Cut-and-paste Bible scene

Joseph Sold by His Brothers Cut-and-Paste Bible Craft for Kids

A printable cut-and-paste Bible scene based on Joseph Sold by His Brothers. Children colour and cut the characters and arrange them on the background to retell the story. Story focus: Joseph wearing his colorful coat. Joseph forgiving his brothers in Egypt.

Suggested ages
6–10 years
Activity time
25–40 min
Difficulty
Easy–moderate

English

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

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What’s included

  • Character cutouts and illustrated background, as described in the listing
  • A4 Size Included
  • Includes field background
  • Cut, color & create Joseph and brothers

Your download files

  • JosephSoldbyHisBrothers.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

The reviewed preview includes separate character pieces as well as a background, so fine cutting and placement matter.

Pre-cut small character pieces for children who need help. Children can colour and arrange adult-prepared pieces.

What you’ll need

Printer, paper, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors, glue. A backing sheet is optional.

Time & preparation

One scene, 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 tips

The story behind the craft

Bible passage: Genesis 37:12–36

Joseph’s brothers become jealous and sell him to traders travelling to Egypt. They deceive their father about what happened, leaving the family facing grief and separation.

Main takeaway: Jealousy and dishonesty can seriously harm other people.

As you arrange the scene

Discuss the characters and setting before placing the cut-out pieces on the background.

Follow the coat, the brothers’ actions and Joseph’s journey. Discuss choosing a trusted adult’s help when jealousy or bullying becomes harmful.

Younger learners can name the people and describe their positions. Older learners can explain the moment being represented and distinguish the passage from choices made in the illustration.

Questions to explore

  • What did the brothers do with Joseph?
  • How did they mislead their father?
  • What could someone do instead of acting on jealousy?

Common questions

What files are included in this download?

The download is a 2-page PDF: JosephSoldbyHisBrothers.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.

What do children cut and arrange?

The two-page PDF provides the illustrated scene/background and separate cut-out pieces. Colour the pieces, cut them out and try their positions on the background before gluing the final scene. For a Bible reading to accompany this activity, use Genesis 37:12–36.

Which pages should I print, and at what size?

The original PDF pages are A4 landscape. JosephSoldbyHisBrothers.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.

What supplies and preparation does this need?

Paper, colouring pencils, scissors and glue. An adult can prepare smaller cut-outs so children can concentrate on choosing where each piece belongs.

What help might children need with this activity?

Suggested ages: 6–10 years. Pre-cut small character pieces for children who need help. Children can colour and arrange adult-prepared pieces. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.

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