Easy Craft Ideas For Children's Church
Children love to get creative and express their artistic side. Crafting is a great way to engage children in learning about their faith, while also having fun. Here are some easy craft ideas for children's church that are both fun and educational:
1. Cross Sun Catcher
Create a cross sun catcher by using clear contact paper and tissue paper. Cut out a cross shape from the contact paper and let the children stick small pieces of colored tissue paper onto the sticky side. Once finished, place another piece of contact paper over the top to seal it. Hang in a window to catch the sun's rays.
2. Prayer Jar
Create a prayer jar by decorating a jar with stickers, paint, or markers. Provide small pieces of paper and pens for children to write down prayers or things they are thankful for. Put the papers in the jar and pray together as a group.
3. God's Eye
Make a God's Eye craft by using two sticks and yarn. Cross the sticks in the middle and tie a piece of yarn around them. Wrap the yarn around the sticks, alternating colors, until it forms a diamond shape.
4. Bible Verse Bracelets
Create bracelets by using beads and string. Have the children choose a Bible verse and write it on a piece of paper. Cut the paper into small strips and glue them onto the beads. As they string the beads, they can recite the verse.
5. Paper Plate Fish
Make a paper plate fish by cutting a paper plate in half and gluing the two halves together to form a fish shape. Provide colorful tissue paper and let the children glue it onto the fish to represent scales. Add googley eyes and a mouth to complete the craft.
6. Jesus Loves Me Handprint
Create a Jesus Loves Me handprint by painting the child's hand with washable paint and pressing it onto a piece of paper. Let the paint dry and then write "Jesus Loves Me" above the handprint. The child can decorate the paper with stickers or markers.
7. Fruit of the Spirit Tree
Create a Fruit of the Spirit tree by drawing a tree trunk and branches on a large piece of paper. Have the children cut out fruit shapes from construction paper and write one of the fruits of the spirit on each one. Glue the fruit onto the tree to represent the different attributes of the spirit.
8. Noah's Ark Animal Puppets
Create Noah's Ark animal puppets by using paper bags and construction paper. Provide the children with animal templates to trace onto the construction paper and cut out. Glue the animals onto the paper bags and let the children use them to retell the story of Noah's Ark.
9. Faith Shields
Create faith shields by using paper plates and paint. Have the children paint the plates in their favorite colors and then glue on symbols that represent their faith, such as a cross or a heart.
10. Resurrection Eggs
Create Resurrection Eggs by filling plastic Easter eggs with items that represent different parts of the Easter story, such as a small piece of bread or a nail. Read the story together as a group and open each egg as you go.
These easy craft ideas for children's church are a great way to engage children in learning about their faith in a fun and interactive way. They also provide opportunities for children to express their creativity and develop their fine motor skills. Try them out in your children's church today!
