5 Ways to Use Printable Activities in Your Sunday School Class
April 22, 2026
Printable activities can do a lot more than keep kids busy. When used intentionally, they reinforce the lesson, encourage quiet reflection, and give teachers a natural moment to circulate and connect one-on-one.
Here are five ways to put them to work.
1. Open with a Coloring Page
Hand out a coloring page at the start of class as kids arrive and settle in. Choose one that relates to the day's story — a coloring page of Noah and the ark before a lesson on Genesis 6, for example. It gives early arrivals something to do and primes everyone's minds for the topic before you begin.
2. Use Crosswords for Review
After teaching a lesson, a crossword puzzle makes a great five-minute review. The clues reinforce vocabulary and key facts from the story in a way that feels like a game, not a quiz. It also tells you quickly who absorbed the material.
3. Clipart for Take-Home Crafts
Print a sheet of related clipart and let kids cut and arrange the images to create a scene from the story. No prep beyond printing required. It works especially well for younger children who aren't ready for writing-based activities.
4. Word Searches as a Calm Closer
End class with a word search as kids wait to be picked up. It's quiet, self-directed, and keeps the theme of the lesson in view — the words are drawn from the story you just taught.
5. Let Kids Choose
Print a small set of different activity types and let each child pick the one they want. This simple choice builds engagement and respects different learning styles. Some kids will reach for the coloring page; others will go straight for the crossword.
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