The Parable of the Prodigal Son

free bible lesson for preschool through third grade

Looking for a simple, meaningful way to teach kids the Parable of the Prodigal Son? These free Bible lessons help children understand Jesus’ teaching about forgiveness, love, and God’s patient heart.

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The Prodigal Son for Preschool and Kindergarten

This lesson has been designed for younger learners (with shorter attention spans) and has…

  • A simple teacher script

  • The Big Idea: “God is patient and forgiving.”

  • Short, easy discussion questions

  • A low-prep printable craft

The Prodigal Son for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grades

A deeper look at Jesus’ parable, including…

  • A structured teacher guide

  • The Big Idea: “God is patient and forgiving. He celebrates when His children return to Him.”

  • Open-ended discussion questions

  • An engaging printable activity or craft

Both lessons come ready to use right away; they’re perfect for Sunday School, Christian classrooms, small groups, and homeschool families.

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Teach the Story of Jonah with Confidence

These bible lessons are written to bring God’s Word to life for kids while staying easy for any teacher or volunteer to use. They’re well-researched lessons that have been carefully simplified for young learners so that big truths become clear and lessons remain engaging.

Low-prep. Biblically sound. Classroom tested.

The Parable of the Prodigal Son is one of Jesus’ most powerful stories. These lessons help kids understand:

  • Why the younger son left home

  • How he realized his mistake

  • What true forgiveness looks like

  • How God responds when we return to Him

  • Why Jesus used this story to show God’s amazing love

Kids will walk away knowing that God welcomes us back with joy and celebrates when we turn toward Him.