VBS 2026 - Rainforest Theme Craft Ideas
Crafts and Activity Ideas for Rainforest Theme VBS
Group Publishing - Rainforest Falls VBS
Day 1 - God is our Creator
Make an "All Things Bright and Beautiful" Book
Children make a book by coloring the pages. Each page includes a picture that inllustrated has a line from "All Things Bright and Beautful" poem by Cecil F. Alexander
Six Days of Creation Pocket Craft and Learning Activity
Reinforce the Bible concept that God saw all he created and declared it good with these fun activities. Children color the pictures and place them in the appropiate day of creation. This craft also come in a color version. After teaching the days of creation use this activity as a fun game and review. Use it as a hands-on activity and have your students place the pictures in the appropiate pocket as you teach the days of creation. This activity is available in both color and black and white. See the Creation Crafts Page for more information.
Day 2 - God Knows Everything About Me
Children glue frog parts together to design their own frog characters. Use them for a bulletin board display or send them how with the daily Bible verse in their mouths. See the Frog Crafts Page for more information.
Day 3 - God is Our Safe Place
Children create a meaningful and lasting reminder that Jesus is their safe place. In this hands-on activity, kids design their own colorful rocks using paint markers, Sharpies, or acrylic paint. Add a small Jesus figure to the top to complete this simple but powerful visual.
Prep tip: Paint the rocks ahead of time in bright colors to save time during class.
Each child can personalize their rock with words, designs, or Bible verses—making it a unique keepsake they’ll remember.
See Jesus, My Solid Rock Bible Craft Page for directions.
Day 4 - God is Love - Jesus Dies and Comes to Life
Pool Noodle Calvary Scene - This is a great craft to remind children that Jesus died for our sins on the cross, but after three days he rose again and lives! See Easter Crafts Page 2 for more information.
“He Lives!” 3D Easter Display Craft for VBS – Children will enjoy creating this powerful 3D Calvary scene that tells the Easter story. Once displayed at home, it serves as a lasting reminder that Jesus conquered death and brought His light into the world. You can find more information about this craft on the Easter Crafts Page.
