Create a whole parade of animals out of toilet paper tubes (tutorial here). Bible connections: Creation of the animals, Noah’s Ark.
Make an ant farm—without the dirt! Black beans stand in for the ants in this simple craft you make with just four materials. Bible connections: Proverbs 5:6, how God cares for even the smallest creatures.
Create these awesome handprint fish puppets. Bible connections: Jesus and the miraculous catch of fish, Matthew 4:19
While we’re talking about fish, what about trying this quiet fishing game to help everyone calm down before the lesson?
For a fun Bible connection to the story of Jonah, try these easy paper plate whales.
Paper plates not your thing? Mix it up with these egg carton whales.
One last Jonah and the whale craft idea (this might be my favorite): an adorable clothespin whale with Jonah inside!
