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Jonah Goes Overboard

Jonah Runs Away

Day 164of 180
Week 33of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jonah was thrown into the sea during a big storm

2

Learn that God is in control of everything, even storms

3

Begin to recognize that we can't hide from God

📖 Scripture Connection

Jonah 1:15

“So they took up Jonah and threw him into the sea, and the sea ceased its raging.”

— Jonah 1:15 (WEB)

Shows how God was in control of the entire situation

📦 Materials Needed

  • Blue blanket or fabric
  • Small toy boat
  • Stuffed animal
  • Spray bottle with water (optional)
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide for PK3 Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's lesson about the big storm on the boat

💭 Review Question: Remember how the boat was rocking in the big storm?
2Teaching (5 min)

Today in our BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn what happened to Jonah during the storm!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The sailors were scared of the big storm
  • They knew Jonah was running away from God
  • They threw Jonah into the water to calm the storm
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Was Jonah scared?
  • What do you think it felt like to be thrown into the water?
3Activity: Storm and Boat Sensory Play (6 min)
sensory

Create a stormy sea experience with blanket and boat

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread blue blanket on floor for 'ocean'
  2. Place toy boat on blanket
  3. Gently move blanket to show waves
  4. Demonstrate 'throwing' stuffed animal into 'ocean'
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just wave the blanket gently

Challenge: Add sound effects of storm and boat creaking

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about Jonah and God

📝 Review Questions:
  • What happened to Jonah?
  • Can we hide from God?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You that You are always watching over us

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the big fish God sent for Jonah!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 139:7

“God is everywhere!”

— Psalm 139:7 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Play 'Hide and Seek God' - help child understand God sees them everywhere they hide

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Jonah tried to run from God's instructions, but God was still in control

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use animated voice to keep child engaged
  • Allow child to interact with props
  • Keep explanation simple and concrete
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining attention during storytelling

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's understanding of God's power and presence

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for Jonah coloring page
  • Sing a storm/boat song from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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