Jonah And The Whale Paper Plate Craft
Introduction
Jonah and the Whale is a well-known story from the Bible, which teaches us the lesson of obedience to God's will. Children love to hear this story, and it's a great way to teach them about faith and trust in God. What better way to reinforce the lesson than with a fun craft activity? In this article, we will show you how to make a Jonah and the Whale paper plate craft that your children will love.
Materials Required
To make this craft, you will need the following materials:
- Paper plates
- Green and blue construction paper
- Glue
- Scissors
- Black marker
- Googly eyes (optional)
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to make your Jonah and the Whale paper plate craft:
- Take a paper plate and cut it in half.
- Take one half of the paper plate and paint it blue. This will be the water.
- Take the other half of the paper plate and paint it green. This will be the land.
- Take the blue paper plate and cut out a wave shape from the top.
- Glue the blue paper plate to the green paper plate, leaving a small gap between them.
- Cut out a whale shape from the blue construction paper.
- Glue the whale onto the blue paper plate, making it look like it's coming out of the water.
- Cut out a Jonah shape from the green construction paper.
- Glue the Jonah onto the green paper plate, making it look like he's on the land.
- Draw eyes and a mouth on the whale using a black marker. You can also use googly eyes if you have them.
- Draw Jonah's face and hair using the black marker.
Additional Tips
Here are some additional tips to make your Jonah and the Whale paper plate craft even more fun:
- Add some glitter to the water to make it look like waves.
- Use different shades of green to make the land more interesting.
- Make multiple whales and Jonahs to create a whole scene.
- Use different materials like tissue paper and paint to make the craft more colorful.
Conclusion
Making a Jonah and the Whale paper plate craft is a fun and creative way to teach children about obedience and faith. This craft is easy to make and requires only a few materials. It's also a great activity to do with your children during Sunday school or at home. So why not give it a try and see how much fun you can have?