Easter Story Coloring Pages for Kids

If you are looking for a simple way to talk about the meaning of Easter with your child, these Easter Story Coloring Pages for Kids are a great place to start. I always enjoy adding faith-based printables to our lessons during spring because they make conversations about important topics feel natural.

If you want more ideas for the season, check out my list of Easter activities for kids. I often rotate between crafts, worksheets, and themed lessons so my children stay interested while learning about the holiday.

When my older kids were in elementary school, coloring pages like these helped open the door to meaningful discussions. It is a relaxed way to talk about what happened during Easter while keeping young learners engaged with art and storytelling.

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Why do kids need to know about the story of Easter?

Understanding the Easter story helps children see the meaning behind the holiday. It also creates opportunities for thoughtful conversations during homeschool time.

• Builds faith foundations: Children begin learning key parts of the Christian story in an easy-to-follow way.
• Encourages thoughtful questions: Kids often ask great questions while coloring scenes they are curious about.
• Connects holidays with meaning: Instead of focusing only on eggs and candy, students learn the deeper message of the season.
• Supports family discussions: These pages naturally lead into talks about kindness, hope, and forgiveness.

Recommended Easter Books

I also like pairing activities like this with a few picture books so children can hear the story in another format.

The Very First Easter (Pb)The Good Egg: A Story About Perfectionism, Pressure, and Self-Acceptance (The Food Group)It’s Laugh O’Clock: Would You Rather? Easter Edition: A Hilarious and Interactive Question and Answer Book for Boys and Girls: Basket Stuffer Ideas For Kids (Fun Easter Books For Kids)The Worst Easter Book in the Whole Entire World (Worst World Works™)The Easter Story Hidden Pictures Activity BookWe’re Going on an Egg Hunt: The perfect gift for Easter! (The Bunny Adventures)

 

Skills kids will learn with this printable

Even though these sheets focus on the Easter story, they also support important learning skills for early elementary students.

• Fine motor practice: Coloring detailed pictures strengthens hand muscles and improves pencil control.
• Listening and comprehension: As you explain each scene, children begin connecting pictures with the story events.
• Creative expression: Kids choose colors and add personal touches to each page.

Recommended Spring Printable Packs

If your child enjoys themed worksheets, I also have a few spring math resources that work well alongside seasonal lessons. These printables give students extra practice while keeping a cheerful spring theme.

Supplies needed for the Easter printable

The activity is very easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy homeschool days.

• Printer (I have this one)
• Paper
• Pencil
• Crayons or colored pencils

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 easter coloring sheets?

The Greatest Gift of Easter Is Hope

This page shows Jesus standing before the empty tomb, with a message of hope. It introduces children to the joyful part of the Easter story and sets the tone for the rest of the pages.

Palm Sunday

This scene shows Jesus riding into the city while people wave palm branches and shout praise. Kids often enjoy coloring the crowd and the donkey while learning about this moment from the story.

The Last Supper

This page shows Jesus gathered with his disciples at the table. It provides a good opportunity to talk about sharing meals and the meaning behind this important event.

Prayer in the Garden

The illustration shows Jesus praying while the disciples rest nearby. This page helps children understand the quiet moment before the events that followed.

Jesus Christ Died on the Cross for Our Sins

The final sheet shows Jesus carrying the cross and the crucifixion scene. It can lead to a discussion about sacrifice, forgiveness, and the message of the Easter story.

Ways to extend the activity

Once your child finishes coloring the pages, there are several ways to continue learning about Easter.

• Create an Easter timeline – Have your child place the pages in order and retell the story using the pictures.
• Try more Easter-themed activities – You can add fun ideas like these Easter egg learning activities.
• Make a bookmark craft – These printable bookmarks are a great quiet activity after coloring.
• Write a simple reflection – Older students can write one or two sentences about what each picture represents.

More Easter activities for kids to try

Spring is a great time to add themed lessons to your homeschool routine. Mixing crafts, worksheets, and reading keeps children engaged during the season.

• Easter Story Worksheets for Kids
• Easter Math Activities
• Easter Science Experiments
• 25 Easter Classroom Activities Kids Will Love This Spring by Simple Everyday Mom
• Easter Ideas: How to Have a Reverse Easter Egg Hunt by Crystal and Comp.

These Easter coloring pages are a simple way to discuss the holiday’s meaning while giving young students a relaxing, creative activity. If you are looking for a faith-centered printable for grades 1 to 3, this set can easily fit into your spring lessons.

Download the Easter coloring pages below