Lent projects for kids

Ash Wednesday is fast approaching, and while I have my own goals for this Lent, I also seek to guide the Lenten experiences of my students. I have some classroom activities in place that we do each Lent (you can see many of them under the Church Year tab), but I tend to create something new each year to help the students' individual prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Last year it was these student created lists based on the Works of Mercy, and another year it was focused on the Stations of the…

An activity that you can do at church or at home to teach symbols and meanings of the Christian season of Lent. A simple bag and basic materials.

Get ready for Lent with these seven activities designed for children. Find out the best ways to help kids learn during the season of Lent.

These creative Lent ideas will get kids engaged in the practice of Lent, and exploring what it means to model our lives after Jesus.

Help your toddler understand Lent and grow their faith in Jesus with these 10 simple, hands-on Lent activities for two and three year olds.

A simple craft to teach about the season of Lent with young children.

If you're looking for an intentional and simple way to celebrate Lent as a family, then you are going to love using this Lent Paper Chain Scripture Countdown. The countdown begins on Ash Wednesday, journeys through Holy Week, and ends with the best news ever on Easter Sunday.

One of the best ways to count down the days to Lent is with a printable calendar that your child can color. Here are my favorites!

The season of Lent covers the 40-day period before Easter. Each year it starts on a different date (because Easter moves around), although always on Ash Wednesday. If you are looking for Lent activities for

Looking for great lent activities for kids that are easy to start and great for the whole family? Check out these meaningful kid friendly lent ideas for catholics - many of which are free! From spirtual prayerful activities, to acts of kindness, and thinking more about God - these activities for church and catholic kids are great for the lenten season.