Easter Story Activities for Kids

Children learn a story best when they can see it, touch it and retell it. These ideas help kids of different ages take part in the Easter story at home.

Color and talk

Give children a page to color, such as a palm branch, a donkey, a hillside at sunrise or an empty tomb. While they color, ask what they remember about the story. Coloring often loosens conversation.

Try a word search

Word searches build spelling and focus. Choose words from the story, like palm, bread, garden, risen and hope. Younger children can look for just three or four words.

Solve a maze

Mazes help with planning and fine motor skills. Tell a short story about a traveler finding a garden and let children trace the path.

Play bingo

Make bingo cards with pictures or words from the story and use buttons or coins as markers. It is a gentle way to review the details.

Hunt for spring

A scavenger hunt for something purple, something yellow, a flower and a feather gets children outside and looking closely.

Make something

Paper palm branches, a window decoration or a small card for a neighbor give children something to do with their hands. Ask a grown up to help with scissors.

Write and draw

Ask children to draw their favorite part of the story and write one sentence about it. This is a good way to see what they understood.

Keep it relaxed

Customs differ among families. Use what fits your home. Short sessions that end while children still want more tend to work best.

Have the pages ready

If you would like coloring pages, puzzles, bingo, crafts and an activity calendar ready to print, the Easter Story Kids Activity Pack has 40 pages.