Easter - Free Children's Stories, Videos and Activities

Updated April 2023!

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:

• NEW! What Jesus Said on the Cross - For children ages 9 on up.
• He is Alive! - The story of the resurrection for little children (ages 0 - 4 years)
• He is Risen – the story of the first Easter for children ages 1-4. You can also download for free in epub or mobi format.
• Jesus Returns – The story of the second coming of Jesus, for children ages 2 – 7.
• The Ant and the Caterpillar - for children ages 3 - 7 years old
• The Ant and the Grasshopper: Retold - An Easter allegory for children 5 - 7 years old.
• Lessons from Jesus: Love One Another - Part of the Bible story of the Last Supper, for children ages 5 - 7 years old.
• The First Easter: Flashcards - for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers up to 4 or 5 years old.
• The First Easter – for children ages 5 – 7 years old.
• The Last Supper - The story of the last meal Jesus shared with His disciples. For children from 5 - 7 years old.
• Bible MiniWorld: The Easter Story - A comic of the story of the First Easter, for children ages 5 - 7.
• From Creation to Easter - Bible stories for Lent and Easter for children. Ideal for kids ages 5 on up. Also available for free in epub or mobi format.
• The Easter Story - From Palm Sunday to Pentecost, the story of Easter for children ages 5 on up.
• Why Easter?  - A short book for children ages 6 - 8 to help them understand why Jesus came to earth to save us. Also available for free in epub and mobi format. 
• The Three Trees - for children ages 6 - 12 years old.
• Easter Traditions - A peek into Easter traditions from different countries and how they relate to the story of the First Easter - For children ages 7 on up.
• ​“I Saw, I Touched, I Believed” - The story of the Resurrection of Jesus, as told by the Apostle Thomas. For children ages 7 on up.
• ​The Third Day - A dramatized story of the resurrection for children ages 8 - 12 years.
• The Soldier's Story - The story of Easter as told by one of the soldiers involved in the Crucifixion. For children ages 9 on up.
• What Happened on That Day? – for children ages 8 – 12 years old. 
• Fascinating Facts about Easter – for children ages 8 – 12 years old. 
• "A Son at the Length" - for children ages 9 - 12 years old.
• A Spot along the Way Home - for children ages 9 - 12 years old
• The Empty Cage - an Easter allegory for children ages 8 - 12 years old
• The Eyewitness - Dramatized Easter story based on Matthew 26-27 and John 18. For children ages 8 - 12.
• Easter - Yesterday, Today and Forever - A fascinating children’s book with allegories and stories that reveal the real meaning of Easter. For children ages 8 - 12. To download this book for free in epub or mobi format, click here.
• Leaning on Him - Bible story for children ages 8-12 years old.
• Symbols of Easter - For children ages 8-12 years old.
• Another Layer of Easter - Discover the connection between the first Easter and the Day of Pentecost. For children ages 8 - 12.
• ​A Russian Captain Finds Jesus – Comic featuring the true story of a Russian captain who hears about Jesus and the resurrection for the very first time.  For children ages 8 - 12.
• Is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ True? – Comic showing historical evidence that Jesus lived, was crucified and rose from the dead.  For children ages 8 - 12.
• Easter Customs and Traditions - Short articles for older children about Christian and non-Christian Easter customs and traditions. Great for children ages 8-12.
• The King of Glory - KING of GLORY tells the story of the Creator-Owner of the universe and His plan to rescue His rebellious subjects from the kingdom of darkness. Ideal for children ages 8-9 years on up. This book is also captivating for preteens and teens.

Children's Easter Videos:

• NEW! 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:

• ​He is Alive! (coloring page)
• From Creation to Easter: Coloring Book - There is also a color version of this book.
• 3D Picture: Lessons from Jesus: Love One Another - A creative project that can be printed and assembled in color or black/white.
• Coloring Page: Lessons from Jesus: Love One Another - Bible story coloring page
• Bible Coloring Pages: The Burial and Resurrection of Jesus - Easter coloring pages for kids of all ages.
• Easter story coloring book and flannelgraph – for children from 1 – 5 years old 
• The Last Supper coloring pages - for children ages 1 - 11 years old. Includes a short story of the Last Supper and an explanation of communion.
• Easter Verse Coloring Pages – Coloring pages with verses about Jesus’ death and resurrection. Ideal to help children memorize key Bible verses. Can be used with children ages 4 – 11.
• Pray a Way: Easter - Two colorful prayer posters for Easter. Ideal for children ages 3 – 6.
• Pray a Way Easter Coloring Pages - Coloring pages with Easter prayers, to accompany the posters listed above. 
• Assorted Easter coloring pages and activity sheets – for children ages 1-11 years old
• Activity sheets – for children ages 5 – 8 years old
• Why Easter Coloring Book - for children ages 5 on up. Can accompany the "Why Easter" booklet listed above or be used on its own.
• Easter Egg Bible Verse Match - Match the Easter eggs to put together eight Bible verses about Jesus' death and resurrection. For children ages 6-10 years old.
• The Legend of the Three Trees: Coloring Book - Coloring book to accompany the children's story The Three Trees. For children ages 6 on up.
• 3D Life of Jesus Pictures - for children ages 5 - 9 years old. Includes Jesus praying in the garden, the crucifixion and Jesus returning to Heaven. 
• A Meal with Jesus 3D Pictures - This set includes the Last Supper, the meal on the way to Emmaus and Jesus' meal with His disciples on the beach.
• He is Risen 3D image – A creative project that can be printed and assembled in color or black/white.
• King of Glory coloring pages - to accompany the video and book listed above.
• Bible Paper Toys: The Easter Story – A fun project for older children ages 10 on up (younger children can help assemble the model with adult help and will likely enjoy playing with it as well).
• Make an Easter Resurrection Garden – A fun Easter activity for kids of all ages. Can be easily adapted depending on the materials you have available at home.

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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