<![CDATA[FREEKIDSTORIES - parents]]>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:55:25 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Pentecost: Free Devotionals, Stories, and Activites for Children]]>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:52:17 GMThttps://www.freekidstories.org/parents/pentecost-free-devotionals-stories-and-activites-for-children
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After preaching and teaching for some years, Jesus was crucified and died on the cross, and on the third day He rose from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:3-5).

Forty days later, He ascended into heaven, where He sits at the right hand of God the Father (Hebrews 1:3).

Before His ascension, Jesus told His disciples that the Father would send the Holy Spirit to strengthen and guide them and to remain with them always (John 14:16-17).

Pentecost is a Christian holiday that takes place on the 49th day (50th day when inclusive counting is used) after Easter. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles of Jesus, Mary, and other followers of the Christ, while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks, as described in the Acts of the Apostles. Pentecost marks the "Birthday of the Church".

​Since the day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles and the other followers of Jesus (Acts 2:1–31), the Holy Spirit has continued to dwell in all those who have entered the kingdom of God through accepting Jesus as their Savior. 

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Preschoolers/Younger Children 
Elementary Children  ​
Preteens/Older Children 
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Introduction adapted from Activated magazine and Wikipedia. Pentecost Vector by Vecteezy
]]><![CDATA[Children’s Themes and Free Resources for Lent: Connecting with God]]>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.freekidstories.org/parents/childrens-themes-and-free-resources-for-lent-connecting-with-god
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Updated March 2026!

God's idea of prayer is not a ritual, but loving and lively communication between the best of friends.
 
God wants to have a personal relationship with each of us, and He wants it to be the deepest, most meaningful, most fulfilling and rewarding, most natural part of our lives. He wants to make our lives even better. He wants to add a wonderful new dimension to all that we do—the dimension of His loving presence.
 
1 – 4 years
5 - 7 years  
8 - 11 years
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Audios
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]]><![CDATA[Free Stories, Devotionals, Coloring Pages and Art Activities for Lent for Children]]>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.freekidstories.org/parents/free-stories-devotionals-coloring-pages-and-art-activities-for-lent
Free Stories, Devotionals, Coloring Pages and Art Activities for Lent
Updated February 2026!

​Following is a comprehensive list of stories, devotionals, coloring pages and activities for Lent for children and teens of all ages. All material is non-denominational and can be easily used by Catholics and Protestants alike. The material is divided by age and category (stories/devotionals). Lent-related subjects covered by this material include prayer, salvation, forgiveness, generosity and Christian living.
 
Be sure to also check the list of free resources for Easter for even more stories, illustrated kids’ devotions, videos and fun activities.

Lent Daily Devotional Books

  • NEW! It is Finished - Forty daily Bible readings for Lent and Easter for children. Click here to download the free ebook (Kindle/epub)
  • Living Hope – 40 Thoughts on Lent and Easter for Children (Also available for free in ebook format) A 40 day devotional book with a short quote or prayer and Bible verse for each day. Each page also includes a colorful photo. Topics covered include God’s love and care, forgiveness, kindness and Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. Ideal for children ages 4 to 7 years old.
  • Daily Devotionals for Lent (An adapted version of this book is available for free in ebook format)  - 40 inspiring daily devotions for older children from 7 or 8 on up. Each devotional includes a colorful illustration and the book covers topics such as God’s love, love for others, forgiveness and prayer.​
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Unless otherwise noted, the following devotionals deal with topics related to God’s love for humankind, Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and having a close relationship with Jesus today. Some, such as John 3 and John 1:1-14, are Bible chapters with colorful illustrations that bring the text to life and make it easy to understand.New! Classes​
​8-11 Years

Stories
  • The Stories Jesus Told: When you’re reading the parables of Jesus, it helps to know more of the context in which He was speaking and what the original listeners would have understood. The series "The Stories Jesus Told" shares insight from a number of authors and teachers who have brought greater first-century understanding to the twenty-first-century reading of the parables. The goal isn’t to lock anyone into a particular interpretation or understanding of the parables; rather, it is to help broaden or enrich your understanding of the message Jesus conveyed and how it was understood by the original listeners.
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Arts and Crafts Activities​

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]]><![CDATA[Free Bible Stories for Babies and Preschoolers]]>Thu, 08 May 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.freekidstories.org/parents/free-bible-stories-for-babies-and-preschoolers
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Updated May 2025

​Families that share that common connection with God, whom the Bible calls love itself (1 John 4:8), are closer, more loving, more unified, and have far fewer serious problems among themselves than families that don’t. Why?—Because they have the most important things in common, besides a clear standard of right and wrong—the spiritual guidance and support they need to make the right decisions and stick to them.

Click on the links for free illustrated and simplified Bible stories for children. Stories can either be read online or downloaded in .ppt or .pdf format.

Bible Story Flashcards
 
All flashcards can be downloaded for free (in .pdf format): 
Bible Story Flannelgraphs
 
These free Bible flannelgraphs cover stories from the life of Jesus, including the First Christmas, the healing of Jairus’ daughter, healing of the ten lepers, the parable of the lost sheep, the story of Zacchaeus and the story of the first Easter. All flannelgraphs can be downloaded in color or black and white. (.pdf format)
 
Old Testament Stories: 
(Unless otherwise noted, all stories can be read online and downloaded as a .pdf for free)
Life of Jesus

Jesus' Birth and Early Life
Life of Jesus 
Miracles of Jesus
Parables of Jesus
Jesus' Death and Resurrection
Stories of the Acts of the Apostles
Bible Story Books
Some of these Bible story books can only be read online while others can be downloaded in .pdf, .epub or .mobi format.
  • NEW! Baby's First Promise Bible - Short Bible stories accompanied by a Bible verse. Can be read online for free but not downloaded.
  • NEW! My Little Bible & Prayer Book - My Little Bible and Prayer Book includes many of the most-loved Bible stories of all time. Every beautifully illustrated story is accompanied by a prayer from Psalms. Delightfully illustrated and written, this little Bible teaches children a love for God’s Word and the importance of prayer from a young age. Can be read online for free but not downloaded.
  • NEW! The YesKids Bible - Each story is accompanied by a prayer to help children connect with God; a sing-along song and a Christian value which reinforces the story. Can be read online for free but not downloaded.
  • My Cloth Bible: A simple Bible book for babies. Can be read online but not downloaded.
  • My Toddler Bible: This book sample includes the stories of Creation, Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, and Joseph. Can be read online for free but not downloaded.
  • Easy to Read Bible: This book is made for young children who are learning to read; however, its large text and colorful full-page illustrations make it an ideal Bible for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Includes both Old and New Testament stories. Can be read for free online and downloaded.
  • ​​My First Baby Bible – Unique children’s bible created using photo illustrations of babies and young children. Includes six short, attention-grabbing stories in both English and Spanish that young kids are sure to enjoy; these are Creation, Noah, Moses, David, Daniel and the Birth of Jesus. Created by Gold Quill; available to read online and download.
  • You n’ Me Baby Bible – This is a preview of the full book and includes eight different Old Testament stories (Creation, Noah, Abraham and Isaac, Joseph, Moses, Ruth and Hannah). Created by Scandinavia Publishing. (can be read online but not downloaded)
  • ​Stories of the Bible – Basic Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments for children, courtesy of Scandinavia Publishing (can be read online but not downloaded)
  • ​Parables of the Bible – Parables of Jesus for toddlers. Includes the Parable of the Lost Sheep, The Prodigal Son, House on the Rock and the Lost Coin. Courtesy of Scandinavia Publishing; can be read online but not downloaded.
  • Angel Stories in the Bible – Stories of Angels from the Old Testament and New Testament. Text is short and to the point and the attractive illustrations are sure to catch the attention of any toddler or preschooler. Produced by Scandinavia Publishing; can be read online but not downloaded.
  • Ready – Set – Find!: Short Bible story books for children with simple text. These books give the children an opportunity to participate in the event by finding key people and things in the illustration. Available from Scandinavia Publishing (can read online but not download). Following are the books in this series:
  • YesKids! Bible Stories - These colorfully illustrated Bible Stories holistically teach Christian and moral values such as kindness, obedience, generosity and trust in God. Each story is accompanied by a prayer to help children connect with God. The YesKids! Story and Prayer Bible includes Bible stories from both the Old and New Testament while the books listed below feature stories on particular topics. These books are created by Christian Media Publishing and can be read online but not downloaded. 
  • ​The Life of Jesus for Children – Contains stories from the life of Jesus, starting with His birth and ending with His return. It is ideal for older preschoolers but can be read to younger children. You can also download this ebook for kids for free in epub or mobi format.
  • The Story of Jesus for Preschoolers – Bilingual book (English and Spanish) about the life of Jesus. Unlike many other Bible books, this booklet focuses on the reason why Jesus came to earth instead of recounting specific miracles and parables in depth. It is ideal for toddlers and very young children and can be downloaded as well as read online.​ You can also download this ebook for kids for free in epub or mobi format.

Bible Passages and Prayers
  • NEW! The Sermon on the Mount: Salt and Light - Illustrated passage from Matthew 5:14-16
  • Feed My Lambs - Feed My Lambs is a program that introduces young children to the Scriptures. It doubles as a complete memorization course. The set includes six booklets, each with 15 verses on topics such as Faith, God’s promises, God’s love, prayer, salvation and Christian living. These books, along with a guide for teachers and parents, can be read online or downloaded.
  •  The Lord’s Prayer – A simple yet engaging presentation of the Lord’s Prayer, with text in English and Spanish. Can be read online or downloaded in pdf format. This book is also available for free in epub or mobi format.
  • The Beatitudes – The Beatitudes for children. This presentation has colorful, attention grabbing pictures with simple text that young kids can easily understand. Can be read online or downloaded in .pdf format. This book is also available for free in epub or mobi format.
  • The Blessing - "The Lord bless you and keep you...". Text is in English and Spanish and the booklet can be read online or downloaded.
  • Psalm 23 - The well-known "The Lord is my Shepherd" psalm. The book has colorful illustrations, text in English and Spanish and can be downloaded.
  • Psalm 100 - A psalm of praise to the Lord. The book has colorful illustrations, text in English and Spanish and can be downloaded.
  • Psalm 139 - A Psalm about God's love and care for us. Text is in English and Spanish and the file can be read online or downloaded.
  • Psalm 148 - A Creation Praise for children. The colorful illustrations and easy to remember text will make it easy for kids to learn this psalm of gratitude to God. The book is in English and Spanish and can be read online or downloaded.
  • Dial Into Heaven - The Dial into Heaven series is a fun and exciting way of introducing toddlers to the prayers and promises of the Bible (The following story books can be read online but not downloaded)


]]><![CDATA[Daily Lent Reading and Activities for Little Kids]]>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 21:26:23 GMThttps://www.freekidstories.org/parents/daily-lent-reading-and-activities-for-little-kids
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​In this post, you'll find a combination of stories, activities, and coloring pages that will help bring the spirit of Lent and Easter into your children's lives this season. The stories focus on inspiring faith in God and Jesus, prayer, and promoting acts of love and compassion. The coloring pages and other activities provide some fun for little ones, giving them something challenging to do, while also reinforcing positive values. The content of these devotionals and stories is generally geared toward children between the ages of 3 and 7 but may also be suitable for children who are a bit younger.
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Day 1: God's Love
Day 2: God Made the World
Day 3: Psalm 139: You Know Me  
Day 4: Psalm 23  
Day 5: God is
Day 6: In the Beginning
Day 7: Your Best Friend 
Day 8: Tiny Bible Treasures: Jesus’ Little Lambs
Day 9: The Prodigal Son
Day 10: Parable Of The Lost Coin   
Day 11: Jesus Blesses the Children   
Day 12:  Tiny Bible Treasures: Zacchaeus Meets Jesus  
Day 13: The Gospel of John for Children
Day 14: Consider the Sparrow
Day 15: Talking with God
Day 16:  Hearing from God
Day 17: The Parable of the Persistent Widow
Day 18: We Bow our Heads
Day 19: Two Baskets
Day 20: Our Father
Day 21:  Children All Over the World
Day 22: Jesus is our loving friend   
Day 23: The Beatitudes
Day 24: Sermon on the Mount: Salt and Light
Day 25: The Golden Rule
Day 26:  The Ant and the Grasshopper: Retold
Day 27: The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant  
Day 28: Do Good
Day 29: Grant Me, O Lord
Day 30: Choose the Right Way
Day 31: The Good Samaritan
Day 32: Who is the greatest?
Day 33: Jesus enters Jerusalem
Day 34: The Widow’s Offering
Day 35: The Greatest Commandments
Day 36: Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet
Day 37: The Last Supper
Day 38: In the Garden of Gethsemane
Day 39: Jesus Dies for Us
Day 40: He is Alive!

Your children need their own connection with the source of all love, God Himself.
 
Be consistent and make it fun, and your children will grow in faith because their lives will be built on the rock-solid foundation of God’s Word.
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]]><![CDATA[Easter - Free Children's Stories, Videos and Activities]]>Fri, 29 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.freekidstories.org/parents/easter-free-childrens-stories-videos-and-activitieschildren easter
Updated March 2024!

This post includes a comprehensive list of stories, videos, coloring pages and activities for children. All stories, coloring pages and activity sheets can be freely downloaded, printed and used at no cost for group events or at home. Happy Easter!

If you are looking for children's devotional articles and presentations about Easter or topics related to Easter, you can find a large list of free resources here.

Children's Stories, Devotionals, Comics, and Articles:
Children's Easter Videos:
  • NEW! The Real Story of Jesus - animated video for children ages 6 -11
  • For God so Loved the World - music video for children ages 1 - 11.
  • He is Risen (Animated Bible Classics) – for children ages 5-11. This video tells the story of the crucifixion, resurrection and Jesus' ascension into Heaven. 
  • Worthy is the Lamb (Animated Bible Classics) – for children ages 6-11. This video tells the story of events leading up to Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion and features prophecies showing that these events were foretold by Old Testament prophets.
  • Bible for Beginners Easter video – ideal for children ages 1-5 years. Starts with Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem and ends with the ascension.
  • He's Alive – short animated video of the Easter story; ideal for toddlers and preschoolers. 
  • ​Storykeepers: The Magic of Easter - For children ages 6 on up. The story of Easter is related in parts by a Christian family in Rome who is struggling to flee from Nero's soldiers. 
  • The Global Gospel: Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus – for children ages 6 on up. Features the stories of Jesus death, resurrection, appearances to the disciples and return to Heaven.
  • The King of Glory - This video uses thought-provoking narrative, a mix of 3D motion-graphics, simple animation, and live video to explain the story of redemption. It begins with creation and ends with Jesus' return to earth as King of kings and Lord of lords.
Easter Coloring and Activity Pages:
Note: Be sure to check out this comprehensive list of resources for Lent to find even more children's stories, devotionals, coloring pages and arts and crafts that can be used for the Easter season!
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]]><![CDATA[Children's Themes and Free Resources for Lent: Serving God and Christian Living]]>Sun, 25 Feb 2024 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.freekidstories.org/parents/childrens-themes-and-free-resources-for-lent-serving-god-and-christian-living
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If we truly desire to be like Christ, Jesus Himself gave us the benchmark in Matthew 22:37–40 when He said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind [and] love your neighbor as yourself.”

​Through [Jesus'] suffering, death, and glorious resurrection on Easter morning, we can live every day with passion—the passion of a Christian. - Chris Mizrany, missionary with Helping Hand in Cape Town, South Africa.
For additional resources for Lent, organized by age groups, click here
For Bible stories, devotionals, videos, coloring pages and activities for Easter, click here
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Updated February 2024!

Bible Stories
​Devotionals
NEW! Classes
Videos
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]]><![CDATA[Free! - Christmas Stories and Videos for Children]]>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.freekidstories.org/parents/free-christmas-stories-videos-children
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Updated December 2023
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The Christmas season is always a special time for families – a time of love, warmth, togetherness, giving, caring – and lots and lots of fun! 

Following are some links to good Christmas stories and videos for children of all ages. In fact, you may even enjoy having your whole family read (or watch) some of these heartwarming and character building stories together, celebrating the beauties and joys of this special season that only comes once a year. Merry Christmas!

Stories, Comics and Books:

1 – 4 year olds:
5 – 7 year olds:  
8 – 11 year olds:
NEW! 12 - 16 year olds:​
Videos:
Note: These are short songs, video clips and cartoons. Click here for a listing of full length Christmas movies and cartoons for the whole family!

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]]><![CDATA[Free Devotionals for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers]]>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.freekidstories.org/parents/free-devotionals-for-babies-toddlers-and-preschoolers
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Updated November 2023

​Parenting is more than comforting children when they fall down, or making sure they get proper nutrition, and brush their teeth, and so on. Parents are responsible for their children’s spiritual training as well.

You can constantly point a child towards the Lord, even from the time he or she is born, by talking to them about Jesus.  You can pass a knowledge of the Bible on to them by daily using Bible story books and other devotional materials appropriate for their age.

Following are some links to free online devotionals for toddlers, preschoolers and young children. These short, illustrated books, booklets and presentations will grab your little one’s attention and make him want to learn more about Jesus.

Click on the links to either read these devotionals online or download them to your computer.

Free Devotional Books:

Big Thoughts for Little Minds – This series of five books brings key Bible passages to life in a relatable way for young children. The books include simple text, colorful illustrations and points for discussion to help little kids better understand Biblical principles. Click the following links to read or download the books for free:
Jesus and Me – A series of books with messages from Jesus for children on themes such as: waking up, bedtime, kindness, healthy habits, learning new things, guardian angels, and protection. Click the following links to read or download these books for free:
Seasonal Devotional Books – The following daily devotional books have been created for specific seasons:
  • God with Us - 25 short daily readings for the Christmas season. Each page includes a colorful photo, a short reading and a Bible verse. Topics covered include God’s love for each one of us, kindness and unselfishness and praise and thanksgiving. Click here to download the free ebook (available in epub and Kindle format)
  • Living Hope – Forty short daily readings for little children. This book was created for Lent and Easter but can be used year-round. Each page includes a colorful photo, a short reading and a Bible verse. Topics covered in this book include God’s unconditional love, kindness, generosity, prayer and faith. Click here to download the free ebook (available in epub and Kindle format)

Free Devotional Series:

NEW! Thank God for the Seasons - Four short books with praises to God for the blessings of each season:​  
In the Garden – A series of comics featuring a gardener and the children he works with. Children reading the booklets will learn valuable lessons about God’s love and care, kindness and consideration, obedience and the importance of spending time with Jesus each day. Coloring pages accompany the stories for added fun.
 
Pray a Way – Colorful posters (with accompanying black and white pages to color) featuring rhyming prayers for just about every activity. A bible verse is included for each prayer. Topics covered include schooltime, mealtime, bedtime, holidays, grandparents and even pets.

Bright Pebbles – Bright Pebbles is a collection of Christian and character-building books written for children ages four on up. Each devotional is built on a Bible verse, and explains to a child in simple terms what the principles of that verse mean and how it applies to daily living.  The Bright Pebbles series is created by My Wonder Studio and there are currently over 85 of these devotionals posted online in pdf format for easy downloading. Additionally, a compilation of several books from this series can be downloaded for free in epub and mobi format.

My Little Talks with Jesus – An ongoing series of short, devotional articles where Jesus talks with little children about day to day issues such as happiness, trying new things, forgiveness, going to sleep at night and more. This series is created by My Wonder Studio and all articles are in .pdf format for easy downloading. You can also download the ebook for free in epub or Kindle format.

One Kind Deed at a Time – A series of ten devotional articles on the topic of kindness, consideration and forgiveness. Each devotional includes a Bible verse and practical ideas to put the article into action.  This series is created by My Wonder Studio and all articles are in .pdf format for easy downloading.

Through Every Day - Covers topics such as God's love, prayer, and kindness. A free coloring page accompanies every devotional.

Basic Christian Principles for Little Children - Short devotionals to help children learn the basics of the Christian faith:​
Other Free Devotionals for Little Kids

Devotionals from the Freekidstories Website - Freekidstories offers a range of free children’s devotional resources for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, including presentations of songs, illustrated simplified Bible verses and short devotional articles.

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My Wonder Studio - The My Wonder Studio website is dedicated to creating free children’s stories, devotionals and activities that can be read online or downloaded at no charge. You can find materials for children ages 0-5 years here or check out stories and devotionals listed by category.

Nurture, Inspire, Teach: Nurture, Inspire, Teach is a website dedicated to providing great online resources for children, teenagers and parents. Following are links to the site’s children’s devotionals for little ones.


To help your little one learn even more of God's Word, check out this list of free Bible stories online that your little ones are sure to enjoy. Some of these are available as PowerPoints while others are in .pdf and/or ebook format. 
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]]><![CDATA[Free: Back to School Stories, Comics, Videos, Coloring Pages and Activities for Children]]>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.freekidstories.org/parents/free-back-to-school-stories-comics-videos-coloring-pages-and-activities-for-children
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Stories/Comics:

Four to Six/Seven Year Olds
Seven to Ten Year Olds
Preteens/Teens
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Coloring Pages/Activities ​
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