Printable Paper Plate Locust Bible Craft for Kids | Joel 2:25 “I Will Repay You” Activity | Sunday School, John the Baptist, or 10 Plagues Craft | Digital Download
Teach children the truth of Joel 2:25 (NIV): “I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten” with this interactive Paper Plate Locust Craft! Perfect for Sunday school, homeschool, children’s church, or Bible lessons, this hands-on activity helps kids understand God’s promise of restoration.
Kids will paint and fold a paper plate, attach a printable locust head, body, and wing, then add green clothespin legs and pipe cleaner antennae to complete their craft. A choice of Bible verses allows this project to fit multiple lessons:
▶︎ Joel 2:25 (NIV) – God’s promise to restore the years the locusts have eaten
▶︎ Luke 3:4 (NIV) – John the Baptist preparing the way for the Lord
▶︎ Exodus 6:6 (ESV) – God’s redemption and deliverance after the plagues
This flexibility makes it perfect for lessons on restoration, preparation, and redemption!
What’s Included in the Locust Bible Craft Set:
▶︎ Printable Locust Template (head, body, wing)
▶︎ Bible Verse Options: Joel 2:25 (NIV), Luke 3:4 (NIV), Exodus 6:6 (ESV)
▶︎ Teacher Directions with Step-by-Step Instructions
Materials Needed:
▶︎ 1 Paper plate (standard size)
▶︎ Green paint or markers (for plate and clothespins)
▶︎ Clothespins (2–4 per child, for legs)
▶︎ Green pipe cleaner (cut in half for antennae)
▶︎ Scissors & glue (stapler optional)
▶︎ Crayons, markers, or colored pencils (for black-and-white version)
Features of this Bible Craft:
▶︎ Teaches Joel 2:25 with a creative, hands-on activity
▶︎ Includes extra verse options for John the Baptist and the 10 plagues
▶︎ Printable template available in color and black & white
▶︎ Fun for a wide age range in Sunday school, homeschool, VBS, or children’s ministry
How to Use:
▶︎ Print the locust template (color or black & white).
▶︎ Paint or color the paper plate and clothespins green.
▶︎ Cut out and glue the locust head, body, and wing to the folded plate.
▶︎ Glue the Bible verse strip onto the body.
▶︎ Attach clothespins as legs and pipe cleaners as antennae.
▶︎ Decorate with markers, stickers, or glitter to make it unique!
This Paper Plate Locust Bible Craft is a simple yet meaningful way for children to learn God’s Word through creativity. Whether you’re teaching Joel 2:25, John the Baptist, or the 10 plagues, this activity combines Scripture with hands-on fun.
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Read More: Read more about this activity in our Sunday School Activities blog post.
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