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Esther 1 · Preschool

A Big Party

Name Date

Color the king's palace and the big feast!

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible Verse

“Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to King Ahasuerus.”

Esther 1:9 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Say: The book of Esther begins in a king's palace far away. God's name is not said in this book, but God is always there taking care of His people. God is with us too.

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Esther 1 · Kindergarten

The King

Name Date

Trace the Words

Trace each word with your pencil.

KING
QUEEN
FEAST
GOLD
Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to King Ahasuerus.

Esther 1:9 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each word to its picture.

KING
CUP
FEAST
LETTER

Mini Maze

Help find the way through the maze.

Draw It

Draw a feast you would share with others.

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for taking care of me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What would you serve at a big party?
  • Who takes care of you?

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Esther 1 · Grade 1

In the Palace

Name Date

Trace the Words

Trace the words and the verse.

KING
QUEEN
FEAST
PALACE
Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to King Ahasuerus.

Esther 1:9 (WEB)

Match the Pictures

Draw a line from each sentence to its picture.

The king ruled over many lands.
The king made a big feast.
They drank from cups of gold.
Queen Vashti would not come.
The king sent letters to all his lands.

The King's Feast

Write the number 1 to 4 in each circle to show the right order.

he sent letters into all the king’s provinces

he made a feast for all his princes and his servants

they gave them drinks in golden vessels

But the queen Vashti refused to come

Draw a feast you would share with others.

Memory Verse

“Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to King Ahasuerus.”

Esther 1:9 (WEB)

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for taking care of me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What was the king's name?
  • How can you be kind to someone who feels sad?
  • What would you like to say to God about this chapter?

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Esther 1 · Grade 2

The King's Feast

Name Date

Read the Story

There was a king named Ahasuerus. He ruled many lands. He had a big feast. It went on for a long time.

The queen was named Vashti. She had a feast for the women. The king told her to come to him. But she said no.

The king was very mad. His men told him to pick a new queen. So he sent out letters. God was not named. But Christians believe God had a plan.

Memory Verse

“Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to King Ahasuerus.”

Esther 1:9 (WEB)

Show What You Know

Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.

  1. Who was the king?

    AhasuerusVashtiNo

  2. What did the king have?

    AhasuerusA big feastGod

  3. What was the queen's name?

    GodVashtiAhasuerus

  4. What did Vashti say?

    NoVashtiAhasuerus

  5. Who do Christians believe had a plan?

    A big feastGodAhasuerus

Word Search

Find and circle each word. Words go across and down.

MPALACEUBASRAWRNGOPRINCESCUQUEENUNOKRWRDFEASTBGOLDENNNOVLETTERSKINGONHKTIERVASHTI
  • LETTERS
  • PRINCES
  • VASHTI
  • PALACE
  • GOLDEN
  • FEAST
  • QUEEN
  • KING

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for taking care of me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why is it hard when someone is angry with you?
  • Why is it good to stay calm when you are upset?

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Esther 1 · Grade 3

A Queen Says No

Name Date

Read the Story

Ahasuerus was a great king. He ruled from India to Ethiopia, over 127 lands. He showed off his riches for 180 days. Then he gave a feast for seven days for all the people in Susa. There were white and blue hangings and cups of gold.

Queen Vashti gave a feast for the women in the palace. On the seventh day, the king sent his servants to bring Vashti. He wanted to show everyone how beautiful she was. But Vashti would not come.

The king was very angry. He asked his wise men what to do. Memucan said the king should choose a new queen. The king liked this plan. He sent letters to every land. The book of Esther never says God's name. But Christians believe God was caring for His people all along.

Memory Verse

“Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to King Ahasuerus.”

Esther 1:9 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. How many lands did Ahasuerus rule?

  2. How long did he show off his riches?

  3. What did the king want Vashti to do?

  4. What did Memucan tell the king to do?

  5. What name is never said in the book of Esther?

The King's Feast

Write what happened in each box.

1
2
3
4

Word Search

Find each word. Words go across, down, and diagonally.

PPALACERWOLPFEASTQVVERWRKBUBGATIEPGERFOSTNIUEBKBLHECSNFUIADTREOIKDNMEISSTAGHGENAM
  • LETTERS
  • PRINCES
  • VASHTI
  • PALACE
  • GOLDEN
  • FEAST
  • QUEEN
  • KING

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for taking care of me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you slow down before making a rule or choice?
  • What did the king's letters say?

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Esther 1 · Grade 4

A Proud King's Palace

Name Date

Read and Think

The story of Esther takes place in Persia, after many Jews had returned to Judah. Ahasuerus ruled 127 provinces from India to Ethiopia. In the third year of his reign, he held a great feast for his princes. He displayed the riches of his glorious kingdom for 180 days. Then he held a seven-day feast for all the people in the citadel of Susa.

The palace was hung with white, green, and blue. Couches of gold and silver rested on marble floors. Drinks were served in gold cups, each one different. Meanwhile, Queen Vashti made a feast for the women. On the seventh day, the king's heart was merry with wine. He sent for Vashti to show her beauty to the people. But Queen Vashti refused to come.

The king's anger burned. He asked his wise men what the law said. Memucan warned that other women might follow Vashti's example. So the king decreed that Vashti would never again come before him. Her royal place would go to another. God is not named in this book. Yet Christians see His quiet care as He prepares a place for Esther.

Show What You Know

  1. How many provinces did Ahasuerus rule?

  2. How long did the king display his riches?

  3. What happened on the seventh day of the feast?

  4. What did Memucan warn about?

  5. What did the king decree?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

QueenfeastpalaceVashtiking
  1. In the third year of his reign, he held a great for his princes.
  2. The was hung with white, green, and blue.
  3. Meanwhile, Vashti made a feast for the women.
  4. He sent for to show her beauty to the people.
  5. So the decreed that Vashti would never again come before him.

Think About It

  1. The king had great riches but could not control his own anger. What does true strength look like for a follower of God?

  2. God is not named in Esther, yet He was at work. Where might God be quietly working in your life right now?

Memory Verse

“Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to King Ahasuerus.”

Esther 1:9 (WEB)

Copy It

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for taking care of me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How was God at work even though He is not named?
  • How did the king use his power?

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Esther 1 · Grade 5

The Stage Is Set

Name Date

Read and Think

The book of Esther is set in the Persian Empire during the reign of Ahasuerus, often identified as Xerxes. Many Jews still lived scattered across his 127 provinces from India to Ethiopia. In his third year, Ahasuerus displayed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the honor of his excellent majesty for 180 days. Then he gave a seven-day banquet for everyone in Susa the palace.

The writer lingers on the luxury: white, green, and blue hangings on silver rings and marble pillars, couches of gold and silver, and royal wine in abundance. Queen Vashti also held a feast for the women. On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded seven eunuchs to bring Vashti with the royal crown to show her beauty. Queen Vashti refused to come at the king's commandment.

The mightiest man in the world was humiliated before his guests, and his anger burned. Memucan advised that Vashti's example would spread, so a royal decree went out: Vashti would come no more before the king, and her royal estate would go to another better than she. Letters went to every province that every man should rule his own house. God's name does not appear in Esther, but Christians read it as a story of His hidden providence. Christians believe even a proud king's decision was opening the way for God's purposes.

Show What You Know

  1. Over how many provinces did Ahasuerus rule?

  2. How does the writer emphasize the king's wealth?

  3. What did the king command on the seventh day?

  4. What did Memucan fear?

  5. How do Christians read the book of Esther, even though God is not named?

Crossword

43215

Across

  1. Where the king lived.
  2. The king's nobles.

Down

  1. they gave them drinks in ____ vessels
  2. A big party with food.
  3. But the queen ____ refused to come

Think About It

  1. The king displayed his glory for 180 days, but it could not make him wise. How does God's glory differ from human glory?

  2. God worked through events that seemed to have nothing to do with Him. How does this help you trust Him in ordinary days?

Memory Verse

“Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to King Ahasuerus.”

Esther 1:9 (WEB)

Copy It

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for taking care of me. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What does this chapter show about pride?
  • How can you trust God when you cannot see what He is doing?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org. © 2026 The Daily Rooted. Free to print and copy for church and home use; not for resale. Original line art.