Thomas (John 20) | Guide
If you’ve not done already then why not have a look at the activities to go with the the Thomas lesson right here on JWL!
Craft links -layered image & Diorama
This has to be one of my favourite little paper crafts for this lesson. This jolly Jesus is not for the little ones as it’s quite intricate, plus I’d recommend printing it as large as possible! Scroll down the page to find it. (image linked)
This is more of an Easter activity but I think it links well with Thomas. By marking the hands of the children you allow them to join in the tactile nature of Thomas’ questioning, and by writing their names you allow them to join his declaration. (image linked)
This is an image only, can’t find the source. The idea is simple and bold and shouldn’t be too hard to recreate. (image linked to larger image)
This is a great optical illusion you can do with your children using a paper tube, just line it up and see a hole appear in your hand. Turning this into a lesson, with ideas to decorate the tube, can be found at Almost Unschoolers.(image linked)
Beyond crafts, there is this wonderful spot the difference puzzle from Ministry to Children, and there is also the same image available as a colouring page on the site. (image linked)
I really like this sketchy styled video from God’s Prop Box, found on You Tube. The audio is slightly laborious, so I may play it on silent and use my own words. It has a lovely factual intro followed by the story itself. (image linked)