GraceSheetKidsPsalm 23 Worksheets for Kids
Psalm 23 pictures God as a loving shepherd who protects, feeds, and guides His sheep. It's a favorite for helping children feel safe and cared for, even when things are hard.
Psalm 23 Worksheet Pack · 4 pages · PDF
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The verse
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
— Psalm 23 (KJV)
Big idea: God is my shepherd who takes care of me and is always with me.
What's inside the pack
- Memory verse page — the full text of Psalm 23 in large print, with ruled lines for copying it out by hand.
- Word search — a 12×12 grid hiding 10 words taken from the passage itself, running across, down, diagonally, forwards and backwards.
- Fill in the blanks — the verse with 8 words removed, a word bank to choose from, and a drawing box for the big idea.
- Teacher's page — what the verse means in kid-friendly language, 3 teaching ideas, a memory tip, and the full answer key.
How to use it
Print the pack single-sided on US Letter or A4 — the layout fits both. For younger children (ages 4–6), use page 1 as a tracing and colouring sheet and skip the word search. For ages 7–10, the word search and fill-in-the-blanks work as a complete 20-minute lesson. Older children can do the whole pack independently while you teach the passage.
Memory tip: Start with just verse 1 — 'The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want' — then add a line each week.
Teaching ideas for Psalm 23
- Make a cotton-ball sheep craft and label it 'The Lord is my shepherd.'
- Act out a shepherd leading sheep to green grass and calm water.
- Color a shepherd scene while learning verse 1.
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