Joseph in the Well

Joseph's Dreams

Genesis 37

Here is Joseph being lowered into the well by his brothers. 

Instructions:

Prep ahead of time

1. Get an empty juice can and wash it out.  Let it dry.
2. Cut a strip of contact paper large enough to cover the outside of the juice can.
3. Cut a small rectangle from fabric to be the clothes. 
4. Cut a string long enough to go around the clothespin doll and tie.
5. Cut a large string for lowering and raising Joseph.

What the children do:

1. Get a clothespin doll.
2. Fold the rectangle piece of fabric in half.  Cut a small hole at the fold for the head to fit through. 
3. Slide the head through the hole.
4. Tie the small string around his waist.
5. Draw a face if desired.
6. Tie the larger string around his waist.
7. Put the contact paper around the juice can.
8. Retell the story!

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