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Fold-out Bible story
A printable fold-out Bible story craft based on The Birth of John the Baptist. Children colour and cut the design, then open the folds to explore the story. Story focus: An angel tells Zechariah about a coming son. Baby John is born. He will prepare the way for Jesus.
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
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.
Several folds and a sequence of illustrated events make this a story-building activity.
Demonstrate the folds and prepare awkward cuts. Younger children can use an adult-folded version for retelling.
Printer, paper, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors. Glue or tape may be useful where the template requires joining.
One fold-out story, 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 tipsBible passage: Luke 1:5–25, 57–80
Zechariah and Elizabeth receive the promise of a son who will prepare people for the Lord. At his birth he is named John, and Zechariah’s speech returns as he praises God.
Main takeaway: John’s birth introduces his calling to prepare the way for Jesus.
Reveal one part at a time, using the folds to pause before the next event.
Follow the announcement, waiting, naming and praise. Distinguish John’s parents and birth from Mary, Joseph and the birth of Jesus.
Younger learners can say what happens next with picture support. Older learners can explain how the ending changes their understanding of the opening.
The download is a 3-page PDF: TheBirthofJohntheBaptistBibleCraft.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
Colour the story strip and cover pieces, cut them out, fold on the marked lines and glue the indicated ends to the cover. Pull the covers apart to reveal the illustrated sequence. This fold-out uses a strip, rather than a rotating spinner. For a Bible reading to accompany this activity, use Luke 1:5–25, 57–80.
The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. TheBirthofJohntheBaptistBibleCraft.pdf: print pages 1, 2 for each learner or group. Page 3 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.
Paper, colouring pencils, scissors and glue. Pre-crease the folds and help line up the attachment areas so the strip closes neatly.
Suggested ages: 6–10 years. Help with cutting the cover, creasing the story strip and gluing the ends so the craft can close again. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.
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Such a great printable craft! It was easy to download and print, simple to prepare, and the kids really enjoyed putting it together. I especially loved that it was both fun and meaningful, helping reinforce the lesson in a way they could understand and remember. Definitely something I would purchase from this shop again!
Easy to use for Sunday School prep.
We loved the easiness of doing the craft.
