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Originally posted on Etsy ↗great activity to do at home or church group
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Bible agamograph
Jesus’ Baptism Agamograph Craft
5.0 out of 52 reviewsA printable Bible agamograph based on Jesus’ Baptism. Children colour and assemble the alternating image strips. Accordion folds reveal different scenes when viewed from either side. Story focus: John baptizing Jesus in the Jordan. Dove descending, God’s light shining.
- Suggested ages
- 8–12 years
- Activity time
- 35–55 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate–hard
English
Age, time and difficulty are planning guides. Check the preparation notes for adult help.
$3.95 USD
One-time purchase
Digital download · No physical item shipped
What’s included
- 1 Digital PDF Download (A4 size)
- Two scenes from Matthew 3:
- Easy-to-cut strips labeled A–J
- Instructions included
- Scenes stated in the listing: John baptizing Jesus in the Jordan; Dove descending, God’s light shining
Your download files
- JesusBaptism.pdf: 3 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
Alternating labelled image strips and precise accordion folds require careful sequencing and alignment.
Help with trimming the narrow strips, arranging them in order and making even folds.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors, glue, ruler. A backing sheet may be helpful.
Time & preparation
One two-view agamograph, including colouring, cutting and assembly. 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: Matthew 3:13–17
Jesus comes to John at the Jordan to be baptised. As Jesus comes out of the water, the Spirit descends like a dove and a voice from heaven calls him God’s beloved Son.
Main takeaway: Jesus’ baptism reveals his identity as God’s beloved Son.
As the picture changes
View the folded design from each side and compare the two images before explaining their connection.
Distinguish John, Jesus, the dove and the voice from heaven. Read the passage alongside the pictures rather than treating every symbol as a separate character.
Younger learners can describe what changes as they move. Older learners can explain whether the images show a before-and-after moment or two parts of the same account.
Questions to explore
- Who baptised Jesus?
- What happened as Jesus came out of the water?
- What does the voice tell us about Jesus?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 3-page PDF: JesusBaptism.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
How do the two pictures appear?
Colour the picture strips, cut them out and paste them onto the backing in A–J order. Let the glue dry, then make the alternating accordion folds. Look from the left and right to see the two different pictures. The effect comes from the folds, with no screen or moving parts. The pictured scenes include: John baptizing Jesus in the Jordan; Dove descending, God’s light shining.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 landscape. JesusBaptism.pdf: print pages 1, 2 for each learner or group. Page 3 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. Keep matching construction pages at the same scale.
What supplies and preparation does this need?
Paper, colouring pencils, scissors and glue. A ruler can help make straight creases. Adult help is useful for the narrow strips, alphabetical order and even folds.
What help might children need with this activity?
Suggested ages: 8–12 years. Help with trimming the narrow strips, arranging them in order and making even folds. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.
