Jonah And The Whale Coloring Page for Preschoolers
Last Tuesday during circle time, we colored Jonah as he prayed inside the whale. The kids loved the big fish illustration! This Jonah and the Whale coloring page for preschool has 6 fun images to color, perfect for our story corner or a quiet activity.
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Jonah Fleeing from God
Smiling Jonah running away with a worried expression, a big whale waiting in the ocean behind him.
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Whale Swallowing Jonah
Smiling Jonah being playfully swallowed by a big whale with a happy face, ocean waves around.
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Inside the Whale
Smiling Jonah sitting comfortably inside the whale's belly, which has a big friendly face, with large empty space around.
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Whale Spitting Jonah Out
Smiling Jonah being playfully spat out by the big whale, splashes of water around him.
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Jonah Preaching to the People
Smiling Jonah standing on land, joyfully preaching to a group of happy cartoon people.
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People Repenting
A group of smiling cartoon people listening to Jonah and looking happy, with big hearts around them.
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About this Bible story
In the story of Jonah and the Whale, Jonah learns to obey God. He runs away but ends up inside a big fish! This is where he realizes he needs to pray. The Bible tells us, 'From inside the fish Jonah prayed.' (Jonah 2:1)
“From inside the fish Jonah prayed.”
How to Use These Coloring Pages
While coloring, ask the kids, 'Why did Jonah try to run away?' to spark discussion. Highlight that Jonah prayed for help while inside the fish, encouraging kids to think about prayer. Set aside about 30 minutes for coloring and chatting, then plan a follow-up activity where they can draw their favorite part of the story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can preschoolers handle these Jonah And Whale pages on their own?+
Absolutely! These coloring pages are free and easy to use with no signup required. They’re perfect for personal use or in a classroom setting. The kids can use chunky crayons or markers to color Jonah and the Whale.
How can I help preschoolers understand Jonah's story while they color?+
Talk about why Jonah tried to run away from God. As they color, ask questions like, 'What would you do if you were inside a big fish?' This keeps them engaged while reinforcing the lesson.
What Bible verse pairs with this coloring page?+
You can pair this coloring activity with Jonah 2:1, which highlights Jonah's prayer inside the fish. This helps children connect the coloring page to the story's message about obedience and prayer.
More about these Bible coloring pages
During our Wednesday morning circle time, we pulled out the Jonah and the Whale coloring page for preschool. The kids giggled at the image of Jonah praying inside the big fish. We talked about how Jonah felt scared, but he knew he could pray to God. The kids colored Jonah's worried face while discussing why he didn't want to listen to God. As we colored, I reminded them, 'From inside the fish Jonah prayed.' (Jonah 2:1) Each image captures a moment from Jonah's adventure, making it so relatable for them. After coloring, we can have a snack and share what we learned about listening to God.