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12 Amazing Palm Sunday Activities and Crafts for Kids
Keep little ones creative and busy this Easter season!
Sometimes the best way to get kids to understand a bigger concept like religion is to teach them through a fun craft or activity. But while there are plenty of Easter crafts and Easter activities out there, finding creative ways to help them learn about Palm Sunday might not be as easy (or, to the kids, as exciting as say, an Easter egg hunt).
Still, a creative activity like painting or collaging will help the day feel just a little more special — and it may encourage little ones to think more deeply about Palm Sunday, Lent, Easter, and even Christianity as a whole. Plus, stimulating a child's brain with some creative play is always a good idea.
To help them grasp the concept of Palm Sunday, which falls on April 10 in 2022, begin by explaining that the day signals the end of Lent and kicks off Holy Week, which leads up to Easter Day. You can also pair any craft or activity with some Palm Sunday scripture, if you want! Of course, crafting the cross-shaped, woven palm leaves that are traditionally associated with Palm Sunday is an easy place to start, but if you're looking for even more creative Palm Sunday-themed crafts and activities for kids, check out these fun ideas that are perfect for Sunday School or celebrating at home.
The best part about this printable Bible-themed word search set is that it's super affordable and you can print out as many as you need. They're great for Sunday School, or for easily distracted or bored kids, you can even bring these along to a Palm Sunday church service to keep their minds occupied.
Oriental Trading Personalized Palm Leaf Craft Kit
Oriental Trading Personalized Palm Leaf Craft Kit
Kids love adding their name to just about anything, and this palm leaf activity is a great way to make the concept of Palm Sunday seem a little bit more personalized.
Another portable, low-cost idea for keeping kids engaged on Palm Sunday is a Bible-themed coloring page, like this easy-to-print option from Etsy that also features cut-out characters so they can craft a 3D scene.
Sunday School Network Resurrection Sunday Easter Eggs Craft
Sunday School Network Resurrection Sunday Easter Eggs Craft
If your kids are obsessed with Easter eggs, but you want to find a way to make them as faith-focused as possible, consider these printable paper crafts which cover the story of Easter, from Lent to Easter Day.
The Littles and Me Printable Holy Week Journal for Kids
The Littles and Me Printable Holy Week Journal for Kids
This print-it-yourself journal is a way for your child to get creative and learn a lot throughout Holy Week (including, of course, Palm Sunday). With some paints and markers handy, you'll have an art project that provides a lot of opportunity for learning, too.
Kids are used to decorating eggs on Easter, but why not switch things up so they can focus on the real reason for the season come Palm Sunday? This kit makes it easy for them to decorate colorful crosses, complete with religious imagery.
Palms Palm Leaf
Grab some paper, scissors, colored pencils, and (of course) little hands to outline — and you have an easy, DIY palm leaf project. This tutorial also uses a branch as the "stem," which is a great excuse to do a little foraging in nature pre-crafting.
Get the full tutorial from GBC Redmond Kids.
These Holy Week wreaths offer kids the option to decorate them how they'd like (and learn about the season of Lent). They also feature tiny palm leaves to represent Palm Sunday.
The Littles and Me Lent Paper Chain Scripture Countdown
The Littles and Me Lent Paper Chain Scripture Countdown
This countdown craft starts on Ash Wednesday and is designed to be used throughout Lent and Holy Week, but it's a great (printable!) way to celebrate the different days of the season, including Palm Sunday. Think of it as an advent calendar for spring!
Palm Leaf Origami
All you need to create these beautiful palm leaves with your kids is paper (and a little patience). It's great for kids who may be a little more advanced when it comes to crafts.
Get the full tutorial from G Torbz Crafty Channel.
TEJA Kids He Is Risen Easter Jesus Paper Craft
TEJA Kids He Is Risen Easter Jesus Paper Craft
This very simple paper craft is perfect for the Easter season, and it's a straightforward way to explain the Resurrection to children who may not able to grasp Bible stories or scripture quite yet.
This fun bingo game includes images from Easter, Palm Sunday, and more. It's printable, which means you can print out as many as you need. (You can even laminate them if you want to use them again next season.)
Olivia Muenter is a freelance writer and former fashion and beauty editor who writes about fashion, beauty, lifestyle, relationships, travel, home decor, and more for Woman's Day and beyond. Her work has appeared in Bustle, Refinery 29, Glamour, Byrdie, Apartment Therapy, Philadelphia Magazine, and more. When she's not reading (or talking about reading on Bad on Paper, the bookish podcast she co-hosts), you can find Olivia working on her first novel, curating the perfect playlist, or shopping online.
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