Elementary + Preteen Bible Activity: Hope for the Future
During the month of January, celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream Speech” with children. Kids will create a classroom mural portraying their hope for the future. You’ll…
Designed specifically for preteens (ages 10 to 12), these free preteen crafts are a great way to actively teach older kids about Jesus and take a hands-on approach to God’s Word. Use these crafts for preteens in your Sunday school class, small group, children’s church, and more.
We have something for everyone in our preteen craft section. Whether it’s hands-on Easter Ideas That Center on Jesus, Summer-Friendly Ways to Experience God Through Creation, or crafty ways to celebrate Christmas, we have you covered year-round. We even have crafts specifically designed to get the boys in your group participating.
The best part is, these crafts help keep your lessons engaging and fun! Plus, they’re a great way to help kids remember what they learned in Sunday school and they provide parents with a tangible look at what you’re teaching!
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This preteen Bible craft will teach kids about being a vessel of honor to the Lord while they make vases out of plastic bottles. You’ll need: One plastic 2-litre bottle…
This Bible craft will have elementary children create a rainbow as they learn about God’s covenant to us. You’ll need: A roll of clear contact paper; scissors; a pencil or…
For the past two years at KidMin, I’ve had a blast watching everyone play Craft Wars. It’s our annual wild and crazy game show where time is short, but creativity…
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Your preteens will enjoy this creative craft that helps them remember the events from the past year, with a focus on God’s faithfulness! You’ll need: a large cardboard tube-similar to…
Making these Christmas Mitten Angels is a wonderful service opportunity for families in your church to show Jesus’ love this Christmas. You’ll need: 11/2-inch foam balls, 12-inch squares of white…
This winter bulletin board idea, God’s Marvelous season, is a super fun way to get kids of all ages decorating your classroom for winter. Materials: Blue background paper, white paper…
These 15 delicious snacks tied to Bible stories will give kids something to think about as they munch! Snack time. Get out the Goldfish crackers and water and call it…