A Walls of Jericho craft is a popular children’s craft that is inspired by the biblical story of the Battle of Jericho. In the story, Joshua and the Israelites marched around the city of Jericho for seven days, and on the seventh day, the walls of the city came tumbling down. This craft allows children to recreate this iconic scene using printable templates.
With this craft, children can learn about the story of Jericho and have a hands-on activity to help them remember the important lesson of faith and perseverance. The printable templates make it easy for kids to create their own Walls of Jericho scene, complete with marching figurines and a collapsible wall.
How to create a Walls of Jericho craft
To create a Walls of Jericho craft, you will need the following materials:
- Printable Walls of Jericho template
- Scissors
- Glue
- Cardstock or heavy paper
Once you have gathered your materials, follow these steps to create your craft:
- Print out the Walls of Jericho template on cardstock or heavy paper.
- Cut out the templates along the dotted lines.
- Fold along the solid lines to create the walls and figurines.
- Glue the walls together to form a circle.
- Place the figurines inside the circle and march them around the walls.
- On the seventh day, collapse the walls and celebrate!
This craft is a fun and educational activity for children of all ages. It can be used in Sunday school lessons, VBS programs, or as a rainy day activity at home. By creating their own Walls of Jericho craft, children can engage with the biblical story in a hands-on way and reinforce the important lessons of faith and perseverance.