If I don’t make Bible learning creative, my kids won’t stay engaged.”

Parents worry that their kids will view the Bible as boring if it’s not taught creatively. The Bible is filled with incredible stories and adventures. It doesn’t need us to add anything to it to make it interesting. But sometimes the problem is how we present the Bible to kids…. Similarly, how the Bible is or was presented to use can carry over in our fears for our children.

If we read the Bible in a monotone voice to our children, sure they won’t stay focused. Neither would we. That’s not a problem with the Bible, but more in the delivery!

We all have different learning styles in how we learn and retain information. It’s good to give each child their learning style strength and challenge them in their weaker learning style.

Simple solutions:

Use art to help kids visualize and remember Scripture. They can draw or create while you read. Have them create art about what you are learning from the Bible as a visual reminder.
Let creativity be a fun bridge into deeper conversation. They can share their art with others and relay what they have learned.
Keep lessons short, simple, and hands-on for those with shorter attention spans and increase for those who can handle a longer lesson.
What are your child’s creative interests? If it is not making art with “art supplies”, how can they best express their creativity in what they are learning? Example: If you are learning about growing in God, how can you plant a garden or flowers and nurture their growth? Connect this concept to their daily growth in God. If it is baking, we follow a recipe for best results just as we follow God’s Word.

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“Art supplies are expensive—I can’t afford this.”

Homeschool and classroom budgets are real, and so is financial stress. Any art lesson we recommend or create uses simple art supplies you probably already have. We love crayons, colored pencils, markers and watercolors for kids.

We do introduce a few new art mediums that are fun and inexpensive because we too are on a limited budget. Our Favorite Art Supplies.

Simple solutions:

Pick projects that use items you already have (pencils, crayons, paper). But don’t be afraid to take any of our Art lessons on Youtube and try them with a different art medium. If we use markers, you can switch to colored pencils. If we use acrylic paint, switch to markers. It’s not about the art supply, it’s about the process!
Reuse supplies creatively—kids don’t need fancy materials. Dried up Crayola markers just need a few seconds to soak in water and they are good as new. Broken crayons can be melted into works of art. LINK
Start small; you can always build your art supplies over time. Our favorite watercolors for kids are liquid watercolors. They are bold, highly pigmented paints that you can use straight from the bottle or dilute with water. It doesn’t take much paint to do a project so they last a long time.

“My kids will get bored, frustrated, or make a mess.”

Art time can get messy—but it can also be one of the sweetest moments of connection. Sometimes the message is in the mess, not the final product. Oops can be turned into the best creative and life lessons.

Messes are going to happen. Paint get’s spilled, splattered or smeared on things you didn’t want to be painted. This can be frustrating to kids and parents! Being prepared for potential messes is key. Knowing how to clean up every art supply is essential! (smile)

Example: Many parents are afraid of permanent markers. We understand! But if you know that your permanent marker is alcohol based, you know it will be removed with alcohol or a solvent. Crayons are wax, so they can be removed with heat and a petroleum solvent.

Glitter… it is the worst. It’s the art supply that demands respect and tends to stick to everything… everywhere. Having a piece of paper under your glitter projects allows you easy clean up and the ability to funnel fall off glitter into the container for less waste.

These are just a few ideas to help with messes. Plan ahead and enjoy the creative process. After all, if it doesn’t come out in the wash…. we turn into something else!

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If kids are bored while doing art…. It’s more about the art medium than about creativity. You can apply just about any art lesson to any medium that better interests your child. If your child doesn’t like painting Starry Night, let them build it with Lego, bake it in cookies, create a dance or song about it. That’s where creativity is engaged.

Frustration can happen due to various struggles such as not understanding the lesson, not liking the art medium used, insecurities, tiredness, mistakes made etc. This is where Bible and Art combine to not only make a final work of art, but create a moment to bring biblical truths to the heART.

Simple solutions:

Pick projects with quick wins—something kids finish in one sitting. Or set a timer and pick up the project on another day. This gives them something to look forward to doing.
Offer mess-free options (cut-and-paste, drawing prompts, simple coloring pages). But do challenge a child who only wants to use one art medium. It’s okay to try new things that challenge our comfort in art.
Give kids freedom to create without worrying about perfection. Practice makes progress not perfection. But do invite kids to help with the clean up!
Go out of your comfort zone and do something crazy. Use a water gun to shoot paint onto a canvas. Partially fill balloons with paint and throw darts to pop the balloons onto a canvas or dropcloth. Draw or paint in the dark or while blindfolded. Just make it fun.

If you’ve felt any of these fears, you are in good company.
Every parent I talk to shares at least one of these struggles—and often several.

But you don’t have to walk this journey alone.

Through simple creative practices, Bible-connected art lessons, and encouraging resources, you can give your children a faith they see, feel, and remember. Engage every learning style and make the Bible connect in every way possible.

You are doing better than you think. And I’m here to help you every step of the way.

Bible Art Lessons for Kids

Help children understand and remember God’s Word through creative, hands-on art projects. These lessons connect Scripture to visual reminders, helping truth sink deeper into their hearts.

Creative Faith Projects

These are symbolic, meaningful art activities that focus on faith, reflection, and spiritual growth. They’re simple, visual, and perfect for families, classrooms, or personal quiet moments with kids.

Examples include:

Visual reminders of God’s promises
Faith-building projects
Scripture-based creative prompts
Identity in Christ projects

Art Lessons by Themes”

God’s creation is filled with inspiration for art! We have a few favorites of those we can create over. Below are some of the themes we love, but inside our membership, you’ll find many more.

Includes:

Flowers
Trees
Insects
Space
Landscapes
Vehicles

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