Terea
Originally posted on Etsy ↗Great product and I recommend it.
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Bible story camera
Ananias and Sapphira Camera Craft
5.0 out of 53 reviewsA printable paper Bible story camera based on Ananias and Sapphira. Children colour, cut and assemble the camera and film strip, then slide the strip through to retell the story. Story focus: Ananias and Sapphira bring money to the church. Peter asks, “Why lie to God?” The church learns to be honest.
- Suggested ages
- Age review needed
- Activity time
- 25–40 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
English
An educator needs to review this story before a child age is assigned. Time and difficulty are estimates.
$4.95 USD
One-time purchase
Digital download · No physical item shipped
What’s included
- Camera page
- Film strip
- Make your next Sunday School, homeschool, or church activity engaging and meaningful with this Bible story printable activity!
Your download files
- AnaniasandSapphira.pdf: 3 pages
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
The original catalogue requires an educator to review the story’s wording and illustrations before assigning a child age range.
Review the actual printable and passage before choosing it for your group.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper or light card, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors. Glue or tape may be useful. An adult may need to cut camera slots.
Time & preparation
One camera and film strip, including colouring and assembly. Teaching time is additional.
Construction profile: 6–12 years. Story content prevents a confirmed child age recommendation without viewing the asset. 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: Acts 5:1–11
Ananias and Sapphira present part of a sale’s proceeds while pretending it is the whole amount. Peter makes clear that giving was voluntary but their claim was false; the account ends with severe judgment.
Main takeaway: The issue is dishonesty, not a rule that everyone must give all their money.
As you slide the story through
Slide the film strip slowly and pause at each frame to connect the picture with the reading.
An adult should assess the account’s suitability and explain voluntary giving. Do not use the deaths to threaten children about mistakes or donations.
An adult can read the captions for a younger child. Older learners can retell a frame without its caption, then check which details the Bible account supplies.
Questions to explore
- What false claim did the couple make?
- What did Peter say about keeping the money?
- Why does honest giving matter more than appearing generous?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 3-page PDF: AnaniasandSapphira.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
Does the paper camera actually show a story?
Yes. Colour and cut out the camera body and illustrated film strip. Prepare the two marked camera slots, feed the strip through the lower slot from the back and out through the upper slot, then slide it to reveal the frames. It is a paper storytelling model, not a working photographic camera. Printed captions include “The believers shared what they had with joy” and “Ananias and Sapphira talked about the money”.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. AnaniasandSapphira.pdf: print pages 2, 3 for each learner or group. Page 1 is the assembly guide, which can be shared. 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. Keep matching construction pages at the same scale.
What supplies and preparation does this need?
Paper or printer-compatible light card, colouring pencils and scissors. An adult should cut the slots and help thread the strip so the pictures move without tearing.
What help might children need with this activity?
An educator should review the actual wording and illustrations before choosing this account for children. Ananias and Sapphira present part of a sale’s proceeds while pretending it is the whole amount. Peter makes clear that giving was voluntary but their claim was false; the account ends with severe judgment. Read the panels or captions yourself first and decide how to explain the difficult parts for your group.
Reviews
5.0 out of 53 reviews
Theresa
Originally posted on Etsy ↗The children really loved making their "movie", as they called it.
cassie
Originally posted on Etsy ↗Perfect craft for children. Quick to email
