Teaching kids about the story of Easter in the Bible is a wonderful way to help them understand the true meaning of the holiday. Whether you're a parent, Sunday school teacher, or teach at a faith-based school, finding creative and engaging ways to share the story of Jesus’ last days, arrest, and resurrection can make a lasting impact. From hands-on crafts and activities to kid-friendly videos, there are many ways to bring the Easter message to life for children.

What is easter about in the bible?

While bunnies, egg hunts, and baby chicks get most of the commercial time around Easter, the real reason for Easter is Jesus. Easter is a time to remember Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. Jesus died but rose again after three days! We remember the day Jesus died on Good Friday and celebrate his resurrection on Easter Monday.

Four print-and-go lessons that make it easy to teach the Easter story

Don’t miss these scripted lessons, printable crafts, and take-home coloring pages, which make it easy to teach the Miracles of Jesus stories to children in preschool through third grade.

(Find the Preschool/Kindergarten Bundle HERE)

Find the 1st, 2nd, 3rd grade version here

Palm Sunday - Jesus rides into jerusalem

Palm Sunday is celebrated/observed on the Sunday before Jesus died.

On this day, Jesus triumphantly entered Jerusalem on a borrowed donkey. The story reminds us that Jesus is King, and deserves to be celebrated as such.

There are many ways to bring this story to life, including recreating the story by having kids wave branches and praise Jesus and laying out a real path of palm branches or local foliage.

For more ideas, including simple printable crafts, check out Palm Sunday Bible Lessons for Kids. 

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The Last Supper

Jesus and his disciples gathered to celebrate the Passover meal, the last meal Jesus shared with his disciples before his arrest.

It was at this meal that Jesus started the tradition of communion, a time to pause and remember His sacrifice. Many churches observe communion in different ways, and learning about The Last Supper is a great chance to lead a discussion on how you celebrate communion.

While learning about The Last Supper, try sharing a meal with your kids, baking unleavened bread like what is eaten at Passover, and writing thank-you letters to Jesus. For more details on these ideas, as well as ideas for simple crafts and lesson plans, check out The Last Supper Bible Lessons for Kids blog.

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Good Friday - jesus is arrested

After sharing the Passover meal with his disciples, Jesus prayed to the Garden of Gethsemane. While there, he was arrested and later crucified.

This event is usually remembered on Good Friday.

This story teaches about Jesus’ great sacrifice and incredible love for humanity. For craft and activity ideas, printable lesson plans, and kid-friendly videos, check out Jesus’ Arrest Bible Lessons for Kids.

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easter sunday - Jesus is Risen!

Three days after he was crucified, Jesus rose from the dead! He appeared to many of his disciples, and they rejoiced. We also rejoice and remember that death did not have the final word.

We celebrate this event on Easter Sunday.

Take time to celebrate with your kids: worship and dance, make Resurrection Buns, and do crafts to retell the story. Check out the Jesus is Risen Bible Lessons for Kids blog for more ideas, including a simple printable empty tomb craft.

Despite the emphasis many put on Easter bunnies and egg hunts, let us not forget that Jesus should be the central focus of Easter. Teach your kids this story; they will remember it forever. So many great activities can make the Easter story engaging for preschool and elementary-aged kids.

He is Risen! Teaching kids about Jesus’ resurrection is a powerful way to help them understand the true meaning of Easter Sunday in the Bible. Using engaging videos, hands-on activities, creative crafts, and printable lesson plans can make this important story come to life easily for children to grasp. Whether you're a parent, Sunday school teacher, or work in a faith-based school, these kid-friendly resources will help you share the message of Jesus' victory over death in a fun and meaningful way. In this blog, you'll find exciting lessons for Easter Sunday that capture kids' attention and deepen their faith.

what is the easter story in the bible?

Jesus was crucified and laid in a tomb. Three days later, some women (including Mary Magdelene) went to the tomb with spices they had prepared. When they arrived, they found the stone had been rolled away. An angel appeared to them and told them Jesus was alive! Jesus appeared to the women, his disciples, and many others in the days following his resurrection, proving his victory over death and sin!

Easter Bible Lessons for Kids

Are you looking for a simple way to teach the Easter story to kids? Our printable crafts, discussion questions, and scripted lessons are perfect for kids aged 3 to 8.

(Click HERE for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade version)

click here for the preschool/kindergarten version

BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS

The religious leaders asked for guards to be stationed at the tomb because they didn’t want anyone to steal the body of Jesus. They remembered Jesus had said He would be risen after three days. They didn’t believe Jesus, but they thought the disciples might come to steal the body and trick people.

It’s very special that Jesus appeared to women first. In Bible times, women were viewed as less important than men. But Jesus went against what society said and did things God’s way – showing love to everyone! 

easter sunday craft for preschool - the empty tomb

Making a craft with moving pieces brings joy to preschoolers. Using a simple paper fastener can help facilitate kids’ imagination when they learn about the empty tomb. Complete a simple printable craft of Jesus’ tomb and attach the large stone piece to the front of the tomb. You can find template pieces in Jesus is Risen for Preschool. Kids will enjoy swinging the stone back and forth to see that the tomb is empty. Jesus is alive!

Easter Sunday craft for big kids - ‘he is risen’ paper scene

Older kids will enjoy the challenge of layering different shapes and pieces together to create an empty tomb scene. Have kids trace their hands on yellow paper. This will be the sunrise! Then, use the template pieces provided in Jesus is Risen for Older Kids and have kids layer and glue them together.

When you’re done, add the square piece that reads “Jesus is Alive” to help kids remember the story's big idea.

OTHER IDEAS for Easter Sunday

• Rock Painting: Gather rocks of various sizes, clean them off, and have kids paint the rocks. They might want to add an image of the cross or a memory verse. The rock will serve as a reminder that the stone was rolled away and the tomb was empty. 

• Resurrection Buns: These delicious treats are fun to make and teach a powerful lesson that the tomb is empty. Make bread bun dough, and put a large marshmallow inside. As the dough cooks, the marshmallow will melt into the dough. When kids break open the buns, an empty cavity will be inside. Kids are amazed that the marshmallow disappears, and this is a great reminder that Jesus is no longer in the tomb. Many recipes are online, but here’s one suggestion from Oh Sweet Basil.

• Resurrection Eggs - Resurrection Eggs by Family Life are a simple yet powerful way to retell the story of Jesus' death and resurrection. There are twelve eggs, each containing an object representing a part of the story. A little story goes along with each egg. Kids love opening the eggs and hearing the corresponding parts of the story. This resource is great for years to come and could become a fun new Easter tradition.

• Roll the Stone Relay: Use big exercise balls and have kids do a simple relay of rolling the ball back and forth or around the room. In this relay, they pretend to move the stone away from the tomb. 

• Throw a Party: Have balloons, music, and snacks! Celebrate together that Jesus is alive! Here are some song suggestions for your party: 

  • Jesus is Alive by LifeTree Kids

  • He’s Alive, He’s Alive! By Yancy & Little Praise Party

  • Jesus is Alive (Freeze Dance) by KidSpring

YouTube videos about the easter story 

Many YouTube videos about Easter include the crucifixion as well as the resurrection. The crucifixion can be an upsetting part of the story for kids, so (as always) preview all videos you intend to show your kids. Here are some suggestions for videos:

• The Story of Jesus’ Resurrection by Minno Bible Stories for Kids

• God’s Story: Jesus is Alive by Crossroads Kids’ Club

• God’s Story: Easter by Crossroads Kids’ Club

• The Story of Easter by the Beginner’s Bible is a more extended episode that covers the entire Easter story.

• Jesus Forgives Peter by Saddleback Kids - This video gives a good overview of the events surrounding Peter’s denial of Jesus and how Jesus forgives him.

LOOKING FOR MORE BIBLE LESSONS ABOUT EASTER?

Continue your learning with more Easter Bible lessons. This lesson is part of a series exploring the Easter story in the Bible. The other lessons in the series are The Triumphal Entry (Palm Sunday), The Last Supper, and Jesus is Arrested (Good Friday).

From printable crafts to hands-on projects, these activities bring the Easter message to life, making it both memorable and faith-filled for children.

Teaching kids about the true meaning of Good Friday, when Jesus was arrested, can be engaging and meaningful with the right activities. Whether you're a Sunday school teacher, homeschool parent, or work in a faith-based school, using crafts, games, kid-friendly videos, and printable lesson plans can help bring this Easter-season story to life. In this blog, we’ll explore creative and age-appropriate ways to help children understand Jesus' arrest, its significance, and how it fits into the larger story of His love and sacrifice. Keep reading for fun and faith-filled teaching ideas!

where is the story of Jesus’ arrest found in the Bible?

The story of Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion is told in all four gospels: Matthew 26:36- 27, Mark 14:32- 15, Luke 22:39- 23, and Mark 18-19.

Jesus went to pray in the Garden of Gethsemane. Judas Iscariot led the religious leaders to Jesus, and they arrested him. Jesus was brought before the Sanhedrin and then Pontius Pilate.

Jesus suffered greatly. He was beaten, mocked, and given a crown of thorns. He was made to carry his cross. They nailed him to the cross between two criminals, with a sign over his head saying “King of the Jews.”

When Jesus died, the veil in the temple tore in two, and the earth shook. 

One of Jesus’ followers, named Joseph of Arimathea, took Jesus’ body and laid it in the tomb. The tomb was sealed with a large stone, and Roman soldiers were stationed out front.

But this was not the end of the story…

Jesus is Arrested and Crucified Bible Lessons for Kids

Are you looking for a simple, meaningful way to teach the Easter story? Our printable crafts, discussion questions, and scripted lessons are perfect for kids aged 3 to 8.

(Click HERE for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd grade version)

Click Here for the preschool/kindergarten version

BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT JESUS’ ARREST

The crucifixion was a terrible way to die, and there are many graphic details you could go into while describing Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion. However, remember that this story's central message is that Jesus died for us because He loves us and Jesus is the Son of God. I try not to focus on the gruesome details that might instill fear and take away from the story. Children will learn more about the arrest and crucifixion when it is appropriate. 

Emphasize to kids that this is not the end of the story. A great miracle is yet to come, and Jesus will not stay dead! This is important, especially if kids have until the following week to hear the rest of the story. We want kids to remember that Jesus died because He loves them. But He did NOT stay dead! 

THREE CROSSES easter CRAFT FOR PRESCHOOLERS

The imagery of the three crosses is a big part of this story and a beautiful reminder of what Jesus did for us. In this hands-on craft, kids will create the three crosses scene. This can be done in a couple of ways.

Craft Option 1: Play Dough and Paper Plates

In this hands-on three-crosses craft, you will make the scene using popsicle sticks, play dough, and paper plates. First, create the crosses ahead of time by hot-gluing popsicle sticks together in the shape of a cross. Then, use playdough or clay to make the hill and stick the crosses into the hill. With any remaining time, you can color the crosses or the paper plate.

Craft Option 2: Printable Scene

Create the scene of the three crosses using printable pieces. The background scene (in color or line art) is available in the lesson plan ‘Jesus is Arrested’ for Preschoolers. 

THREE CROSSES easter CRAFT FOR OLDER KIDS

Painting a sunset background using watercolor paints.

Show older kids pictures of sunsets and help them notice that sunsets aren’t a single color. Discuss what they see. Where are the darkest colors in the sunset? Where are the lightest colors in the sunset? Print off a picture or two of a sunset to keep available as kids complete the art project.

• Then, give the kids time to create a sunset using watercolor paints. This is best done on a piece of thicker paper, like cardstock.

While the paint is drying, create three crosses out of black cardstock paper. I cut the paper into thin strips and gave the kids glue to create the cross shape. Then, glue the crosses onto the watercolor sunset.

EASTER EGG CRAFT FOR OLDER KIDS

The Easter Story printable basket craft.

Easter eggs are another popular symbol of Easter. So why not have kids create Easter eggs to help them retell the story of Jesus’ Arrest? Using the template pieces provided in Jesus is Arrested and Crucified for Older Kids, have kids assemble a basket and eggs with pictures of the story on them. Kids can pull the eggs out of the basket and explain each part of the story!

WORSHIP AND PLAY

‘Color and Worship’ coloring pages.

Sometimes, it's easier for kids to worship and sing if their hands have something simple to do. Give kids coloring or a small sensory toy like play dough or rice. You can also set out a simple coloring worksheet. Play worship music that connects to the theme as they play or color. Some song suggestions are:

• He’s Alive! by Yancy & Little Praise Party

• What a Beautiful Name by Hillsong Worship

• Reckless Love by Cory Asbury

• King of Kings by Brooke Fraser

• Jesus Paid it All by Gateway Worship

MORE ACTIVITIES TO TEACH ABOUT JESUS' ARREST 

• Nail in the Cross Station: This activity, often done with teenagers or adults, helps kids visualize that Jesus took our sins to the cross. Have kids draw or write down a sin. It could be something they have done or something more generic from a class discussion. Then, have kids either nail this piece of paper to a wooden cross or lay it in a basket at the foot of a cross. Then, lead the kids in a prayer, thanking Jesus for dying for us. 

• Garden Prayer: Before his arrest, Jesus went to the garden to pray. Walk through a garden with your kids and pray, thanking Jesus for his sacrifice. If you can't go outside, create a pretend garden inside with plants, pictures, or images on a TV. 

• The Story of Easter Symbol Hunt: This story involves many symbols, including a crown of thorns, a purple robe, a cross, a tomb, dice, coins, and nails. Print out pictures of these items and hide them around the room. Then, give kids different Bible references; they will find the image that matches the reference. For example, you could give kids the verse Mark 15:17, and they would have to find the purple robe and the crown of thorns to match the verse. 

YOUTUBE VIDEOS for good Friday

As mentioned earlier, this story can be upsetting for some kids, especially when an emphasis is placed on Jesus' suffering. When choosing videos to watch, be mindful of your kids and pre-watch them to ensure they are age-appropriate. Most video suggestions below also show the resurrection:

• The Story of Jesus’ Death by Minno Bible Stories for Kids

• Why did Jesus Die? By Minno Bible Stories for Kids

• Jesus Prays in Gethsemane by Saddleback Kids

• The Gospel Project for Kids: Easter

• God’s Story: Easter by Crossroad Kids

LOOKING FOR MORE BIBLE LESSONS ABOUT EASTER?

Continue your learning with more Easter Bible lessons. This lesson is part of a set of four lessons that explore the Easter story in the Bible. The other lessons in the series are The Last Supper, Jesus is Arrested (Good Friday), and Jesus is Risen (Easter Sunday).

The story of Good Friday, Jesus’ Arrest and Crucifixion, is a perfect reminder of Jesus' love and sacrifice. Whether through crafts, activities, worship, or discussion, there are many ways to help this story make a lasting impact on kids.

Teaching kids in preschool and beyond about The Last Supper can be both meaningful and fun! These crafts, activities, kid-friendly videos, and printable lesson plans will help children understand this important Bible story. Whether you’re a Sunday School teacher, homeschooling parent, or work in a faith-based school, you can bring the story of Jesus’ final meal with His disciples to life in a way kids can grasp and remember.

THE bible STORY of the last supper

The story of the Last Supper is told in all four gospels: Matthew 26:17-30, Mark 14:12-26, Luke 22:7-38, and John 13:1-30. (John’s telling focuses on Jesus washing his disciples’ feet.)

Jesus and his disciples went to Jerusalem for the Passover feast. Jesus told them that one of them would betray him. He was referring to Judah Iscariot, but the disciples didn’t understand what he meant.

During the meal, Jesus broke bread, telling them that the bread represented his broken body. Jesus also drank wine, saying that the wine represented his blood. After sharing the meal, they sang a hymn.

Paul’s teaching on communion found in 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 also goes well with the story of the Last Supper.

The Last Supper Bible Lessons for Kids

Are you looking for a simple way to teach about communion and the Last Supper? Our printable crafts, discussion questions, and scripted lessons are perfect for children aged 3 to 8.

(Click HERE for the Preschool/Kindergarten version!)

Click here for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade version

BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THE LAST SUPPER

The Passover is a special meal to remember how God saved the people from slavery in Egypt; this story can be found in Exodus. Jews still celebrate Passover today.

The Israelites celebrated Passover every year with specific foods and a strict schedule. For example, they ate unleavened bread (bread made without yeast) to remember that they left Egypt so quickly that there wasn’t time for the bread to rise.

When Jesus told the disciples that the bread represented his body and the wine represented his blood, he gave these elements a new purpose. Jesus was the new Perfect Lamb, and the bread and wine would remind God’s people of his sacrifice.

COMMUNION PLACEMAT FOR KIDS

Although Jesus led the first communion with bread and wine, we can choose to remember Jesus at every meal.

Kids will love a simple craft where they create a communion placement that they can bring home to help them explain what they learned to their parents. This placemat can sit on the table and help kids remember Jesus whenever they gather to eat. For a placemat template, check out The Last Supper for Older Kids.

As kids color, talk to them about how every meal can be a time to remember Jesus and his sacrifice. It doesn’t just need to be during Communion time at church.

COMMUNION IN MY CHURCH

What does communion look like at your church? When do you have it? Who partakes? Which elements are served?

Communion can be observed in various ways in different churches. Use the provided graphic organizer to discuss what communion looks like in your church. 

Use the graphic organizer in The Last Supper for Older Kids to help guide this conversation. It’s also a great chance to compare and contrast how other local churches might observe communion.

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FILLING THE TABLE CRAFT FOR PRESCHOOL

Younger kids will enjoy a simple cut-and-glue craft. Gather family-friendly magazines and cut out pictures of food. Use the template provided in The Last Supper for Preschool. Then, let the kids fill out their table templates with images of their favorite foods!  

Cooking magazines are great resources to get the images for this craft!

OTHER ACTIVITIES TO TEACH ABOUT THE LAST SUPPER

• Share a Meal - Share a meal while sitting around a table. You could prepare items similar to those served at Passover, like unleavened bread and charoset, or keep it simple and bring in snacks like fishy crackers, fruit, and chips. Regardless of what is served, kids will remember the experience of sharing a meal.

• Playdough Meal - If sharing an authentic meal isn’t an option in your context, give kids playdough and have them make pretend food to share.

• Foot Washing: Use small basins, water, and towels, and have kids wash each other’s feet (or their own feet if the idea of washing someone else’s feet makes them feel awkward). Jesus washed his disciples' feet at the Last Supper. Why not recreate this moment of humility with your students? 

• Bake Bread—If you are able, bake unleavened bread with your students. Find a simple recipe and follow the steps with your kids. Here are a few suggestions: Unleavened Bread by All Recipes or Unleavened Bread by Oh Sweet Basil. 

• “Thank You, Jesus” Letter—Communion is a beautiful time to remember what Jesus did for us and to thank him for his sacrifice. Have kids write a letter thanking Jesus and sharing anything else they want to pray about. 

YOUTUBE VIDEOS ABOUT THE LAST SUPPER 

Watching YouTube clips can be a great way to help our visual learners glean more from the lesson. But be sure to pre-watch any videos you plan on showing to ensure they are age-appropriate and match the content you want to teach. Here are some suggestions: 

• The Last Supper by Saddleback Kids

• The Story of the Last Supper by Minno—Bible Stories for Kids:  This video details Passover and how Jesus and his disciples came to Jerusalem to celebrate it. 

• God’s Story: The Last Supper by Crossroad Kids

• What is Communion? by Kids on the Move: This video explains what communion bread and wine represent and how communion is an integral part of remembering Jesus. 

LOOKING FOR MORE BIBLE LESSONS ABOUT EASTER?

Continue your learning with more Easter Bible lessons. This lesson is part of a set of four lessons that explore the Easter story in the Bible. The other lessons in the series are The Last Supper, Jesus is Arrested (Good Friday), and Jesus is Risen (Easter Sunday).

The Last Supper is a beautiful story of Jesus' humility and new covenant with his people. Whether in Sunday school, at home, or in a faith-based school, there are many ways to make this story memorable for kids as you seek to teach them about Jesus' love.

Teaching kids the Bible story of Palm Sunday is a fantastic way to help them understand the joy and significance of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. You can bring this important story to life with engaging lesson plans, hands-on crafts, fun activities, and kid-friendly YouTube videos. Whether you're a Sunday school teacher, homeschool parent, or work in a faith-based school, these ideas will help you share the message of Palm Sunday in a way kids in preschool and beyond will love!

WHAT IS PALM SUNDAY?

Palm Sunday is a day that people celebrate and remember when Jesus entered Jerusalem, and people honored him. They waved palm branches, laid their coats on the road, and shouted, "Hosanna!" which means "Save us!" They welcomed Jesus like a king! How quickly things change because just a few days later, the people would be mocking him and calling for his crucifixion.

Palm Sunday is the start of Holy Week, which leads up to Easter. On this day, we celebrate Jesus’ love and His amazing resurrection!

THE STORY of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem

The Bible story of Jesus’ Triumphal Entry story is in all four gospels (Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, and John 12:12-19).

Jesus and his disciples were traveling to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. When they were close to the city, Jesus instructed two disciples to go to a nearby village and find a young donkey. Jesus rode the donkey into Jerusalem.

People threw their cloaks on the ground and laid palm branches before Jesus. They cried, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” (Luke 19:38 NIV)

Palm Sunday Bible Lessons for Kids

Are you looking for a simple way to teach kids about Palm Sunday? Our printable crafts, discussion questions, and scripted lessons are perfect for children aged 3 to 8.

(Click HERE for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade version)

Click here for the preschool/kindergarten version

fulfilling a prophecy 

The fact that Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem is an important detail in the story. Kings rode donkeys, and Jesus is the King of kings. Zechariah also prophesied that the Messiah would come riding a donkey, and Jesus fulfilled this prophecy when he rode into Jerusalem on a donkey.

PALM BRANCHES CRAFT FOR preschool and kindergarten

Preschool and kindergarten-aged children will enjoy a simple craft where they add palm branches to a scene of Jesus riding into Jerusalem. This craft can help them retell the story to their parents or caregivers.

This craft can be done with real foliage available in your local area. Gather some small greenery and glue it to the road under Jesus’ feet.

You can also use the printable palm branches. I suggest cutting out the branches ahead of time (they’re in the  Jesus Riding into Jerusalem for Preschoolers Bible lesson). Then, give the kids the coloring page and let them add their own colors. Finally, have them glue the pre-cut palm branches onto the picture.

WAVING IN WORSHIP - Palm Sunday ACTIVITY FOR OLDER KIDS

Explain to kids that the people in this story waved palm branches to celebrate Jesus. As a craft, kids can create a flag to wave to honor Jesus. Brainstorm different worship phrases you could write on your flag. For example, Jesus is King, Hosanna, or Thank you, Jesus. Or use one of the flags with a phrase already included from Jesus Rides into Jerusalem for Older Kids. 

Give the kids time to decorate their flags and write their phrases. As they work, try playing worship music. Then, cut out the flag and attach it to something sturdy, such as a chopstick, pencil, or stick.

OTHER PALM SUNDAY ACTIVITIES: 

• Hand Print Palm Branch: Oak and Oats has an adorable hand print palm branch craft where kids trace their hands on green paper and then glue their traced hands together to form a palm branch.

• Act it out: Have kids lay branches, flowers, or leaves down to create a path for Jesus; use whatever you have available. When you’re done, play a worship song and allow students to worship while holding their branches.

• Worship Songs: Singing worship songs together is a great way to praise Jesus! Here are some suggestions:

  • Superhero by Hillsong Kids

  • Praise by Elevation Worship

  • What a Beautiful Name by Hillsong Worship

  • Goodness of God by Bethel Worship

YOUTUBE VIDEOS ABOUT PALM SUNDAY

YouTube videos can help kids learn about Palm Sunday, but preview all videos to ensure they are age-appropriate and match what you are trying to teach. Here are some suggestions:

• Crossroad Kids Club - Jesus and Palm Sunday

• Saddleback Kids - The Story of Easter (The Triumphal Entry)

• Palm Sunday - The Triumphal Entry by ShareFaith Kids is a reading of Luke 19 with beautiful illustrations to help kids follow the story.

• The Story of Palm Sunday by Minno is a Bible story for Kids. This video reviews Passover and how Jesus and his disciples came to Jerusalem to celebrate it. 

 
LOOKING FOR MORE BIBLE LESSONS ABOUT EASTER?

Continue your learning with more Easter Bible lessons. This lesson is part of a set of four lessons that explore the Easter story in the Bible. The other lessons in the series are The Last Supper, Jesus is Arrested (Good Friday), and Jesus is Risen (Easter Sunday). 

Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem (Palm Sunday) is the pinnacle story of Holy Week. Whether you teach at home, in church, or in a faith-based school, there are many creative ideas for helping kids learn the importance of this story: Jesus is King, and Jesus is worthy of praise!

The story of the Tower of Babel is a fascinating tale from the Bible that teaches important lessons about pride, humility, and following God. In this blog, we’ll share creative ideas to bring this story to life, including kid-friendly videos, engaging activities and crafts, and printable lesson plans that make learning fun and meaningful. Whether you're teaching in a faith-based school, in Sunday School, or exploring the story at home, these resources will help kids connect with the message of the Tower of Babel.

What is the bible story of the tower of babel?

Genesis 11:1-9 tells the story of the Tower of Babel. The Bible tells us that at the time, people all spoke the same language and planned to build a magnificent city with a tower in the middle that reached the heavens. God saw what they were doing and their intentions behind this project, and confused their language. Then, people were scattered throughout the earth.

Tower of Babel Bible Lessons for Kids

Are you looking for a simple way to teach the story of the Tower of Babel to children? Our printable craft, discussion questions, and scripted lessons are perfect for children aged 3 to 8.

(For the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade version, CLICK HERE!)

Click here for the preschool/kindergarten version

Background Information About the Tower of Babel

The Bible tells us that people were working together and used their talents to build a tower. Working together and using our God-given talents is a good thing. However, the problem in this story is that the people were proud. They were building the tower to make a name for themselves and felt they didn’t need God anymore.

God saw what they were doing and confused their language. Then, people found others who spoke the same language and moved to new places with them. This was how God introduced languages to the earth.

Tower building Challenges

Magnetic blocks are a great tool for creating your own towers!

Hands-on activities are a great way to explore the story of the Tower of Babel. For younger kids, try building a tower together. Divide your group of kids into small groups and challenge them to build a tower-like structure together. Take it a step further and see if they can build something without saying a word! Use materials around the classroom, such as blocks, magnetic tiles, or Lego.

For older kids, use crafting materials and clean recycling to build a tall tower. I suggest gathering toilet paper rolls, boxes, popsicle sticks, and tape. (So much tape!) Then, challenge your kids to make the tallest tower they can in a set amount of time. This project is often more successful when kids stop to make a plan for their tower before they begin. I’ve included a simple planning worksheet in the lesson plans Tower of Babel for Bigger Kids.

Printable Tower Crafts for Kids

Preschool Tower of Babel printable sticker activity.

While I love the hands-on tower building activities in the section above, I know that it isn’t always possible to bring out big materials, and you may not have the space to build physical towers. Our Sunday School times can be so varied, so it’s nice to have a printable craft option on hand. I sometimes keep these crafts in my back pocket to fill extra moments for a service that’s running overtime.

Preschool kids will love making a picture of a tower out of stickers. Using the tower template provided in Tower of Babel for Preschool, give each child a handful of stickers (like the dot stickers found in the office supplies section of a dollar store) and instruct them to ‘build’ the tower with stickers.

The tower of babel printable activity for bigger kids.

For a slightly more challenging craft that older kids will enjoy, use the printable lego-style pieces provided in Tower of Babel for Bigger Kids to construct a tower by arranging the events in the order they occur. The snippets on each block come directly from the Bible, you can choose to use the NIV or KJV versions of the craft.

Other Tower of Babel Activities

• Hello in Many Languages: Teach kids to say hello in different languages and discuss the beauty of diverse speech. Take a class poll to see how many languages the kids speak.

• Writing Hello in Many Languages: Challenge older kids to try writing ‘hello’ in different languages. They will see that some languages use a different alphabet.

• Map Exploration: Check out a world map and discuss which languages are spoken in different areas of the world.

• Toilet Paper Challenge: Gather toilet paper tubes and have kids “string” them together to make a giant tower. You could also use other recycled materials like shoe boxes, cereal boxes, and yogurt cups. 

YouTube Videos For the Tower of Babel Story

Try showing your kids a YouTube video version of the Tower of Babel. These videos help to teach the story in a way that’s engaging. Be sure to watch it in full and keep an eye out for tricky YouTube ads that may not be appropriate for your class.

• God’s Story: The Tower of Babel or Storytellers: Tower of Babel by Crossroad Kids’ Club 

• Saddleback Kids’ Tower of Babel
  

Looking for more bible lessons from the book of genesis?

Continue the learning with more Old Testament stories from Genesis. This lesson is part of a six-week lesson series called In the Beginning. These lessons about the Tower of Babel are also included in the 52-week Bible curriculum for little kids in preschool/kindergarten and bigger kids in first, second, and third grades.

Themes of diversity, humility, and pride are great to explore while teaching the story of the Tower of Babel. There are many great activities to help this story come to life, whether you’re teaching at home, in Sunday School or in a faith-based school.

Teaching a Bible lesson about Noah’s ark is a great way to introduce kids to important lessons about faith, obedience, and God's promises. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or Sunday school leader, there are countless creative ways to bring this beloved Bible story to life. From kid-friendly videos that capture the wonder of Noah's journey to hands-on crafts like making mini arks and rainbow art, this blog will explore exciting ideas to engage young learners. You'll also find printable lesson plans designed to make the story of Noah's Ark meaningful and memorable for children of all ages.

THE bible STORY of noah’s ark

Genesis 5-9 tells the story of Noah and his family. The Bible tells us that the people on Earth were wicked, and God decided to start over. But one man, Noah, and his family loved God. God told Noah to build an Ark, giving him precise instructions. God also sent animals to fill the boat.

When the boat was complete, God shut the door, and rain fell for 40 days and 40 nights. Then Noah, his family, and the animals floated in the Ark for over a year. When the water receded, God opened the door and put a rainbow in the sky as a promise never to flood the whole earth again.

Noah’s Ark Bible Lessons for Kids

Are you looking for a simple way to teach Noah’s Ark to kids? Our printable craft, discussion questions, and scripted lesson are perfect for 3-8-year-olds.

(Click HERE for the Preschool/Kindergarten Version)

Click here for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd grade version

BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT NOAH’S ARK

The Ark, which had three stories and a roof with an opening under it, took over 100 years to build. When the floodwaters came, Noah was 600 years old.

Many Noah’s Ark stories say there were two of every kind of animal. However, when we look closer at the Scriptures, we see seven pairs of clean animals (e.g., sheep, goats, and cows) and one pair of each unclean animal.

FILL THE ARK CRAFT FOR PRESCHOOLERS

Preschoolers will love this simple printable craft: filling the ark with animals. Using the template pieces provided in Noah’s Ark for Preschoolers, have kids cut out the Noah and animal pieces and glue them to the ark.

You may want to pre-cut some of the animals ahead of time.

Stickers would also make a great addition to this craft. Pick up some animal stickers from your local dollar store and let kids create their own pairs of animals on their ark.

LIFT-THE-FLAP CRAFT FOR OLDER KIDS

Older kids, who have a little more dexterity, will enjoy making this slightly more complicated version of Noah’s ark. In this printable craft, small flaps fold down to show pairs of animals in the ark.

Using the template pieces provided in Noah’s Ark for Older Kids, have kids color and cut out their ark and animal pairs. Glue the animal pairs behind the flaps and glue the Ark onto a blank paper, being careful not to glue any flaps closed. Then, add the dove and rainbow.

OTHER ACTIVITIES TO TEACH NOAH’S ARK

• Animal Cracker Snack: Animal crackers are a great snack for this lesson. Have young kids identify each animal and make its sounds.

• Construct Arks: Challenge kids to construct an Ark using various supplies, such as cardboard boxes, popsicle sticks, magnetic tiles, or Legos.

• Ark Dioramas: Give each child a shoebox and supplies such as scissors, construction paper, cardboard, pipe cleaners, popsicles, and glue. Then, give them time to create a diorama of the Ark. You could even purchase inexpensive toy animals to add to their diorama.

• Rainbow Art: Check out the Artful Parent for cute rainbow craft ideas. Some ideas include Rainbow Ice Painting, Rainbow Slime, and a 3D Rainbow Cardboard Sculpture. 

• Sink or Float Experiment: Conduct a simple experiment where kids have to find objects that will sink and float. Have a discussion that brings it back to how Noah’s Ark floated on the water for over a year!

YOUTUBE VIDEOS ABOUT NOAH’S ARK

As always, preview the videos you show kids, but here are some suggestions.

For some shorter videos, check out:

• The Story of Noah’s Ark or Who is Noah? by Minno Bible Stories for Kids

• Saddleback Kids’ Noah’s Ark or Noah

• Noah and the Flood by Crossroad Kids Club

For some longer videos, check out:

• VeggieTales’ Noah’s Ark

• Noah’s Ark by the Beginner’s Bible  

Looking for more bible lessons from the book of Genesis?

Continue the learning with more Old Testament stories from Genesis. This lesson is part of a six-week lesson series called In the Beginning. These lessons aboutNoah are also included in the 52-week Bible curriculum for little kids in preschool/kindergarten and bigger kids in first, second, and third grades.

Noah’s Ark is a timeless story that captures the imaginations of children. The story contains themes of obedience, trust in God, and God’s faithfulness. There are many ideas for teaching Noah’s Ark that will leave a lasting impression on young hearts and minds!

Teaching the Bible story of Adam and Eve to kids can be fun and meaningful with the right resources and activities. Whether you're a parent, Sunday school teacher, or work in a faith-based school, engaging children with kid-friendly videos, creative crafts, activities, and printable lesson plans can help bring this foundational story to life. This blog is packed with ideas to help kids understand what sin is and connect with the lessons of Adam and Eve in a way that's easy to grasp and enjoyable to explore.

adam and eve - the bible story

Genesis 3 tells the story of Adam and Eve and how sin entered the world. God had given Adam and Eve one rule: not to eat fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. The serpent tricked Eve into eating the fruit, and Eve gave some to Adam. Immediately, they felt shame and hid from God. As an immediate consequence, they were sent out of the garden. Sin broke their relationship with God.

Adam and Eve Bible Lessons for Kids

Are you teaching about Adam and Eve and the concept of sin? Check out our Adam and Eve Bible lessons for a scripted lesson and printable crafts.

(Grab the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade version HERE!)

Grab the Preschool/Kindergarten Version

Background Information About Adam and Eve

In this story, Satan twisted God’s words. Satan’s words had part of the truth, but it wasn’t the whole truth. He tricked Adam and Eve into thinking God was being selfish. Once Adam and Eve ate the fruit, they felt ashamed. Just like Adam and Eve, we often want to hide our sins from God. We think sin will make us happy or improve our lives, but sin brings fear, sadness, shame, and guilt.

Sin is a big problem, and this is why we need Jesus. Satan still tries to trick us into thinking that our way is better than God’s way. Sin separates us from God, but God had a plan to fix the problem of sin; Jesus came to earth to die for our sins so we could have a restored relationship with God.

Sin Separates Us From God - Craft for Older Kids

Teaching this story to kids in early elementary is a great time to explore the concepts of sin and redemption. Yes, sin entered the world in the Garden of Eden, but that isn’t the end of the story. Right from the beginning, God had a plan to redeem His relationship with His children.

Check out Adam and Eve for Older Kids for a simple printable craft that teaches kids about sin and our need for Jesus. In this craft, kids will make a visual representation of how sin separates us from God and how Jesus's cross acts like a bridge to close the gap between God and people. The resource includes a script for the teacher and a step-by-step guide for the craft.

Garden of Eden Craft for Preschool and kindergarten

Preschoolers and kids in kindergarten will love creating their own Garden of Eden scene. Give each child a small paper plate and some play dough. You could even purchase inexpensive animals and trees from the dollar store for them to add to their garden scene. Then, use the printable pieces Adam and Eve for Preschool to create a 3D scene reminiscent of the garden in Genesis 3.

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more crafts and activities that go with the bible story of adam and eve

• Wise Choice Scenarios: Come up with some scenarios where kids must make wise choices. For example, “Your mom said you can have one cookie before dinner, but you’re in the kitchen alone. She would never know if you took two cookies,” or “Your friend is sitting by themselves on the bench at recess.”

• Apple Prints: Apple Stamping is a fun way to connect to this story. Follow these instructions from Crafts by Courtney to make apple stamps.  

• Pipe Cleaner Snakes: Twist pipe cleaners together to create simple snakes. Then, discuss the importance of making wise decisions and how this snake can remind us that Adam and Eve made poor decisions, but God calls us to make wise choices. 

• General Discussion about Making Wise Choices: Discuss making wise choices. It’s crucial to instill these values in kids; the more opportunities they have to discuss them, the better. Provide examples from your life (ensuring they are age-appropriate for your group) of tough decisions and how things turned out. Then, ask kids if they have encountered situations where they had to choose to do the right thing.

• Obedience Games: Several great games require kids to follow specific instructions. Simon Says is a great example. Have kids play several rounds of Simon Says. Then, discuss the importance of following directions. Have older kids complete this Directions Test by Ms. Sanchez’. This comical direction exercise will help kids see the importance of following instructions.

• Various Tag Games: Playing a simple game of tag can be a great way to relate to the story of Adam and Eve. As we are told to flee from temptation, kids must flee from the person trying to tag them. 

YouTube Videos About Adam and Eve

• Adam and Eve Sin by Saddleback Kids is a short video retelling the story.

• The Story of Adam and Eve by Minno Bible Stories for Kids revisits God’s creation of the world and delves deeper into the story of Adam and Eve.

• God Made People by Crossroad Kids’ Club discusses how humans were created and how they are unique from the rest of Creation. This video doesn’t teach about sin; its primary focus is how God fearfully and wonderfully makes us. 

• Crossroad Kids’ Club also has The Fall, which describes what happened the first time people chose not to trust God.

Looking for more Genesis lessons?

Continue the learning with more Old Testament stories from Genesis. This lesson is part of a six-week lesson series called In the Beginning. These lessons about Adam and Eve are also included in the 52-week Bible curriculum for little kids in preschool/kindergarten and bigger kids in first, second, and third grades.

Adam and Eve is a pinnacle story that introduces the concept of sin and points kids to their need for Jesus, our Saviour. Many activities and crafts can help kids engage with the story, whether they are learning at home, in Sunday School, or in a faith-based school.

Teaching the Creation Bible story to kids is an excellent way to spark their curiosity about God’s amazing work in creating the world. Whether you're homeschooling, leading a Sunday school class, or teaching in a faith-based school, engaging children with creative activities, kid-friendly videos, crafts, and printable lesson plans can make this foundational story come alive. This blog will explore fun and interactive ways to help kids understand the seven days of Creation, fostering their faith and encouraging a love for learning about God’s Word.

the days of creation in the bible

Genesis 1 and 2 outline the story of how God created the world. In the beginning, there was only God. Then, He started to create light, sky, seas, vegetation, sun and moon, animals of all varieties, and people. He did it all in six days and rested on the seventh day. 

The Creation Story Bible Lessons for Kids

Are you looking for an easy way to teach the Creation Story? Grab the scripted lesson, discussion questions, and simple craft.

Find the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade version HERE

Grab the preschool/Kindergarten Version

biblical background information

God made everything! After each thing was created, God said that the creation was good. When God created people, He said they were very good. This is different from the rest of Creation. God created us to have a special relationship with Him.

On day seven, God rested. He didn’t need to rest because He was tired. He was modeling the way He wanted us to live. Working hard is good, and resting after hard work is also good.

Days of Creation Mobile for Older Kids

Have kids write or draw what God made each day of Creation, using the template pieces provided in The Creation Story for Bigger Kids. Then, string these together to create a hanging mobile of the Days of Creation.

Days of Creation Craft and activity for little learners

For preschool and kindergarten-aged kids, check out this simplified version of the mobile craft in The Creation Story for Preschool Kids. Students color the templates of each Day of Creation and attach the pieces with a string.

Preschoolers will also love the Days of Creation poster cards included in the lesson plan. Set these posters down on the floor and hop from day to day, shouting out what was created on each one!

More Days of Creation Activities and Crafts

There are some fabulous activities and crafts if you want to focus on a specific day of creation:

Day One: Light and Dark

• Shadow Puppets: Try making shadow puppets with your kids.  Have kids create their own version of shadow puppets with their hands or follow the instructions from Drama4Kids on How to Make Shadow Puppets.

• Flashlight Games: KinderCare has fabulous ideas for flashlight games, including Flashlight Freeze tag and Hide-and-Seek in the Dark.

Day 2: Sky and Water

• Clouds in a Jar: Capture kids’ natural curiosity by creating a cloud in a jar following these simple instructions from Gift of Curiosity.

• Water Sensory Bins: Use tubs of water, water beads, small containers, boats, and other water toys. This will allow kids to play with water and use their imaginations.

Day 3: Land, Sea, Plants

• Nature Collage: Go on a nature walk and have the kids collect leaves, grass, flowers, and other small nature items. Then, have them create a collage using these items. 

• Plant flowers: Get inexpensive supplies from the garden center or dollar store. Plant flowers with students and send them home with simple instructions on caring for their plants. 

Day 4: Sun, Moon, Stars

• Wax Resist Sky: Wax-resist art is a classic project for kids. Use crayons or oil pastels to draw a sky scene. Then, have them use watercolor paints to paint overtop. The wax of the crayons or pastels repels the paint. For more specific instructions, check out The Crafting Chicks.

• Sticker Sky Art: Have kids add sky-themed stickers to a picture. Kids love stickers!

Day 5: Birds and Fish

• Art Hub Fish and Birds: Art for Kids Hub has many fabulous step-by-step videos on how to draw birds and fish for beginners and more advanced drawers. Check out a few, like a hummingbird, tucan, dolphin, and rainbow trout.

• Paper Bag Bird Puppet: Many paper bag bird puppet ideas are online. For some ideas, check out this Parrot or Crow. 

Day 6: Animals and Humans

• Animal Charades: Write different animal names on pieces of paper. Then, have kids pick a piece of paper and act out what that animal is. Challenge the other kids to guess the animal. 

• Animal Masks: Check out The Artsy Mama for simple animal mask instructions.

YouTube Videos About the Days of Creation

• God’s Story: Creation by Crossroads Kids Club

• Saddleback Kids’ Creation (Genesis 1-2) is an excellent story retelling.

• Minno Bible Stories for Kids: The Creation Story is another good story retelling. It also provides information about the Holy Spirit and what makes God unique.

• The Bible Project for Kids Creation Story

• If you’re looking for a longer teaching video, LifeKids has an episode called In the Beginning: Creation of the World. It tells the Creation story, has a couple of songs related to the story, and a host who does an introduction and ending to the episode.

Looking for more bible lessons from the book of Genesis?

Continue the learning with more Old Testament stories from Genesis. This lesson is part of a six-week lesson series called In the Beginning. These lessons about Creation are also included in the 52-week Bible curriculum for little kids in preschool/kindergarten and bigger kids in first, second, and third grades.

The Creation story is a great way to teach kids about God’s creativity and deep love for His creation. Plenty of fantastic activities, such as watching videos, acting like animals, or making a mobile, can help kids engage with the Creation story. 

Are you looking for engaging ways to teach children about the miracles of Jesus? Plenty of hands-on activities and creative crafts are perfect for bringing these powerful stories to life! Whether you're a parent, teacher, or Sunday school leader, these ideas will help children explore Jesus’ miraculous works in a fun and interactive way that deepens their understanding and connection. Read on for inspiring ideas that make learning about Jesus’ miracles both educational and exciting!

What is a Miracle?

Simply put, a miracle is something only God can do. Jesus did many miracles while on Earth. Learning these stories can inspire children in their faith as they learn about God’s power, compassion, and love.

Four print-and-go lessons that make it easy to teach the Miracles of Jesus stories.

Don’t miss these scripted lessons, printable crafts, and take-home coloring pages, which make it easy to teach the Miracles of Jesus stories to children in preschool through third-grade.

(Find the Preschool/Kindergarten version HERE.)

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The Miraculous Catch of Fish

In a lesson about ‘The Miraculous Catch of Fish’ bigger kids will design and build their own nets out of string, or print fish to glue into a net.

Jesus approaches a group of fishermen after they had a discouraging night of fishing, and tells them to cast their net on the other side of the boat. Obediently, they follow his instructions and are rewarded with fish. These form men became Jesus’ first disciples. Check out this blog for easy crafts and activities to teach this story, including a challenge for students to make a net that can hold a heavy object. 

Jesus Calms the Storm

Printable crafts go with a lesson on Jesus calming the storm.

Jesus Calms the Storm is a fantastic story that shows Jesus’ power over nature. Everything on earth, including the wind and the waves, obey the Lord.

Many activities engage kids as they learn this stormy story. Check out Jesus Calms the Storm for videos about the story and ideas like sensory bins, a paper boat challenge, and parachute games.

Jesus Walks on Water

A cut-and-glue craft that shows Jesus walking on water.

Jesus Walks on Water is another story that shows His power over nature. There are some fabulous activities to help kids engage with the story, including making Oobleck, creating a printable craft, and doing experiments to see which objects will sink or float. For details on these ideas, and other teaching ideas, check out “Jesus Walks on Water”.

Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man

Have you heard the story of a man whose friends lowered him through a roof to get to Jesus? This is part of yet another incredible miracle of Jesus where He heals a paralyzed man. After learning about this story, challenge students to make a small stretcher that can carry a Lego person. For context information about the structure of Israeli homes, as well as more ideas for videos, crafts, and activities, check out “Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man”. 

Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind

Jesus demonstrates His great compassion while healing a man born blind. After learning about this story, have kids create comic strips to retell the events in the story. Or have kids do activities where they are blindfolded to help them empathize with the man in the story. For more details on these activities and other fun ideas, check out “Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind”.

Jesus Feeds the 5,000

Using five loaves and two fish, Jesus feeds a crowd of over 5,000 people. To give kids an idea of how miraculous this was, bring a loaf of bread to share with the class. They will quickly see that one loaf is not sufficient. For more activities and craft ideas, like the woven basked pictured, check out “Jesus Feeds the 5000 Bible Lessons for Kids”.

In the Bible story Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man, we see Jesus’ amazing love and power as He helps a man who couldn’t walk. This story teaches kids about faith, kindness, and the incredible ways Jesus changes lives. In this blog, you’ll find kid-friendly videos, fun crafts, engaging activities, and easy-to-follow lesson plans. Perfect for Sunday School, faith-based schools, or homeschooling, these resources make learning about Jesus’ miracles exciting and memorable for children of all ages!

The Bible Story - Jesus heals a paralyzed man

Mark 2:1–12, and Luke 5:17–26 record the story of Jesus healing a paralyzed man who was lowered down from a roof. In this story, Jesus was teaching in a house in Capernaum. Four men arrived to bring their paralyzed friend to Jesus, but the house was so full that they couldn’t get in. The four friends carried their friend up to the roof and dug a hole in the roof. They lowered the paralyzed man down to Jesus.

Jesus had compassion for the man and said, “Your sins are forgiven.” This made the religious leaders furious. Then Jesus healed the man, telling him to pick up his mat and walk. The man was healed!

biblical background information

In Israel, homes often had a flat roof made of wooden beams, clay, and straw mats. People would spend time on their rooves hosting guests, sleeping there in the summer, and using the roof as a place to dry food in the sun. So, in this story, the roof was likely easy to access and stand on.

Jesus does two incredible things in this story: forgiving the man’s sins (something only God can do) and healing the man. He healed the man to prove that He was God and had the authority to forgive sins. 

Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man Lessons for Kids

Are you looking for an easy way to teach the Bible story ‘Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man’? Grab a scripted lesson, discussion questions, an activity, and an easy craft that is perfect for 3-8-year-olds.

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Make a Stretcher stem Challenge

A STEM challenge is a great way to get kids thinking. This ‘challenge’ can involve elements of science, technology, engineering, and math. These challenges often give kids a set of materials and encourage them to make something or solve a problem in a limited amount of time. Read more about STEM challenges here.

Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man Stem Challenge

Challenge kids to use common classroom materials to make a small stretcher that can hold a figurine or Lego person. Some materials might include popsicle sticks, strips of cloth, string, straws, etc. After kids have created their stretchers, have them place their Lego person on the stretcher and walk around the room to “find Jesus.”

a printable craft - a paralyzed man is healed

In this printable craft, students will cut out the house and the paralyzed man. Then, like the man’s friends, they’ll create a hole in the roof of the house. After attaching string to the man, they’ll lower him into the house.

The pieces for this printable craft are included in both age levels of this lesson: Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man for Preschool or Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man for Bigger Kids.

More Crafts and Activities to go with the story

• Relay Races: Depending on the age of your group, design various relay races. Kids must either carry a stuffed animal through the relay race or carry another kid. Please keep in mind child safety while doing this so no one gets hurt. 

• Lift a Friend: Bring several strong blankets to class. Then place a heavy object or a child on the blanket and have kids lift the child so they can feel that carrying a friend was a challenging thing for the four friends in the story.

• Friendship Bracelets: The man in this story had incredible friends. Encourage kids to think of someone who is a good friend and make friendship bracelets for that friend (or friends, if you have enough time). For some simple friendship bracelet ideas, check out Projects for Kids.

• Envelope House Craft: Check out this simple envelope craft from Let Their Lights Shine. Kids will use an envelope and make it into a house. Opening the flap of the envelope is like opening the roof of the house and a little paper man is slid into the house.

YouTube Videos About Jesus Healing a Paralyzed Man

Here are a few videos about this Bible story that pair nicely with any lesson.

• Saddleback Kids’ Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man (Luke 5:17-26)

• God’s Story: Jesus Heals a Man by Crossroad Kids

• Through the Roof by LifeKids

Want More Miracle of Jesus Lessons?

Continue the learning with more Miracles of Jesus. This lesson is part of a set of six lessons on the Miracles of Jesus. 

These lessons about the miracles of Jesus are also included in the complete 52-week Bible curriculum. There’s one for little kids in preschool/kindergarten and another for bigger kids in first, second, and third grades.

By exploring this miracle, children can learn about the incredible love and power of Jesus. They will also learn about the kindness of the man’s friends because they brought him to Jesus. Whether used in Sunday School, in faith-based schools, or at home, these fun resources will help kids connect with Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man and recognize the love that Jesus has for ALL people.

Teaching the Bible story of Jesus walking on water is a powerful way to inspire kids with a lesson on faith, courage, and trust in God. This blog provides everything you need to make this miraculous story come to life, including kid-friendly videos, creative crafts, activities, and easy-to-follow printable lessons. Perfect for Sunday school teachers, faith-based schools, and homeschoolers, these resources will help children understand the deeper meaning of Jesus’ miracle in a fun, interactive, and memorable way.

The bible Story- jesus walks on water

The story of Jesus walking on water is recorded in Matthew 14:22–33, Mark 6:45–52, and John 6:16–21. Jesus’ disciples were in a boat when a storm came, and they were afraid. Hours later, Jesus walked to them on the water! The disciples thought it was a ghost and were terrified! But Jesus told them to “Take courage!

Peter realized it was Jesus and asked Jesus to call him onto the water. Peter stepped onto the water, but then he started to sink because he was afraid. Jesus rescued Peter from the waves and the storm died down. The disciples worshiped Jesus, saying “Truly you are the Son of God.” (Matthew 14:33 NIV).

Background Information About the bible story

The Sea of Galilee is Israel’s largest freshwater lake. Today, it is called Lake Tiberias. The Sea of Galilee was known for its storms. These storms would come on quickly and intensely because cold air would come down the mountains and mix with the warm air by the Sea of Galilee. This would cause strong winds, which made large waves.

Jesus Walks on Water Bible Lessons for Kids

Are you looking for an easy way to teach the Bible story about Jesus walking on water? Grab the scripted lesson, discussion questions, and simple craft.

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Spinner Crafts for Bigger Kids

Kids often love retelling Bible stories to siblings, friends, and family. Using the pieces provided in the lesson Jesus Walks on Water, kids will create a simple spinner that shows the five main parts of the story. 

In the printable lesson, there are a few craft templates to choose from. You can choose to have your class complete a blank version and draw their own pictures or assemble the completed version. It just depends on how much time you have!

When kids are done with their spinners, divide them into pairs or small groups. Help them to practice telling the story of the miracle to their group/partner.

Scene of the Storm Craft for Preschool

Crafts are a great way to help students to understand the main points of a story. In this Jesus Walks on Water for Preschool kids will recreate the scene of Jesus walking on water by coloring, cutting, and gluing pieces onto a water scene. It’s an easy printable craft that takes almost no time to prepare - perfect if you’re a volunteer teacher on Sunday morning.

While kids complete their craft, talk about the miracle you just learned about. Ask, what do you think it would feel like to walk on water? Can you walk on water? What makes this event such a miracle?

more Crafts and Activities to go with the story

• Sink or Float: Fill a large clear tub with water. Then create a simple experiment to see which classroom objects float and which sink. Have kids guess which items will float vs. sink.

• Make Oobleck: Oobleck is a fascinating substance that isn’t solid or liquid. When you move it around quickly, it takes on the properties of a solid and when you move it around slowly, it takes on the properties of a liquid. Making Oobleck with your group of kids might be an awesome way to recreate the story. Kids can “walk” on the Oobleck by stepping in a tub filled with it, or they can press their hands into the substance to see how it resists the pressure. Check out the Best Ideas for Kids for an Oobleck recipe.

• Footprint Craft: Peter stepped out of the boat in faith. Do a simple footprint craft to remind kids of the importance of stepping out in faith with Jesus. Using washable paint do a paint footprint on a piece of paper and write a Bible verse about trusting the Lord underneath. Or have kids trace their footprint on the piece of paper. 

YouTube Videos - Jesus Walks on Water

Watching a video is a great way to bring the story to life and can help excite kids about the Bible story they’re learning about. Take a peek at some of our favorite videos that tell the story of Jesus walking on water.

• Saddleback Kids has two versions of this story: Jesus Walks on Water focuses more on Jesus and the miracle, and Peter Walks on Water focuses more on Peter stepping out in faith. Both are great retellings of the story; they just have slightly different emphases.

• For another story emphasizing Peter taking a step of faith, check out God’s Story: Peter Walks on Water by Crossroads Kids’ Club.

• Crossroads Kids’ Club also has a catchy song entitled Jesus Walks on Water

Want More Miracles of Jesus Lessons?

Continue the learning with more Miracles of Jesus. This lesson is part of a set of six lessons on the Miracles of Jesus. 

These lessons about the miracles of Jesus are also included in the complete 52-week Bible curriculum. There’s one for little kids in preschool/kindergarten and another for bigger kids in first, second, and third grades.

Jesus Walks on Water teaches about Jesus’ incredible power and also the power of faith in Jesus. These activities and crafts will help connect kids with the story as they are inspired to walk in faith and know that Jesus is always with them.