Sand & Stars" Promise Jar 🏺
Lesson Connection: God told Abraham his descendants would be like the sand and stars (Genesis 22:17).
Materials: Small jar, sand, glitter, paper, markers.
Instructions:
Fill a jar with sand and glitter to represent God’s promise.
Write 2 Peter 1:4-9 on a tag and attach it.
Discuss how God’s promises help us grow in virtue and faith!
"Pack Up and Move" Backpack Craft 🎒
Lesson Connection: Abraham trusted God and left his home to follow His plan (Genesis 12:1-4).
Materials: Construction paper, scissors, glue, markers.
Instructions:
Cut out a backpack shape from construction paper.
Write Hebrews 11:8 on a small paper and glue it inside.
Add "virtue supplies" like faith, patience, kindness written on small cutouts.
Talk about how following God requires trust and preparation!
1. "Stars of Promise" Craft ✨
Lesson Connection: God promised Abraham that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars (Genesis 15:5).
Materials: Black construction paper, gold/silver star stickers, glue, markers.
Instructions:
Write 2 Peter 1:4-9 at the top of the paper.
Draw Abraham looking up at the sky.
Add star stickers and write words like faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control on them.
Discuss how God’s promises help us grow in faith!
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Craft for Queen Esther Lesson: Crown of Virtues
Materials Needed:
Gold construction paper or cardstock
Scissors
Glue or tape
Markers or stickers
Printable virtue labels (faith, virtue, knowledge, etc.)
Instructions:
Cut out a crown shape from gold construction paper.
Write each virtue from 2 Peter 1:4-9 on separate paper strips.
Glue or tape the virtue strips onto the crown.
Decorate with stickers, gems, or drawings.
Wear the crown as a reminder to live like Queen Esther—faithful and courageous!
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Craft for David Lesson: David’s Stones of Virtue
Materials Needed:
Small smooth stones or paper cutouts
Markers or paint
A small pouch or paper bag
Instructions:
Write each virtue from 2 Peter 1:4-9 on separate stones or paper cutouts.
Decorate them with colors or symbols.
Place them in a pouch or bag, just like David’s five smooth stones.
Use them as a reminder that virtues are our weapons against life’s challenges!
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Craft for Joseph’s Lesson: The Coat of Many Virtues
Materials Needed:
Construction paper (various colors)
Scissors
Glue
Markers
Instructions:
Cut out a coat shape from construction paper.
Cut smaller strips of colored paper and write each virtue from 2 Peter 1:4-9 on them.
Glue the strips onto the coat, creating a colorful “coat of virtues.”
Decorate with drawings or stickers to personalize the craft.
This craft helps children visualize Joseph’s faith and virtues, reminding them to wear spiritual strength like Joseph did!
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Ladder Craft Ideas for Spiritual Growth
Here are some engaging ladder crafts to help visualize the steps of faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, and charity.
Paper Ladder of Faith: Cut out eight paper rungs, each representing a virtue. Arrange them in ladder form, write each virtue on the steps, and decorate with Bible verses and drawings.
Popsicle Stick Ladder: Use popsicle sticks to create a ladder structure. Attach eight horizontal steps and label them with the virtues from 2 Peter 1:4-9. Decorate them with colors and meaningful symbols.
Clothespin Climbing Ladder: Hang a string vertically and use clothespins to hold small paper notes with each virtue. Move the clothespins upward as each step of growth is applied.
Interactive "Climb the Ladder" Game: Draw a large ladder on a poster board with the virtues ascending in order. Use sticky notes for students to write examples of how they practice each virtue and place them on the correct step.
Bible Verse Ladder Wall Art: Create a decorative ladder using wood, cardboard, or sturdy materials. Paint and label each rung with a virtue and its corresponding Bible verse. Hang it in a classroom or home as a daily reminder of spiritual growth.
These crafts help visualize growth in faith and encourage believers to embrace God’s wisdom and character.
Susan Barker Nikitenko2005© MpLNopMnRAnnaBenColp
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