Give them 6 large-headed pins to stick into the styrofoam to represent the disciples and Jesus. One pin should be stuck through like it s lying down on the styrofoam. Have all the children place their boats in the Sea of Galilee . Let them help with the sound effects of the storm and the rocking of the water. Stand the Jesus pin figure up at the appropriate time in the story.
Children can take their boats home and share the story in the bathtub with their family.
There are no advance preparations necessary. Tell the children they are going to pretend they are boats. They may roam anywhere around the room which is the Sea of Galilee. When you say, stop all boats have to stand still. You, the teacher, approach one of the boats .