Looking for a fun and easy craft activity for kids that doesn’t require a template? Try making a Zacchaeus craft! Zacchaeus is a beloved character from the Bible story of Jesus and Zacchaeus. This craft is perfect for Sunday school, VBS, or just a fun afternoon activity at home.
With just a few simple supplies, you can create a cute Zacchaeus craft that will help kids remember the story and learn about repentance and forgiveness. Let’s get started!
Supplies Needed:
- Construction paper (green, brown, and assorted colors)
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers or crayons
- Googly eyes
- Printable Zacchaeus outline (optional)
Start by cutting out a large green circle for Zacchaeus’ head and a smaller brown circle for his body. Glue the brown circle on top of the green circle to create Zacchaeus’ body. Next, cut out two small brown rectangles for Zacchaeus’ arms and glue them to the sides of his body.
Now, use markers or crayons to draw Zacchaeus’ face on the green circle. You can add a smile, nose, and eyebrows. Glue on googly eyes to complete his face. For Zacchaeus’ legs, cut out two brown strips and glue them to the bottom of his body.
Finally, cut out small colorful squares to represent the leaves on the tree that Zacchaeus climbed. Glue the squares to the top of Zacchaeus’ head to create the tree. You can also add a printable Zacchaeus outline to the craft for added detail.
Once the glue is dry, your template-free printable Zacchaeus craft is complete! This craft is a great way to engage kids in the story of Zacchaeus and teach them important lessons about repentance and forgiveness.
Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or caregiver, this simple craft is sure to be a hit with kids of all ages. So gather your supplies and get crafting!