Amber
Originally posted on Etsy ↗Worked great for my KidMin class
Assembly video coming soon.
We’ll add a step-by-step demonstration here.
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Bible sequencing craft
Jairus’ Daughter Bible Sequencing Craft
5.0 out of 54 reviewsA printable Bible sequencing craft based on Jairus’ Daughter. Children colour and fold the illustrated sections to retell the events in order. Story focus: Jairus begs Jesus to heal his little girl. Jesus says, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” She rises, bringing renewed hope.
- 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.
$4.15 USD
One-time purchase
Digital download · No physical item shipped
What’s included
- Printable sequencing design for colouring and folding
- 5 numbered story sections (listed as “Page 1” onward; physical PDF page count unverified)
- Scenes stated in the listing: Jairus begs Jesus to heal his little girl; News comes that she has died; Jesus says, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”; Jesus takes her hand and says, “Little girl, get up!”; She rises, bringing renewed hope
Your download files
- JesusHealsJairusDaughter_Mark5_.pdf: 2 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
Children need to follow the pictured events and make the folds used to retell them.
Prepare awkward cuts, demonstrate the folds and read captions aloud. Use the pictures for shared retelling.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors. Glue or tape may be useful if separate sections need joining.
Time & preparation
One sequencing craft, including colouring and folding. Discussion 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: Mark 5:21–43
Jairus asks Jesus to help his dying daughter. After a delay and news of her death, Jesus goes to the house, takes her by the hand and tells her to rise; he then asks that she be given food.
Main takeaway: Jesus treats Jairus’ daughter and her family with compassion.
As you put the story in order
Read the story sections before attaching them, then use the finished sequence to explain what changes.
Follow the request, the sad news, Jesus’ visit and the food afterwards. Make room for questions about grief without promising the same outcome for every illness.
Younger learners can choose what happens first and next. Older learners can explain why a turning point changes the story.
Questions to explore
- Why did Jairus come to Jesus?
- What ordinary care did the girl need afterwards?
- How can we care gently for a worried family?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 2-page PDF: JesusHealsJairusDaughter_Mark5_.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
How do I fold the five story panels?
Colour the numbered story sheet. Fold upwards on the dotted line with the pictures outside, fold the left and right sides towards the centre, then fold the cover and panel 5 as shown in the illustrated guide. This is a folded picture book, rather than five separate PDF pages. The pictured scenes include: Jairus begs Jesus to heal his little girl; News comes that she has died; Jesus says, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”; Jesus takes her hand and says, “Little girl, get up!”; She rises, bringing renewed hope.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 landscape. JesusHealsJairusDaughter_Mark5_.pdf: print page 2 for each learner or group. Page 1 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 and colouring pencils. An adult can demonstrate the centre folds and read the five panels aloud. The supplied method uses folding rather than glued-on picture strips.
What help might children need with this activity?
The main demands are following five pictured events and making the centre folds. Demonstrate the folding and read the captions aloud for children who need help. Younger children can colour and retell using a book an adult has folded.
Reviews
5.0 out of 54 reviews
June
Originally posted on Etsy ↗This is a Great resource
Kimberly
Originally posted on Etsy ↗The kids loved coloring and folding this little book. They were surprised that it was exactly the story we talked about in class. Thank you!
Amber
Originally posted on Etsy ↗Great craft for Sunday School
