Crafts
Option 1: Chain of Disciples
construction paper, heavy paper, pencils, scissors, tape
Gather supplies. Cut construction paper into 6" x 12" strips (two per child). On heavy paper, cut out copies of a simple person outline, with arms extending outwards (6 inches high, 2 inches across). Make a sample craft.
Give each child two strips of construction paper and an outline. Set remaining supplies on tables. Have children accordion-fold one paper strip, making folds every 2 inches. Using the template, trace the person on top of the folded paper (the hands should touch the folds). Have children cut along the drawn lines (not cutting the hands at the folds) and open the paper to see six joined men. Have them repeat the process with their second strip. Tape the two strips together to form the twelve disciples.
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Option 2: Stuffed Paper Fish
cardstock, string, scissors, stamp pads, baby wipes, hole punches, paper towels, stapler
Gather supplies. On cardstock, print two matching fish templates (one set per child). Cut string into 8-inch pieces. Make sample craft.
Give each child one set of fish and string. Set remaining supplies on tables. Have children cut out both fish. Using the stamp pad, have children make fingerprint “scales” on the fish until they are covered. Help children staple the two fish together. Before fully closing, have children stuff crumpled paper towels between the two fish. Punch a hole in the fish and tie string through for hanging. Remind children Jesus told his disciples they would become “fishers of men.”
Option 1: Chain of Disciples
construction paper, heavy paper, pencils, scissors, tape
Gather supplies. Cut construction paper into 6" x 12" strips (two per child). On heavy paper, cut out copies of a simple person outline, with arms extending outwards (6 inches high, 2 inches across). Make a sample craft.
Give each child two strips of construction paper and an outline. Set remaining supplies on tables. Have children accordion-fold one paper strip, making folds every 2 inches. Using the template, trace the person on top of the folded paper (the hands should touch the folds). Have children cut along the drawn lines (not cutting the hands at the folds) and open the paper to see six joined men. Have them repeat the process with their second strip. Tape the two strips together to form the twelve disciples. Have them write one disciple’s name on each man.
Option 2: Stuffed Paper Fish
cardstock, string, scissors, stamp pads, baby wipes, hole punches, paper towels, stapler
Gather supplies. On cardstock, print two matching fish templates (one set per child). Cut string into 8-inch pieces. Make sample craft.
Give each child one set of fish and string. Set remaining supplies on tables. Have children cut out both fish. Using the stamp pad, have children make fingerprint “scales” on the fish until they are covered. Help children staple the two fish together. Before fully closing, have children stuff crumpled paper towels between the two fish. Punch a hole in the fish and tie string through for hanging. Remind children Jesus told his disciples they would become “fishers of men.”
