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Originally posted on Etsy ↗Great little little activity for my Primary kids, they loved it!
Assembly video coming soon.
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Bible chatterbox
Genesis 1 Bible Chatterbox
5.0 out of 51 reviewA printable paper chatterbox game based on Genesis 1. Children colour, cut and fold the paper game, then open its flaps to explore the prompts. God made everything and it is good.
- 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 Illustrations for Each Day of Creation
- Each flap guides children through what God created, from light and sky to animals and humankind, reminding them that “God saw that it was good.” This interactive Bible craft makes learning Genesis 1 fun, visual, and easy to remember.
Your download files
- CreationStoryGenesis1.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: Genesis 1
God creates light, land, seas, plants, animals and people. He makes human beings in his image and sees that everything he has made is very good.
Main takeaway: God made the world good, and every person has value.
While you fold and play
Open one flap at a time and read its prompt before moving on.
Name the light, land and seas, living creatures and people. Connect being made in God’s image with how we treat one another and the world around us.
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 is something in creation you are thankful for?
- What do you think very good means?
- How can we show care for other people and the world around us?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download contains 2 PDFs with 2 pages in total: CreationStoryGenesis1.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 Genesis 1.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. CreationStoryGenesis1.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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