A World Begins to Awaken
God prepares a world with light, sky, land and seas, step by step.
Bible stories to share together
Creation for kids: Bible stories and activities
Light, plants, animals, and the beginning of a family. Explore eight illustrated stories about God’s gifts, caring for creation, and Sabbath rest.
8 storiesEnglish and SpanishSounds and animations
A series about discovering God’s gifts
This series follows the creation account in Genesis 1 and 2. It begins with a world awakening and continues with plants, the lights in the sky, living creatures, Adam, and Eve.
The final chapter presents the Sabbath as a gift for rest and time with God and others. Read the stories in order and pause to notice details in each illustration.
The series, step by step
Read the chapters in order, or choose one to share today. Each story has illustrations, interactive sounds, and related activities.
The Earth Dresses in Green
Plants, flowers, and trees fill the land with life on the third day.
Lights for Day and Night
The Sun, Moon, and stars mark the passing of time on creation’s fourth day.
Water and Sky Fill with Life
Fish and birds fill the water and sky with life on creation’s fifth day.
Animals Everywhere
Large and small animals inhabit the land; learning to observe them also teaches us to care for them.
Adam Opens His Eyes
Adam opens his eyes, receives a home, and learns to care for what God entrusts to him.
What can we learn from creation?
Gratitude
Noticing before taking things for granted
Plants and their colors invite us to pay attention. We can give thanks for something specific that we see or receive each day.
Read chapter 2 →Care
Treating living things with respect
Animals are part of a world full of life. We can learn to observe them respectfully and ask for help to care for them.
Read chapter 5 →Rest
Making room for time together
The Sabbath closes the series with a special time of rest. We can prepare a peaceful activity to enjoy together.
Read chapter 8 →Games and coloring pages for this series
Choose an activity to continue your reading. Enjoy it on screen or open its printing options.
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An idea for family or classroom reading
A walk to notice and give thanks
You will need a sheet of paper and colored pencils. An adult chooses a yard, window, or safe path. Suggested time: 15–20 minutes.
Read chapter 2 →- Read about the plants. Open “The Earth Dresses in Green.” After reading, name one plant or color you remember from the story.
- Notice three things. From your chosen place, look for a plant, an animal, and something in the sky. If you cannot see one of them, look for it in the story’s illustrations.
- Take turns drawing. Divide the paper into three spaces. Each participant draws one of the things you noticed and shares a detail that caught their attention.
- Choose a way to care. Ask: “What small action can we take to care for something we noticed?” Choose a safe action, such as picking up a piece of litter with an adult’s help or watering a plant according to its needs.
Questions about this series
How many chapters are in this series?
There are eight published stories. Dividing the account into chapters helps families read Genesis a little at a time; it does not mean that each chapter represents one creation day.
Does the series include the Sabbath?
Yes. “A Gift Called Sabbath” presents rest at the end of the series and gives families an opportunity to talk about this special time.
How do the sounds work?
Turn on voice tracking and read the story aloud: sounds will play automatically when your reading reaches the corresponding phrases. You can also tap the underlined phrases to play their sounds directly, without turning on voice tracking.
Can we print the activities?
Yes. Open the activity you want and use its print option. Coloring pages can also be colored directly on screen.