Free Printable Easter Story Sequencing Activity

As Easter approaches, families around the world begin to embrace the joy and warmth that this season brings. While the allure of Easter eggs and bunnies captures the imagination of many, it’s also a profound opportunity to reconnect with the deeper significance of this time. 

For those families seeking to blend the fun of Easter traditions with the richness of its true Christian meaning, I’ve created a special activity that promises to bring families closer to the heart of Easter. 

Today, I’m excited to share with you our Easter Story Sequencing Cards – a unique, interactive way to engage with the Easter story.

The Easter Story and Its Significance

Before we get into the activity, let’s briefly revisit the Easter story and its importance. 

Easter Week, or Holy Week, commemorates the final week of Jesus Christ’s life, culminating in His resurrection.

This period includes significant events such as Palm Sunday, when Jesus entered Jerusalem; Maundy Thursday, marking the Last Supper; Good Friday, when Jesus was crucified; and Easter Sunday, celebrating His resurrection. 

These events are central to Christian faith, symbolizing hope, renewal, and the promise of eternal life.

Beyond the eggs and bunnies lies a story of love, sacrifice, and triumph that has resonated through the ages, offering a message of hope and renewal to all.

While the young kids keep busy with this cut and paste activity, the older ones may like these religious easter notebooking printables.

Free Printable Easter Story Sequencing Cards

To bring this profound story to life for children and families, we’ve created a set of Easter Story Sequencing Cards. 

These cards are designed to help kids understand the sequence of events that make up the Easter story, making it more relatable and engaging. 

How to Use the Easter Story Sequencing Printable

To use this activity, print out the cards which are available in the free printable PDF file below. Print on cardstock for more durable cards, or print on regular printer paper to use these for a cutting and sticking activity. 

Cut out each of the 9 cards along the dotted lines, and you’re ready to go. 

You can simply have the kids arrange the cards in order, while talking about the Easter story, or provide a larger piece of paper and a glue stick and have them stick down each of the pictures to create a time line of Easter week. 

Tip: For younger kids who are just starting with sequencing activities, remove some of the cards and work with just 3 or 4 of the main parts of the story to make this activity more accessible for young learners. 

For older kids, you can have them write their own explanation of the easter story to go along with the pictures, as a writing practice. 

Let’s take a closer look at the images depicted on these cards:

1. Jesus Riding into Jerusalem on a Donkey: This card shows Jesus’s humble entry into Jerusalem, greeted by crowds waving palm branches.
2. People Welcomed by Waving Palms: A vibrant depiction of the community welcoming Jesus, symbolizing the beginning of Holy Week.
3. Pilate Didn’t Know What to Do About Jesus: This card captures the uncertainty of Pontius Pilate as he faced the decision of what to do with Jesus.
4. The Last Supper: A poignant moment shared between Jesus and His disciples, marking the institution of the Eucharist.
5. Jesus Was Crucified: This card soberly portrays the crucifixion of Jesus, a central event in the Christian faith.
6. Mary and Others Were Sad and Full of Sorrow for the Crucifixion: Reflecting the mourning of Jesus’s followers, this card captures the depth of their grief.
7. Jesus Was Placed in the Tomb with the Stone Covering the Door: A depiction of Jesus’s burial and the sealed tomb.
8. Angels Appeared and the Door to the Tomb Was Open: This card reveals the miraculous moment when the tomb was found open, signifying Jesus’s resurrection.
9. Jesus Reappeared to His Disciples: The joyful reunion of Jesus with His disciples, emphasizing His victory over death.

We also have easter story coloring pages which cover each of these events and more.

Free Printable Easter Story Coloring Pages for Kids

Download Easter Story Sequencing Activity PDF

To bring this meaningful activity into your home this Easter, we’ve prepared a downloadable PDF of the Easter Story Sequencing Cards.

Simply download, print, and cut out the cards to begin this enriching journey through the Easter story with your family.

Click below to download the PDF file. 

Terms of use: This free printable easter story sequencing resource is available free for personal use, free for classroom use or educational use, free for church group or community use. Not for commercial use or redistributiuon. 

Easter is a time of reflection, joy, and renewal. Through the Easter Story Sequencing Cards, families can explore the profound narrative at the heart of this season, creating a memorable and impactful experience for children and adults alike. 

As we engage with these stories, let’s embrace the opportunity to teach our children about the values of faith, hope, and love that Easter embodies. Wishing you and your loved ones a deeply meaningful and blessed Easter season.

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We hope you enjoyed these Easter story retell and picture sequencing activities. 

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