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Accordion Bible story book
Conversion of the Jailer Accordion Bible Story Book
A printable accordion Bible story book based on Conversion of the Jailer. Children colour the story sections and fold the strip into a concertina book for retelling. Story focus: An earthquake shakes the prison doors open. Paul calls out, “Don’t be afraid, we are here!” The jailer and his whole family believe and rejoice.
- Suggested ages
- 6–10 years
- Activity time
- 25–40 min
- Difficulty
- Easy–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
- Printable accordion-style story sections for colouring and folding
- 5 numbered story sections (listed as “Page 1” onward; physical PDF page count unverified)
- Printable & Editable in Microsoft Word & Google Docs
- A4 & US Letter Sizes Included
- Accordion-style craft for sequencing Bible stories
- Scenes stated in the listing: An earthquake shakes the prison doors open; The jailer fears all the prisoners escaped; Paul calls out, “Don’t be afraid, we are here!”; Paul says, “Believe in Jesus and be saved.”; The jailer and his whole family believe and rejoice
Your download files
- TheConversionoftheJailer.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
The activity combines a sequence of pictures with concertina folding and story retelling.
Prepare or join long strips and demonstrate each fold. Read the story text aloud if needed.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors. Glue or tape may be useful for joining strips.
Time & preparation
One accordion book, 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: Acts 16:25–34
An earthquake opens the prison doors while Paul and Silas are held inside. They reassure the frightened jailer, share the message of Jesus, and receive care in his home; he and his household are baptised.
Main takeaway: The jailer’s encounter leads from fear towards faith, hospitality and care.
As you open the story book
Open the folds gradually, using the revealed sections to retell the account.
Compare the jailer’s fear with his later washing of wounds and offering food. Notice practical care alongside his new belief.
An adult can read one section while a younger child points to its picture. Older learners can close the book, retell it and reopen it to check the sequence.
Questions to explore
- What frightened the jailer?
- How did Paul reassure him?
- What did the jailer do to care for his prisoners afterwards?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 1-page PDF: TheConversionoftheJailer.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
How do I use the folding story?
Colour the illustrated sequence and fold along its marked lines. Open the panels one at a time while retelling the account. Use the cover and numbered sections to check which way the story opens. The pictured scenes include: An earthquake shakes the prison doors open; The jailer fears all the prisoners escaped; Paul calls out, “Don’t be afraid, we are here!”; Paul says, “Believe in Jesus and be saved.”; The jailer and his whole family believe and rejoice.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 landscape. TheConversionoftheJailer.pdf: print the page for each learner or group. 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 and colouring pencils, plus scissors and glue only where the sheet marks pieces for cutting or attaching. Demonstrate the concertina folds before the activity.
What help might children need with this activity?
Suggested ages: 6–10 years. Prepare or join long strips and demonstrate each fold. Read the story text aloud if needed. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.
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