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Bible chatterbox
Advent and Christmas Story Bible Chatterbox
A printable paper chatterbox game based on Advent and Christmas Story. Children colour, cut and fold the paper game, then open its flaps to explore the prompts. Recall the Christmas story and discuss hope, joy and welcoming Jesus.
- Suggested ages
- 7–12 years
- Activity time
- 20–35 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
English
Age, time and difficulty are planning guides. Check the preparation notes for adult help.
$4.15 USD
One-time purchase
Digital download · No physical item shipped
What’s included
- A4 Sized for Easy Classroom or Home Printing
- Each flap features a part of the Nativity story, the angel’s visit to Mary, the journey to Bethlehem, the birth of Jesus, and the visit of the shepherds, alongside short Advent reflections and Bible verses that help children prepare their hearts for Christmas.
Your download files
- AdventChristmas.pdf: 1 page
- Instructions-CootieCatcher.pdf: 1 page
File inventory and page counts checked against the originals. Page counts include any instruction pages. Please check the preparation notes before printing for a group.
Getting ready
Age & adult help
Multiple origami folds, finger control and written prompts make this more demanding than a simple cut-out.
Demonstrate the folding and opening mechanism. An adult can pre-fold the game and read prompts for younger participants.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors. A ruler can help make neat folds.
Time & preparation
One chatterbox, including colouring and folding. Play and teaching time are additional.
Age is an editorial estimate for the motor and reading demands of this format. Difficulty, completion time and suggested tools are planning estimates, not build-tested.
Check the file before you print for a group, and allow for any extra help the kids might need.
Printing tipsThe story behind the craft
Bible passage: Luke 2:1–20
Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem, where Jesus is born and laid in a manger. Angels announce the birth to shepherds, who visit the baby and share the news.
Main takeaway: The Christmas story announces good news through the birth of Jesus.
While you fold and play
Open one flap at a time and read its prompt before moving on.
Follow the journey to Bethlehem, the manger, the angels and the shepherds’ visit. Notice who hears and shares the news.
An adult can read a prompt and accept a spoken or drawn response. Confident readers can locate the relevant passage before explaining the prompt.
Questions to explore
- Where was Jesus laid?
- Who heard the angels’ message?
- How did the shepherds respond after seeing Jesus?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download contains 2 PDFs with 2 pages in total: AdventChristmas.pdf (1 page); Instructions-CootieCatcher.pdf (1 page). This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
How does this chatterbox work?
Colour the square, cut around its outside edge and fold it into finger pockets. Open and close the folds, then reveal and read a prompt under a flap. For a Bible reading to accompany this activity, use Luke 2:1–20.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. AdventChristmas.pdf: print the page for each learner or group. Instructions-CootieCatcher.pdf: keep as a shared assembly guide. Print single-sided. On US Letter paper, select Letter and Fit or shrink to the printable area; the originals are not separate Letter-sized files.
What supplies and preparation does this need?
Paper, colouring pencils and scissors. Make the folds before playing; glue and a screen are not needed.
What help might children need with this activity?
Suggested ages: 7–12 years. Demonstrate the folding and opening mechanism. An adult can pre-fold the game and read prompts for younger participants. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.
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