Easter: game

Today we told the Easter story through an egg hunt! The kids searched for eggs that contained pictures and objects that led us through the story of Palm Sunday-Easter. As each egg was opened the kids shared what they knew and then we read the scripture pertaining to that part of the story. Everybody did a great job!

(We used "Resurrection Eggs". The kids were assigned certain colors to search for so that everyone had a chance. We then opened the eggs in story order. Be sure to use a different color egg for each image/item. Also, be sure the teacher knows in what order to open the eggs. For groups larger than 12 add more story details/eggs, have teams or use two sets.)

Easter: craft

Today the kids painted cross-shaped suncatchers. These will be dry and ready to take home next week. We read a rhyming version of the Easter story and discussed how Jesus took on our sins. I also shared how Jesus took the cross, an ugly, fearsome thing and made it beautiful. What once was a symbol of death and punishment is now a reminder of God's amazing grace!! As the kids see these crosses in their homes, my hope is that they will be reminded that Jesus' sacrifice was personal.

(We read out of the Rhyme Bible and painted suncatchers purchased at a craft store.)

Easter: story

Today we began our Easter unit by viewing a portion of The Miracle Maker. Our new memory verse is Matthew 28:6... He isn't here! He is risen from the dead, just as He said would happen.

(The Miracle Maker is a DVD about the ministry of Jesus. We viewed from the Last Supper on. This is a well done claymation that I've found appeals to older kids. As always, please preview for your own students.)