The desire to create is part of being human. We love making things in all kinds of different ways. Young children build block towers. Older children draw, glue, cut, fold, and tape happily bringing to life things that had previously existed only in their heads. Tying the story of God’s creation to a craft or coloring activity allows them to participate, in a tiny way, in God’s creative act.
God’s Work of Art
Have you ever given your students a coloring page, collected the results and determined whose was whose without looking at the names? Evidently you can tell a lot about a student by what colors he chooses, or which part of the picture takes up the most of her time. For example, some students are careful, methodical artists whose trees are always green and whose horses are always brown. Other students couldn’t care less about coloring and use a maximum of two colors. Finally, some wouldn’t finish even if you gave them an hour. Because a coloring page is seen as a challenge to create the next Mona Lisa. Teaching the creation story is a great time to bring out the art materials because the world is God’s work of art.
Creation Coloring Pages
Older students will appreciate the intricacies in this beautiful coloring page about the days of creation. Additionally, this option could be turned into a book and shared with families for a great reminder of the order in which God created his world. However, if there is no time for a book in your lesson plans this single page has a section for each of the seven days. Any of these pieces of art would make great hallways displays or bulletin board decorations. Bring out the crayons and get creative!
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