Vanessa
Originally posted on Etsy ↗this was exactly what I needed and worked very well. Everyone loved making their cootie catchers
Assembly video coming soon.
We’ll add a step-by-step demonstration here.
Photos from the Etsy listing. View original Etsy listing ↗
Bible chatterbox
Beatitudes Bible Chatterbox
5.0 out of 52 reviewsA printable paper chatterbox game based on Beatitudes. Children colour, cut and fold the paper game, then open its flaps to explore the prompts. The activity encourages Bible verse memorization and faith application.
- 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
- Features the 8 Beatitudes with Simple Actions & Reflections
- Each flap highlights a Beatitude, like “Blessed are the peacemakers” or “Blessed are the pure in heart”, paired with short prompts that help children think about kindness, forgiveness, and compassion in their everyday lives.
Your download files
- BeatitudesMatthew5.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: Matthew 5:1–12
Jesus speaks blessings over people who are poor in spirit, grieving, meek, merciful, pure in heart and hungry for righteousness. His words also honour peacemakers and those facing persecution.
Main takeaway: Jesus’ blessings challenge the idea that importance belongs only to the powerful.
While you fold and play
Open one flap at a time and read its prompt before moving on.
Choose one blessing and explore its meaning with an everyday example. Distinguish peacemaking from keeping quiet about harm.
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
- Who does Jesus call blessed?
- What might mercy look like at school or home?
- How can a peacemaker seek help when someone is being hurt?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download contains 2 PDFs with 2 pages in total: BeatitudesMatthew5.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 Matthew 5:1–12.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. BeatitudesMatthew5.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.
