Crafts - Handwork as a Bible Learning Activity

Since most students usually enjoy crafts, Bible teachers need to learn how to use them effectively as teaching tools, not merely as time fillers. This kind of handwork particularly helps with reinforcing truth, especially when accompanied by guided conversation toward the lesson.
Get Some Tips for Using This Bible Learning Activity
- Crafts as a Bible Learning Activity Download by Ministry Tools Resource Center
Get tips in a one-page handout. This training resource looks at:
- Why Use Crafts in Teaching the Bible
- How to Choose Crafts for your Lesson
- What to Remember When Using Crafts
- How to Extend Their Use in the Class & Beyond
(You can order this training document as part of the Bible Learning Activities For Children Training Download which contains a page for 8 different learning activities.)
More Teacher Training Resources for Bible Teachers to Effectively Use Crafts
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Articles, Online:
- Are Crafts More Than Time Fillers?
- Bible Club Crafts = Creative Learning
- FAQ about Using Crafts
- FAQ about Specific Situations When Using Crafts
- Ideas for Using Art to Teach Kids the Bible
- Making Craft Activities More than Busywork
- Tips for Using Crafts as a Bible Learning Activity
- Using Handwork in Church Education
- Why Crafts Can Make Your Lesson Better
Ideas Resources:
- Bible Crafts 1: Bible Times: Costumes, Rings & Things, And Clay Pots
- Bible Crafts 2: Bible Times: Musical Instruments, Writing, Baskets And Mats
- Bible Crafts & More for Ages 6-8
- Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget (books for different ages and types of crafts)
- Big Book of Bible Story Art Activities: Ages 3 to 6
- Big Book of Bible Crafts for Kids of All Ages
- Create & Take Bible Crafts for ages 5-11 (books for variety of topics)
- Creative Bible Crafts (books for different ages)
- Funtastic Kid Crafts
- I Can Make It Myself: Bible Story Crafts for Preschoolers
- Makerific WOWS!: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts (books for different ages)
- Really Big Book of Cool Crafts for Kids: Over 200 Craft Projects for Ages 4 to 12 by Gospel Light
- The Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- The Encyclopedia of Bible Crafts for Children
- The Encyclopedia of Bible Crafts for Preschoolers
- The Super-Sized Book of Bible Crafts
- Site: Art and Craft Ideas That Help Kids Connect to the Bible
- Site: Bible Crafts for Kids
- Site: Christian Crafts Showcase
- Site: ChristianGamesandCrafts.com
- Site: Danielle's Place Craft Index
- Site: Egad! Ideas - geared to teens
Kits:
- Coloring Crafts at Oriental Trading
- Craft Kits at Oriental Trading
- Bible Crafts & Activities at ChristianBook
Supplies:
- Aprons & Smocks to Protect Clothing
- Chalk
- Clay & Dough
- Colored Pencils
- Craft Foam
- Craft Sticks
- Crayons
- Feathers
- Glitter
- Glue & Pastes
- Markers
- Paints (washable tempera, finger, watercolor, etc.)
- Painting Brushes
- Paper (drawing, construction, roll, cardstock, etc.)
- Pipe Cleaners & Pompoms
- Scissors for all ages, including safety scissors
- Stickers
- Tape
- Wiggle Eyes

