early learner activity Ages 5–6
Count and color. Write how many.
Memory verse: John 6:9 (KJV)
Free printable · drawing activity · Ages 7–9
Tell the Feeding Story
John 6:8-13 (KJV)
A free before-and-after drawing page for ages 7–9 from John 6:8-13. A child reads the passage, draws what was brought to Jesus and what was gathered up afterwards, and explains the change in writing. The twelve baskets of fragments are the passage's own detail, and the sheet asks for them.
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This printable at a glance
- Bible passage
- John 6:8-13
- Age group
- Ages 7–9
- What it is
- Drawing activity
- Pages
- One printable page
- Access
- Open to everyone. Free to print and copy for your class
What the child does
Read John 6:8-13. Draw what changed. Explain how you know.
What it teaches
Explain Jesus' provision by representing the small starting quantity and the filled people and remaining fragments, using John 6:11-13.
Teacher notes
Read John 6:8-13. The two object illustrations remind the learner of the kinds of food, not their full starting quantities. Let the child draw five loaves and two fish in the first panel, then people who have eaten in the second. Ask how the small amount of food connects with Jesus providing for the crowd. Do not require artistic skill. Ask learners to connect the starting food, Jesus giving thanks and distributing, the people being filled, and the remaining fragments. Accept supported oral reasoning when handwriting is a barrier.
Answer
At the start: five barley loaves and two small fishes (John 6:9). Afterward: people have eaten and are filled (6:12); twelve baskets of fragments remain (6:13). Jesus gave thanks and distributed the food (6:11). Accept simple drawings and an oral retelling.
Teacher Notes & Answer Keys for every activity sheet (66 KB)
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