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Bible sequencing craft
The Wise Men Visit Bible Sequencing Craft
A printable Bible sequencing craft based on The Wise Men Visit. Children colour and fold the illustrated sections to retell the events in order. Story focus: Wise men see a bright star in the sky. They ask, “Where is the newborn King?” They worship Jesus and bring Him gifts.
- 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: Wise men see a bright star in the sky; They begin a long journey, following the star; They ask, “Where is the newborn King?”; The star stops over the place where Jesus is; They worship Jesus and bring Him gifts
Your download files
- TheWiseMenVisit_Matthew2_.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: Matthew 2:1–12
Magi follow a star and ask where the king of the Jews has been born. They find the child with Mary, offer gifts and return by another way after a warning not to go back to Herod.
Main takeaway: The magi honour Jesus and respond carefully to a warning.
As you put the story in order
Read the story sections before attaching them, then use the finished sequence to explain what changes.
Identify the star, gifts and changed route. Matthew does not state that there were three visitors or place this visit alongside Luke’s shepherds at the manger.
Younger learners can choose what happens first and next. Older learners can explain why a turning point changes the story.
Questions to explore
- What gifts were brought?
- Why did the visitors change their return route?
- How can paying attention to a warning protect others?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 2-page PDF: TheWiseMenVisit_Matthew2_.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: Wise men see a bright star in the sky; They begin a long journey, following the star; They ask, “Where is the newborn King?”; The star stops over the place where Jesus is; They worship Jesus and bring Him gifts.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 landscape. TheWiseMenVisit_Matthew2_.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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