Looking for a Bible snack that is easy, adorable, and doesn’t require you to perform a snack-time miracle? These pretzel fishing rods are such a fun idea for kids!
Made with pretzel rods, licorice strings, and fish-shaped treats, this simple snack is perfect for Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, children’s church, or a family Bible lesson at home.
It pairs especially well with lessons about Jesus calling His disciples to become “fishers of men.” Best of all, the kids can help build their own fishing rod snacks—and then gobble up their catch! 🎣
A Fun Fishers of Men Snack
Jesus said:
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” — Matthew 4:19
These edible fishing rods offer a fun way to help children remember this important Bible verse. As they assemble their snacks, you can talk about what it means to follow Jesus and share His love with others.
Nothing complicated. Nothing fancy. Just a sweet little snack, a meaningful Bible lesson, and hopefully only a few runaway crackers on the floor. 😂
Ingredients for Pretzel Fishing Rods
You only need a few ingredients:
- Long pretzel rods
- Pull-apart licorice strings
- Gummy fish
- Fish-shaped crackers
- Optional: melted chocolate or frosting
Choose whichever fish-shaped treats your children enjoy. You can use gummy fish, colorful fish candies, fish crackers, or a combination of them.
How to Make Pretzel Fishing Rods
- Carefully pull apart the licorice into thin strings.
- Tie one end of a licorice string around the bottom portion of a pretzel rod.
- Attach a gummy fish to the other end of the licorice.
- Place a fish-shaped cracker beside the gummy fish to make the fishing rod look like it caught a little snack-sized fish.
- Arrange the finished pretzel fishing rods on a blue plate, placemat, or napkin to create a pretend pond.
If the licorice will not stay attached, use a small dab of melted chocolate or frosting as edible “glue.”
That’s it! Your adorable fishing snack is ready to serve.
Let the Kids Make Their Own Fishing Snacks
Turn this easy Bible snack into a hands-on activity by placing the ingredients in separate bowls. Let each child choose a pretzel rod, licorice string, and fish-shaped treat.
While everyone builds their snack, ask questions such as:
- What did Jesus mean when He said, “Follow Me”?
- Who were the disciples?
- What does it mean to be a fisher of people?
- How can we share the love of Jesus with someone this week?
This turns an ordinary snack into a meaningful Bible activity children can see, build, and remember.
When to Serve Pretzel Fishing Rods
These kid-friendly pretzel fishing rods would be perfect for:
- A fishers of men Sunday school lesson
- Vacation Bible School
- Children’s church
- A homeschool Bible activity
- Christian preschool
- Church camp
- A Bible-themed party
- Family devotional time
- Lessons about Jesus and His disciples
Because this is a no-bake Bible snack, it is also easy to prepare for a classroom or a larger church group.
Helpful Snack Tips
Prepare the licorice strings before class if you are working with younger children. This will make assembly faster and help prevent one giant licorice knot from taking over your entire snack table. 😂
Check the ingredient labels for allergies and choose age-appropriate treats for the children in your group. Younger children should always be supervised while eating pretzels, gummy candy, and small crackers.
You can also package each set of ingredients in a small bag for an easy take-home Bible snack.
A Simple Snack With a Meaningful Message
These pretzel fishing rods are easy to make, fun to eat, and perfect for helping children remember the words of Jesus.
The snack may be simple, but the message is powerful: Jesus calls ordinary people to follow Him, love others, and share the Good News.
And if a few gummy fish mysteriously disappear before the lesson starts, we’ll just call that quality control. 🎣😂
Have fun making this fishers of men snack with your little ones!
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