Easter Story Worksheets for Kids

Every spring, I look for meaningful ways to teach the Easter story in our homeschool, and these Easter Story Worksheets for Kids have been such a helpful addition. If you are teaching grades 1 to 3, this printable makes the biblical account simple, clear, and age-appropriate.

If you are planning your spring lessons, you should also check out my full list of Easter activities for kids. I like having a mix of crafts, reading, and writing pages so our week feels balanced and not overwhelming.

If you want a Christ-centered resource that still builds academic skills, keep reading. I will walk you through what is included in the printable, the skills your child will practice, and how I used similar activities with my older kids.

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Why do kids need to know the Easter story?

The Easter story is at the heart of our faith, and I believe our children need to understand it in a way that fits their age. When we teach it with intention, it becomes more than a holiday tradition.

• Builds a strong biblical foundation: When kids learn about Jesus’ death and resurrection early on, they begin to understand grace, forgiveness, and hope.
• Encourages meaningful conversations: These lessons open the door to honest talks about faith, sacrifice, and love.
• Connects faith with daily life: Children start to see how biblical truth shapes their choices and attitudes.

My Favorite Easter Books

Along with worksheets, I always read a few faith-based Easter picture books with my children to help them see the story through engaging illustrations and simple language.

5-Minute Easter Stories (5-Minute Stories)The Story of Easter: A Bible Story (Illustrated gift for kids ages 2-6, churches can give out) (God’s Big Promises)The Story of Easter: A Christian Easter Book for Kids (Little Golden Book)The Story of Easter: Christian Hardcover Picture Book for ChildrenThe Easter StoryThe Good News of Easter: Celebrating the Glory of the Resurrection Story

 

Skills your child will practice with these worksheets

This printable is not just about the story. It also supports early elementary learning goals in a gentle way.

• Strengthen reading comprehension by answering questions about key events.
• Practice critical thinking with true/false and matching activities.
• Build writing confidence with short responses and drawing prompts.

Recommended Spring Printable Packs

If you are working on math alongside your Bible lessons, I also have a couple of spring-themed math printables that fit perfectly into your seasonal plans. They focus on foundational skills like place value and basic addition while keeping the pages bright and engaging for early elementary students.

Supplies needed for these Easter activities

You do not need anything fancy to get started, which is always a win in my book.

• Printer (I have this one)
• Paper
• Pencil
• Crayons

I have the HP printer 8710, but it’s no longer available. It’s been running well for years now. Consider another HP Instant Ink-ready printer so that you can use their program to send you ink cartridges whenever your printer gets low on ink.

What’s included in the printable Easter worksheets?

Who Is Jesus Christ?

This page introduces who Jesus is, why He died, and the three important days of Easter. There is a word bank to help younger students fill in the blanks with confidence.

The Triumphal Entry: True or False

Students read statements about Jesus entering Jerusalem and decide if they are correct. This page reviews key details like the donkey, palm branches, and the shout of Hosanna.

The Last Supper: Symbol Matching

Children match symbols such as bread, the cup, and washing feet with their meaning. It helps them connect visual reminders with deeper spiritual truth.

Feelings Chart: The Cross

This worksheet asks students to think about how Jesus, Pontius Pilate, Mary, and Joseph may have felt. It encourages empathy and thoughtful discussion.

Easter Is Good News

On this final page, kids draw and write about the happiest part of the Easter story. It gives them space to reflect on what the resurrection means personally.

An answer key is also included for quick and easy checking.

Ways to extend the activity

If your child finishes early or you want to stretch the lesson into a full week, there are so many simple ways to build on what they learned. I used to add a craft or hands-on project to help the story stick, especially when my older boys were in elementary school.

• Paper Weaving Easter Basket – Try this fun craft that gives kids fine motor practice while tying in a seasonal theme that fits perfectly with your Easter lessons.
• Printable Easter Activities – You can find more themed pages on this list. I liked adding a few extra worksheets for review when my daughter wanted more quiet table work.
• Read the Easter story aloud together – Have your child follow along in their Bible and pause to ask simple comprehension questions. This helped my kids connect what they read on the worksheet to Scripture itself.
• Create a simple Holy Week timeline – Let your student draw small pictures for events like the Triumphal Entry, the Last Supper, and the resurrection. Visual sequencing helped my children remember the order of events with more confidence.

More Easter activities for kids to try

If you are planning a full Easter unit, you can pair these worksheets with other hands-on and faith-based ideas to create a meaningful week of learning.

• Easter Books for Kids
• Easter Learning Activities
• Easter Books for Kindergarten
• Easter Basket Craft For Kids by Simple Everyday Mom
• Easter Ideas: How to Have a Reverse Easter Egg Hunt by Crystal and Comp.

I know how busy homeschool life can feel, especially with multiple ages under one roof. With a high schooler and a middle schooler in the house now, I look back and appreciate the simple resources that helped us stay focused on what mattered most. I hope these pages help you do the same with your early elementary child.

Download the Easter printable below