John The Baptist Prepares The Way Craft
Introduction
John the Baptist is known as the forerunner of Jesus Christ. He was the one who prepared the way for Jesus by baptizing people and preaching about repentance. Children can learn more about John the Baptist by creating a craft that depicts his life and teachings.
Materials Required
To create the John the Baptist prepares the way craft, you will need:
- Construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers or crayons
- String or yarn
Instructions
Follow these simple instructions to create the John the Baptist prepares the way craft:
- Take a piece of construction paper and cut out a rectangle shape for the body of John the Baptist.
- Cut out a smaller circle shape for the head and glue it to the top of the rectangle.
- Draw a face on the head using markers or crayons.
- Cut out two small triangle shapes for the feet and glue them to the bottom of the rectangle.
- Draw on sandals and toes with markers or crayons.
- Cut out a long strip of construction paper for the robe and glue it around the body of John the Baptist.
- Draw on a belt with markers or crayons.
- Cut out two small rectangle shapes for the arms and glue them to the sides of the body.
- Draw on hands with markers or crayons.
- Cut out a small strip of construction paper for the hair and glue it to the top of the head.
- Draw on hair with markers or crayons.
- Cut out a small rectangle shape for the scroll and glue it to one of the hands.
- Write "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near" on the scroll using markers or crayons.
- Cut out a piece of string or yarn for the belt and tie it around the waist of John the Baptist.
Teaching Points
While creating the craft, children can learn more about John the Baptist and his teachings. Here are some talking points:
- John the Baptist was a prophet who prepared the way for Jesus Christ.
- He preached about repentance and the forgiveness of sins.
- John baptized people in the Jordan River as a symbol of their repentance.
- He wore clothing made of camel's hair and a leather belt around his waist.
- John's message was that the kingdom of heaven was near and people needed to prepare themselves for it.
- John recognized Jesus as the Messiah and baptized him in the Jordan River.
Conclusion
The John the Baptist prepares the way craft is a fun and educational activity for children. It can help them learn more about John the Baptist and his role in preparing the way for Jesus Christ. By creating the craft, children can also develop their fine motor skills and creativity.