Holy Week has begun! Get your kids in the spirit with these fun activities. The following list provides perfect additions to your religion lessons during Easter week. These activities for kids complement scripture readings and school lessons and are a great addition to your lesson plans. Grab your palm leaves and these religious resources to make this Palm Sunday one to remember!
1. Handwriting Practice
Use Palm Sunday to practice handwriting skills. First, trace the letters. Then watch as your kids write the words on their own. Other worksheets practice words like; cross, palm, and Jesus in both print and cursive writing!
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2. Palm Leaf Prayers
Keep your Palm Sunday activities focused on prayers. Cut out the palm branch outline and tape it to your door. Then have your kids add a prayer for someone or something they’re grateful for each day of Holy Week.
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3. Palm Sunday Coloring Pages
As you read Matthew 21, have your little one color along with these simple coloring pages. A variety of styles are available for you to choose from. Each scene contains the important symbols of Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem: palm fronds, a donkey, and cheering crowds!
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4. Jesus Enters Jerusalem Pop-Up Craft Kit
This DIY craft kit is the perfect religious resource. Teach your little ones about Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem, ultimate triumph, and everlasting love with the pre-made cutouts. Once assembled, act out the Bible scene as you read the corresponding Bible passage.
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5. Journey Through Holy Week
This printable is a great way to keep track of the days of Holy Week. It’s perfect for elementary-aged students. Each day comes with a scripture reference. As you read the day’s passage, have your little ones reflect on what Jesus’ journey means to them.
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6. Keepsake Bible
A fantastic teacher resource is this color storybook is perfect for elementary-grade students of all ages. As you read the stories from the Bible, your kids can color along and reflect on their own spiritual journeys with over 95 Biblical scenes to color.
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7. Holy Week Cheat Sheet
What is Holy Week? This cheat sheet provides all the answers you need. Alongside a description of what Holy Week is, the corresponding passages for each important Biblical event. Use it to help prep lessons for the Lenten season.
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8. Wasabi Tape Palm
Wasabi tape is the perfect craft material for PreK and 1st Grade students! Grab a variety of green-colored tape. Cut pieces of various lengths and prints. Then have your little ones attach them to the central palm branch. Shout, Hosanna, once they’ve finished!
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9. Palm Sunday Word Search
Kids love word searches! This fun and easy activity is a great way to teach your kids the important aspects of Jesus’s arrival in Jerusalem. Disciples, cloaks, branches, and a donkey are all there. Once they’ve finished the search, let them color the scene for extra fun!
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10. Connect The Dots
The donkey is central to the story of Palm Sunday. This printable coloring page is perfect for younger kids. Help them learn their numbers by connecting the dots. When they’ve finished, let their imaginations run wild as they color the scene.
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11. Palm Sunday Story
This three-minute video is perfect for telling your kids the story of Palm Sunday. As they watch the video, prepare some of the worksheets in this list. Once the video has finished, have them summarize the story before they begin their Palm Sunday activity sheets.
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12. Coloring Pages- Holy Week
The simple illustrations make the story of Palm Sunday easy to understand. As you read the Bible stories, have your little ones color the corresponding images. Ask them to pick their favorite image and recount what happened in the story.
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13. Hand-Shaped Palm Branch Wavers
Add this cute craft to your Holy Week lesson kit. Trace your little ones’ hands on green construction paper. Cut them out and glue them together in the shape of a palm branch. As you read Matthew 21, have your kids wave their palms along with the excited crowds!
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14. Paper 3D Models
Create your own 3D Palm Sunday scenes with these simple patterns. Cut out the figures and then fold them along the dotted lines. Place Jesus atop his donkey and act out his entry into Jerusalem. Perfect for acting and drama lessons!
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15. Jerusalem Maze
Help Jesus find his way through Jerusalem. The simple print maze pattern is perfect for preschool and kindergarten students. When your students have finished the maze, have them shout “Hosanna” just like the crowds did!
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16. Palm Sunday Maze
A harder version of the Jerusalem maze above. Help the donkey find its way to Jesus in the center of the maze. As your kids trace their route, have them do scripture reflections on the story of Palm Sunday and what lessons they can learn from it.
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17. Palm Sunday Crossword
Give your kids their own version of the Sunday crossword puzzle. The simple puzzle will help build your kid’s vocabulary as they learn their Bible stories. Remove the word bank for a more challenging puzzle. A great addition to your Holy Week lesson kit.
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18. Hand and Foot Print Paintings
This craft is a little on the messy side but it is a great one for the memory box. Paint your kid’s foot grey and have them step onto a piece of paper. Create a donkey from their print! Add green “palm” handprints to complete the scene.
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19. Easter Word Decoding Activity
Do your kids love puzzles and secret codes? Then this activity is perfect for them! Unscramble the secret symbols to reveal the answer to each question. If you have more than one student, make it a race to see who can decode the answers the fastest!
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20. 40 Days of Lent Printable
Keep track of the 40 days of Lent with this printable. Place the page on the fridge and move a magnet each day. Assign scripture reflections for each of the important days marked on the sheet.
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21. Easter Week Trivia
Link your weekly trivia nights with your Palm Sunday lesson plans! After reading the Gospel stories about Holy Week and Easter, have your kids join teams and compete to see who remembers the stories! Choose to either give them the worksheet or read the questions out loud.
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22. Donkey Printable
Create your own 3D donkey for your Easter scenes! Grab some sturdy card stock and trace the images. Color and decorate the pieces before you assemble them. Once assembled, have your kids prepare the way for the coming of the King of Kings!
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23. Preschool Palm Branch Activity
A fantastic lesson for preschoolers! Help your little ones create palm tree branches with craft sticks and colored paper. Cut strips of paper into various lengths and glue them onto craft sticks. When you’ve finished, lay them down for Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem!
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24. We Believe
This Easter song is perfect for your lesson plans. Have your little ones sing along about their belief in Jesus’ love for everyone! The host includes a sign language arrangement for hearing-impaired children.
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25. Roll and Match Game
Games are great activities to add to your lesson kit. In this simple, printable game, kids roll the dice and answer the corresponding question to test their knowledge of Palm Sunday. For a challenge, remove the pre-made answers.
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26. Lent Calendar
Mark the passing of the Lenten season by having your kids follow the day’s instructions. Your kids will partake in everything from reading scripture passages to praying for world peace. A great addition to your religion lesson plans!
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27. Palm Template
Make your own realistic-looking palms with this template. Print out the template. Then fold a piece of construction paper in half. Cut along the lines and unfold the paper to see your creation!
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28. Paper Bag Donkeys
This fun activity for elementary school students brings the religion lesson to life. Follow the easy how-to guide to create a 3D donkey body. Let your kids personalize their donkeys with fun and colorful craft supplies!
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29. Hosanna Song
Add some music to your Palm Sunday lesson plans! This short song is perfect for preschoolers to sing along to. The simple verses are easy to remember and will get your kids excited about learning. Get them up and dancing as they sing along!
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30. Palm Sunday Matching Game
Help your kids remember the most important symbols from the Palm Sunday- Holy Thursday Bible stories. Cut out the squares, then mix them up face down on the table. For every pair, they find, have them answer questions about the Bible stories they’ve read!
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31. Palm Sunday Decoration
Get your kids to decorate your house or classroom for this Easter season. Grab a colorful variety of felt fabric and cut out palm branches and cloaks. Then watch as your kids lay them down like the people of Jerusalem did for Jesus!
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32. The Easter Storybook
This storybook invites children to reflect on God’s love for all people. It follows Jesus’s story from his days in the temple as a boy through his Resurrection. The beautiful illustrations and easy-to-follow text make it perfect for kids aged 4 to 8.
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33. A Guide to Holy Week
There’s so much to remember about Holy Week! This printable reader is the perfect way to keep everything straight. Add it to your religion resources to easily answer all your kids’ questions about Holy Week.
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34. Palm Crosses
A staple activity for any Palm Sunday. With the palm fronds from Church, help your kids create their own crosses. This step-by-step guide is easy to follow. Display the crosses around the house all year long as a symbol of God’s love.
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35. Palm Sunday Discussion Questions
Read Matthew 21:1-11 together with your kids. Afterward, use the questions to discuss the original events of the story. Feel free to add your own questions for deeper reflections on the moral lessons of Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem.
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36. Easter Picture Story
Emojis are an integral part of kids’ language. This short story recounts the story of Easter with the help of visual symbols. Have your kids read the story out loud to practice their reading skills. Give them a prize every time they replace the symbol with the correct word!
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37. Clothespin Donkeys
Kids will love this simple and fast craft. Simply cut out the donkey pattern and some palm leaves from green foam. They use clothespins for the donkey’s legs to create a standing model or attach one on its back to hang it on the wall.
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38. Decoding Bible Passages
Give your older kids this fun activity. As they work through the symbols to decode the Bible passage, find the corresponding verse in your Bible. Once they’ve solved the puzzle, read the passage together and discuss what it means. Have them create their own puzzle for their friends!
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39. Palm Sunday Puzzles
Puzzles, puzzles, and more puzzles! This activity sheet includes mazes, word matching, and crosswords! It’s great for older elementary students and as an addition to your teacher resource portfolio.
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40. Hosanna Coloring Page
This printable coloring page is perfect for Palm Sunday! Hidden among the palm branches is the important message of Hosanna! This a great way for kindergarten students to practice coloring in the lines to reveal the message.
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41. Lent Activity Sheets
This collection of activity sheets is perfect for the entire Lenten season. Included in the package are facts, history, morals, and traditions. These printable activities are great for older kids for post-Church discussions!
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42. The Road to Easter
The perfect way to kick off your Holy Week! This roadmap starts on Palm Sunday and covers the events of Holy Week. As you do your daily Bible readings, have your kids keep track of the events by gluing or writing the correct event in the next square.
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43. Holy Week Poster
If you have a budding artist on your hands, this poster is a great way to get them interested in the Easter season! Throughout the week, have them color each day’s picture. Save the completed poster and display it for everyone to see!
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44. Printable Bible Story
Print a portable version of Matthew 21 for your kids to carry with them! This free printable is perfect for all ages. The illustrations and simple language help kids understand the story of Palm Sunday and practice their reading comprehension.
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45. Prepare the Path
This cute craft has kids place cloth down to keep Jesus’s feet clean. After you print the picture, cut pieces of fabric to symbolize people’s cloaks and have your little ones glue them on Jesus’s path. Add palm tree branches to complete the scene!
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46. Donkey Paper Plates
Great idea for a kid’s table coloring craft! Give your kids some paper plates, googly eyes, and paper cutouts of ears and noses. Then let them design their own donkey to add to the Easter & Holy Week decorations.
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47. Palm Branch Number Recognition
Slip a math lesson into your Palm Sunday. Cut out palm tree branches from paper, foam, or fabric. Number each leaf and place them on the floor. Call out a number for your kids to step on. This activity is great for number recognition with kindergarten students.
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48. My Palm Sunday Book
Create your own Palm Sunday stories! Choose from pre-designed pages or make your own. Include the important parts of Jesus’s story: finding the donkey, people placing waving palms, and shouting Hosanna! Leave out the text for a creative writing activity.
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49. Woven Paper Palms
Add a little color to your Palm Sunday lesson plans! Simply trace and cut out palm leaves along with colorful strips of paper. Then help your kids cut lines in the palms to weave the paper through.
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50. Crown Coloring Page
Create a crown fit for the King of Kings! This simple print-out reminds kids of Palm Sunday’s promise that Jesus the King is coming back to us one day. Have them create their own palm branch to keep the Bible lessons at the center of the activity.
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51. Pop-Up Palm Sunday
These printables are perfect for crafting Palm Sunday decorations! Simply print and fold the dioramas to recreate the Biblical scenes. Let your kids pick their favorite to display. A great addition to your trove of Easter crafts!
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52. Paper Crosses
If you can’t get your hands on palm branches this year, create crosses out of paper! Grab some construction paper and follow the step-by-step picture guide. As your kids fold the paper, recount the story of Palm Sunday and its lessons.
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53. Printables for Preschoolers
Even the youngest of kids can prepare the way for Jesus! Cut out the palm branches and clothes. Grab a figure of Jesus on a donkey and then place the cut-outs on the route Jesus takes through your house.
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54. Triumphal Entry Stand Up
Most people don’t have Palm Sunday dioramas lying around. This cute printable version is here to help! As your kids create the scene, have them reflect on their Lenten journeys since Ash Wednesday and the sacrifices they’ve made.
55. Plan for Lent
Reinforce the sacred nature of Lent by writing out a prayer plan. Print and fill out this sheet on Ash Wednesday. Then see if the kids followed through on their promises for Lent and reflect on your journeys.
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