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Fold-out Bible story
Widow’s Oil Fold-Out Bible Craft
A printable fold-out Bible story craft based on Widow’s Oil. Children colour and cut the design, then open the folds to explore the story. Story focus: A widow has only a small jar of oil left. She pours oil, and it keeps flowing. God provides enough to pay her debts and more.
- 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 folding story design
- A4 Size (21 × 29.7 cm)
- PDF digital download
Your download files
- Widowsoil.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
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.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors. Glue or tape may be useful where the template requires joining.
Time & preparation
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 tipsThe story behind the craft
Bible passage: 2 Kings 4:1–7
A widow faces debt and the possible loss of her sons to a creditor. Elisha tells her to borrow empty jars; the oil she has fills them, and she can sell it to pay the debt and support her household.
Main takeaway: The oil account concerns a family’s urgent need and practical relief from debt.
As you unfold the story
Reveal one part at a time, using the folds to pause before the next event.
Follow the borrowed jars, pouring and sale. Keep this widow and Elisha distinct from Elijah’s flour-and-oil account at Zarephath.
Younger learners can say what happens next with picture support. Older learners can explain how the ending changes their understanding of the opening.
Questions to explore
- What danger was the family facing?
- Why were empty jars gathered?
- How did the provision address more than one need?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 3-page PDF: Widowsoil.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
How does the story open out?
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 2 Kings 4:1–7.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 portrait. Widowsoil.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.
What supplies and preparation does this need?
Paper, colouring pencils, scissors and glue. Pre-crease the folds and help line up the attachment areas so the strip closes neatly.
What help might children need with this activity?
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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