Crafts
Option 1: Paper Horns
cardstock, clear tape, crayons/markers, scissors
Gather supplies. Draw a horn template on cardstock and write the words “God keeps his promises!” down the center of the template. Make copies on cardstock for each child. Make a sample craft.
Distribute horn template and scissors to each child. Set tape and coloring supplies on each table. Children should decorate the horns and then cut them out. Explain how to assemble them by forming a cylinder that tapers to a small hole at one end, then taping at the seam to hold it in place. Remind the children that when Joshua obeyed God and marched around the city of Jericho and blew the horn, the walls came down.
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Option 2: Pennant Flag
markers/crayons/colored pencils, cardstock, straws, tape, scissors
Gather supplies. Draw a pennant flag template on a piece of cardstock. Write “God gives the victory!” along the bottom edge. Make a copy for each child.
Distribute pennant template, straw, and scissors to each child. Set coloring supplies and tape on each table. Have them decorate their flag as they desire and then cut them out. Have them attach a straw to the side with tape. Remind them that God gave Joshua the victory over enemies in the promised land.
Option 1: Build the Walls of Jericho Craft
cardstock, glue sticks, colored paper, permanent marker, straightedge, scissors, red yarn (optional)
Gather supplies. On a piece of cardstock, draw a template of a city wall (with different heights along the top) using a straightedge and a permanent marker. Along the top of the page write “God gives the victory!” Make copies for each child. Cut out small squares and rectangles of colored paper of varying sizes. (One sheet of colored paper per child will ensure that there are enough squares for the craft). Cut 3-inch lengths of yarn for each child (optional).
Give each child the wall template, glue stick, and an assortment of colored squares (enough to fill in the wall). Have them all “build” the wall by gluing the squares on the wall template until it is completely filled in. Optional: Have kids attach red yarn to a part of the city as a reminder of Rahab’s salvation.
Option 2: Make a Red Cord Bookmark
red yarn, tape, beads (large enough holes to fit on yarn)
Gather supplies. Cut red yarn into fifteen-inch pieces, three per child. Make a sample craft.
Distribute three pieces of red yarn to each child. Set tape and beads on each table. Have children knot the three pieces together at the top and tape the knot to the table so you can begin beading and braiding. Start by sliding beads onto each of the strings. Then braid the yarn until there’s 4 inches left. String beads onto each string and then knot the three pieces together to close. Tell children that the bookmark can remind them of Rahab’s faith and God’s salvation.
