Jonah and the Whale Finger Puppets Printable
Children can learn more about stories with valuable lessons by having a fun activity they can enjoy. On this page, you’ll find the free Jonah and the Whale Finger Puppets printable templates. You can just click on the template you want to print out. Once you’ve cut out the pieces, fold them along the dotted lines, and stick the pieces together. Then, voila! You already have your finger puppets. And we have many more fun printables for kids here.
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Finger Puppet Template Printable
These Jonah and the Whale finger puppets printable can help us illustrate the well-known biblical tale that taught us the value of obedience, forgiveness, and God’s mercy and love.
The story starts with Jonah, a prophet who was given a task by God to preach to the people of Nineveh, which is a city that is known for its wickedness. However, Jonah was reluctant to obey God’s wishes and instead boarded a ship bound for Tarshish.
The Story of Jonah and The Whale
During the journey, a great storm arose and the ship was about to sink. The crew then realized that Jonah was the cause of the storm and, at his request, they threw him overboard. Miraculously, Jonah was then swallowed by a whale, which carried him to safety. While Jonah was inside the belly of the whale, he repented and prayed for God’s forgiveness. After three days and nights, the whale spat Jonah out onto dry land.
After, Jonah then obeyed God’s command and preached to the people of Nineveh, warning them of God’s impending judgment. Much to Jonah’s surprise, the people of Nineveh repented and turned away from their sinful ways, and God showed them mercy. Even though he was successful in his mission, Jonah was still unhappy and angry with God. Because of this, God then used a plant to teach Jonah a lesson about compassion and forgiveness, and Jonah ultimately came to see the error of his ways.
The lessons we can learn from the story of Jonah and the Whale are still relatable to us today. These printable paper puppets can engage children in having an interactive way to tell the biblical story. They can use their finger puppets to act out the story themselves or with friends and family, which can help them better understand and remember these lessons. You can print these free Jonah and the Whale finger puppets printable here.
These printable finger puppet templates are easy to make and can be a great activity at home or in school. They are perfect for a Sunday School lesson, church activity, a preschool class lesson about obeying God. Finger Puppets templates are perfect for preschoolers, pre-k, and kindergarten age kids. By teaching them about the story of Jonah and the Whale, we can help instill important values that will guide them through life.
So why not give these finger puppets a try? This can be a fun and meaningful activity for both you and your children!
