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Cut-and-paste Bible scene
Mary Magdalene at the Empty Tomb Cut-and-Paste Bible Craft for Kids
A printable cut-and-paste Bible scene based on Mary Magdalene at the Empty Tomb. Children colour and cut the characters and arrange them on the background to retell the story. Story focus: Jesus dies on the cross to save us. On the third day, the stone is rolled away. Jesus appears alive to His friends.
- 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.
$2.15 USD
One-time purchase
Digital download · No physical item shipped
What’s included
- Character cutouts and illustrated background, as described in the listing
- A4 Size Included
- Includes garden tomb background
- Cut, color & create Mary Magdalene
Your download files
- MaryMagdaleneFindstheEmptyTomb.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 tipsThe story behind the craft
Bible passage: John 20:1–18
Mary Magdalene finds Jesus’ tomb open and later remains outside weeping. At first she does not recognise Jesus; when he calls her by name, she recognises him and goes to tell the disciples.
Main takeaway: Mary’s encounter moves from grief to recognition and sharing the resurrection news.
As you arrange the scene
Discuss the characters and setting before placing the cut-out pieces on the background.
Pause at the question about why Mary is weeping and at Jesus speaking her name. Keep her experience distinct from a general summary of every Easter account.
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
- Why was Mary crying?
- What helped her recognise Jesus?
- What message did she take to the disciples?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 2-page PDF: MaryMagdaleneFindstheEmptyTomb.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 John 20:1–18.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 landscape. MaryMagdaleneFindstheEmptyTomb.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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