Joseph Puppet Activity for Kids
Bible Story from Genesis 37–41 | Come Follow Me March 9–15
The story of Joseph is one of the most well-known Bible stories for kids in the Old Testament. In Genesis 37–41, children learn about Joseph’s coat of many colors, his dreams, being sold into Egypt, and how God helped him during difficult trials. This story teaches an important gospel lesson about trusting God and doing what is right even when life feels unfair.
Hands-on Bible story activities for kids can help children understand the scriptures in a simple and memorable way. These free printable puppets allow kids to act out the story of Joseph while learning key events from the Bible.
Kids can color the puppets, attach them to craft sticks, and use them to perform the story while reading the scriptures. The puppet set includes scenes and characters such as:
- Joseph with his striped coat
- Jacob
- Joseph’s brothers
- The pit
- Joseph’s dream symbols
- Joseph in Egypt
- Prison bars
- Pharaoh
Story Sequence for Kids:
Use the puppets to act out the story in order:.
- Jacob gives his son Joseph a special coat.
- Joseph shares his dream.
- Joseph’s brothers throw him into a pit.
- Joseph is taken to Egypt.
- Joseph explains Pharaoh’s dream.
- Joseph helps prepare food during the famine.
After acting out the story, talk about how God helped Joseph through every trial. Joseph’s story teaches children that Heavenly Father is aware of us and can guide us even when life is difficult.
This activity works well for:
- Come Follow Me lessons
- Primary lessons
- Sunday school Bible lessons
- Family devotionals
- Christian homeschool activities
