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Jonah and the Whale Word Search for Kids (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Jonah and the Whale word search in three levels, from 6 big words across and down to 16 words in every direction. Answer keys included.

Preschool–Grade 5 · Medium

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Ages: Preschool (3–5), Early Elementary (K–2), Upper Elementary (3–5)
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10 minutes
Scripture: Jonah 1–3
Bible story: Jonah and the Big Fish

Use this word search after you teach Jonah and the Big Fish (Jonah 1–4).

The story: God told Jonah to go preach to Nineveh, but Jonah ran the other way on a ship. During a great storm he was cast into the sea and swallowed by a great fish. Jonah prayed from inside the fish, and after three days and three nights the fish spit him out on dry land, and he finally obeyed God.

Talk about it: Big idea: Obedience, Second chances, God loves everyone. Which word from the puzzle reminds you most of the story?

Three levels: easy (ages 4–6) has 6 big words that go only across and down; medium (grades K–2) has 10 words that also go diagonally; hard (grades 3–5) has 16 words that go every direction, even backwards. Each downloads with or without an answer key.

Frequently asked questions

What ages are these Jonah and the Big Fish word searches for?

The easy one (6 big words, across and down) is for ages 4–6, the medium one (10 words, with diagonals) for kindergarten to 2nd grade, and the hard one (16 words in every direction, even backwards) for 3rd to 5th grade.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Every level downloads with or without its answer key, which circles each word in red.

Are these word searches free?

Yes. Print as many as you need for your church, school or home. Please don't resell them.