Andrea
Originally posted on Etsy ↗This was a great craft for our preschoolers and gave them a good reminder of our Bible story that day. It's a craft they can see every day as it hangs on their door. Loved it!
Assembly video coming soon.
We’ll add a step-by-step demonstration here.
Photos from the Etsy listing. View original Etsy listing ↗
Bible door hanger
Gideon’s Army Bible Door Hanger
5.0 out of 51 reviewA printable Bible door hanger based on Gideon’s Army. Children colour and cut the design, then hang it on a door as a reminder of the lesson. Story focus: Gideon gathers a large army. Gideon keeps only 300 men with trumpets and torches. The enemy flees. God gives the victory.
- Suggested ages
- 6–10 years
- Activity time
- 15–25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
English
Age, time and difficulty are planning guides. Check the preparation notes for adult help.
$2.95 USD
One-time purchase
Digital download · No physical item shipped
What’s included
- 1 Gideon’s Fleece / Gideon’s Army Door Hanger Colouring Page (Judges 6–7)
Your download files
- Instructions-DoorHandleStory.pdf: 1 page
- GideonsFleece_GideonsArmy_Judges6_7.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 outside shape and door-handle opening need more controlled cutting than a straight bookmark.
Prepare the door-handle opening and help with curved edges. Younger children can colour an adult-prepared hanger.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper or light card, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors. An adult may need to cut the handle opening.
Time & preparation
One door hanger, including colouring and cutting. 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: Judges 7
Gideon’s army is reduced before facing Midian. Three hundred men use trumpets, jars and lamps as the battle unfolds, and the small group’s success is credited to God rather than numbers.
Main takeaway: The reduced army challenges confidence based only on size and strength.
Before you hang it up
Read the words on the hanger and connect the design with the passage before choosing a place for it.
Follow the narrowing of the group and identify the trumpets, jars and lamps. Use paper and conversation rather than loud surprises, flames or a fighting game.
Younger learners can explain the pictured event in their own words. Older learners can choose one idea from the reading to remember when they see the hanger again.
Questions to explore
- Why was the army reduced?
- What objects did the remaining men carry?
- What can a small group achieve when it works together responsibly?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download contains 2 PDFs with 2 pages in total: Instructions-DoorHandleStory.pdf (1 page); GideonsFleece_GideonsArmy_Judges6_7.pdf (1 page). This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
How do I make the door hanger?
Colour the illustrated hanger, cut around its outline and prepare the handle opening. Use the finished sign to retell the pictured account before hanging it on a suitable door handle. For a Bible reading to accompany this activity, use Judges 7.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. Instructions-DoorHandleStory.pdf: keep as a shared assembly guide. GideonsFleece_GideonsArmy_Judges6_7.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 or printer-compatible light card, colouring pencils and scissors. An adult should help with the handle opening and tight curves. The hanger is a printable cut-out, not a supplied physical door sign.
What help might children need with this activity?
Suggested ages: 6–10 years. Prepare the door-handle opening and help with curved edges. Younger children can colour an adult-prepared hanger. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.
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