A fun perseverance corner bookmark craft on the snail and the ark remembers the Spurgeon quote: “By perseverance, the snail reached the ark.”
Some character traits we teach our kids are incredibly important, not just for their future success, but for their ability to live a Christ-like life as they:
- raise a family
- pursue a career
- remain faithful to Jesus.
One of the character traits we want to teach our children is perseverance.
The Snail and the Ark
Charles Spurgeon, called the Prince of Preachers, once shared a funny illustration for perseverance I think your kids will enjoy. He said:
By perseverance, the snail reached the ark. ~ Charles Spurgeon, 1854-1892
Make this fun perseverance bookmark craft to help your children visualize what true perseverance looks like!
Perseverance Definition Kids
Read Romans 5:1-5 as a family before you begin your craft. In the ESV, Romans 3-5 says:
Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
James 1:2-4, ESV, says:
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
To persevere is to steadfastly endure. We do what is right before God, loving God and loving others, even when it is hard.
Galatians 6:9, ESV says:
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
As you make your craft, discuss:
- Define perseverance in your own words.
- When did you do what was right before God even when it was hard?
- Charles Spurgeon’s quote about the snail and the ark is funny. Do you think that a snail trying to travel a long way would want to give up? Why was it important that the animals obeyed God’s command to get on the ark?
Talk about how important it is that we live for Jesus–even when it is hard.
The Snail and the Ark Perseverance Craft for Kids
Check out this quick video showing you how to construct your the snail and the ark bookmark craft:
The Snail and the Ark Bookmark Craft Printable
The Snail and the Ark Bookmark 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 Make Your Perseverance Corner Bookmark Craft
You’ll just need a few things to complete your craft!
- Templates
- Colored Cardstock
- Glue Stick
- Scissors
- Pencil
Creating The Snail and the Ark Perseverance Corner Bookmark Craft
1) Print Your Template and Quote Frame.
2) Make the Snail.
Glue each antenna onto the back of the head. Glue the swirl onto the shell, then glue the shell to the top of the snail body, tucking it under the head, as shown. Glue the eyes to the face, then use a permanent marker to draw a smile.
3) Create Your Corner Bookmark.
Fold the paper in half diagonally.
Fold each bottom corner to the top corner and then unfold this to create creases.
Fold the top corner of the front layer down to touch the bottom of the triangle.
Fold the right corner all the way up to the top corner. Then, fold it inside the front half-folded layer from the previous step, as shown.
Fold the other side of your bookmark to match the first side.
4) Finish Your Bookmark.
Slip your corner bookmarks over the top corner of the book you’re reading.
Use them with the Who What Why Christian history series!
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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!”
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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
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- 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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