Teach Jonah and the Whale for kids with these printables, activities, storybook versions, and more! Perfect for kids of all ages.
Jonah and the Whale is a fun Bible story to teach kids an object lesson about obedience. It’s a great lesson to teach in your homeschool Bible study or in your Sunday school class.
These Bible activities for kids are perfect for kids of all ages to connect with the story.

Jonah and the Whale is likely one of the very first Bible story kids learn. They’re intrigued with the idea of a man being swallowed by a whale and then spit back out.
Jonah and the Whale for Kids
The activities featured below will help children engage with the Bible story and provide an opportunity for you to begin a conversation about obedience and the importance of listening to God.
Jonah and the Whale Activities for Kids
These Jonah and the Whale snack ideas are perfect for homeschool Bible lessons, Sunday School snacks, and ocean themed parties!
These Jonah and the Whale activities are perfect for homeschool, Bible school, and Sunday school lessons. Hands-on Bible fun for kids!
This Jonah and the Whale unit study is perfect for kids in grades K-3. It’s designed for use in the classroom, Sunday School, and homeschool.
Are you looking for a new craft to add to your Bible lessons? These Jonah and the Whale crafts are perfect for home and Sunday School!
If you’re looking for a unique and fun toy for your little one, you may want to consider one of these Jonah and the whale toys.
Have you ever tried teaching a Jonah and the whale lesson for preschoolers? It can be a little tricky! But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

Jonah and the Whale Printables
This Jonah and the Whale ABC game is perfect for reinforcing letter identification skills while working on visual discrimination with your preschoolers. Get yours today!
These Jonah and the Whale mazes are a great follow-up to the Jonah and the Whale story in your Sunday School, homeschool, or Christian school lessons.
Download and print this Jonah and the Whale printable that offers a brief overview of the story of Jonah and his journey to Nineveh.
These printable Jonah and the Whale puppets are perfect for your Bible lessons. Kids can use them to act out the story over and over again.
Kids will love completing this Jonah and the Whale coloring sheet while you teach them the Bible story.
Looking for a fun activity to keep kids occupied? This free printable Jonah and the Whale word search is perfect. It’s educational and entertaining, plus it’s easy to print out at home.
BOOKS ABOUT JONAH AND THE WHALE
Fill your book basket with a great collection of Jonah and the Whale stories. Most of these books can be found at your local library or used bookstore. If you have a hard time finding them, you can order them through my Amazon affiliate links by clicking the images below. Jonah and the Whale – Enjoy this traditional retelling of the classic Biblical story about Jonah and the Whale with beautiful illustrations! Jonah’s Big Fish Adventure – Uh-oh! Jonah didn’t listen to God, and now he’s in the belly of a big fish! What will happen to Jonah next? The Hard to Swallow Tale of Jonah and the Whale – The story of Jonah is full of ingredients that children love: a dangerous mission; a man on the run; danger at sea; an incredible whale rescue; and a grand finale about forgiveness.
Round Out Your Unit with These Activities:
This wooden Jonah in the Whale 4 piece shaped puzzle exercises manipulative skills and helps children remember the Jonah bible story. Set up a Bible-themed sensory bin with these Jonah and the Whale story kit pieces including a peg doll, playdough, fish net, and more.That’s it for now! Be sure to check back regularly as this post will be updated often to reflect my newest Jonah and the Whale activities.
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