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Bible sequencing craft
The Ascension Bible Sequencing Craft
5.0 out of 51 reviewA printable Bible sequencing craft based on The Ascension. Children colour and fold the illustrated sections to retell the events in order. Story focus: Jesus speaks to His disciples. Jesus rises into the sky. Angels say He will return one day.
- Suggested ages
- 6–10 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
- Printable sequencing design for colouring and folding
- 5 numbered story sections (listed as “Page 1” onward; physical PDF page count unverified)
- Scenes stated in the listing: Jesus speaks to His disciples; He promises the Holy Spirit; Jesus rises into the sky; A cloud hides Him from their sight; Angels say He will return one day
Your download files
- TheAscension_Acts1_.pdf: 2 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
Children need to follow the pictured events and make the folds used to retell them.
Prepare awkward cuts, demonstrate the folds and read captions aloud. Use the pictures for shared retelling.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors. Glue or tape may be useful if separate sections need joining.
Time & preparation
One sequencing craft, including colouring and folding. Discussion 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 1:3–11
Jesus speaks with his disciples about the Holy Spirit and their calling to be witnesses. He is taken up from their sight, and two messengers direct their attention to his promised return.
Main takeaway: Jesus’ followers have work to do while trusting his promise.
As you put the story in order
Read the story sections before attaching them, then use the finished sequence to explain what changes.
Connect the rising cloud scene with the instruction to be witnesses. Keep the promise of the Spirit separate from the later Pentecost event.
Younger learners can choose what happens first and next. Older learners can explain why a turning point changes the story.
Questions to explore
- What did Jesus promise before leaving?
- What were the disciples asked to do?
- Why might the messengers ask them about looking at the sky?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 2-page PDF: TheAscension_Acts1_.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
How do I fold the five story panels?
Colour the numbered story sheet. Fold upwards on the dotted line with the pictures outside, fold the left and right sides towards the centre, then fold the cover and panel 5 as shown in the illustrated guide. This is a folded picture book, rather than five separate PDF pages. The pictured scenes include: Jesus speaks to His disciples; He promises the Holy Spirit; Jesus rises into the sky; A cloud hides Him from their sight; Angels say He will return one day.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 landscape. TheAscension_Acts1_.pdf: print page 2 for each learner or group. Page 1 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.
What supplies and preparation does this need?
Paper and colouring pencils. An adult can demonstrate the centre folds and read the five panels aloud. The supplied method uses folding rather than glued-on picture strips.
What help might children need with this activity?
The main demands are following five pictured events and making the centre folds. Demonstrate the folding and read the captions aloud for children who need help. Younger children can colour and retell using a book an adult has folded.
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