sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put plants first. Tell what came next.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
Free Sunday School printables
Free Bible Story Sequencing and Retelling Activities
Putting a Bible story back in its own order, at three levels. The youngest children cut two pictures and say which came first. Children of five and six number four events and retell them. Children of ten and upward draw three events, give the reference for each, and explain how their drawing matches the text.
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How these are built
Order is taken from the passage, not from a familiar retelling, and the teacher guide records the answer. The older pages ask for the reference as well as the event, which is what turns a retelling into a reading.
Every sequencing activity in the library
Age
Nothing matches both of those.
God Created the World Genesis 1:1-31
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read with a teacher. Write 1-4. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
sequencing activity Ages 10–12
Read the verses. Draw three events. Support your explanations.
Made in God's Image Genesis 1:26-28; Psalms 139:13-16
Sin and God's Promise Genesis 3:1-24
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
Noah Obeyed God Genesis 6:9-22; Genesis 7:1-24; Genesis 8:1-22
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
Abraham Trusts God's Promise Genesis 12:1-9; Genesis 15:1-6
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
Joseph Forgives His Brothers Genesis 45:1-15; Genesis 50:15-21
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
God Calls Moses Exodus 3:1-15; Exodus 4:1-17
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
The Passover Exodus 12:1-30
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
A Way Through the Red Sea Exodus 14:1-31
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
God's Commands and Loving God Exodus 20:1-17; Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Jericho and Obedience Joshua 6:1-27
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
Ruth's Faithful Kindness Ruth 1:1-22; Ruth 2:1-23
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
Hannah Prays and Samuel Listens 1 Samuel 1:1-28; 1 Samuel 3:1-21
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
David and Goliath 1 Samuel 17:1-58
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
Solomon Asks for Wisdom 1 Kings 3:3-28
Elijah on Mount Carmel 1 Kings 18:17-39
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
Elisha and Naaman 2 Kings 5:1-19
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
Daniel Prays Faithfully Daniel 6:1-28
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
The Three Hebrew Children Daniel 3:1-30
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
Esther's Courage Esther 4:1-17; Esther 5:1-8; Esther 7:1-10
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
Nehemiah Rebuilds the Wall Nehemiah 2:1-20; Nehemiah 4:1-23; Nehemiah 6:15-16
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
Jonah and God's Mercy Jonah 1:1-17; Jonah 2:1-10; Jonah 3:1-10; Jonah 4:1-11
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
The Birth of Jesus Luke 1:26-38; Luke 2:1-20
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
Jesus Is Baptized Matthew 3:1-17
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
Jesus Resists Temptation Matthew 4:1-11
Jesus Calls Disciples Luke 5:1-11; Luke 5:27-32
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
Jesus Teaches Prayer Matthew 6:5-15; Luke 11:1-13
The Sower and Receiving the Word Mark 4:1-20
The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-32
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
The Lost Sheep Luke 15:1-7
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
Jesus Feeds the Multitude John 6:1-14
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
Peter Walks on Water Matthew 14:22-33
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
Jesus Raises Lazarus John 11:1-45
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
The Lord's Supper Luke 22:7-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29
Jesus Died for Our Sins Luke 23:26-56; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
Jesus Rose Again Luke 24:1-49
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
The Great Commission Matthew 28:16-20; Luke 24:44-53; Acts 1:1-11
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
The Day of Pentecost Acts 1:12-14; Acts 2:1-36
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
Acts 2:38 and the New Birth Acts 2:22-42; John 3:1-8
Water Baptism in Jesus' Name Acts 8:12-17; Acts 10:34-48; Acts 19:1-7
The Holy Ghost in Acts Acts 2:1-4; Acts 8:14-19; Acts 10:44-48; Acts 19:1-7
The Oneness of God Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Isaiah 44:6-8; Ephesians 4:1-6
Who Is Jesus? God Manifested in Flesh Isaiah 9:6-7; John 1:1-14; John 14:1-11; Colossians 2:8-10; 1 Timothy 3:14-16
Salvation by Grace Through Faith Ephesians 2:1-10; Titus 3:3-8
Repentance and Forgiveness Acts 3:12-26; 2 Corinthians 7:8-11; Luke 19:1-10
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
Living a Holy Life 1 Peter 1:13-25; Ephesians 4:17-32
The Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:13-26
Spiritual Gifts and Love 1 Corinthians 12:1-31; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
The Church: Worship, Fellowship and Service Acts 2:41-47; Hebrews 10:19-25; 1 Peter 4:7-11
Following the Apostles: Witness and Discipleship Acts 8:26-40; Acts 16:11-34; 2 Timothy 2:1-2
sequencing activity Ages 2–4
Cut the pictures. Put the first event first. Tell.
Adult help with scissors and glue.
sequencing activity Ages 5–6
Read together. Write 1-3. Cut and retell.
Adult help with scissors.
Jesus Will Return: Christian Hope Acts 1:6-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Titus 2:11-14
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