When my kids were growing up, they always needed a bookmark. I found receipts, schoolwork, and photos shoved in their books. So, we started making fun bookmarks to mark their place.
With the arrival of my puzzle-based Bible study, Bible Investigators: Creation, I thought it would be fun to put together this space bookmark craft so your kids can always find their way right to the puzzle they’re working on. After all, at 272 pages, Bible Investigators: Creation is a big book!
Your kids will enjoy making their bookmarks–and they’ll love the reminder that our Lord is the King of the Universe!
In the Beginning, God Created the Heavens
Read Genesis 1:1 as a family before you begin your craft. In the ESV it says:
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
As you make your craft, discuss:
- Have you heard (or memorized!) Genesis 1:1 before?
- Have you ever stopped to think about what it means that God created the heavens?
- List some of the amazing things that exist in the sky, and in space.
God is the Creator of the Universe. He is also the King of the Universe. Everything that happens in space does so at his command!
Space Bookmarks Craft
Check out this quick video showing you how to construct your space bookmarks:
God Created the Heavens Printable
The space bookmarks craft printable, with step-by-step instructions is available in the Thinking Kids Press store. Grab your free craft for the household license, or get 50% off for the classroom license.
Supplies Needed to Create Your Space Bookmarks Craft
- Your Printable Templates
- Colored Cardstock
- White Cardstock
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Glue Stick
- Permanent Markers
Creating Your In the Beginning, God Created the Heavens | Space Bookmark Craft
1) Print Your Templates.
Cut out your templates and trace them onto the correct corresponding colors of cardstock as shown in the instructions. Then, cut out the colored cardstock pieces.
2) Create Your Rocket.
Glue the small flame on top of the big flame. Glue the small window on top of the larger black circle.
Glue the red tip of the rocket to the top, then glue the rocket base to the flat end of the rocket.
Glue the red fins to the edges on the back of either side of the bottom of the rocket, as shown.
Glue the window to the middle of the rocket body, then glue the flames to the back side of the bottom of the rocket.
Use a permanent marker to outline the rocket, as shown.
3) Create Your Comet, Constellation, Sun, and Planet.
Trace your constellation templates onto colored cardstock, as shown, then cut out the pieces. Glue your yellow stars onto the blue space piece in the shape of a constellation. Use a black permanent marker to trace the constellation outline.
Trace your sun templates onto colored cardstock, as shown, then cut out the pieces. Use an orange permanent marker to trace the edges of the large flame piece. Next, glue the smaller yellow sun on top of the orange flames.
Trace your planet templates onto colored cardstock, as shown, then cut out the pieces. First, glue the wavy lines to the planet to create stripes. Use a permanent marker to outline the edge of the planet. Then, glue the ring around the planet, as shown.
4) Create Your Space Bookmarks.
Your child can use their new space bookmarks as they work through their Bible Investigators: Creation puzzle-based Bible study!
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Puzzle-Based Independent Bible Study for Kids!
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” – Romans 12:2, ESV
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- Observe: They pay attention to what they’re reading.
- Interpret: They figure out what the Bible means in that section.
- Apply: They decide how the truth of God’s Word impacts their life today.
There are a great many truths in life to be found—some interesting, some boring, and some that really matter. You can be the kind of investigator who spends time puzzling out important truth so that you can know all the knowable knowledge that God has given us. That’s right. God, the Creator of the Universe, gave you a great big letter from him to explore and study so that you can discover the truths that really matter to your life!”
Bible Investigators: Creation, (The Good Book Company, 2024), page 7
The Bible Investigators: Creation Bible study for kids, written by Danika Cooley and published by The Good Book Company, is 272-pages of learning, puzzles, and fun activities designed to help your kids become amazing independent Bible investigators–observing, interpreting, and applying God’s Word as they learn what the Bible teaches on a particular subject.
Bible Puzzles for Kids
Middle grade kids, aged 8-12, love puzzles. After all, their brains are just built for figuring things out and memorizing facts. Puzzles are a wonderful way to help kids develop logic skills and retain important information. And, the book is written in a fun, conversational tone your children are sure to love!
What types of puzzles and activities will you find in Bible Investigators?
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- Word Searches
- Crosswords
- Rebus Puzzles
- Dot-to-Dots
- Logic Puzzles
- Missing Letter Puzzles
- Cryptograms
- Word Sudoku
- Mazes
- How-to-Draw Pages
- Matching Pairs
- Word Scrambles
- Journal Pages
Every child is sure to find activities they’ll love!
Elementary-aged kids need hands-on middle grade resources that engage them and equip them to process important truths.
Bible Investigators is the perfect resource to teach your kids about an important biblical doctrine, while helping them apply God’s Word to their lives today.
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