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Cut-and-paste Bible scene
Jonah and the Great Fish Cut-and-Paste Bible Craft
A printable cut-and-paste Bible scene based on Jonah and the Great Fish. Children colour and cut the characters and arrange them on the background to retell the story. Story focus: God tells Jonah to go preach, but Jonah runs away. Jonah is thrown into the sea. The fish spits Jonah out. Jonah obeys God.
- Suggested ages
- 6–10 years
- Activity time
- 25–40 min
- Difficulty
- Easy–moderate
English
Age, time and difficulty are planning guides. Check the preparation notes for adult help.
$2.15 USD
One-time purchase
Digital download · No physical item shipped
What’s included
- Character cutouts and illustrated background, as described in the listing
- A4 Size Included
- Includes great fish background
- Cut, color & create Jonah
Your download files
- JonahandtheGreatFish.pdf: 2 pages
File inventory and page counts checked against the originals. Page counts include any instruction pages. Please check the preparation notes before printing for a group.
Getting ready
Age & adult help
The reviewed preview includes separate character pieces as well as a background, so fine cutting and placement matter.
Pre-cut small character pieces for children who need help. Children can colour and arrange adult-prepared pieces.
What you’ll need
Printer, paper, colouring pencils or crayons, scissors, glue. A backing sheet is optional.
Time & preparation
One scene, including colouring, cutting and assembly. Teaching time is additional.
Age is an editorial estimate for the motor and reading demands of this format. Difficulty, completion time and suggested tools are planning estimates, not build-tested.
Check the file before you print for a group, and allow for any extra help the kids might need.
Printing tipsThe story behind the craft
Bible passage: Jonah 1–3
Jonah sails away instead of going to Nineveh. After a storm, he is swallowed by a great fish and prays; when he is released, he goes to Nineveh, where the people respond to God’s warning.
Main takeaway: Jonah is given another opportunity to listen and respond.
As you arrange the scene
Discuss the characters and setting before placing the cut-out pieces on the background.
Follow the journey from ship to sea, fish and city. Leave room to discuss the people of Nineveh, rather than ending the lesson with the fish.
Younger learners can name the people and describe their positions. Older learners can explain the moment being represented and distinguish the passage from choices made in the illustration.
Questions to explore
- Where was Jonah meant to go?
- What did he do inside the fish?
- What changed when he finally went to Nineveh?
Common questions
What files are included in this download?
The download is a 2-page PDF: JonahandtheGreatFish.pdf. This is the English edition. You print the files yourself; physical supplies are not included.
What do children cut and arrange?
The two-page PDF provides the illustrated scene/background and separate cut-out pieces. Colour the pieces, cut them out and try their positions on the background before gluing the final scene. For a Bible reading to accompany this activity, use Jonah 1–3.
Which pages should I print, and at what size?
The original PDF pages are A4 landscape. JonahandtheGreatFish.pdf: print the pages you want to use for each learner or group. Print single-sided. On US Letter paper, select Letter and Fit or shrink to the printable area; the originals are not separate Letter-sized files.
What supplies and preparation does this need?
Paper, colouring pencils, scissors and glue. An adult can prepare smaller cut-outs so children can concentrate on choosing where each piece belongs.
What help might children need with this activity?
Suggested ages: 6–10 years. Pre-cut small character pieces for children who need help. Children can colour and arrange adult-prepared pieces. Adjust this guide for the child’s reading and making skills.
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