Rachel
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Accordion Bible story book
Samuel Hears God’s Voice Accordion Bible Story Book
4.5 out of 52 reviewsA printable accordion Bible story book based on Samuel Hears God’s Voice. Children colour the story sections and fold the strip into a concertina book for retelling. Story focus: Young Samuel serves in the temple. He thinks it’s Eli and runs to him. Samuel answers, “Speak, Lord, I’m listening.”
- 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: Young Samuel serves in the temple; At night, Samuel hears a voice calling, “Samuel!”; He thinks it’s Eli and runs to him; Eli tells him it is God speaking; Samuel answers, “Speak, Lord, I’m listening.”
Your download files
- SamuelHearsGodsVoice.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: 1 Samuel 3:1–21
Samuel hears his name at night and repeatedly runs to Eli. Eli eventually realises God is calling the boy and helps Samuel respond; Samuel then has a difficult message to share.
Main takeaway: Samuel learns to listen with help from someone more experienced.
As you open the story book
Open the folds gradually, using the revealed sections to retell the account.
Follow each call and Samuel’s response. Distinguish the Bible’s account of God calling Samuel from ordinary noises or someone’s private thoughts today.
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
- Who did Samuel first think was calling?
- How did Eli help him?
- Why can asking a trusted adult help us understand something unfamiliar?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 1-page PDF: SamuelHearsGodsVoice.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: Young Samuel serves in the temple; At night, Samuel hears a voice calling, “Samuel!”; He thinks it’s Eli and runs to him; Eli tells him it is God speaking; Samuel answers, “Speak, Lord, I’m listening.”.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 landscape. SamuelHearsGodsVoice.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.
Reviews
4.5 out of 52 reviews
Jessica
Originally posted on Etsy ↗Love that me pre school kids will be able to color these pictures and glue to a timeline.
