This is a really straightforward pop-up card mechanism that shows Jesus removing the barrier the disciples were proving to be between himself and the children. It features the hero graphics provided with the lesson.
My printer was behaving strangely, I apologise for the weak-looking images.
Jesus knew he would die, He walked in the shadow of the cross willingly. This little 3D image is simple to make and quite striking. If you are in a rush, you can skip the hands section and it still looks great!
We all dance differently, and by the reactions in this story, David’s dancing style wasn’t up to much. This dancing David craft has him jiggling and wobbling on the end of your finger. I can honestly say this craft has captured my home, it’s sat on the coffee table all week and been much played with (usually with the finger on the other side!)
To make this craft, you will need the 1-page template printout, scissors, 3 craft sticks, tape, and some sticky tack. You may also want some superglue if you are working in a very hot place.
Cut out David and place him to one side.
We are going to use the template to make the balancing frame. Take one of the three popsicle sticks and make a point with a sharp pair of scissors.
Lay the three popsicles sticks on the page template, making sure they are equally spaced on each side.
Fix the popsicle sticks together using the sticky tack or glue.
Now we require the counterweights. For this, we will use two 1 cm balls of sticky tack fixed to the two lowest points.
Attach David using sticky tape.
IMPORTANT: You need to allow the point to be slightly below the hem of his garment. This picture is for illustration purposes, it can be much lower to look more dignified.
David will balance on a finger and dance if nudged.
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By the reactions we get in this story, the famous dance of David, in his skimpy linen slip, was much more a “dad dance” than anything technically stunning: but, partly, that is the point. The dance is an out flowing of joy, and this craft captures that simply.
In this sessions’ story, David climbs the water shaft with his men to attack the city. This climbing David craft uses a loop of string or ribbon to raise our David up the water shaft!
This is the third craft for Goliath on-site, it captures the hands of David as he prepares to face the giant. The other two crafts are both quite involved and so this is your simple print and go option for younger kids or if you are in a rush.
To make this craft, you will need the 1-page template printout, scissors, and some foam spacers (or small pieces of card and glue).
Cut out all the pieces. You can do this roughly or exactly, as you can see, I’ve grouped the pebbles.
The pieces are added to the background using foam spacers. This gives it depth, though it can be excluded if you wish.
Use the shadows to place the pieces. The pebbles go on top of the hands.
Your creation is done. Extension ideas: — Add colour to the words. — Glue some rope or lace to the sling strings. — Use a hole punch and some string to hang it up. — Make a border from thick card.
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Samuel was faced with a choice, 7 young men, any of whom could have made great kings, but God said no repeatedly. This spinner is a simple reminder that the choice was God’s and that we can’t judge by what we see.
To make this craft, you will need the 1-page template printout, a split pin (brad), craft knife and scissors. (optional: awl or sharp pencil for making the hole)
Start by removing the small grey window. If you have younger participants, this can be done in advance.
Add any extra colour you wish, then cut out both circles, leaving the turning tabs in place.
Fix together with a split pin (brad) through the black circle and question mark dot. (Samuel’s piece goes on top!)
Spin to find out who God chooses.
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There is something that draws you into pictures that pop, and this picture with its 3D crown really does just that. Saul’s head and a crown, both plain enough to let your budding artists go to town.
To make this craft, you will need the 1-page template printout, a glue stick and scissors. I’ve also listed coloured pens, though any decorative materials would work, from crayons, to stamps, to sequins.
Decorate first, those letters are deliberately empty on the template and the crown could use some jazzing up! Then cut out the crown and the head by following the dotted line.
Concertina fold the crown along the dotted lines. TIP: If you are in a rush, fold every other line!
Glue the crown into place, angling the ends slightly so it curves. Talk about how he might feel being the first King of Israel?
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