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Originally posted on Etsy ↗This accordion book takes each child, step by step, through the biblical story "Paul & Silas in Prison." They learned that, in tragic times, if we praise Him, the Lord hears us.
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Accordion Bible story book
Paul and Silas in Prison Accordion Bible Story Book
5.0 out of 51 reviewA printable accordion Bible story book based on Paul and Silas in Prison. Children colour the story sections and fold the strip into a concertina book for retelling. Story focus: Paul and Silas are jailed for preaching about Jesus. At midnight, they sing songs of praise. God sets them free, and the jailer believes.
- 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)
- Printable & Editable in Microsoft Word & Google Docs
- A4 & US Letter Sizes Included
- Accordion-style craft for sequencing Bible stories
- Scenes stated in the listing: Paul and Silas are jailed for preaching about Jesus; Their feet are in chains, but they keep praying; At midnight, they sing songs of praise; An earthquake shakes the prison, and the doors fly open; God sets them free, and the jailer believes
Your download files
- PaulandSilasinPrison.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: Acts 16:16–34
Paul and Silas are beaten and imprisoned in Philippi. They pray and sing at night; after an earthquake opens the prison, they remain and stop the jailer from harming himself, then speak with his household.
Main takeaway: Paul and Silas’ concern extends to the frightened jailer.
As you open the story book
Open the folds gradually, using the revealed sections to retell the account.
Follow singing, the earthquake, remaining in the prison and care in the jailer’s home. Keep the moment of danger gentle and adult-led.
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
- What were Paul and Silas doing at midnight?
- Why did staying in the prison matter?
- How did the jailer’s treatment of them change?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 1-page PDF: PaulandSilasinPrison.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: Paul and Silas are jailed for preaching about Jesus; Their feet are in chains, but they keep praying; At midnight, they sing songs of praise; An earthquake shakes the prison, and the doors fly open; God sets them free, and the jailer believes.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 landscape. PaulandSilasinPrison.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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