Since we were talking about whales during science, we included the retelling of the Bible story of Jonah and the Whale in our lesson plans. It’s definitely one of my kids’ favorite scripture stories–they think it’s fascinating that Jonah was swallowed by a whale, and still live to tell about it!
One of our most memorable family home evenings happened a few years ago–our oldest ones were about 3 and 1–and we had the “lesson” in the bathtub with a reenactment of the scripture account using Little People figures, and a large plastic whale. I think their favorite part might have been having permission to splash in the tub as we recreated the “storm.” For weeks after they wanted to haul their Little People to the tub and “play” Jonah every time they took a bath!
This next felt story set in the Bible series is, of course, the story of Jonah avoiding the city of Nineveh and being swallowed by a whale. And I have to say, I’m pretty excited about the way the felt set turned out! I hope you will print and enjoy using it too.
A FEW IDEAS FOR USING THESE PRINTABLES:
- Print on t-shirt transfer paper, iron onto sheets of felt, cut out, and use on a flannel board. (TUTORIAL)
- Print on cardstock, laminate, cut out, and place a magnet on the back. Use on the fridge, magnet board, or metal cookie sheet. (TUTORIAL)
- Print on cardstock, laminate, and glue to popsicle sticks for stick puppets.
- Print on cardstock, laminate, place a piece of rough velcro on the back. Stick to a flannel board.
- Make a file folder game.
And now I have a small request from YOU. If you like these free scripture story printables, and would like them to keep coming, will you let me know by sharing this page with your friends?
Hey Pam. Can you check the download link? Nothing’s showing up! But I LOVE THESE and can’t wait to download them!
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pameladonnis Reply:
October 9th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
@Janeil J., Nice. I forgot to link!! Fixed now. Thanks
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Really appreciate that you share with us!
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My 2 1/2 year old is loving these. Thanks so much for sharing!
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Thank you so much for this post. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in CBB Digital Scrapbooking Freebies, under the Page 3 post on Oct. 10, 2012. Thanks again.
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I highlighted your freebie on my blog today. Thank you. http://scrapbookalphabet.blogspot.com/2012/10/tuesdays-guest-freebies.html
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Thank you so much for posting these. I was so excited when I saw that you’d added another story. My little ones are loving these, even my 4 yo on the autism spectrum. Please keep them coming; you are blessing others.
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pameladonnis Reply:
October 18th, 2012 at 5:52 pm
Thank you so much for sharing this with me. Comments like this make me want to keep creating and sharing!
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I love these!!! Thank you for sharing your talent with us, these are going to be a great addition to our FHE =)
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pameladonnis Reply:
October 18th, 2012 at 5:51 pm
Yay! I’m glad to hear!!
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Thank you for these! I’ve been searching for some CUTE printables to use for family night lessons and these are perfect!
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Oh my goodness! These are seriously the cutest printables I’ve seen. I pinned and Tweeted them! Thanks for sharing
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pameladonnis Reply:
October 25th, 2012 at 4:17 pm
Thanks so much!!
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These are so adorable! I feel like I just scored the jackpot in finding your blog. I pinned it on pinterest. Thank you!!
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pameladonnis Reply:
November 5th, 2012 at 11:19 pm
Thank YOU!
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Thank you for sharing your marvelous creations.
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Just saw this on Pinterest and I think these are so cute! I love ideas that can teach my kids about the scriptures. Thanks!
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Thank you for sharing these wonderful Bible Story freebies. I teach Children’s Church at a small community church and pay for everything myself. This is a true Blessing for the children and me.
God Bless,
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So cute
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