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Originally posted on Etsy ↗Very cute. Preschoolers love to wear crowns, and this has the story sequence with it to help remember the story.
Assembly video coming soon.
We’ll add a step-by-step demonstration here.
Photos from the Etsy listing. View original Etsy listing ↗
Bible story crown
Prodigal Son Bible Crown Craft
5.0 out of 52 reviewsA printable Bible story crown based on Prodigal Son. Children colour and cut the crown, join the band to fit, and wear it while retelling the lesson. Story focus: A son takes his money and leaves home. He becomes poor, hungry, and lonely. The father welcomes him back with love and joy.
- Suggested ages
- 5–10 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
- 1 printable crown
- 6 illustrated story panels
- 1 printable extension band
- Black and white colouring format
- Printable PDF file
Your download files
- Instructions.pdf: 1 page
- TheProdigalSon.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
Colouring broad crown sections is accessible, with adult support for trimming and fitting the headband.
Help cut the crown outline, join the bands and fit the crown to the child. Read story captions aloud.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper or light card, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors, glue or tape. An adult can help fit the band.
Time & preparation
One crown, including colouring, cutting and fitting. 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: Luke 15:11–32
A younger son leaves home and wastes his inheritance. When he returns, his father welcomes him with joy; the older son struggles to share the celebration, and the father goes out to him too.
Main takeaway: The father’s welcome invites both sons into restored relationship.
Before you wear the crown
Read the crown’s words and look at its story or symbol details before using it as a reminder.
Follow leaving, hardship, returning and welcome. Include the older brother’s response so the story is not reduced to only one son’s mistake.
Younger learners can choose one pictured detail to talk about. Older learners can explain the reminder without assuming that every crown design is about a king or queen.
Questions to explore
- Why did the younger son return?
- How did his father welcome him?
- Why was it difficult for the older brother to join the celebration?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download contains 2 PDFs with 4 pages in total: Instructions.pdf (1 page); TheProdigalSon.pdf (3 pages). This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
How do I fit the crown?
Colour the illustrated crown pieces, trim the outlines and join the band sections to fit the child’s head. Check the fit before securing the final overlap. Read the pictured story together before wearing it. For a Bible reading to accompany this activity, use Luke 15:11–32.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 landscape. Instructions.pdf: keep as a shared assembly guide. TheProdigalSon.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 or printer-compatible light card, colouring pencils, scissors and glue or tape. An adult should trim and fit the band; avoid making it tight.
What help might children need with this activity?
Suggested ages: 5–10 years. Help cut the crown outline, join the bands and fit the crown to the child. Read story captions aloud. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.
