the other side of the tin, and your shrine is ready!
4. Repeat to make more Altoid Shrines for the other characters.

9. Divine Paper Crown

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Your kids can learn more about Jesus and wear this crown to demonstrate their love for the Lord.

Materials Needed 

• A4 cardstock
• Scissors
• Glue
• Stickers and ribbons
• A crown stencil made of cardboard

Instructions

Here are the steps for making the crown:

1. For this activity, you can use the pre-cut stencil and fashion different crowns from them. You can also fashion the Prince & Princess Crown, King & Queen’s Crown, a Superhero Tiara or even a zig-zag band crown.
2. Use the stencils to cut glitter paper and cardboard.
3. Glue the sections or edges of the glitter paper and cardboard together.
4. Use a pen or marker to write ‘Jesus is my King’ on the front of the crown.
5. Decorate it using stickers, ribbons, glitter, and any other accents of your choice.

10. Bible Coloring Sheets

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If you’re in a pinch and strapped for time, you can use biblical-themed coloring sheets or art sheets to keep young minds busy. It’s a great activity for toddlers and older kids alike.

Materials Needed 

• Biblical-themed art books and coloring sheets
• Crayons and markers

Instructions

Here’s how to get started:

1. Download any of the Biblical-themed coloring sheets online. There are different categories, and there are even coloring pages with stories.
2. Print them out and spiral bind or get a bundled set.
3. Give your kids crayons and markers and ask them to fill in the empty sections with colours. Tell a story about the page when they’re done.

11. Bible Story Puppets

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Bring Bible stories to life with homemade puppets. Kids love using them to act out stories and remember key characters and lessons.

Materials Needed

• Craft sticks or wooden spoons
• Coloured paper or felt
• Scissors
• Glue
• Markers or crayons

Instructions

Here’s how to create your puppets:

1. Choose a Bible story (e.g. Noah’s Ark, Jonah and the Whale).
2. Help kids draw or cut out characters and animals from coloured paper or felt.
3. Glue the figures onto craft sticks or spoons.
4. Let kids decorate with crayons, markers, or stickers.
5. Use the puppets to retell the Bible story during circle time or at home.

12. Fruit of the Spirit Tree

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Help kids learn the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) by creating a colourful tree display.

Materials Needed

• Large sheet of poster paper
• Green and brown construction paper
• Coloured paper for fruits
• Scissors
• Glue
• Markers

Instructions

Follow these steps:

1. Cut out a tree trunk and branches from brown paper and glue them onto the poster paper.
2. Cut out green leaves and glue them around the branches.
3. Cut out fruit shapes from coloured paper.
4. On each fruit, write one of the fruits of the Spirit (e.g. love, joy, peace).
5. Glue the fruit shapes onto the tree and talk about what each word means.

13. Bible Verse Bracelets

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Let kids carry God’s Word with them by creating simple Bible verse bracelets.

Materials Needed

• Colourful beads
• Elastic string or yarn
• Alphabet beads
• Scissors

Instructions

Here’s how to make the bracelets:

1. Help kids choose a short Bible verse or key word (e.g. “Faith,” “Hope,” “Jesus Loves Me”).
2. String alphabet beads to spell out the word or verse.
3. Add colourful beads on each side for decoration.
4. Tie the bracelet securely around the child’s wrist.
5. Encourage kids to recite their verse every time they see the bracelet.

14. Creation Collage

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Teach the days of creation with a fun, visual craft that kids can display.

Materials Needed

• Large sheet of paper or cardboard
• Magazines, coloured paper, or printed pictures
• Scissors
• Glue
• Markers

Instructions

Create your collage like this:

1. Divide your large sheet into seven sections for each day of creation.
2. Find and cut out images that represent what God created on each day (light, animals, plants, etc.).
3. Glue the images into the correct sections.
4. Write the day number and what God created underneath each section.
5. Hang the collage for kids to review and discuss.

15. Ten Commandments Tablets

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Help children remember the Ten Commandments by creating their own mini tablets from paper or cardboard.

Materials Needed

• Cardboard or grey construction paper
• Scissors
• Black marker
• Optional: glitter or stones for decoration

Instructions

Here’s how to craft the tablets:

1. Cut out two tablet shapes from cardboard or grey paper.
2. Write the Ten Commandments on the front, either as full verses or simple summaries for young kids.
3. Decorate around the edges with glitter or small stones if desired.
4. Encourage kids to read each commandment aloud as they finish.
5. Display them in the classroom or at home as a reminder of God’s instructions.

FAQs

1. What are some non-traditional materials that can be used for bible-based crafts?

Everyday items like rocks, recycled cardboard, or fabric scraps can bring Bible stories to life creatively. Food items (bread dough, spices) or nature elements (leaves, twigs) make lessons interactive and memorable. These unconventional materials teach resourcefulness while making Scripture tangible for young minds.

2. How do bible crafts support long-term scripture memorization in young children?

Hands-on crafting engages multiple senses, creating stronger memory connections to Bible verses. When children create visual reminders (like story-based art or verse bookmarks), they reinforce learning naturally. This active participation helps embed Scripture more deeply than passive listening alone.

And that’s it! Use this list to make these amazing children’s Christian crafts and spend some meaningful time with your kids.

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