Jonah and the Big Fish Game

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This is a game for the story of Jonah (and the Big Fish). This story is also known as Jonah and the Whale. It's perfect for helping with a lesson, review, or numerous other things for Jonah 1. This game can be used at home or in the classroom in a center, small group, or whole class.

This is a complete game that includes....

• Game Board

• Directions

• Cover

• Tab Label (if used for a file folder game)

• Blank Cards (to add your own skill or fun)

• 2 sets of Game Cards (with optional card backs)*

*One set of cards is question cards and the other set is “bubble cards” which are an optional version of game play. There is 18 “bubble cards” and 40 game cards with blank card spaces for you to add your own questions.

Additional Materials Needed....

• Die/Dice or Spinner

• Player Tokens

NOTE: This is the Catholic version of Jonah, but could probably be used for other faiths.

Jonah 1-3 from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright © 1989, 1993 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

UPDATE: (13-14 June 2020) The addition of blank card spaces has been added, as well as additional question cards. There has also been the addition of optional card backs for both sets of cards. The additional blank cards are now shown in the thumbnails or preview, but a page has been added to the preview to show the additional questions and optional card backs.

SUGGESTION: This game can be mounted inside a file folder or printed on card stock and laminated side-by-side. If mounted inside a file folder, the materials are included to label and assemble it. No matter how you use the game board, be sure to laminate all the parts and pieces so that they last longer and are more sturdy.

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

Recall people, places and events from the story of Jonah.
Follow the game’s turn-taking and movement directions.

Teaching tips

Introduce or retell the story before play and read question cards aloud for learners who need support.
Assemble the two board pages and cut the cards; provide a die or spinner and tokens.
Use the bubble cards as the optional variation described in the directions.

Skills covered

Bible-story recall
Listening to questions and taking turns
Following board-game directions

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Questions teachers ask about this resource

Are answers included?

Yes. The forty question cards include printed answers; bubble cards give movement instructions.

Can I add my own cards?

Blank card spaces are included for handwritten additions. The supplied PDF is not fillable.

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Core concepts

Bible stories
Jonah
Religious education

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