Jonah And The Whale Bible Story Craft
Introduction
Jonah and the Whale is a well-known Bible story that teaches children about obedience and the consequences of disobedience to God. The story is about a prophet named Jonah who tried to run away from God but was eventually swallowed by a whale. This craft is a fun and engaging way for children to learn about the story of Jonah and the Whale.
Materials
To make this craft, you will need the following materials:
- Construction paper (blue, green, white, and black)
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers or crayons
- A printout of the whale template
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your own Jonah and the Whale craft:
- Print out the whale template and cut it out.
- Trace the whale template onto a piece of blue construction paper and cut it out.
- Using the black construction paper, cut out the shape of Jonah. You can draw Jonah freehand or print out a template to trace.
- Glue the Jonah shape onto the white construction paper and cut it out.
- Color Jonah using markers or crayons.
- Glue Jonah onto the inside of the whale's mouth.
- Using the green construction paper, cut out seaweed shapes and glue them onto the blue construction paper.
- Draw bubbles around the whale using a white crayon or marker.
- Your Jonah and the Whale craft is complete!
Variations
Here are some variations you can try:
- Instead of using construction paper, try making the craft out of felt or fabric.
- Use a paper plate as the base for the craft and decorate it with the seaweed and bubbles.
- Add other sea creatures to the craft, such as fish or crabs.
Conclusion
This Jonah and the Whale Bible story craft is a fun and educational activity for children. It can be used in Sunday school or at home to teach children about obedience and the consequences of disobeying God. By making this craft, children can visually see the story come to life and understand the importance of following God's commands.
