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Bible sequencing craft
Joshua Commands the Sun Bible Sequencing Craft
A printable Bible sequencing craft based on Joshua Commands the Sun. Children colour and fold the illustrated sections to retell the events in order. This activity teaches the powerful lesson that with faith, nothing is impossible, and God answers bold prayers.
- 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
- Printable & Editable in Microsoft Word & Google Docs
- A4 & US Letter Sizes Included
Your download files
- Joshuacommandsthesun-Story.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
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: Joshua 10:1–15
Joshua marches to help Gibeon when it is attacked. During the battle he calls for the sun and moon to stand still, and the narrative describes an extraordinary day of deliverance.
Main takeaway: The Gibeon account presents God’s help during Israel’s defence of an ally.
As you put the story in order
Read the story sections before attaching them, then use the finished sequence to explain what changes.
Connect the request about the sun with Joshua’s response to Gibeon’s appeal. Read the text as the account’s description rather than turning the craft into an astronomy explanation.
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 Joshua go to Gibeon?
- What unusual request is described?
- What does keeping a commitment to help an ally involve?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 3-page PDF: Joshuacommandsthesun-Story.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
Is this a rotating wheel or a folding craft?
The supplied instructions show a folding strip attached to a circular cover. Colour and cut the pieces, fold the strip on the marked lines, then glue its top and bottom ends to the cover as indicated. Open it to reveal the story or writing sections; this version does not need a spinner fastener. For a Bible reading to accompany this activity, use Joshua 10:1–15.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. Joshuacommandsthesun-Story.pdf: print pages 2, 3 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, colouring pencils, scissors and glue. Help make the strip folds and attach the ends without gluing the opening sections shut.
What help might children need with this activity?
Suggested ages: 6–10 years. Help with the cover cuts, concertina folds and gluing the marked ends. Read the story or writing prompts aloud where needed. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.
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