Here’s a few things that we’ve done to help our kids remember the story of Jesus’ early disciples in Matthew 4:18-22. Jesus’ first disciples were fishermen so here’s what we did.

1. To introduce the lesson, I used a fishing game.

How to make fishing game: This is a semi-homemade fishing game (the fish were from another game that we no longer use). The fishing pole was a drum stick with a round magnet hot-glued to the string. Magnets could be purchased at a craft store. Store-bought fishing games would be perfectly fine.

2. I provided my laundry basket for a boat;  a box would work.

3. Make a fish craft.

How to make coffee filter fish craft: Coffee filter fish is real easy to make. Provide either brown or white coffee filters. Have students color the coffee filters with markers; no designs necessary. Take colored coffee filters to the sink and wet it with hand or with a spray bottle. Lay coffee filter on paper towel to dry. Using a precut fish stencil and cut out fish shape. Decorate the fish with foil, add a mouth and stick on a googly eye.

Have fun!

To see other coffee filter art work, read Colorful Snowflakes.