Crafts, Games & Faith Activities to Help Kids Celebrate Creation
Bible Buddy: Tango the Quetzal
Key Verse (NIV):
“Praise the Lord, all his works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the Lord, my soul.” — Psalm 103:22
Why Day 1 Matters
The Rainforest Falls VBS adventure begins with one of the most awe-inspiring truths: God is our Creator. Kids explore the beauty of the jungle, the detail of each animal, and the vibrant colors of nature—not just as random wonders, but as works of a wise, intentional God.
This day focuses on Genesis 1 and Psalm 103:22, grounding children in the reality that they are fearfully and wonderfully made.
🖍️ Easy and Engaging Day 1 Crafts
✅ Creation Collage
Let kids re-create the days of creation using pre-cut animal shapes, stars, sun, land, and water on large poster paper.
🔸 Pro Tip: Offer a printable creation layout template divided into 7 days with labels.
✅ Leaf-Rubbing Discovery Journal
Have kids collect leaves from outside or use cutouts to make leaf rubbings. Each page can include a memory verse or something they’re thankful God made.
🔸 Optional Download: journal cover with Tango the Quetzal.
✅ Tango Coloring Page
Offer a character-based coloring page featuring Tango and the Day 1 verse. These are great for early arrivers or take-home activities.
🧠 Day 1 Discovery Games
🌿 Rainforest Scavenger Hunt
Kids search for items (or pictures) around the space: something green, something soft, something that flies. After each find, reflect on how it shows God’s creative power.
✨ What Did God Make? Sorting Game
Use image cards for stars, people, birds, trees, etc. Let kids sort them into the correct creation day. Reinforces both Bible literacy and attention to detail.
📥 Download the Day 1 Memory Verse Card
Help families reinforce the truth that God is our Creator with this vibrant 1080×1080 digital card, featuring:
- Tango the Quetzal
- Psalm 103:22 (NIV)
- A rainforest-inspired design with bold, kid-friendly layout
- Perfect for printing, home displays, journals, or screensavers
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💬 Final Encouragement
When kids realize the world didn’t just happen—that it was handcrafted by a God who also made them—they begin to see life through a lens of wonder. Creation becomes more than background. It becomes personal.