God promised to bring His people out of Egypt and free them from slavery, but Pharaoh refused to release the Hebrews. As a result, God brought His judgment upon Egypt through 10 devastating plagues. Exodus 9:35 states, "So the heart of Pharaoh was hardened, and he did not let the people of Israel go, just as the Lord had spoken through Moses."
Here’s a collection of free printable activities designed to help kids learn about the 10 Plagues of Egypt in a fun and interactive way.
Coloring Page and Activity Sheet
This originally designed coloring page features a memory verse and can be printed for kids to color as they memorize their Bible verse this week. Jamie Truwe from Pure Joy Creative created this.
The first worksheet involves circling the plagues. Discuss other things God could have done or sent as plagues. The second worksheet requires numbering the plagues. These are in color only and include a teacher's answer sheet.
Plague-Themed Games and Activities
This 'game' can be used with a file folder, a large envelope, or handed out like a worksheet, and can be played individually or in groups. The picture cards can be used in a Plague Bag.
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Another option is to use a bean bag and play like hot potato. Students toss the sack around, and when the timer rings, they have to name a plague and/or its number. Alternatively, hold up a picture card and have them identify the plague and/or number.
Plagues Cards can be shuffled and put in order and use for review. These are in color only and with and without the plague written on the cards.
The Plagues maze will take the students through the different plagues. They can number them as they find their way through the maze.
Word Puzzles and Bookmarks
A word scramble, word search, and crossword are included, along with teacher's answer sheets.
There is a list of 10 plagues bookmarkers. Students can color or paint the designs on the banner, door hanger, and bookmark. Stickers can be added, and string or ribbon can be added to the banner to hang and on the bookmark.
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Reader and Fill-in-the-Blank Worksheets
The first is a Reader Worksheet. The wording from the scripture is as easy to read as possible with sight words while keeping to the key points with easy to answer questions. The second is a fill-in-the-blank worksheet. Color and black & white are included for both.
Trip Strip Timeline
The Trip Strip is designed as a cut & glue timeline. One version has lines for students to write about each event or the scriptures. Another worksheet is without the writing space. These can easily be used for mixed age groups. Cut and glue according to directions.
Events pictured are:
- Aaron & Moses before Pharaoh
- Plagues
- God speaks to Moses about the Passover
- Blood on lintel and door posts
- Israelites leave Egypt
Lesson Overview: Teaching the Ten Plagues
In this lesson, kids are put in the shoes of the Israelites and the Egyptians, leading them to understand that the God we worship is the one true God. This lesson teaches kids that if we truly believe in Him and want to enjoy His eternal blessings, we should obey Him.
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Big Idea: Our God is the one true God.
Key Verse: Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it. Luke 11:28
Live it Out: We should obey the one true God.
This Sunday School Lesson requires some advance preparation. For a consolidated summary of preparation, supplies and free printables required, please scroll to the bottom of this lesson.
Interactive Activities
Card Swap
In this game, each child is given 10 random plague cards. They must swap cards with each other until everyone has 10 different plague cards.
You will need to print 1 copy for each child, cut out the cards, mix them up, and randomly distribute 10 cards to each child. Kids must go around swapping cards with other groups until everyone has 10 different cards.
Discuss: Looking at the cards in your hand, can anyone guess the title of today’s Bible story?
Let’s watch a video on The Ten Plagues of Egypt.
What was the meaning and purpose of the ten plagues of Egypt?
Pray: Dear God, thank you for our game of Card Swap! Please help us learn more about you today and teach us how to live out today’s lesson! In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Israelites and Egyptians
Divide the class into two halves: Israelites and Egyptians.
When I point to the Israelites, that half of the class must say together: “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘Let my people go!’”
When I point to the Egyptians, that half of the class must say together: “No, no, no! I will not let your people go!”
Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh, as God had told them to. They said to Pharaoh… (point to the Israelites) And Pharaoh said… (point to the Egyptians)
Ask the “Egyptians”: Why do you think Pharaoh said “no”? Did Pharaoh know God? What did Pharaoh do to the Egyptians after speaking to Moses and Aaron?
Ask the “Israelites”: How did the Israelites feel when this happened? At this point in time, did the Israelites believe that God was really going to deliver them out of Egypt?
Moses cried out to God, and God assured Moses that He would deliver the Israelites out of slavery. God told Moses to go to Pharaoh again. So Moses and Aaron went to the Pharaoh again and said… (point to the Israelites) And Pharaoh again said… (point to the Egyptians)
Ask the “Israelites”: What was the first miracle that God told Moses to perform before Pharaoh?
Ask the “Egyptians”: What did Pharaoh do in response to this?
After the first plague, Pharaoh still refused to let the Israelites go. So God sent 9 more plagues upon Egypt. Have everyone look at the remaining 9 cards in their hands and arrange them in the sequence of the story.
Because Pharaoh refused to let the Israelites go, God sent 10 plagues upon Egypt. Then Pharaoh finally let the Israelites go.
Ask the “Israelites”: After the tenth plague, did the Israelites believe that God was really going to deliver them out of Egypt?
Ask the “Egyptians”: After the tenth plague, did the Egyptians believe that God had the power to deliver the Israelites out of Egypt?
Wriggly Snake Craft
Tell kids they will be making their own Wriggly Snakes. You will need for each child:
- Scissors
- Glue
- 1 Snake Head
- 1 Snake Tongue
- Googly Eyes (or provide Markers to draw eyes)
- 8 strips of paper of 2 different colors
How to make a Wriggly Snake:Cut out 1 Snake Head and 1 Snake Tongue.Glue the tongue and 2 Googly Eyes onto the Snake Head. Set this aside.Glue 2 strips of different colored paper at a right angle.Fold the strips of paper, accordion style.When you reach the end of each strip, glue an additional strip of the same color to extend the length.Continue folding and joining until you have reached the end of 8 strips of paper (4 strips of 2 different colors). Leaving 1 square to attach the Snake Head, glue the 2 ends together.Cut off any excess paper at the end.Glue on the Snake Head:
Why did God turn Moses’ staff into a snake? Did the Israelites believe that God sent Moses to bring them out of Egypt? Did Pharaoh also believe that God sent Moses to bring the Israelites out of Egypt?
Pharaoh was mean to the Israelites, so God sent Moses to bring them out of Egypt. But Pharaoh did not believe in the God of the Israelites. Through the 10 plagues, God showed both the Israelites and the Egyptians that He is the one true God!
Simon Says
One player will assume the role of “Simon” and shout out one instruction at a time. The other players should only respond to those instructions prefaced by “Simon says”. Players who respond to instructions not prefaced by “Simon says”, and those who did not respond to instructions prefaced by “Simon says”, are out. The last person remaining becomes the next Simon.
Examples:
- Stick out your tongue and touch your nose
- Bark like a dog
- Do jumping jacks
- Kiss the air
- Roll over like a dog
- Pretend to play the piano
- Dance
- Waddle like a duck
- Jump like a frog
- Comb your hair with your fingers
God told Pharaoh to let the Israelites go. Why did Pharaoh refuse to obey? Why did Pharaoh finally let the Israelites go?
God is not only God of the Israelites. He rules over Egypt too! He is the one true God over all creation! Before the plagues, Pharaoh and the Egyptians did not believe in God, and refused to obey God’s command to let the Israelites go. But after the 10 plagues, Pharaoh and the Egyptians finally believed who God is! So Pharaoh quickly let the Israelites go!
Midweek Activities: Snakes and Ladders
Color your own Snakes and Ladders game board and play the game with your family and friends.
From today’s Bible story about the 10 plagues, we learned that the God we worship is the one true God! God loves us and wants to bless us. If we truly believe in Him and want to enjoy His eternal blessings, we should obey Him.
Passover Scavenger Hunt: A Fun and Educational Activity
One of the key elements of the Passover story is the 10 plagues that befell Egypt before Pharaoh finally allowed the Israelites to go free. These plagues, including frogs, locusts, and darkness, are powerful symbols of the divine intervention that led to the Exodus. This fun and interactive Passover activity will help your little ones learn about the 10 plagues while getting them excited about the holiday.
The 10 Plagues of Egypt printable scavenger hunt is an educational game that involves hiding clues around your home, each representing one of the 10 plagues. As kids search for each plague, teach them its significance in the Passover story and have fun doing so!
Setting Up the Scavenger Hunt
Preparing for and using the 10 Plagues of Egypt printable is simple. First, print the game. Next, cut out each picture and hide them around your home. You can use painter’s tape to mount them, prop them up, or lay them around-whatever works for you! Each player should have a checklist and a pencil.
- Begin the game by reading the first Passover story to your child.
- Print the scavenger hunt game. You will need 1 checklist per player and 1 set of plague pictures.
- Have the children leave the area in which you plan to hide the plague pictures.
- As your child discovers each plague, take a moment to explain what happened and its significance in the story. For example, when they find the clue for frogs, explain how the frogs overran Egypt, and how the Pharaoh begged Moses to remove them. You can make this part of the Passover activity even more fun by acting out the scenes with your kids.
- Once your child has found all the clues, celebrate their hard work with a small prize or treat. This could be something as simple as a fun Passover-themed sticker, a small toy, or a special sweet treat.
Creative Ideas to Enhance the Experience
- Encourage your kids to dress up as characters from the Passover story. They could be Moses, Pharaoh, or the Israelites. You can even make a game out of it by having them guess which character they are supposed to be.
- Play traditional Passover songs, such as “Dayenu” or “Let My People Go,” while your kids are doing the scavenger hunt. Music has a way of enhancing the atmosphere and creating excitement. You can also encourage your kids to sing along with you while they search for the plagues.
- To make the Passover activity even more immersive, add sensory elements that correspond with each plague. For example, when your kids find the clue for the locusts, you can have them touch a bag of dried leaves or grass to mimic the sensation of locusts swarming.
- During the scavenger hunt, set up a special snack break where your kids can enjoy traditional Passover foods like matzo, apples with honey, or charoset. Incorporate the story into the snack by telling them that these foods represent the hardships the Israelites faced.
Educational Benefits of the Scavenger Hunt
- By participating in the scavenger hunt, your children will learn about the history and significance of the 10 plagues and the Exodus story.
- The scavenger hunt will encourage your kids to pay attention to detail and remember the different plagues as they search for each clue.
- As they search for the clues, your children will need to use problem-solving skills to figure out where each clue might be hidden.
- If you have more than one child, the scavenger hunt provides a great opportunity for teamwork. They can work together to find each plague, helping one another along the way.
Conclusion
The 10 Plagues of Egypt printable scavenger hunt is a wonderful and engaging Passover activity that will help your kids learn about the significance of the first Passover in a fun and interactive way. By incorporating creativity, storytelling, and educational elements into this activity, you can make the holiday come alive for your children.
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