Noah’s Ark Craft Ideas for Sunday School Kids
If you’re teaching a Sunday school lesson about Noah, the flood, or God’s covenant, these printable Noah’s Ark crafts are a simple way to help kids remember the story. They are great for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary children, and can be used in church classrooms, homeschool Bible lessons, or family Bible time.
Below you’ll find a short retelling of the Noah’s Ark Bible story, followed by 3 printable craft ideas, a minibook, a FREE coloring page and a song which you can use with your class, home or church.
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The Bible Story of Noah’s Ark
A long time ago, many people on earth had turned away from God. But there was one man named Noah who listened to God and tried to do what was right.
God told Noah that a great flood was coming. He told Noah to build a large ark so that Noah, his family, and the animals would be safe. Noah obeyed God. Even though building such a huge boat must have seemed strange, Noah trusted what God said.
God told Noah to bring his family into the ark. He also told Noah to bring animals into the ark so they would be kept safe from the flood. Then the rain began to fall.
It rained for forty days and forty nights. Water covered the land, but Noah, his family, and the animals were safe inside the ark. After many days, the rain stopped and the water slowly began to go down.
Noah sent out a dove to see if there was dry land. At first, the dove came back. Later, the dove returned with an olive leaf. This showed Noah that the water was going down and plants were growing again.
When the ground was dry, God told Noah to come out of the ark with his family and the animals. Noah thanked God. Then God placed a rainbow in the sky as a sign of His promise. God promised that He would never again flood the whole earth in the same way.
The rainbow reminds us that God keeps His promises and cares for His creation.
Noah’s Ark Rainbow Covenant Wheel Craft
The Noah’s Ark Rainbow Covenant Wheel Craft is a hands-on way to teach kids about God’s promise after the flood. Children can color, cut, and assemble the wheel while reviewing the main parts of the story.
This craft is especially useful for helping children connect the rainbow with God’s covenant. Instead of simply hearing that the rainbow was a sign, kids get to create a visual reminder they can take home.
Best for: Preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary
Lesson theme: God keeps His promises
Bible story: Genesis 6–9
Good discussion question: What does the rainbow remind us of?
Noah’s Ark Animals Two by Two Craft
The Noah’s Ark Animals Two by Two Craft focuses on one of the most memorable parts of the story: the animals entering the ark. Kids love the animal theme and the interactive element of making the animals enter the ark, and it gives teachers an easy way to review the story in a fun and visual way.
This craft works well for younger children because the idea is simple and concrete. The animals came into the ark two by two, and God kept them safe during the flood.
Best for: Preschool and kindergarten
Lesson theme: God cares for His creation
Bible story: Genesis 6–9
Good discussion question: Which animals do you think were on the ark?
Noah’s Ark Minibook Activity
The Noah’s Ark Minibook is a simple way to help children retell the Bible story in order. A minibook gives kids more than a single finished craft — it gives them a story they can read, color, and bring home. Kids also like the feeling of holding a booklet they created.
This activity is especially helpful if you want children to remember the sequence of the story: God spoke to Noah, Noah built the ark, the animals came in two by two, the rain fell, the dove found an olive leaf, and God gave the rainbow as a sign of His promise.
You can use the minibook during the lesson, send it home for parents to read with their children, or place it in a Bible notebook.
Best for: Kindergarten and early elementary
Lesson theme: Retelling the Bible story
Bible story: Genesis 6–9
Good discussion question: How did God take care of Noah, his family, and the animals?
Noah’s Ark Rocking Craft
The Noah’s Ark Rocking Craft is a good option when you want a craft that feels a little more special, a little bit like a toy.
Kids can color the ark, cut out the pieces, and assemble the craft with help as needed.
It’s a great choice for children who enjoy crafts they can move and play with after the lesson.
Best for: Kindergarten and elementary kids
Lesson theme: Noah trusted and obeyed God
Bible story: Genesis 6–9
Good discussion question: Why do you think Noah obeyed God even before the rain came?
Noah’s Ark Bible Song
A Noah’s Ark Bible song is a great way to help kids remember the story through music and movement. Songs are especially helpful for younger children because they make the lesson feel active, joyful, and easy to repeat.
You can use the song at the beginning of the lesson to introduce the story, as a background song during coloring and crafting time, in the middle as a movement break, or at the end as a review. It also pairs well with the printable crafts because children can sing about the story and then create something connected to what they learned.
Best for: Preschool, kindergarten, and children’s church
Lesson theme: Remembering the story through music
Bible story: Genesis 6–9
Good discussion question: What part of the Noah’s Ark story did you hear in the song?
Free Coloring Page
Simple Noah’s Ark Sunday School Lesson Plan
You can use these Noah’s Ark crafts and activities together as a full Sunday school lesson.
Start by telling the story of Noah from Genesis 6–9 in a short, age-appropriate way. Focus on the main ideas: Noah listened to God, the ark kept Noah’s family and the animals safe, and God placed a rainbow in the sky as a sign of His promise.
After the story, ask a few simple review questions:
- What did God tell Noah to build?
- Who went inside the ark?
- How did the animals come into the ark?
- How long did it rain?
- What bird did Noah send out?
- What did the dove bring back?
- What did God place in the sky after the flood?
- What does the rainbow remind us of?
Then choose one or more activities depending on your class.
For younger children, the Animals Two by Two Craft or the Rainbow Covenant Wheel Craft works especially well. For children who enjoy movement and interaction, the Rocking Craft is a fun choice. If you want a take-home story activity, use the Noah’s Ark Minibook. To add music and energy to the lesson, include the Noah’s Ark Bible Song.
Suggested Order for a Noah’s Ark Lesson
1. Start with the song
Use the Noah’s Ark Bible Song to introduce the theme and get children engaged.
2. Tell the Bible story
Retell the story in simple language, using Genesis 6–9 as the basis.
3. Ask review questions
Keep the questions short and concrete, especially for younger kids.
4. Make one craft
Choose the craft that best fits your age group and available time. You can put the song on as background music for the kids while they’re crafting.
5. Send home the minibook
The Noah’s Ark Minibook is a great take-home activity so children can retell the story with their families.
Materials You May Need
Most Noah’s Ark printable crafts only need simple classroom supplies:
- Printed craft pages
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Cardstock, optional
- Brass fastener (brad), optional, depending on the craft
For preschool classes, it can help to cut out smaller pieces in advance. For older children, you can let them do more of the cutting and assembling themselves.
