Proverbs Go to the Ant Craft for Kids

When we make the choice to follow Christ, we begin the lifelong journey to be sanctified. That means that the Holy Spirit works in our hearts and lives to make us more like Jesus.

We teach our children about godly character and wise, godly living even before they are called to salvation in Christ. Scripture teaches us all about godly living. Sometimes, God even gives us great metaphors... like the ant.

This fun ant craft is a great way to remind kids that the labor God has given us to do is important... and we should do it carefully and with joy!

Proverbs 6:6-8 | Go to the Ant

The book of Proverbs is a wonderful book of wisdom that addresses how we are to live as we follow God.

For instance, like the little ant that God created, Christians should do their work with diligence, initiative, and careful planning. If we don't, we may be surprised to find ourselves in need.

Consider Proverbs 6:6-8. In the ESV it says:

Go to the ant, O sluggard;
    consider her ways, and be wise.
Without having any chief,
    officer, or ruler,
she prepares her bread in summer
    and gathers her food in harvest.

Read Proverbs 6:6-8 as a family before you begin your craft.

As you make your craft, discuss:

• What does the word sluggard mean? You can look it up if you need to.
• How can sluggards--and wise children--learn from the ant that God created?
• The ant works hard in the summertime to prepare for winter.
  • What regular tasks has God given you that you can perform diligently and with joy?

Be sure to hang your ant craft somewhere you will see it often!

Teach your kids the six things they really need to know about the doctrine of Creation with a fun, puzzle-based Bible study!

Proverbs Ant Craft for Kids Craft

Check out this quick video showing you how to construct your ant craft: