Help children discover how Jesus taught us to pray with this engaging, hands-on Lord's Prayer printable Bible study for ages 3–8. Teach Us to Pray: The Lord's Prayer includes 6 complete lesson plans designed for Christian homeschool families, Sunday school teachers, children's ministry leaders, and parents who want to help young children understand the meaning behind each line of the Lord's Prayer.

Instead of simply memorizing the prayer, children will learn what each verse means, why Jesus taught it, and how they can use it as a guide for talking with God in their own daily prayers.

Whether you're teaching at home, in a classroom, or at church, these ready-to-use lessons make it simple to introduce one of the most important prayers in the Bible through meaningful discussion, movement, crafts, games, and Scripture.

What's Included

This printable Bible curriculum contains 6 complete lesson plans, each following an easy-to-use format:

• Pray – Begin each lesson by praying the Lord's Prayer together.

• Teach – Learn the meaning of the day's verse through a child-friendly explanation.

• Write – Practice Scripture with copywork featuring both tracing pages and blank handwriting lines for different ability levels.

• Play – Reinforce learning through interactive games, obstacle courses, sorting activities, and other hands-on experiences.

• Craft – Create meaningful crafts that connect directly to the Bible lesson.

• Wrap Up – Finish with a simple closing statement to help children remember the day's truth.

The 6 Bible Lessons

Lesson 1: The Lord's Prayer Overview

Introduce why Jesus taught the Lord's Prayer and how it serves as a model for our own conversations with God.

Lesson 2: Glorification (Matthew 6:9)

Learn what it means to honor and worship God, recognizing His holiness and greatness.

Lesson 3: Supplication (Matthew 6:10)

Discover how we can pray for God's will to be done and trust His perfect plan.

Lesson 4: Provision (Matthew 6:11)

Teach children that God lovingly provides for our daily needs and cares for us.

Lesson 5: Confession (Matthew 6:12)

Help children understand forgiveness, confessing sin, and extending grace to others.

Lesson 6: Protection (Matthew 6:13)

Learn how God protects us, helps us resist temptation, and gives us strength to follow Him.

Bonus Printable Resources

This Bible study also includes printable resources that make learning and memorizing the Lord's Prayer even more engaging:

• Two printable Lord's Prayer posters

• Scripture verse cards featuring each section of the prayer

• Printable Prayer Starter Bookmarks

• A printable Prayer Toolbox with conversation starter cards to encourage personal prayer

• A decorative printable Lord's Prayer triangle banner for your homeschool room, classroom, or church

Perfect For

• Christian homeschool curriculum

• Bible lessons for preschool and elementary students

• Sunday school

• Children's church

• Family Bible time

• Christian co-ops

• Vacation Bible School (VBS)

• Morning basket activities

• Devotions for kids

Skills Children Will Build

• Scripture memory

• Bible comprehension

• Prayer habits

• Handwriting practice

• Fine motor skills

• Listening and discussion skills

• Biblical vocabulary

• Confidence praying independently

Why Parents and Teachers Love It

Young children often learn to recite the Lord's Prayer without understanding its meaning. This curriculum slows down each verse, helping children explore what Jesus was teaching His disciples—and what those words still mean for us today.

By combining Bible teaching with movement, crafts, games, and copywork, children stay engaged while building a deeper understanding of prayer. By the end of the six lessons, they'll not only know the Lord's Prayer but also feel equipped to confidently talk with God using it as a model for their own prayers.

Help your children move beyond memorization and begin building a lifelong habit of joyful, meaningful prayer with this hands-on Lord's Prayer Bible curriculum.