Childhood Bible Stories
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Coloring pages, verse pages, and activity sheets, each tied to a story on the site. Every page is free. Enter your email once and print as many as you like.

By Hannah Whitford · ages 2 to 10 · Sunday school ready

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Creation coloring page
John 3:16 verse coloring page

Download free Bible coloring pages

One page per story: read tonight, color tomorrow. Each is black-and-white line art you can print at home. Enter your email once and every page unlocks, free.

Noah's Ark coloring page
Noah's ArkAges 2–5
Genesis 6–9

Noah's big boat with pairs of animals. Simple outlines perfect for small hands.

Lesson: God's faithfulness and new beginnings

David & Goliath coloring page
David & GoliathAges 3–6
1 Samuel 17

Young David facing the giant Goliath. Bold lines, easy to color.

Lesson: Courage and faith over fear

Daniel & the Lions coloring page
Daniel 6

Daniel kneeling in prayer with two gentle lions and light from above.

Lesson: Brave, faithful prayer, and God protects

Baby Moses coloring page
Baby MosesAges 2–5
Exodus 2:1–10

Baby Moses floating in a basket among tall river reeds.

Lesson: God protects and has a plan for each of us

Birth of Jesus coloring page
Birth of JesusAges 2–6
Luke 2:1–20

The manger scene on the first Christmas night, with the star in the window.

Lesson: The gift of Jesus, born for us

The Lost Sheep coloring page
The Lost SheepAges 2–5
Luke 15:3–7

The one little sheep the shepherd found, on grassy hills beside his crook.

Lesson: God's love for every single one of us

Good Samaritan coloring page
Good SamaritanAges 3–8
Luke 10:25–37

The kind Samaritan helping an injured traveler by the roadside, with his donkey nearby.

Lesson: Love your neighbor: kindness to everyone

Jonah & the Whale coloring page
Jonah 1–4

A big friendly whale with a water spout above gentle ocean waves.

Lesson: Obedience and second chances

Palm Sunday coloring page
Palm SundayAges 2–5
Matthew 21:1–11

Jesus riding a donkey into Jerusalem with palm branches.

Lesson: Jesus as King: Palm Sunday story

Verse coloring pages

36 memory verse pages, a fun way to reinforce scripture.

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Where can I find free Bible story printables for kids? You can download free, printer-friendly Bible printables right here: nine coloring pages (Noah’s Ark, Baby Moses, David and Goliath, Palm Sunday, Daniel and the Lions, Jonah and the Whale, the Lost Sheep, the Good Samaritan, and the Birth of Jesus), plus a 27-week Bible reading plan and a sheet of memory-verse cards. Everything is free, with no payment. Enter your email once and every coloring page unlocks. Each file is a black-and-white printable that prints clearly on standard paper and is suited to ages 2–10 for home, Sunday school, VBS, and homeschool use.

Beyond coloring

More free Bible printables.

A reading plan and memory-verse cards to build a steady rhythm at home or in class.

27-Week Bible Reading Plan

All ages

A one-page checklist of all 27 Bible stories in order, each with its Scripture reference and a box to color after you read it. Turns reading into a six-month routine.

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Bible Memory Verse Cards

Ages 2–10

Eight starter verse cards to cut out, color, and display. Short, easy verses children can actually learn.

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More memory verses by age →

Want Scripture children can color and memorize? Browse our free printable Bible verse coloring pages: 36 favorite verses lettered large for little hands.

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Browse all preschool Bible coloring pages.

See all our coloring pages with preview images, printing instructions, and story discussion questions.

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By age

How to use Bible printables by grade level.

The same coloring page can be used very differently depending on the age of the child. Here is how to get the most out of each printable for each group.

Toddlers & Preschool (Ages 2–4)

Large, simple outlines with thick lines are best for toddler hands. Our simplest pages (Noah's Ark, Baby Moses, Palm Sunday) are designed specifically for this age group: minimal detail, large shapes, and a single clear subject per page. Pair with a short 3–5 minute oral retelling of the story.

  • Use crayons or chunky markers. Fine-point pens are too small for toddlers
  • Read the 2–3 sentence story summary aloud while they color
  • Ask one simple question: 'Who do you see in this picture?'
  • Display finished pages on the fridge to reinforce the story

Best pages: Noah's Ark, Baby Moses, Palm Sunday Donkey

Kindergarten & Early Elementary (Ages 5–7)

Children this age can handle more detail in their coloring and begin connecting stories to Bible verses. Use the coloring page as the opening activity, then transition to a short discussion or a related memory verse.

  • Read the scripture reference aloud together before coloring
  • Add a simple memory verse to the bottom of the page before printing
  • Ask: 'What did God do in this story?' and 'How can we be like [character]?'
  • Use washable markers for more vibrant colors

Best pages: David and Goliath, Noah's Ark, Baby Moses

Elementary & Sunday School (Ages 7–10)

Older children benefit from combining coloring with writing activities. After they color the page, have them write one sentence about what the character did, one sentence about what God did, and one sentence about what the lesson means for them personally.

  • Combine coloring with a written reflection ('What would you have done?')
  • Use the page as a take-home reminder for a lesson taught in class
  • Pair with a longer read-aloud Bible story from the same passage
  • Add cross-references: Noah connects to Jesus' baptism; David connects to Jesus as King

Best pages: David and Goliath, Palm Sunday Donkey

Quick start

How to print these Bible printables.

Every printable is free and print-ready, so it prints sharp on a home printer. Here is the fastest way to get a clean page in front of your child or class.

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    Open the file in any browser

    Click the download link. Coloring pages come as a print-ready PDF (US-letter); the reading plan and verse cards open in any browser, with no special software, Adobe account, or app needed.

  2. № 02

    Press Ctrl+P (or Cmd+P on Mac)

    Use your browser's built-in print dialog. The line art prints crisply in black-and-white, so set the color option to 'Black & white' or 'Grayscale' to save color ink.

  3. № 03

    Choose your paper size

    Standard 8.5x11 (Letter) works for most ages. For toddlers, scale to 'Fit to page' so the shapes are large; for older kids, you can print two-to-a-page to save paper.

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    Use plain or cardstock paper

    Regular printer paper is fine for crayons. If you plan to use washable markers or watercolors, 65–110 lb cardstock stops bleed-through and holds up on the fridge.

In the classroom

Five ways to use these printables in Sunday school.

Bible story coloring pages are one of the most versatile Sunday school tools. Here are five specific ways teachers use them.

№ 01

Lesson Opener

Distribute the coloring page as children arrive. They color independently while waiting for the lesson to begin. By the time everyone is seated, they have already been introduced to the story's main character.

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Story Review Activity

After teaching the lesson, hand out the coloring page as a review. Ask children to retell the story to a partner while they color. Combining verbal and visual processing reinforces retention.

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Take-Home Reminder

Send the coloring page home in a folder. Encourage parents to hang it on the refrigerator and retell the story at dinner. This extends Sunday school learning into the family week.

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Memory Verse Visual

Print the coloring page, write the memory verse at the bottom before printing, and have children color it as they work on memorization. The image becomes a visual anchor for the verse.

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Vacation Bible School Station

Set up a coloring station with multiple pages for each day's theme. Children can work at their own pace and take home a set of pages representing the week's stories.

Their own keepsake

The book with your child's name in it.

Every printable here is free and stays free. When you want something that lasts past the fridge door, Little Prayers is our bedtime prayer book, starring your child: ten gentle prayers, each paired with a verse, with their name on the cover.

The Little Prayers keepsake cover with a sample character, titled for Henry

Build your little one in the customizer, from skin tone to hair to pajamas, and see the whole book before you order. Printed on demand and shipped to your door. Hardcover $56.99, softcover $46.99.

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Questions, asked at home

Frequently asked questions.

  • Are these Bible story printables really free?

    Yes, every printable on this page is completely free to download and print, with no payment. For the coloring pages, we ask for your email once, and then every page on the site unlocks and stays unlocked in your browser. You will also get our ten-favorite starter pack in your inbox. Print at home or at a copy center as many times as you like.

  • What age are these Bible story printables for?

    The coloring pages are designed for ages 2–8, with the simplest designs (Noah's Ark, Baby Moses, Palm Sunday Donkey) best suited for ages 2–5 and the David and Goliath page working well for ages 3–7. The grade-level guide on this page gives specific suggestions for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, and elementary students.

  • Can I use these printables in Sunday school?

    Yes, absolutely. These printables are free for personal and classroom use, including Sunday school, vacation Bible school (VBS), church nurseries, and homeschool settings. You may print as many copies as you need at no cost.

  • Can I use these Bible story printables for homeschool?

    Yes. The coloring pages are designed to pair with short Bible story readings, which makes them well-suited for homeschool Bible time. Each page includes the Bible reference so you can read directly from scripture. The 'How to Use by Grade Level' section above gives specific ideas for different ages.

  • What Bible stories are available as printables?

    Nine stories are available as printable coloring pages: Noah's Ark (Genesis 6–9), Baby Moses (Exodus 2), David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17), Palm Sunday / Jesus Riding a Donkey (Matthew 21), Daniel and the Lions (Daniel 6), Jonah and the Whale (Jonah 1–4), the Lost Sheep (Luke 15), the Good Samaritan (Luke 10), and the Birth of Jesus (Luke 2). We also offer a 27-week Bible reading plan and a printable set of memory-verse cards. We are adding new stories over time, so check back for updates.

  • Do you have free printable Bible stories for preschoolers specifically?

    Yes. All of our coloring pages are designed with preschool-friendly line weights and simple shapes. Noah's Ark and Baby Moses are especially popular with toddlers and preschoolers. The pages use thick outlines so small hands can color without going far outside the lines.

  • What format are the printable files?

    Most coloring pages download as print-ready PDF files (US-letter, one page each) that open in any PDF viewer or browser. A few of the activity printables are SVG files, which also print clearly at any size. Either way, you can print directly from your browser's print dialog.

  • Do you have Bible activity sheets or worksheets, not just coloring pages?

    Yes. Alongside the coloring pages we offer a 27-week Bible reading plan (a checklist of stories in order with a box to color after each one) and a printable sheet of memory-verse cards to cut out and display. We are also developing more worksheet formats (word searches, trace-and-color pages, and story sequencing sheets) that will be added here when ready.

  • Can I print these in black and white?

    Yes. All of our coloring pages are black-and-white line drawings. That is the intended format. Print them on standard white paper using any home printer set to black-and-white or grayscale mode. A standard inkjet or laser printer works well.

  • Do you have Christmas or Easter Bible story printables?

    Yes. For Christmas we have seven coloring pages, from the journey to Bethlehem to the wise men and the star, all on our Christmas Bible coloring pages. For Easter, the Empty Tomb page shows the stone rolled away on the first Easter morning, and the Palm Sunday page shows Jesus riding into Jerusalem the week before.

More printables: every coloring page on the siteBible verse listsbedtime prayersChristmas and Thanksgiving pages

Fifteen minutes, printed

The lessons these pages come from

Every coloring page here belongs to a fifteen-minute Bible lesson for ages 3 to 8: a story to read aloud, one question, a memory verse with hand motions, and an activity that needs a pencil.

Noah’s Ark is free. The other eleven lessons come in the Starter Pack, $24 for your family or $59 for a classroom.

See the lessons →

Every coloring page in one file

All 67 pages are free on the site, one at a time. If you would rather print from one PDF with a contents page, the printable Bible coloring book is $4.99.