Craft Activities for Children: Deep Friendship of Ruth and Naomi Craft Ideas (Ruth 1:1-18)

Craft Ideas for Ruth 1, Faithful friends are a gift from God

The Ruth account teaches us valuable lessons in perseverance, redemption, and faithful friendship. It’s a powerful look at women overcoming trial, but even more than that, it is a reminder of God’s faithfulness and redemption. These crafts celebrate the story and friendship.

A “Gleaning Wheat Basket” recalls how Ruth worked and met Boaz. “Friendship Jewelry” reminds us of the deep friendship she shared with Naomi. Let’s get crafty!

Bible Crafts on Ruth and Naomi, Ruth 1:1-18

Craft one: “Gleaning Wheat Basket”     
You will need:

• Paper plates
• Construction Paper or cardstock
• Markers or crayons
• Glue or tape
• Cereal, Popsicle sticks, or pipe cleaners

Procedure: 

1.  Cut the paper plate in half, or cut a hole out of the top of the plate. 
2. Staple the halves together or glue/tape the plate onto a backdrop. 
3. Decorate the plate to resemble a basket.
4. Place popsicle sticks, cereal, pipe cleaners, or other items resembling wheat near the plate area. 
5. Add verses and captions, and a hanger if desired. Use to recall the story of Ruth!

Craft Two: “Friendship Jewelry”
You will need:

• Cereal (optional)
• Beads
• String or pipe cleaners
• Scissors
• Construction Paper (optional)

Procedure: 

1. Select beads and/or round cereal to use as the “jewels” on bracelets or necklaces.
2. Use string, ribbon, or pipe cleaners to serve as either necklace or bracelet foundation. 
3. String beads or cereal pieces onto the string or pipe cleaner. This is great pattern, counting, and fine motor practice for young hands!
4. If desired, create a caption or card to go with the jewelry. Wear or give to someone special! 

Coloring Page for Kids “Ruth”

Lesson (Ruth 1:6-18) Bitterness, Loyalty, and Family Drama in the Story of Ruth

Bible Verses or Captions to Consider…  (Ruth 1:1-18 )

But Ruth said, “Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God.¹⁷ Where you die I will die, and there will I be buried. May the Lord do so to me and more also if anything but death parts me from you.” -Ruth 1:16-17

Faithful friends are a gift from God!

Praying for you…you are a blessing!

Ruth gleaned wheat in the field.

God is faithful!

Children’s Sermon (Ruth 1:1-18) The Loyalty of Ruth to Naomi