Easy Day Four of Creation Craft for Preschoolers

Share!

Check out our simple craft for the fourth day of the creation story. Day four of creation is when God made the sun, moon, and stars to separate day from night. It is one of the most visual days in Genesis 1, which makes it perfect for little ones who learn by doing. But most creation crafts require 15 supplies, precision cutting, and patience your three-year-old does not have.

This craft uses paper, glue, and some paint. The prep before hand is very simple, and clean-up is pretty straightforward with the right set-up. 

This post may contain affiliate links meaning I make a small commission with no extra cost to you. Read our full disclosure policy here.

Why We Love This Craft

You are about to give your child a hands-on lesson in Genesis 1 without losing your sanity. But teaching your toddler about creation should not require a Pinterest degree. So, try this simple craft that even toddlers can do! 

​Whether you’re a parent looking for something to do at home, a teacher looking for a classroom craft, or the leader of a children’s ministry at church, this craft will work for any group! 

What You Need For This Craft

Most creation crafts fail because they require specialty items. This one works because it uses what you already own or affordable materials you can easily find at the dollar store. The simpler the supply list, the more likely you will actually do the craft with your child instead of bookmarking it and forgetting about it.

• Black and White Construction Paper
• Glitter Paint (you can use yellow or silver)
• Yellow Paint
• Star Stickers
• Scissors 
• Glue (we used regular white glue)

How to Make Your Fourth Day of Creation Craft

As you’re learning the 4th day of creation, young children really latch onto the sun, moon, and stars. So that’s the focus of this craft

Paint You Night Sky

First (or second it really doesn’t matter), your child will paint and decorate a night sky on a black piece of paper. We used just a small amount of yellow glitter paint with moon and star shapes stickers. Alternatively, you can have your child draw a moon and stars if you don’t want to get stickers. 

Paint Your Sun

Next, we painted a white piece of paper with yellow paint. We decided to paint with sponges because my kids love painting with things that aren’t paintbrushes (read all our favorites here). Once the paint has dried, I had them cut out a sun shape, but you could also do the cutting.

Pre-cut shapes save time and frustration. Toddlers get distracted when they have to wait, so you can cut out a sun shape to paint first. Having everything ready keeps them engaged and excited about the project from start to finish.

Then, glue the sun onto a white piece of paper. If your child wants to add clouds or birds or other things to their daytime sky, feel free to encourage that as well. 

Attach You Daytime and Nightime

Once all the paint has dried, glue the daytime paper to the back of the nighttime paper. This helps young child understand the contrast between night and day. 

Tips for This Craft

Talk while you craft. Say things like, “God made the sun to give us light during the day,” or “The moon and stars come out at night.” Repetition helps toddlers remember the lesson long after the glue dries.

The goal is not a flawless craft. The goal is a child who understands that God created the sun, moon, and stars on day four.

Try these talking points:

• “On day four, God made the sun, the moon, and all the stars.”
• “The sun helps us see during the day. The moon shines at night.”
• “God put the lights in the sky so we would know when it is day and when it is night.”
• “God made everything, and it was very good.”

Easy Ways to Adapt This Craft for Different Ages

Not all toddlers and preschoolers are at the same level, especially if you have a large group of them doing the craft at the same time. This craft bends to fit where your child is developmentally.

If you have a younger toddler who is still working on motor skills, simplify even further. Skip the scissors entirely if they’re having a hard time. Use large pre-cut shapes or stickers only. Let them practice peeling and sticking. That alone is a valuable skill for their age.

For older preschoolers, add these challenges:

• Let them cut their own sun and moon shapes with supervision
• Ask them to tell you the story of day four or the whole story of creation in their own words while they work
• Use this as a chance to teach counting by having them add a specific number of stars

Extend the lesson with these activities:

• Go outside at night and look at the real moon and stars together. Point up and say, “Remember when we made the moon and stars? God made the real ones on day four.”
• Read Genesis 1:14-19 in a toddler-friendly Bible. Let them see the words while you explain the pictures. Connecting the craft to bible verse that this is not just a story but truth from God’s Word.
• Sing a creation song that includes day four. Music helps toddlers remember facts. There are dozens of free creation songs online that break down each day in a catchy tune.
• Ask them to explain their craft to a family member. When Dad gets home or Grandma visits, have your child show off their work and tell the story. Teaching someone else locks in the learning.

Common Mistakes to Avoid With Toddler Crafts

Even simple crafts can go sideways if you set the wrong expectations. 

Do not expect perfection. Your toddler’s sun might look like a blob. Their stars might be glued in a random pile on one corner. That is exactly how it should be. If you step in and fix everything, you steal their ownership of the project and turn it into your craft, not theirs.

Do not over-explain the theology.  Keep it simple. God made the sun, moon, and stars on day four. That is enough for a two or three-year-old to grasp and remember.

Do not skip the cleanup step. Let your child help put supplies away. This teaches responsibility and signals that the activity is complete. It also prevents the craft table from becoming a permanent disaster zone in your kitchen.

More Creation Week Crafts to Try Next

Once your toddler finishes day four, they will probably want to keep going.

Creation week has six days of active creation plus one day of rest. Each day offers a new opportunity for a simple craft that teaches a big truth. You do not need to do them all in one week. Spread them out over a month or revisit them every few months as your child grows.

Check out our Day One of Creation Craft that’s super simple for young kids.