You will definitely want to share with your kids or the kids in your care the story of jonah. Jonah was happy to be out of the dark belly of the fish, but boy, did he need a shower. Jonah and the whale craft teaches a lesson on obedience directions. This time jonah obeyed god and left for nineveh right away. I recently finished teaching through the book of jonah in our childrens church. It includes the hour b lesson plan and the needed reproducibles for that plan. Even when we dont understand, its important to do what god wants us to do. Jonah decided to run from god to a city far from nineveh. Listening to god the story of jonah childrens sermon. Here is a sunday school lesson plan for the story of jonah, as well as suggestions for other bible stories about running away from god. Then the lord told jonah a second time to go to nineveh and tell the people there to stop being bad.
Together we made the kit and shaped it into a whale shape. These 20 activities and lessons that teach obedience to kids will help equip you to teach kids to obey. Just as god had something for jonah to do, he has a plan for you and me. You can bring the story to life with these jonahwhale lesson plans.
Dltks bible activities for kids jonah and the big fish whale jonah chapters 14. The sunday school lesson plans give structure and purpose to each lesson but also gives scope for teacher or leader to incorporate their own activities related to the memory verse or theme, if they wish. The story of jonah and the big fish is a classic bible story for children. Everyone in the city of nineveh believed and put on mourning clothes and went on a fast from the greatest to the least. Jun 28, 2018 listening to god the story of jonah childrens sermon on jonah and the whale jonah 3.
Jonah and the whale childrens bible lesson preschool activities. Jonah archives childrens bible activities sunday school. They voiced a constant reminder from yahweh that his people must worship the one, true god and treat others with dignity and respect. Jehovah told noah to build a big ark so that he and his family could survive the flood. Instead, he sat outside the city in the shade of a bottlegourd plant and pouted. Every lesson from gods unfolding story for older preschoolers includes two lesson plans hour a and hour b. The word obey has gotten a bad wrap over the years. This is the hour b lesson plan for jonah and the fish ot11l4hb. This lesson teaches children the importance of listening to god. The joy in my attitude children s lesson uses craft, object lessons, games and songs to teach how our attitude can affect others. Joy in my attitude childrens lesson jonah ministryark. Bible verse coloring for toddlers jonah and the whale song. You remember elijahs pupil elisha became prophet in.
Since jonah is reluctant to answer the call, god sends a storm to test jonah s faith. Jonah is swallowed by a great fish lesson 11 bible verse we must obey god acts 5. Jonah and the whale childrens bible lesson preschool. And at the bottom is a large piece of blue felt to look like water. I began to see some big themes in jonah that i had missed before. Assist children to securely wrap a rubber band around neck of bag, forming the tail of the fish. Plan who will lead each center, making sure to have one adult for approximately every six children. Your children will love learning about jonah and the big fish with this handson beginners bible story activity book. As jonah obeys god the people of nineveh believe gods message and repent. Jonah word wall wordsword wall templates are large flash card printables that you can hang on the wall to aid children when they are learning or using new vocabulary words. Bible lessons for kids on jonah obedience ministry to. Jonah maze worksheet pdf sunday school kids, kids sunday.
Check your understanding of the biblical story of jonah and the whale using this interactive quiz and corresponding worksheet. Despite knowing his mission from god, jonah allowed prejudice and fear to control his actions. Last week we talked about the chariot of fire that took elijah up into heaven. During the story, jonah or yunus as he is known in islam, is called to board a ship to preach to the people of nineveh. It includes the hour a lesson plan and the needed reproducibles for that plan. Jonah was an ordinary person until god chose him to deliver a message to the city of nineveh. The joy in my attitude childrens lesson uses craft, object lessons, games and songs to teach how our attitude can affect others. Dec 12, 2017 this printable jonah and the big fish activity book and lesson plans is a wonderful way to help students learn more about the bible.
The prophets played a very important and influential role in the history of israel and the development of the jewish people. Remember that god wants you to be open and honest with him. The following jonah sunday school lesson for children is a sample lesson. Click on the get activity button below to view andor download the lesson pdf.
The students cut and arranged the half pieces of pepperoni to resemble scales whales dont have scales, but it was fun nonetheless. Free bible lesson plan jonah and the big fish bible. This is the hour a lesson plan for jonah and the fish ot11l4ha. The story of jonah and the whale lesson with crafts, games, activities, etc. Yes, god stands in the way when we run and challenges our selfishness.
This is part of my character building series, a great resource for parents and teachers everywhere. Children crumple sheets of newspaper into balls and place in paper bag until bag is. Each lesson plan has a clear aim which is outlined at the beginning of each lesson and sustained throughout the lesson. Kids bible worksheetsfree, printable jonah and the big fish maze. Growing closer to jesus children will n hear how jonah tried to hide from god, n talk about times they didnt want to obey, n teach whiskers about obeying his mom, and n sing a song to help them remember to obey god. Video clip of the story of jonah, slides, or character dressed as jonah who tells his story using props such as direction sign, boat, blow up fish, etc. Aug 04, 2010 this lesson plan was prepared for older elementary sunday school, but you modify it to use as a childrens church lesson and simplified for younger students.
These preschool lesson plans about hiding from god include activities for dramatizing and acting out the story, a memory verse, and discussion questions. This page offers some hints for teaching this important bible story to children. We also have a jonah childrens church lesson and children sermon about jonah. The children in my toddler class age 24 liked this very easy to do. But in the end, he learned a valuable lesson about the lords mercy and forgiveness, which extends beyond jonah and israel to all people who repent and believe. This lesson is based on the the first chapter of the book of jonah. When jonah decides to run away rather than listen to gd. Just print, color, cut, punch holes and then attach with a book ring or string. This is such a fun lesson to teach preschoolers about jonah and the whale jonah and.
This is part of the all about series bundle which contains bible lessons for prek 1st grade students. This preschool bible lesson resource includes everything you need. You can bring the story to life with these jonah whale lesson plans. God helped jonah learn a very important lesson about listening to and following gods plans. Sticky notes costume for person representing jesus, optional posters of admit, believe, choose bible lesson lesson 1 children 5 bible truth my way, gods way bible verse. Sep 08, 2017 our 83page jonah and the big fish activity book is packed with detailed lesson plans, a bible story, puzzles, map and writing activities, coloring pages, worksheets, crafts, and more. Listening to god the story of jonah childrens sermon on. This is part of the all about series bundle which contains bible lessons for prek.
It focuses on how a persons disobedience to god causes difficulty in the lives of others. Part of obedience is trusting gods plan more than our own. And he went to a place outside the city where he could watch what was happening. Engage your preschool students and cover the important story of jonah and the big fish with these printandgo lesson plans, bible story, handson activities, crafts, songs, snack suggestions, and more perfect for the busy teacher. Five detailed teacher lesson plans 63 pages of fun and engaging activities original bible pathway adventures illustrations certificate of award for children answer key for teachers and educators. Roberto clemente 3rd grade if you are using journeys in your classroom, then these supplemental materials based off the story roberto clemente will make the learning more handson and exciting for both you and your.
Then the lord spoke to jonah again and said, get up and go to nineveh and deliver the message that i have given you. Our 83page jonah and the big fish activity book is packed with detailed lesson plans, a bible story, puzzles, map and writing activities, coloring pages, worksheets, crafts, and more. Each lesson invites kids ages 37 to explore the bible story of jonah through fun worksheets, coloring pages, puzzles, math activities, and crafts. Have the children write their name or initials on the back of jonah. God, after he spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, in these last days has spoken to us in his son. Bible point god wants us to obey him even when were in trouble. This lesson is taken from jonah 3 where jonah obeys god and is given a second chance to go to nineveh. Print out the cards onto card stock, cut them apart, and send one home with each child. Here is an outline of what i taught, it will need some adaptation to fit in your ministry.
With the digital file we provide, you are welcome to print out as many flip books as you need for you own family or church use. Instead, jonah got on a ship headed for tarsus, which was almost the exact opposite way from nineveh. In this bible lesson, the children learn that you cant run from god. Click on the get activity button below to view andor download the teaching picture pdf. Nineveh was a wicked city that dishonored god, and jonah knew it. Jonah and the whale craft teaches a lesson on obedience. Preschool students will learn about the story and be able to apply it to their lives. Jonah and the whale is a famous biblical story, read and celebrated by christians, jews and muslims. When jonah got there he told the people what had happened to him. God caused the fish to spit jonah out onto the shore.
This can be done straight out of the bible, or you can find a jonah and the whale book to read to them. Jonah encountered god when he sat and waited for fire and brimstone that would never come. Our thriving online home thats loaded with ideas, insights. All activities are printandgo, and are perfect for kids ages 37. Jonah runs from god lesson 9 bible point god wants us to. Jonah and the whale big fish is used throughout the lesson, the word whale is not used no prep, print and go bible lesson for prek and k5 students, and a simple lesson for first graders as well.
This lesson shows the importance of believers obeying gods command to go into the world and preach the good news and leave the results up to god. Plus scripture references for easy bible verse lookup, and an answer key for teachers. Game each game teaches facts and scriptures about jonah, as well as reinforces jonah s personality. The king of nineveh, himself, led the people in repentance. Use the bible story of jonah and the whale to teach. Use these free lessons in childrens church, sunday school, or at home. The second lesson focuses on jonah inside the belly of the whale, and the third lesson focuses on jonah s attitude jonah ch. These bible activities will help kids learn this lesson.
Printable patterns available to members on the resource room. This lesson plan is designed for a world literature or similar course in which students have read the section of the bible that contains the story of jonah and the whale. You can find a complete lesson with printable patterns on the resource room. Jonah and the whale craft teaches a lesson on obedience the story of jonah in the whale or big fish the bible never clarifies which kind of fish it was is a wonderful story of obedience. Stop and ask the children to give give jonah advice at the following points. Ask the children when you choose not to follow directions from your teachers or parents. He had a wife and three sons, shem, ham, and japheth, and each of his sons had a wife. Talk about in our bible story, god told jonah to go to nineveh to tell the people an important message. Contains 83 pages of detailed lesson plans, bible story, handson activities, puzzles, map and writing activities, coloring pages, bible verse copywork, history fact sheets and much more. Jonah and the fish hour b lesson plan childrens bible. This is the teaching picture for jonah and the fish ot11l4tp. Calvary chapel lesson plans 161 psalm 6 162 proverbs 1 163 proverbs 3. The story of jonah and the whale is a fun one for preschoolers to tell and retell. The god sends jonah childrens lesson on jonah will help children to discover what it means to have both the truth and love.
My husband made the boat, we broke up small pieces of wood, painted small pieces of dowel rod to look like stuff they would throw overboard. Free sunday school lesson for children jonah and the whale. Jonah lesson with memory verse, teacher s guide, puzzles, take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts, etc. God made a vine that grew up over jonah and gave him shadow. Help kids of all ages learn about jonah with our printable flip book. Growing closer to jesus children will n experience what it might be like inside a giant fish, n hear how god used a fish to rescue jonah and teach jonah to obey.
Use this sunday school lesson with kids of all ages from the popular kids travel guide to the armor of god. Dec 12, 2018 your children will love learning about jonah with this handson jonah and the big fish activity book for beginners. Is there some area of your life in which you are defying god, and rationalizing it. When god again commanded him to go to nineveh and preach, jonah obeyed and went. Jonah was surprised when his message was heard and heeded. This kids bible lesson is designed to take the story of jonah and to teach children that god loves his people. Jonah 72 permission granted to photocopy for local church use. For jonah and the whale lesson, i purchased a pizza kit and pepperoni. These preschool lesson plans about hiding from god include activities for dramatizing and acting out the story, a. Jonah is swallowed by a great fish lesson 11 bible point.
Click on the get activity button below to view andor download read more. Free bible lesson plans and puzzles swallowed by a fish jonah and the big fish. Jun 14, 2016 jonah and the whale printable song templates for kids london bridge is falling down tune inspiration for filler activity week 4 ps or is a grammatical conjunction in english. Draw a simple outline of a fish, and cut out enough copies of the fish for each child to have one. Jonah runs from god lesson 9 bible verse we must obey god acts 5. And god wanted jonah to be obedient in order to be a part of that plan. This activity and other ideas were sent in by marisa anthony. Thats right, we are so sure that you will love the all the facts about jonah lesson pack that we are offering an unconditional 100% moneyback guarantee if you are not completely satisfied with the material, all you have to do is notify us within 60 days of your date of purchase and we will refund your money, in full, with absolutely no questions asked. After three days, jonah was spit out of the fishs mouth. Children s sermon on jonah and the whale jonah tried to run from god. As always, be creative and teach for the children god has placed in your ministry. Print and assemble your own story of the men of the bible minibook. After jonah was swallowed by a great fish, he realized his mistakes and repented to god. The first lesson tells the story of jonah from jonah chapters.
Use these five creative ideas to help kids learn about gods rescue with jonah from the big fish. Supplemental resources created to be aligned with journeys unit 1, lesson 5. Jonah encountered god when reminded of the preciousness of each human life. Jehovah had been patient and merciful with jonah, but jonah was not merciful with the people of nineveh. Jonah and the fish archives childrens bible activities sunday. When teaching kids this can be a great way to approach the gospel story. However, the story of jonah is really not a fish tale, but is about a reluctant prophet and our merciful god who doesnt give up on his children or his plan. Jonah and the big fish activity book for beginners teaching. Every lesson from gods unfolding story for older preschoolers includes a fullcolor teaching picture for use in teaching the lesson.