3D Bible story craft

Josiah Finds the Book of the Law 3D Bible Craft

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A printable 3D Bible story craft based on Josiah Finds the Book of the Law. Children colour and cut the illustrated story circles and assemble them into a three-dimensional paper craft. Story focus: Josiah becomes king at a young age. The priests find the Book of the Law. He leads the people back to God.

Suggested ages
7–12 years
Activity time
40–65 min
Difficulty
Moderate

English

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

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What’s included

  • Illustrated story-circle templates for a 3D paper craft
  • A4 Size
  • Kids color each circle showing Josiah’s leadership, the temple repairs, the scroll discovered, the reading, Josiah’s sorrow, and the people renewing their covenant.
  • 7 illustrated story circles
  • Colour, cut & assemble 3D craft

Your download files

  • JosiahFindstheBookoftheLaw.pdf: 4 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

Several circular story pieces need cutting, alignment and joining.

Help with cutting curves, lining up the story pieces and joining them. Younger children can colour while an adult assembles the craft.

What you’ll need

Printer, paper or light card, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors, glue. A ruler can help with folds.

Time & preparation

One 3D story craft, 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: 2 Kings 22–23

During repairs to the temple a book of the law is found and read to Josiah. He responds with distress, seeks guidance and leads a public renewal of the covenant and reforms in worship.

Main takeaway: Hearing God’s word leads Josiah towards changed actions.

Before you assemble the story

Lay out the illustrated circles and discuss their order before turning them into the finished paper craft.

Follow finding the book, reading, seeking guidance and reform. Connect listening with making a practical change rather than simply celebrating a discovery.

Younger learners can match a spoken event to a picture. Older learners can retell the account from different sections and check it against the passage.

Questions to explore

  • Where was the book found?
  • Why did Josiah seek guidance?
  • What would show that someone has acted on what they learned?

Common questions

What files are included in this download?

The download is a 4-page PDF: JosiahFindstheBookoftheLaw.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.

How do I assemble the flip story?

Colour and cut the illustrated circles, fold them in half and glue successive blank halves together in story order. Attach the first and last sections to the marked cover/base. Let the glue dry before flipping through the pages. For a Bible reading to accompany this activity, use 2 Kings 22–23.

Which pages should I print, and at what size?

The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. JosiahFindstheBookoftheLaw.pdf: print pages 1, 2, 3 for each learner or group. Page 4 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 line up the circle folds and avoid gluing across the edges that need to open.

What help might children need with this activity?

Suggested ages: 7–12 years. Help with cutting curves, lining up the story pieces and joining them. Younger children can colour while an adult assembles the craft. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.

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