The Fish Who Shared His Snacks Toddler Bible Lesson
🐠 The Fish Who Shared His Snacks
A sweet and simple Bible story about sharing, based on John 6:9. Perfect for Sunday School, preschool, or homeschool with a snack, craft, game, and song to match!
Bible Theme:
Giving and sharing with others
Bible Verse (Toddler Version):
“A boy gave his fish and bread.” – John 6:9 (simplified)
Main Point to Repeat with Kids:
“I can share what I have!”
Toddler-Friendly Story: The Fish Who Shared His Snacks
Finley the little fish loved snack time.
Every day, he swam through the coral reef with a lunch sack full of tiny fish crackers and seaweed wraps.
One day, Finley saw a school of sea creatures gathered near the reef. Everyone looked sad.
“What’s wrong?” asked Finley.
“We forgot our snacks,” said a turtle.
“I’m so hungry,” said a crab.
“Me too,” said a starfish.
Finley looked at his lunch sack.
He only had five crackers and two wraps.
It didn’t seem like much.
He wiggled his fins. “God, is this enough to share?”
Then he smiled and said,
“I’m not sure it’s a lot… but I’ll give what I have!”
So Finley passed out his fishy snacks.
He gave some to the turtle, the crab, the starfish — even the shy jellyfish hiding behind a shell.
And guess what?
There was enough for everyone!
The sea creatures cheered, “Finley, you’re the best!”
Finley giggled, “I just shared what I had.”
And deep in the ocean, a big bubble floated up and whispered:
“That’s what Jesus loves to see!”
Activity: Underwater Sharing Circle
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Sit kids in a circle and pass a soft toy fish or snack container around.
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Each child says one thing they could share:
“I can share my toys.”
“I can share my snack.”
“I can share my smile.”
Finish by saying together:
“I can share what I have!”
Craft: Finley the Sharing Fish Puppet
Supplies Needed:
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Construction paper (cut into fish shapes)
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Tissue paper squares or foil (for scales)
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Glue sticks
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Googly eyes
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Jumbo craft sticks
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Label: “I can share what I have! – John 6:9”
Directions:
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Decorate the fish shape with tissue paper or foil “scales.”
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Glue on googly eyes and a smile.
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Glue fish to a craft stick for a puppet handle.
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Add the Bible verse label.
Song Title: “Share What You’ve Got”
(To the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It”)
If you’ve got a snack to share, clap your hands (clap, clap)
If you’ve got a toy, clap your hands (clap, clap)
Jesus loves it when we give,
That’s the way we’re meant to live—
If you’ve got a snack to share, clap your hands (clap, clap)
Poem: Finley’s Snacks
Five little crackers, two wraps too,
Finley thought, “What can I do?”
He gave them out, one by one—
And sharing made snack time more fun!
Pretend Play Game: Finley’s Snack Stand
Set up a pretend underwater snack stand.
Use play food or cutouts of crackers and seaweed.
Let kids “buy” a snack and give one away to a friend.
Repeat the phrase: “I can share what I have!”
Snack Idea: Finley’s Snack Bags
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Give each child a small baggie with 5 fish crackers and 2 pretzel sticks.
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Let them “share” one or two with a friend or teacher.
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Say before eating:
“Thank You, God, for snacks to share!”
Closing Prayer (Repeat After Me):
Dear God,
Thank You for all I have.
Help me share with others.
Even when it’s little,
You can do something big!
Amen!
Optional Take-Home Note for Parents:
Today your child learned about Finley the fish, who shared his small lunch and helped others. This lesson, based on John 6:9, reminds us that God can use even little things when we’re willing to share. Ask your child what Finley gave away and who it helped!
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