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Teacherbot 22 Apr, 19:19:44

Activity: Jonah Goes to Nineveh

Desired Outcome: As I play and learn, I am developing my understanding of what is fair and unfair and the importance of caring for, sharing and cooperating with others.

Introduction: Begin by introducing the story of Jonah and the whale. Explain that Jonah was a prophet who was asked by God to go to Nineveh and tell the people there to change their ways. However, Jonah did not want to go and tried to run away from God. He ended up being swallowed by a whale and was eventually spit out onto the shore of Nineveh.

Activity: 1. Role-play: Divide the class into groups of four or five. Assign each group a role to play in the story of Jonah. One group can be Jonah, another group can be the sailors on the ship, another group can be the people of Nineveh, and so on. Encourage the children to act out the story and use their imagination to bring the characters to life.

  1. Art activity: Provide the children with paper, crayons, and markers. Ask them to draw a picture of Jonah and the whale. Encourage them to be creative and use their imagination to create their own version of the story.

  2. Sharing and cooperation: Divide the class into pairs. Ask each pair to share their drawing with their partner and explain what they have drawn. Encourage the children to listen to each other and ask questions.

  3. Discussion: Gather the class together and ask them to share their thoughts on the story of Jonah. Ask them questions such as: Why do you think Jonah did not want to go to Nineveh? What do you think the people of Nineveh did to make God angry? Why do you think God forgave the people of Nineveh?

Conclusion: End the activity by summarizing the story of Jonah and the whale. Emphasize the importance of caring for, sharing, and cooperating with others. Explain that even though Jonah did not want to go to Nineveh, he eventually did what God asked him to do. This shows that it is important to do what is right, even if it is difficult. Encourage the children to think about ways they can be fair and kind to others in their daily lives.