Palm Sunday for Kids: Lessons, Activities, Crafts on the Triumphant Entry of Jesus Christ

Palm Sunday for kids is a special day when we remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. We wave palm branches and sing praise songs to celebrate what Jesus did for us. It’s a happy occasion that reminds us of God’s love for us and His power to save us. Read the scriptures on Palm Sunday from 10 Bible Verses.

Palm Sunday Activities and Object Lesson for Kids Church

There are a number of great Palm Sunday activities for kids that can be done at home or in the Sunday school classroom. One popular activity is to have the kids make palm fronds out of construction paper or cardstock. Once they’ve made their palm fronds, they can wave them around during the singing of Palm Sunday hymns. You could also have the kids act out the story of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. This is a great way to teach them about this important event in Jesus’ life in your Palm Sunday Sunday School lesson.

Palm Sunday is the day when Christians celebrate Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Kids can participate in this celebration by waving palm branches and singing songs of praise. Palm Sunday is a special day for Christians because it commemorates Jesus’ victory over sin and death. By celebrating Palm Sunday, we remember that Jesus is our King and Savior!

Bible Crafts: Palm Sunday (Mark 11:1-11; John 12:12-16; Matthew 21:1-11; Luke 19:28-40)

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Palm Sunday celebrates the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, just a few days before His betrayal and execution. On Palm Sunday, people celebrated Him and cheered, calling for salvation. Jesus brought salvation, of course, but not quite as they had anticipated. These crafts recall the events of Palm Sunday and various aspects of the story. A headband with “palm branches and cloaks” reminds students of the patriotic symbols that people put before Jesus when He came

Children’s Message: Palm Sunday (Mark 11:1-11)

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Palm Sunday is a fun and triumphant church celebration, especially when it involves waving branches during service and having “mini parades” or songs. But what does it mean and celebrate? This message takes a look at the original events of Palm Sunday, with an emphasis on how Jesus had a different end goal and purpose than what the people wanted for Him. We recognize that He did not come to establish an earthly kingdom or to fulfill

Palm Sunday Bible Study for Kids from John 12:12-19

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This Sunday School lesson about Palm Sunday was designed for parents to use with their children at home on the week of April 5, 2020. Everything is included in the PDF download below (teaching notes, coloring pages, craft directions, game ideas, and worksheets). Use what is most helpful for your kids and ignore the rest. Families can also watch our children’s message, suggested music, and craft demonstration in the video playlist below. Virtual Sunday School Lesson for Palm

Holy Week Children's Message – Jesus from Palm Sunday to the Last Supper

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This Children’s Sermon will teach kids about Jesus on Palm Sunday and the Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem. It’s based on Matthew 21:1-11; John 13:1-17 . The Bible object lesson teaches about that JESUS is the true king, even if he acted humble. Download the teachers notes, watch our Children’s Message example, and gather your supplies. Then you’re ready to share this message in your church next Sunday! “Holy Week with Jesus” Children’s Sermon Object about Holy Week

Palm Sunday: Jesus Triumphal Entry Craft Ideas

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Use these crafts when teaching kids about Jesus Triumphant entry on Palm Sunday. They work with any lesson plan for Sunday School the week before Easter. Download the project directions, watch our how-to instructions video, and then gather your craft supplies. Triumphal Entry Craft Ideas A Different Approach: Donkeys, Palms, Dirty Feet, and a Cross Holy Week is (or should be) the most celebrated time in a church season. From Palm Sunday through Good Friday, we honor

Palm Sunday (Luke 19:28-40) Lesson for Kids

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As we prepare for Holy Week and receive palm branches for church services, it’s easy to go through the motions and casually discuss the donkey and the palm parade, without thoroughly contemplating what it all means. This lesson reminds students of the significance behind the Triumphal Entry, and celebrates Christ’s work in our lives. Lesson focus: Jesus came to save in unexpected ways; we should remember this and be eager to share the good news with others.

Palm Sunday Children’s Sermon from Luke 19:28-40

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It was a parade unlike any other – Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. It was a big deal, but what did it all mean? This message for children will explain the meaning behind the celebration. Use the download links below and watch the video teaching example. Main Objective: As the church prepares to enter its most significant celebration with Holy Week and Easter, Palm Sunday is an exciting “kick-off” of sorts. Yet even as

God is Majestic (Matthew 21:1-11) Lesson #22 in What is God Like?

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AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 22 of 42 in our study on the Attributes of God called “Can you tell me what God is like?” Visit the series index to view all the lessons and get more ideas for using this curriculum in your children’s ministry. LESSON 22: GOD IS MAJESTIC Key Verse: “O Lord, our lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth.” Psalm 8:9 Teaching Passage: The Triumphant

Palm Sunday for Kids – Story Video, Lessons, Crafts, Coloring Pages

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Jesus’ Triumphant entry was an amazing moment in Bible history. Download the kids version of the Palm Sunday story below in video format. Scroll down of lessons, crafts, and printables. This is another wonderful free video from Crossroads KidsClub. Be sure to checkout their page on Vimeo. Lessons on Palm Sunday Palm Sunday Lesson Preschool Version Triumphant Entry Lesson Palm Sunday from Mark 11:1-11 Preschool Jesus on Palm Sunday Bible Lesson Triumphal Entry: Palm Sunday Skit Crafts

Jesus' Triumphal Entry (John 12:12-50) Sunday School Lesson

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Title: Jesus’ Triumphal Entry Scripture: John 12:12-50 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: Jesus is our Savior King Supplies: Marker board, markers, 2 blindfolds Lesson Opening: Hangman Play a round of hangman on the marker board using the main point for today’s lesson “Jesus is our Savior King.” Once the kids guess the phrase explain that today we’ll hear the story of Jesus riding into the city of Jerusalem for the last time before he was

Palm Sunday Story – Triumphal Entry Printable (Matthew 21:1-11)

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My 1st grade son is learning to read and we are working on larger words by using syllables and word parts. We are studying the Resurrection story right now and I wanted something that he could use to learn the story as well and practice his reading skills. So I have put these little readers together. I made them small so that it won’t be too overwhelming for your new readers. Click on the preview above to

"Roll Out the Red Carpet" Sunday School Lesson from Mark 11:1-11

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This free Bible lesson is based on Mark 11:1-11 when Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year B – 6th Sunday in Lent, Gospel Reading – Mark 11:1-11. Opening Activity – Roll Out the Red Carpet – Smile for the Camera! Supplies – red rug/sheet, dress up

Bible Lesson: Jesus' Final Days: The Triumphal Entry

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This Palm Sunday Lesson was created for a small group of children between the ages of 6-9.  They will discover that the greatest need for all people is to be forgiven from their sins. Bible Passage: Matthew 21 Bible Story Title: Jesus’ Final Days: The Triumphal Entry Target Age Group:  Ages 6-11 (K-5th Grade U.S.A.) Target Time Frame: 60 Minutes Original Teaching Context: Sunday School Supply List:  Bibles, activity sheets, pens, pencils, pictures/objects for needs & wants activity Learning

Triumphal Entry: Palm Sunday Skit

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Here is a simple skit that presents Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. This would be wonderful to have the children in your class act out on Palm Sunday so they know the story of what happened on on the Palm Sunday. This can be done as simply as having the children read the script while acting or as elaborately with costumes and memorized lines. Triumphal Entry: Luke 19:28-38 Characters: Narrator, Jesus, Owner, Disciples (at least 2), the rest

"M is for Messiah" Coloring Page

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For the letter M, our readers chose the theme Messiah. The illustration features Palm branches that might remind kids of Jesus triumphant entry parade into Jerusalem. Be sure to browse all the letters in our free Bible alphabet coloring book. Directions: Simply click on the preview image to the right to download this picture as a print-friendly PDF document. We’ve also uploaded this same coloring page in PNG format for advanced users to edit. If you enjoy

"The Triumphal Entry" Preschool Bible Lesson

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This is lesson continues our curriculum for preschoolers about knowing Jesus. Each lesson is based on a passage in the Gospel of Mark. You can read the series introduction for more explanation and links to the other lessons. This particular lesson is from passages in Mark 10:32-34, 11:1-10 where Jesus rides into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Preschoolers will learn that Jesus revealed Himself as a humble, sacrificial King when predicting His death. He is our King, deserving all of

Palm Sunday Coloring Pages

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This free coloring sheet shows Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey for Palm Sunday. The crowd is shouting Hosanna! and waving Palm branches. This scenes is often called the Triumphant Entry and can be found in Matthew 21. The simple style of this coloring page would make it useful as a preschool or toddler craft project. Any age of children’s Sunday School could make use of this on Palm Sunday. Here is the link for other

Folding a Palm Sunday Cross Craft

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Have you ever seen those little crosses made using real palm fonds and wonder how they did it? This is a tradition in many churches to distribute these to the congregation on Palm Sunday. It’s also a memorable craft for children’s Sunday School. This is a craft idea we tried once in our children’s church. It took some real patience and was difficult for younger children. An easy alternative for them would be using glue to make the cross

Palm Sunday Craft for Kids (Easy Paper Leaf)

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Video Example of Easter & Palm Sunday Crafts The best crafts are simple and hands on, that’s why we love making these paper palm leaves from green construction paper. As a bonus you can act out the waving branches. This one won’t win an art content but it’s easy way to get kids active in the Bible lesson. Easter is more than a holiday—it is the reason for the hope of Christians. Jesus’ death and resurrection is

Palm Sunday – Kids Sunday School Lesson and Activities

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Teach Palm Sunday for kids with these fun Bible story lessons. Download our Palm Sunday lessons below (both versions below includes skit, coloring pages and craft idea.) Scroll down for a video Palm Sunday Story or kids. Palm Sunday is a day for the church to celebrate the coming of Jesus. Kids love the Palm Sunday Story because the fun learning activities, crafts, and lessons you will share in your children’s ministry, kids church, and Sunday School

Jesus on Palm Sunday (Preschool Lesson)

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Parades are fun and exciting – this simple preschool lesson will teach young children about Palm Sunday. The famous day when rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. This Bible story is sometimes called the triumphant entry, you can find it in Luke, Matthew, Mark, and John. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including a preschool Sunday School class or a toddlers Children’s Church class. As always, consider your own ministry