Jonah and the Whale
📖 Bible Connection
Story: Jonah 1-2
Lesson: God gives us second chances! When Jonah disobeyed God, he ended up in a whale's belly. But God saved him and gave him another chance to obey.
Key Verse: From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord his God. - Jonah 2:1
🛠️ Materials You'll Need
- Blue construction paper
- White paper plate
- Black marker
- Scissors
- Glue
- Small picture of Jonah (draw or print)
- Googly eyes (optional)
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Make the Whale Body
Cut the paper plate in half. This will be the whale's body.
Step 2: Add Details
Draw a big smile on the whale. Add googly eyes or draw eyes with marker.
Step 3: Create the Tail
Cut a tail shape from blue paper and glue it to the back of the plate.
Step 4: Make Jonah
Draw or print a small picture of Jonah. Cut it out.
Step 5: Attach Jonah
Glue Jonah inside the whale's mouth so it looks like he's inside!
Step 6: Tell the Story
Use your craft to tell the story of Jonah and how God gave him a second chance.
💭 Talk About It
- Why did Jonah run away from God?
- What happened when Jonah was in the whale?
- How did God show mercy to Jonah?
- Have you ever needed a second chance?
🖨️ Printable Template
Print this page as a guide for your craft!