Printable “Whatever Is…” Thinking Boxes Bible Activity for Kids | Philippians 4:8 Craft | Christian Mindfulness Activity, Faith-based Christian Character (ESV, KJV, NIV)
Help children learn how to focus their thoughts on what honors God with this meaningful Philippians 4:8 Thinking Boxes Bible Activity for Kids. Centered on the powerful reminder to “think about these things,” this hands-on printable encourages children to reflect on God’s truth and practice choosing thoughts that are pleasing to Him.
This engaging Bible activity features a boy and girl with labeled thinking boxes for each phrase in Philippians 4:8. Children fill the boxes with words or drawings that represent things that are true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent, and worthy of praise, helping them apply Scripture to everyday life in a concrete, age-appropriate way.
Perfect for Sunday school lessons, Christian classrooms, homeschool Bible study, children’s church, or family devotions.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PHILIPPIANS 4:8 THINKING BOXES SET:
▶︎ Philippians 4:8 Thinking Boxes Activity Page — ESV (Color)
▶︎ Philippians 4:8 Thinking Boxes Activity Page — NIV (Color)
▶︎ Philippians 4:8 Thinking Boxes Activity Page — KJV (Color)
▶︎ Philippians 4:8 Thinking Boxes Activity Page — ESV (Black & White)
▶︎ Philippians 4:8 Thinking Boxes Activity Page — NIV (Black & White)
▶︎ Philippians 4:8 Thinking Boxes Activity Page — KJV (Black & White)
▶︎ Philippians 4:8 Thinking Box Examples Page
▶︎ Philippians 4:8 Bible Verse Page (ESV, NIV, KJV)
BIBLE VERSE INCLUDED IN THIS ACTIVITY:
✝️ Philippians 4:8 (ESV, NIV, KJV)
“Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” (All three translations are included for easy classroom and church use.)
THIS PHILIPPIANS 4:8 ACTIVITY IS PERFECT FOR:
▶︎ Sunday School Bible Lessons
▶︎ Christian Classroom Activities
▶︎ Homeschool Bible Units
▶︎ Children’s Church
▶︎ Family Devotions
▶︎ Character and Mindfulness Lessons
▶︎ Scripture-Based Reflection Activities for Kids
HOW TO USE THE THINKING BOXES ACTIVITY:
▶︎ Choose your preferred Bible translation and print the page.
▶︎ Color the page if using the black-and-white version.
▶︎ In each thinking box, children draw or write examples of things that fit each Philippians 4:8 category.
▶︎ Use the Thinking Box Examples Page to guide discussion or support younger learners.
▶︎ Read Philippians 4:8 together using the included verse page and reflect on how God wants us to focus our thoughts.
WHAT KIDS WILL LEARN FROM THIS ACTIVITY:
▶︎ How to focus their thoughts on what honors God
▶︎ The meaning of Philippians 4:8 in a kid-friendly way
▶︎ How thoughts influence actions and attitudes
▶︎ Biblical character traits such as honesty, purity, kindness, and excellence
▶︎ Fine motor and reflection skills through drawing and writing
INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD:
▶︎ This is a digital product — no physical items will be shipped
▶︎ You will receive printable PDF files ready for classroom or home use
▶︎ Print as many copies as needed for your group
PLEASE NOTE:
▶︎ This is a non-editable digital download
▶︎ Supplies such as crayons, markers, or pencils are not included
▶︎ Recommended for preschool through upper elementary (draw or write to fit age level)
Add this Philippians 4:8 Thinking Boxes Bible Activity to your lesson plans and help children learn how to fill their minds with truth, goodness, and praise.
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