Today, I want to share with you an exciting Easter craft activity that is perfect for Sunday school classes or families wanting to teach their children about the resurrection of Jesus. This craft is easy to make and will engage children in a fun and interactive way. So, let’s get started!
Easter Resurrection Eggs Craft
The Easter resurrection eggs craft is a perfect way to teach children about the resurrection of Jesus. The craft involves using plastic eggs to store miniature items that represent the events leading up to and including Jesus’ resurrection. When all the eggs are opened in order, the story of Jesus’ resurrection is told from beginning to end.
How to Make Resurrection Eggs
To make your own resurrection eggs, you will need the following items:
- 12 plastic eggs
- 12 miniature items (see below for suggestions)
- A basket or container to hold the eggs
- Printable cards (optional)
Once you have all your supplies ready, follow these steps:
- Using a permanent marker, number the plastic eggs from 1 to 12.
- Fill each egg with a miniature item that represents an event leading to Jesus’ resurrection. (see below for suggestions)
- Place all the eggs in a basket or container and mix them up.
- As you tell the story of Jesus’ resurrection, have the children open one egg at a time, starting with egg number one. Continue until all the eggs have been opened and the story has been told.
Resurrection Eggs Miniature Items
Here are some suggestions for miniature items to put inside each egg:
- Bread (representing the Last Supper)
- Three dimes or coins (representing Judas’ betrayal)
- A piece of rope (representing Jesus’ arrest)
- A thorn (representing the crown of thorns)
- A cross (representing the crucifixion)
- A tiny piece of cloth (representing the burial cloth)
- A rock (representing the stone at Jesus’ tomb)
- An empty egg (representing the empty tomb)
- A butterfly (representing new life)
- A piece of white cloth (representing the resurrection)
- A heart (representing God’s love)
- A picture of Jesus (representing his presence)
Printable Cards
If you would like to use printable cards to help tell the story, you can download them for free online. The cards are numbered to correspond with each egg, and feature a picture and short description of the item inside.
Overall, the Easter resurrection eggs craft is a great way to teach children about the resurrection of Jesus in a fun and interactive way. It is also a great way to engage children in the Easter story and create a meaningful family tradition. So, consider making your own resurrection eggs this Easter!
