Jennifer
Originally posted on Etsy ↗Worked great for church and the kids enjoyed it.
Assembly video coming soon.
We’ll add a step-by-step demonstration here.
Photos from the Etsy listing. View original Etsy listing ↗
Bible story camera
Road to Emmaus Camera Craft
4.2 out of 59 reviewsA printable paper Bible story camera based on Road to Emmaus. Children colour, cut and assemble the camera and film strip, then slide the strip through to retell the story. Story focus: Two men walk sadly. He explains the Scriptures. They realize it is Jesus.
- Suggested ages
- 7–12 years
- Activity time
- 25–40 min
- Difficulty
- 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
- 1x Colouring Film Story (Luke 24)
- 1x Camera Template
- PDF digital download
- Scenes stated in the listing: Two men walk sadly; A stranger joins them; He explains the Scriptures; He breaks bread with them; They realize it is Jesus
Your download files
- TheRoadtoEmmaus.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
Cutting camera slots, fitting a long film strip and keeping the story in order add assembly demands.
An adult may need to cut the camera slots and help thread the strip. Younger children can colour and retell using an adult-assembled camera.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper or light card, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors. Glue or tape may be useful. An adult may need to cut camera slots.
Time & preparation
One camera and film strip, including colouring 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: Luke 24:13–35
Two disciples walk to Emmaus in sorrow and talk with a stranger who explains the Scriptures. At a meal they recognise the risen Jesus as he breaks bread, then return to share the news.
Main takeaway: The Emmaus story moves from disappointment towards recognition and hope.
As you slide the story through
Slide the film strip slowly and pause at each frame to connect the picture with the reading.
Compare the conversation on the road with the moment at the table. Ask what the travellers understand differently at the end.
An adult can read the captions for a younger child. Older learners can retell a frame without its caption, then check which details the Bible account supplies.
Questions to explore
- Why were the travellers sad?
- When did they recognise Jesus?
- How can a conversation help us see something differently?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 3-page PDF: TheRoadtoEmmaus.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
Does the paper camera actually show a story?
Yes. Colour and cut out the camera body and illustrated film strip. Prepare the two marked camera slots, feed the strip through the lower slot from the back and out through the upper slot, then slide it to reveal the frames. It is a paper storytelling model, not a working photographic camera. Printed captions include “Two friends walked sadly down the road” and “Jesus came near and walked with them”.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. TheRoadtoEmmaus.pdf: print pages 1, 3 for each learner or group. Page 2 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. Keep matching construction pages at the same scale.
What supplies and preparation does this need?
Paper or printer-compatible light card, colouring pencils and scissors. An adult should cut the slots and help thread the strip so the pictures move without tearing.
What help might children need with this activity?
Suggested ages: 7–12 years. An adult may need to cut the camera slots and help thread the strip. Younger children can colour and retell using an adult-assembled camera. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.
Reviews
4.2 out of 59 reviews
Richard
Originally posted on Etsy ↗Great craft recapping the Bible story for the kids to take home.
kate
Originally posted on Etsy ↗Unusual & very good quality craft.Only down side was people looked different in each frame so a little confusing for my younger Sunday club kids
Lisa
Originally posted on Etsy ↗The kids liked this project
Lynda
Originally posted on Etsy ↗The pictures were not consistent, from one picture to the the next, so it was confusing for the children to identify which character was which in subsequent images. Not just one inconsistency - multiple! A brilliant idea for a craft, but very poorly executed.
Lousie
Originally posted on Etsy ↗awesome project. Used in a Children Liturgy program.
Sue
Originally posted on Etsy ↗Smaller than expected but cute!
Suzi
Originally posted on Etsy ↗I love the idea of this craft with the pictures and the camera roll it would be perfect for my kids group at church... however when I received the PDF I looked more closely at the images of the two men on the road to Emmaus they varied in each picture, different hair styles, beard/no beard, head dress, different clothing. Jesus also was wearing different clothing and looked different throughout the images on the camera film.
This meas that there is no continuity of characters as the story progresses so a simple story with 3 characters looks like it has 7 or more because they look different each image. Very confusing for me not to mention the children that I planned to use the craft. I think I need to find a better resource.
Don't purchase this product until it has been updated.
Dana
Originally posted on Etsy ↗Exactly as described. Quick simple download. Thanks.
