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Originally posted on Etsy ↗great activity for our Bible club!
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Bible chatterbox
Exodus 20 Bible Chatterbox
5.0 out of 51 reviewA printable paper chatterbox game based on Exodus 20. Children colour, cut and fold the paper game, then open its flaps to explore the prompts. God shows us how to live.
- 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
- Includes All 10 Commandments with Fun Prompts
- Each flap features one of the Ten Commandments, from “Love the Lord your God” to “Do not steal”, along with short, child-friendly reflections that help kids understand how to live by God’s Word every day.
Your download files
- TheTenCommandments.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: Exodus 19–20
After bringing Israel out of Egypt, God makes a covenant with the people at Sinai. The commandments describe faithfulness to God and responsibilities towards neighbours, including truthfulness, rest and respect for life.
Main takeaway: The commandments connect love for God with how we treat other people.
While you fold and play
Open one flap at a time and read its prompt before moving on.
Choose one commandment about neighbours and turn it into a concrete example involving truth, rest, belongings or care for someone’s life.
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
- What had God already done for Israel?
- Which commandment concerns telling the truth?
- How does respecting another person’s belongings show care?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download contains 2 PDFs with 2 pages in total: TheTenCommandments.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 Exodus 19–20.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. TheTenCommandments.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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