VBS Wanted Poster
If you are planning a western themed Vacation Bible School, this VBS Wanted Poster is a fun way to welcome kids and help them feel included right from the start. It reminds each child that Jesus wants every one of them and loves them deeply. This easy craft also works well for Sunday School, church classes, and other classroom activities.
Kids will enjoy seeing their own photo on a playful poster they can take home as a special keepsake from the event.
Supplies
- Tan or light brown construction paper
- Photo
- Scissors
- Glue stick or glue dots
- Camera, optional
- Printer, optional
Instructions
- Print the template on tan or light brown construction paper.
- Before the event, ask children and their parents to bring a photo of the child to use on the poster.
- For children who do not bring a photo, have a camera and printer available if possible. You can set up a simple photo booth area and take a quick picture during the event.
- Trim each photo to fit the photo space on the VBS Wanted Poster template.
- Glue the photo into place using a glue stick or glue dots.
- Display the finished posters on a bulletin board, classroom wall, or welcome area during Vacation Bible School.
- At the end of VBS, let each child take their poster home to hang on the fridge, bedroom wall, or family bulletin board.
Fun Facts
The early beginnings of Vacation Bible School go back to the late 1800s. One of the first known programs started in Hopedale, Illinois, where children gathered for Bible lessons, music, and activities during the summer months.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Print the VBS Wanted Poster template on tan or light brown construction paper for the best western-style look. Cut and add each child’s photo to complete the craft.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
Use this activity as a simple introduction to help children feel seen and welcomed at VBS. After they finish their posters, invite them to share their name and one thing they are excited about learning.
You can also turn this into a writing activity by asking kids to complete a sentence such as “Jesus wants me to share love by…” or “I can show kindness by…”. This makes the craft more meaningful while adding a gentle faith-based lesson.
The finished posters also make a great classroom display for western themed VBS decorations.
Supplies
Instructions
To make this VBS Wanted Poster ask each of the kids to bring a photo of themselves. Be prepared that some will come without so have a camera and printer on hand to take photos at the event. You can even decide to set up a photo booth and take everyone's picture if you are equip to do so.
Print out the VBS Wanted Poster frame on your construction paper. Trim picture to fit the photo area and glue into place.
You can display the posters for the duration of Vacation Bible School and then send them home with the kids to proudly display on their fridge or bulletin board.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
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Contributor
These projects are created by Terri, Betty, Jamie or one of the talented staff members at MakingFriends.com. They have been created exclusively for publication on FreeKidsCrafts.com with supplies you'll be able to find around your house.
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