Joseph Forgives His Brothers Craft For Preschoolers
Introduction
The story of Joseph forgiving his brothers is a powerful lesson about forgiveness and love. This story is found in the Bible in the book of Genesis. Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers, but he was able to forgive them and even save their lives when they came to him for help. This craft for preschoolers is a great way to teach children about forgiveness and love.
Materials
To create this craft, you will need:
- Paper plates
- Markers or crayons
- Scissors
- Glue
- Construction paper
Instructions
Follow these steps to create a Joseph forgives his brothers craft:
- Color the paper plate with markers or crayons.
- Cut out the center of the paper plate.
- Cut out a circle from construction paper to fit inside the center of the paper plate.
- Glue the circle of construction paper to the center of the paper plate.
- Cut out strips of construction paper to create a rainbow.
- Glue the strips of construction paper around the circle on the paper plate to create a rainbow.
- Cut out a figure of Joseph from construction paper.
- Glue Joseph to the rainbow on the paper plate.
- Write the words “Joseph Forgives His Brothers” on the paper plate.
Discussion
After creating the craft, have a discussion with the children about the story of Joseph forgiving his brothers. Ask them questions such as:
- What happened to Joseph?
- How did Joseph feel about his brothers selling him into slavery?
- What did Joseph do when his brothers came to him for help?
- How can we forgive others when they hurt us?
Conclusion
The Joseph forgives his brothers craft is a fun and interactive way to teach preschoolers about forgiveness and love. By creating this craft and discussing the story of Joseph, children can learn valuable lessons about forgiveness and how to treat others with kindness and respect.
