Create a fun and meaningful Christian Paper Bag Backpack Craft with your kids! Perfect for Sunday School, VBS, or back-to-school activities, this DIY Christian craft features Bible verses for kids and a Backpack Blessing Prayer. Download the printable templates now and inspire creativity and faith in your children as they prepare their heart for the first day of school.
As the new school year approaches, it’s the perfect time to engage children in meaningful activities that combine creativity with faith. One fantastic idea for Sunday School or any back-to-school event is the Paper Bag Backpack Craft. This cute craft for kids not only allows children to create a fun and useful item but also incorporates encouraging Bible verses to remind them of God’s presence and guidance throughout the school year. Let’s take a look.
Paper Bag Backpack Craft
The Paper Bag Backpack Craft is a delightful project that transforms a simple brown lunch bag into a vibrant, personalized backpack. This Bible craft is ideal for children, parents, Sunday School teachers, and church groups. It can be used during the first day of school activities, back-to-school events, or as a fun family project. Including scripture in this craft provides children with a spiritual toolkit, reminding them of godly attributes they can carry with them every day.
Encouraging Bible Verses for Back to School
Incorporating Bible verses into school supplies is a wonderful way to ensure children are equipped with spiritual wisdom and encouragement. Here are some of the Bible verses included in the backpack craft:
- Kindness: “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you” – Ephesians 4:32
- Wisdom: “Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise.” – Proverbs 19:20
- Discernment: “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” – Hebrews 4:12
- Friendship: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17
- Creativity: “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” – Ephesians 2:10
- Strength: “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13
Six Bible Verses are on a page. Kids can color the scripture cards and keep them in their paper backpack equipping them with the word of God.
How to Make a Paper Backpack
Creating this paper backpack is simple and fun. Here’s how you can make it:
Supplies:
- Different Colors of Paper (I like this brand)
- Paper Lunch Bags (I used 5 1/8 wide by 10 5/8 tall)
- Crayons, Markers, or Colored Pencils
- Glue or Tape
- Scissors
Directions:
- Print the Templates: Print the school supply Bible verses and backpack template on colored (or white) paper.
- Color the Pieces: Color the Bible verses and backpack parts if desired. Write your name on the pocket of the backpack.
- Cut Out the Pieces: Cut out the Bible verses and backpack pieces.
- Insert Bible Verses: Place the Bible verses inside the brown paper bag.
- Insert the Backpack Blessing Prayer: Place the backpack prayer inside the brown paper bag.
- Attach the Flap and Strap: Cut out the flap and the front strap. Fold the flap in half. Glue the back of the flap and place it on top of the brown bag (leaving an opening.) Glue the edges of the front strap on the bag. Insert the flap tab with the button into the strap.
- Attach the Handle: Flip the bag over. Glue the handle on the back of the folded flap.
- Attach the Backpack Straps: Fold the backpack straps on the dashed line and glue the folded part to the back of the brown backpack.
Now your child has a handy paper backpack to keep their Back to School Bible Verses organized and to carry the word of God with them wherever they go. This Christian backpack craft not only fosters creativity but also helps instill important spiritual values in a fun and engaging way.
Enjoy making these backpacks and have a blessed start to the school year!
Additional Sunday School Back to School Craft Ideas
Here are some more creative and faith-based craft ideas to get children excited about the new school year:
1. Bible Verse Bookmarks:
- Description: Children can create colorful bookmarks featuring their favorite Bible verses. This craft helps them keep a part of God’s word with them as they read throughout the school year.
- Materials: Cardstock, markers, stickers, ribbons, and laminating sheets (optional).
2. Prayer Journals:
- Description: Encourage children to start the school year with a heart of prayer by making personalized prayer journals. They can decorate the covers and write down their prayers, thoughts, and reflections.
- Materials: Notebooks, decorative paper, glue, markers, stickers, and pens.
3. Armor of God Craft:
- Description: Teach children about the Armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18) by creating an Armor of God coloring wheel. This cute craft includes the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shoes of readiness, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and sword of the Spirit.
- Materials: Cardstock, markers, scissors, and brass fasteners.
4. Scripture Memory Box:
- Description: Children can decorate a small box to store memory verse cards. Each week, they can add a new verse to their box and practice memorizing it.
- Materials: Small boxes, decorative paper, glue, markers, and index cards (or Kids Bible Verses).
5. Fruit of the Spirit Garland:
- Description: Create a garland featuring the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). Each fruit can be represented on a triangle strung together to create a larger banner.
- Materials: Construction paper, markers, string, glue, and decorative items.
More Back to School Activities for Kids
Before we wrap up, let’s introduce a quick and exciting activity: the 5-Second Back to School Themed Game. This game is a fantastic icebreaker that gets kids thinking quickly about different school-related topics. Simply print the Back to School Game cards and give each child 5 seconds to name three items that fit the category on each card. This fun, fast-paced game is perfect for kicking off your back-to-school activities, energizing the group, and setting a lively tone for the day. It’s a cute youth group game or classroom activity.
Get ready to add some high-energy fun to your back-to-school activities with Back to School Minute to Win It Games! These quick, exciting challenges are perfect for engaging kids and getting them excited about the new school year. From balancing pencils to stacking cups, these games are simple to set up and a blast to play. They are great for building teamwork, encouraging friendly competition, and breaking the ice on the first day back. Check out our Back to School Minute to Win It Games blog post for detailed instructions and ideas to bring these fun challenges to your classroom or Sunday School.
Are you a teacher in the classroom? Kick off the school year with an exciting Classroom Scavenger Hunt! This engaging activity encourages kids to explore their new environment, discover important areas and items, and get comfortable in their classroom and school. Children will have a blast searching for specific objects, like the library, a world map, or the art room. This treasure hunt not only helps kids familiarize themselves with their surroundings but also promotes teamwork and critical thinking. For a detailed guide and scavenger hunt list, be sure to check out our Classroom Scavenger Hunt blog post.
Ready to embark on a fun-filled adventure to collect your school supplies? This super cute and exciting Back to School Scavenger Hunt is just what you need! Perfect for kicking off the new school year, this scavenger hunt will thrill kids as they follow clue cards to discover and gather their school supplies around the home. It’s an engaging way to build anticipation for the first day of school while also ensuring that all their essentials are accounted for. Get ready for laughter, exploration, and a sense of accomplishment with this delightful activity!
Planning the Sunday School curriculum for the new school year? Enhance your lessons with our comprehensive collection of Christian Crafts for Kids. Explore creative and engaging activities designed for holidays, seasons, Bible stories, and more. These crafts will captivate your students’ attention and help them connect with biblical teachings in a fun and memorable way. Check out our Sunday School Lesson Ideas for inspiration and resources to make your curriculum planning a breeze!
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Last Updated on July 15, 2024 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
