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Jonah and the Big Fish | 5-Lesson Mini Curriculum (Grades 3-6)
Jonah and the Big Fish | 5-Lesson Mini Curriculum (Grades 3-6)
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Take your students on a journey through one of Scripture’s most famous Bible stories with Jonah and the Big Fish Mini Curriculum. Designed for students in grades 3-6, this five-lesson Bible curriculum helps children explore Jonah’s call, his attempt to flee, the storm at sea, life inside the great fish, Nineveh’s repentance, and God’s lesson about mercy. Ideal for homeschool families, classrooms, co-ops, children’s ministry, and family Bible study, this ready-to-use resource makes learning fun for children, and teaching fun for you! Available in digital PDF, paperback, and spiral-bound formats, you can choose the option that best fits your learning space.
Each lesson includes clear objectives, key vocabulary, Bible references, memory verses, guided discussion questions, and engaging activities that help students understand the biblical message while building literacy and critical thinking skills. Students will also explore the geography of Joppa, the Assyrian Empire, ancient Nineveh, Phoenician trade routes, and the tribe of Zebulun, bringing Jonah’s world to life through history and culture.
Inside you’ll find five ready-to-use weekly lessons: The Runaway Prophet, Storm at Sea, Swallowed by a Fish, Nineveh Repents, and Jonah and the Plant. Activities include Bible quizzes, crosswords, word searches, story sequencing, creative writing prompts, map work, crafts, coloring pages, Hebrew language activities, Bible story cards, and hands-on projects that keep students actively engaged. To save you planning time, this low-prep, mini curriculum also includes a full Answer Key for quick guidance and clarity.
BOOK DETAILS
BOOK DETAILS
Format: Digital (PDF), paperback, or spiral-bound
Page count: 88 pages of lesson material and activities
Age range: Designed for Grades 3-6
Contents: Five ready-to-use lesson plans, worksheets, puzzles, coloring pages, creative writing prompts, Bible reflection activities, Scripture references for easy Bible verse look-up, original Bible Pathway Adventures® illustrations, Hebrew language activities, map work, crafts, Bible story cards, and a full Answer Key for guidance and clarity
Weekly Lessons Include:
Lesson 1: The Runaway Prophet introduces Jonah’s call from God, the city of Nineveh, Jonah’s decision to flee, and his journey to the port of Joppa.
Lesson 2: Storm at Sea explores the violent storm, the frightened sailors, Jonah’s confession, the casting of lots, and Jonah being thrown overboard.
Lesson 3: Swallowed by a Fish examines Jonah inside the great fish, his prayer of repentance, three days and three nights in the deep, and his journey to Nineveh after deliverance.
Lesson 4: Nineveh Repents focuses on Jonah’s warning to the Assyrian capital, the people’s fasting and sackcloth, the king’s response, and God’s mercy toward the city.
Lesson 5: Jonah and the Plant follows Jonah’s anger outside Nineveh, the plant that gave shade, the worm that destroyed it, and God’s lesson about compassion and mercy.
CO-OP & CLASSROOM LICENSING
CO-OP & CLASSROOM LICENSING
Digital PDF (Individual License)
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✔ Print copies for students participating in your group
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PRINT & DIGITAL DETAILS
PRINT & DIGITAL DETAILS
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