Bible story camera

Jesus Welcomes Children (Spanish)

A printable Spanish-language paper Bible story camera based on Jesus Welcomes Children. Children colour, cut and assemble the camera and film strip, then slide the strip through to retell the story. Story focus: Children are brought to Jesus. Jesus calls the children. Jesus blesses them.

Suggested ages
7–12 years
Activity time
25–40 min
Difficulty
Moderate

Spanish printable

Age, time and difficulty are planning guides. Check the preparation notes for adult help.

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What’s included

  • One camera template
  • One colouring film-story strip with five scenes
  • PDF digital download
  • Scenes stated in the listing: Children are brought to Jesus; The disciples try to send them away; Jesus calls the children; Jesus says to let the children come; Jesus blesses them

Your download files

  • JesusandtheLittleChildrenBibleCameraFilmCraft.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

Cutting camera slots, fitting a long film strip and keeping the story in order add assembly demands.

An adult may need to cut the camera slots and help thread the strip. Younger children can colour and retell using an adult-assembled camera.

What you’ll need

Printer, paper or light card, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors. Glue or tape may be useful. An adult may need to cut camera slots.

Time & preparation

One camera and film strip, including colouring 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. Spanish reading support may be needed. Website copy is in English.

Check the file before you print for a group, and allow for any extra help the kids might need.

Printing tips

The story behind the craft

Bible passage: Mark 10:13–16

People bring children to Jesus, but the disciples try to stop them. Jesus objects, welcomes the children and blesses them, making their place with him clear.

Main takeaway: Children are welcome and valued by Jesus.

As you slide the story through

Slide the film strip slowly and pause at each frame to connect the picture with the reading.

Compare the disciples’ blocking action with Jesus’ welcome. Invite children to suggest how a group can make room for someone new.

An adult can read the captions for a younger child. Older learners can retell a frame without its caption, then check which details the Bible account supplies.

Questions to explore

  • Who tried to stop the children?
  • How did Jesus respond?
  • What could help a newcomer feel welcome in our group?

Common questions

What files are included in this download?

The download is a 2-page PDF: JesusandtheLittleChildrenBibleCameraFilmCraft.pdf. The story artwork is the Spanish edition; supplied assembly guides may use English labels. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.

Does the paper camera actually show a story?

Yes. Colour and cut out the camera body and illustrated film strip. Prepare the two marked camera slots, feed the strip through the lower slot from the back and out through the upper slot, then slide it to reveal the frames. It is a paper storytelling model, not a working photographic camera. The pictured scenes include: Children are brought to Jesus; The disciples try to send them away; Jesus calls the children; Jesus says to let the children come; Jesus blesses them.

Which pages should I print, and at what size?

The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. JesusandtheLittleChildrenBibleCameraFilmCraft.pdf: print the pages you want to use 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. Keep matching construction pages at the same scale.

What supplies and preparation does this need?

Paper or printer-compatible light card, colouring pencils and scissors. An adult should cut the slots and help thread the strip so the pictures move without tearing.

What help might children need with this activity?

Suggested ages: 7–12 years. An adult may need to cut the camera slots and help thread the strip. Younger children can colour and retell using an adult-assembled camera. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.

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