Jonah Fish Coloring Page for Preschoolers
Last Tuesday during story time, my preschoolers were captivated by the tale of Jonah and the fish. With six adorable images to color, including Jonah and the big fish, these pages are perfect for our circle time. They're a free printable that brings Bible stories to life!
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Jonah and the Big Fish
Smiling Jonah inside a large fish, with a simple ocean wave pattern below.
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Jonah Praying
Smiling Jonah kneeling on the ocean floor with hands together, surrounded by simple seaweed shapes.
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Fish Swimming
A large friendly fish swimming happily through the ocean, with bubbles around it.
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God Sending the Fish
God's hand reaching down from the clouds, sending a big fish towards Jonah.
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Simple Ocean Scene
A simple ocean scene with a smiling big fish swimming and a few waves.
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Jonah Escaping the Fish
Smiling Jonah swimming away from the big fish, with splashes around him.
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About this Bible story
God sent a huge fish to swallow Jonah when he ran away. This story teaches preschoolers about God's love and forgiveness. In Jonah 1:17, it says, 'Now the Lord provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah.'
“Now the Lord provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah.”
How to Use These Coloring Pages
During coloring time, ask the kids, 'How do you think Jonah felt when he was in the fish?' Highlight how God provided for Jonah, as mentioned in the verse. Set aside about 15 minutes for coloring, using crayons and sharing their artwork afterward.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can preschoolers handle these Jonah Fish pages on their own?+
Yes! These pages are free and easy for preschoolers to color independently. No signup is required, and you can print them out as a PDF for personal or classroom use. Just grab some chunky crayons, and they’re ready to go!
What colors should we use for Jonah and the fish?+
Kids can use bright colors for Jonah's clothes, like blue or red, and maybe green or yellow for the fish. Encourage them to be creative! It’s a great chance to talk about the ocean, too, while they color.
How can I use this in a Sunday school lesson?+
You can read the Jonah story, then have the kids color while discussing how Jonah felt in the fish. Ask them what they would do if they were Jonah. This connects to the lesson of listening to God and being brave.
More about these Bible coloring pages
While reading about Jonah, one curious 4-year-old asked, 'Did the fish really swallow him?' It was a great opportunity to discuss God's protection. The 'huge fish' (Jonah 1:17) image is especially fun for kids to color. Each page features easy designs, perfect for little hands. After coloring, we can talk about how Jonah felt inside the fish and how he prayed to God. I love using these printable pages during our morning circle time. The kids enjoy sharing their colorful creations with each other. It's a wonderful way to reinforce the Bible story!