Welcome to our Noah's Ark resource page, where you’ll find a treasure trove of engaging activities to teach this beloved Bible story. Explore fun crafts, uplifting songs, and carefully selected books that bring the story of Noah's Ark to life for children. Dive in and make learning about God's promises an exciting adventure!
Scripture: Genesis 6-9
The New Bible in Pictures for Little Eyes: pg 24-31
The Beginner's Bible: pg 26-33
My Story Bible: pg 10-11
A precious book by Eileen Spinelli, Nora's Ark tells about a girl who decided to build an ark and gather animals just like Noah did. Well...not just like Noah. Excellent for imaginary play and helping the child make the story personal.
In The Berenstain Bears Go to Sunday School the Bear family prepares for their first day at Sunday school. As they arrive, Brother and Sister Bear feel nervous about what to expect, but they quickly discover the joys of singing, learning Bible stories, and making new friends.
In this book the Sunday School lesson is about Noah's Ark. Because of its length, this book may need to be read in short sections.
John 14:15 - If you love me, obey my commandments.
Tune: Hot Cross Buns
If you love me, If you love me, (make a heart shape in the air on word "love")
You will obey my commandments (salute and then shake index finger in the air)
John 14:15, John 14:15 (point to number 14, 15 written somewhere or make a book sign with hands)
You will obey my commandments (salute and then shake index finger in the air)
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Genesis 6:8 (NIV)
But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord.
Genesis 7:1 (NIV)
The Lord then said to Noah, “Go into the ark, you and your whole family, because I have found you righteous in this generation.
Psalm 145:20 (NIV)
The Lord watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy.
Genesis 9:11 (NIV)
I establish my covenant with you: Never again will all life be destroyed by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth.
See more Bible verses about obedience.
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Arky, Arky Traditional
Rise and shine (with palms up raise arms in the air, palms in air)
And give God the glory, glory (wave arms over head)
Rise and shine
And give God the glory, glory
Rise and shine
And give God the glory, glory
Children of the Lord (continue to wave arms)
It’s Raining Traditional
It’s raining, it’s pouring
The old man is snoring
He went to bed and bumped his head
And he couldn’t get up in the morning
The Animals are Marching 1 and 2
Tunes: The Ants Go Marching
The animals are marching 1 and 2, aha, aha
The animals are marching 1 and 2, aha, aha
The animals are marching 1 and 2,
Just as God told them to do
And they all march in the ark.
Options Verses:
The snakes are wiggling 1 and 2, ssss, ssss...
The elephants are stomping 1 and 2, boom boom, boom boom
The lions are roaring 1 and 2, roar roar, roar roar
Create your own Noah's Ark with stuffed animals, laundry basket, and a blue blanket or sheet.
Print Noah's ark (with John 14:15 verse, without verse). Cut into three parts. Paint brown. Glue on a piece of construction paper. Cut a scalloped edge on blue paper to make water. Create and add a small rainbow if desired. Could be used to cover three lessons: Noah Builds Boat, God sends the rain, God provides the rainbow. Shared by Jessica
Print the Rainbow printable. Talk about the order of the rainbow colors. (The printable only have six levels because indigo and violet are combined.) Pour Fruit Loop cereal into a pan. Being with purple. Ask the child to taste the "color" and discuss the fruit the color tastes like. Spread glue on the smallest arch and progress outward. To finish, add cotton balls for clouds.
Items Needed:
Container
Red/yellow/blue paint
Paint brushes
Paper
Directions: Discuss how colors are created using the three primary colors - red, yellow, and blue. Combine the below colors and have the child guess what color will be made. On a piece of paper, draw seven arched lines and have the child paint the six colors of the rainbow (combining indigo and violet) between the lines. Add cotton balls for clouds.
red and yellow = orange
blue and yellow = green
red and blue = purple
Print the Rainbow printable. Show the child how to wrap the tissue paper loosely around the eraser end of the pencil. Dip the tip into the glue and press onto the rainbow. Use white tissue paper on the bottom of the rainbow to make clouds. It may be best to spread this activity over several days.
Place a few macaroni noodles in a zip-top plastic bag. Add a couple of drops of vinegar and 4-5 drops of food coloring. Mix to distribute the color. Dye more macaroni in separate bags. Open the top of the bag and let dry. Using the Rainbow, place a thin layer of glue on the paper. Add the colored macaroni to create a colorful macaroni rainbow.
Teach the story of Noah's Ark with this worksheet available in the Bible Activity Workbook.
Print Noah's ark (with John 14:15 verse, without verse). Glue animal crackers on or add pictures or stickers of various animals. Explain to the child how Noah showed he loved God by obeying His command to build the ark and collect the animals.
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Enjoy this activity sheet in the Bible Activity Workbook.
Tear off one sheet of aluminum foil that is twice as long as a paper towel tube. Roll the foil lengthwise like a snake. Wrap the foil around a wooden spoon creating a spring-like shape. Stretch the foil to be as wide and long as the tube. Place the spring-shaped foil into the paper towel tube. Add a couple of layers of aluminum foil or construction paper to the bottom of the tube to secure the contents. Secure tightly with a rubber band. Add dry beans and/or dry macaroni to the fill the tube 1/10 of the way (make sure that the foil doesn't fall down from when pouring in the beans or macaroni). Add a matching cap to the top of the tube. Decorate. Teach the child to slowly tilt the stick to create the rain sound.
Pour out a pile of animal crackers. Choose two of each kind of animal just like Noah did.
Cut various colored tissue paper into 1-2" squares. Try to include all seven colors of the rainbow. Lay a piece of white paper on a covered table. Place the squares randomly on the paper. Using a spray bottle, spray water gently on the tissue. The water will cause the color on the tissue paper to run and transfer to the white piece of paper. Point out the rainbow colors that it makes. Remind the child that the rainbow is a sign of God's promise. Peel off the wet tissue pieces and throw them away. Allow the paper to dry.
Imagine sitting with Noah's family and the animals on the boat and the storm comes. Have the child help you create the storm by following your lead. Add this activity to a Family Night for more fun!
1. Slowly rub fingertips together (wind coming)
2. Slowly rub hands together (wind getting heavier)
3. Quickly rub hands together (wind getting stronger)
4. Slowly snap fingers (raindrops coming) - This is a very difficult task for a preschooler but the child will have fun trying!
5. Quickly snap fingers (heavy rain)
6. Clap hands (thunder)
7. Clap and then immediately hold hands up with spread fingers and strike downward (lightning)
8. Quickly tap thighs (very hard rainfall)
9. Repeat in reverse order (storm gradually calming down)
10. Make large arch over your head with arms to create a rainbow
Get ready for a Halloween experience that emphasizes faith with our Pumpkin Gospel Packet! This resource provides a word-for-word script for engaging pumpkin carving activities, delightful songs, and practical tips to share the message of salvation in a way that’s perfect for kids.
On a flat surface, use stick pretzels to form the shape of an ark, as pictured. Place two twist pretzels at the top, as two animals. Then lay broken pretzels to form the ark's boards.
Make a rainbow with cut fruit adding halved sandwiches as the clouds.
Make Rainbow cupcakes or cakes using this recipe at FoodNetwork.
Peel a banana. Spread peanut butter over the top quarter of the banana. Stick animal crackers in the peanut butter.
In a large bowl combine animal snacks such as animal crackers, goldfish, gummy bears, gummy worms, and animal fruit snacks.
Airhead Xtreme Rainbow Berry candy is created in a beautiful rainbow pattern. Eat alone or decorate in a snack craft.
Available in the Old Testament Curriculum, 1 Year Interactive Bible Stories, 3 Year Interactive Bible Stories, and 4 Year Interactive Bible Stories
