This Tower of Babel Bible craft is a fun, hands-on way to help kids understand the story of people working together, God’s power, and why different languages exist. It’s simple enough for younger kids to do with a little help, but still meaningful for older preschoolers and elementary students.
Whether you’re using this during Sunday School, VBS, homeschool, or family Bible time, this craft pairs perfectly with the lesson and biblical history and gives kids something visual to connect with the story. Ready to bring bible stories to life? Let’s get started!
Materials:
- Colored pencils, or wax crayons, or markers
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Printable template
- Blue construction paper/colored paper
Instructions
Step 1)
Gather your materials and print off the free Tower of Babel template. Color in the template pieces with whatever you’d prefer: wax crayons, colored pencils or markers all work well. This fun biblical craft is a great way to tie in a lesson plan or Bible verse with some hands-on learning.
Step 2)
When the template is colored in, cut out the pieces. Make sure you cut around the tabs that will help you glue the pieces together; don’t chop them off accidentally.
Step 3)
Glue the template pieces together in the correct order so the smallest piece is on top and the largest is on the bottom. Glue the finished tower onto a sheet of blue paper then glue the white clouds on top near the highest part of the tower.
Video Instructions
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Tower of Babel Craft Template Download
With our detailed instructions and this free printable coloring sheet craft template you can bring this preschool Bible lesson to life. This template is for your own personal use only, not for resale or commercial use. If you’d like to share this craft idea, please send the link to this article to a friend so they can download their own copy.
Tips & Troubleshooting
For younger kids: Pre-cut the template pieces ahead of time to save time and avoid frustration.
Talk while you craft: As kids are building, remind them why the people built the tower and what God did when they tried to build it too high. It turns craft time into natural Bible discussion time.
Watch the glue: A glue stick works best here—liquid glue can make the paper curl and slide.
Let it dry flat: Have kids set their finished towers flat for a few minutes so everything stays in place.
Classroom tip: If you’re working with a group, label each child’s blue paper before they start so finished projects don’t get mixed up.
Benefits of This Easy Bible Craft For Kids
Fine Motor Skills
Cutting, coloring, and gluing the tower pieces help strengthen small hand muscles and improve coordination while kids have a good time. These skills are especially important for preschool and early elementary kids as they build the foundation for writing and everyday tasks.
Creativity
Kids get to choose their own colors and bring their tower to life in a unique way. Even though everyone is using the same template, no two towers will look exactly the same—and that’s part of the fun.
Religious Learning
This craft reinforces the story of the Tower of Babel in a hands-on way. Kids aren’t just hearing the lesson—they’re building it, which helps the meaning of the story stick.
Listening & Following Directions
Putting the tower together in order helps kids practice listening carefully and following step-by-step instructions, a great skill for both the classroom and home.
Story Retention & Comprehension
Creating the tower while talking about the Bible story and the Babylonian people helps kids better remember what happened and why it mattered. The visual activity supports deeper understanding of the lesson.
Confidence & Independence
Finishing a complete craft gives kids a real sense of accomplishment. It’s a great opportunity to encourage independence and help build confidence as they see what they can create on their own (with just a little help when needed).
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re crafting at home, in a classroom, or during Sunday School, this Tower of Babel activity is a simple way to make Bible learning feel fun and memorable. Kids love building their own tower, and teachers love how naturally it leads into great discussions about the story. Print your template, grab your supplies, and enjoy watching little hands create big meaning—one tower at a time!
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