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Accordion Bible story book
Moses and the Red Sea Accordion Bible Story Book
A printable accordion Bible story book based on Moses and the Red Sea. Children colour the story sections and fold the strip into a concertina book for retelling. Story focus: Moses leads God’s people out of Egypt. The sea blocks their way, and the people are afraid. The people cross safely on dry land.
- 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.
$4.15 USD
One-time purchase
Digital download · No physical item shipped
What’s included
- Printable accordion-style story sections for colouring and folding
- 5 numbered story sections (listed as “Page 1” onward; physical PDF page count unverified)
- Scenes stated in the listing: Moses leads God’s people out of Egypt; Pharaoh’s army chases after them; The sea blocks their way, and the people are afraid; God parts the Red Sea; The people cross safely on dry land
Your download files
- MosesAndtheRedSea.pdf: 1 page
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 activity combines a sequence of pictures with concertina folding and story retelling.
Prepare or join long strips and demonstrate each fold. Read the story text aloud if needed.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors. Glue or tape may be useful for joining strips.
Time & preparation
One accordion book, including colouring and folding. 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: Exodus 14:5–31
The Israelites are trapped between the sea and Pharaoh’s army. God makes a path through the sea, and Moses leads the people to safety; afterwards they recognise the deliverance they have received.
Main takeaway: The sea crossing marks the Israelites’ escape from slavery.
As you open the story book
Open the folds gradually, using the revealed sections to retell the account.
Compare the people’s fear before the crossing with their response afterwards. Follow the path from the shore, through the sea and onto dry land.
An adult can read one section while a younger child points to its picture. Older learners can close the book, retell it and reopen it to check the sequence.
Questions to explore
- Why were the people afraid?
- How did they reach the other side?
- What changed between the beginning and end of the passage?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 1-page PDF: MosesAndtheRedSea.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
How do I use the folding story?
Colour the illustrated sequence and fold along its marked lines. Open the panels one at a time while retelling the account. Use the cover and numbered sections to check which way the story opens. The pictured scenes include: Moses leads God’s people out of Egypt; Pharaoh’s army chases after them; The sea blocks their way, and the people are afraid; God parts the Red Sea; The people cross safely on dry land.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 landscape. MosesAndtheRedSea.pdf: print the page 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 and colouring pencils, plus scissors and glue only where the sheet marks pieces for cutting or attaching. Demonstrate the concertina folds before the activity.
What help might children need with this activity?
Suggested ages: 6–10 years. Prepare or join long strips and demonstrate each fold. Read the story text aloud if needed. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.
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