Turn the story of Jonah into something little hands can build—a colorful torn-paper whale they make all on their own.
Some stories stay with our little ones longer when they get to make them with their own hands. This free Jonah & the Whale mosaic craft gives them a colorful, hands-on way to tell the story of Jonah.
Kids tear colored paper into little pieces and glue them across the whale, layering the blues and greens until it comes alive like the ocean. Then they color a small Jonah and place him inside the open belly, right where the story keeps him. A pre-colored example makes it simple to start.
Hands-on, heartfelt, and the kind of craft that turns story time into something they’ll remember.
What makes this one special
Made with their own hands — kids tear and glue every piece themselves
A whole ocean of color — blues, teals, and greens layered into one shining whale
Jonah tucked right inside — they color him and place him in the belly, just like the story
A story that stays with them — a hands-on reminder of God’s mercy