Allison
Originally posted on Etsy ↗Fun activity for the kids.
Assembly video coming soon.
We’ll add a step-by-step demonstration here.
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Prayer hands story craft
Belshazzar’s Feast Prayer Hands Craft
5.0 out of 52 reviewsA printable prayer-hands folding story craft based on Belshazzar’s Feast. Children colour and cut the praying hands and inner story strip, then open the hands to follow the events. Story focus: King Belshazzar hosts a big feast. A mysterious hand writes on the wall. Daniel explains God’s message.
- Suggested ages
- 6–10 years
- Activity time
- 20–35 min
- Difficulty
- Easy–moderate
English
Age, time and difficulty are planning guides. Check the preparation notes for adult help.
$3.15 USD
One-time purchase
Digital download · No physical item shipped
What’s included
- Praying-hands design with an inner folding story strip
- A4 Size
- PDF digital download
- Scenes stated in the listing: King Belshazzar hosts a big feast; He misuses cups from God’s temple; A mysterious hand writes on the wall; Daniel explains God’s message
Your download files
- BelshazzarsFeast.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 hand outlines, inner story strip and folds require more coordination than a flat colouring sheet.
Help with cutting around fingers, folding the inner strip and attaching pieces. Younger children can colour before an adult assembles the craft.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors. Glue or tape may be useful for attaching the story strip.
Time & preparation
One prayer-hands story, including colouring and folding. Teaching time is 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: Daniel 5
Belshazzar holds a feast using vessels taken from Jerusalem’s temple. A hand writes on the wall, and Daniel explains the message as judgment on the king’s pride and misuse of what was sacred.
Main takeaway: Belshazzar is called to account for pride and disrespect.
As you open the hands
Open the hands to reveal the story, reading and discussing it before adding a prayer response.
Notice the feast, the vessels, the writing and Daniel’s explanation. Discuss responsibility for how we treat what belongs to others and what they hold sacred.
An adult can guide a short retelling for younger learners. Older learners can suggest a prayer linked to the account while respecting what another person chooses to keep private.
Questions to explore
- What did the king use at his feast?
- Why was he frightened by the writing?
- How can we show respect for things others regard as important?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 3-page PDF: BelshazzarsFeast.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
What is inside the praying hands?
The hands form the outside covers of a folding story strip. Colour and cut the hands and story pictures, fold the strip in the indicated direction, then glue the left hand to the left end and the right hand to the right end. Open the hands to reveal the story. The pictured scenes include: King Belshazzar hosts a big feast; He misuses cups from God’s temple; A mysterious hand writes on the wall; Daniel explains God’s message.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 landscape. BelshazzarsFeast.pdf: print pages 1, 3 for each learner or group. Page 2 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.
What supplies and preparation does this need?
Paper, colouring pencils, scissors and glue. Help cut around the fingers, make the strip folds and attach the correct hand to each end.
What help might children need with this activity?
Suggested ages: 6–10 years. Help with cutting around fingers, folding the inner strip and attaching pieces. Younger children can colour before an adult assembles the craft. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.
Reviews
5.0 out of 52 reviews
Vickie
Originally posted on Etsy ↗Fun idea. Will be a great craft to go with our bible lesson.
