Jesus' Resurrection

Caterpillar to Butterfly Illustration

I have always been awed by the symbolism of the caterpillar turning into a butterfly and Jesus being in the tomb and rising again. Discover several fun butterfly activities, illustrations, and crafts.

Resurrection Rolls

Experience an empty tomb with a crescent roll and a marshmallow. Super easy and great fine motor activity.

Easter Basket Idea   Idea by Stacey

Here is one way to do an Easter basket without the bunny. On Friday, you discuss the cross, sin, and why Jesus died and put black rocks (or ones you painted black) in the basket. They represent sin and the sadness. Then on Easter morning, they will see their baskets and the black rocks will be gone and filled with gifts to represent the gift of life that came through the death and resurrection of Jesus!

Wordless Book

The Wordless Book was introduced by Charles Spurgeon in 1866 as a method to explain the Gospel. Create a book, bracelet, cake, or other craft to help children understand the Good News of Christ's death and resurrection.

Resurrection Eggs

The idea behind Resurrection Eggs is that each egg helps tell the story of Jesus' last days on earth, His death, and His resurrection. It can be completed as a countdown to Easter or as a stand alone activity that you do all in one sitting. Most numbered egg contains a scripture verse (rolled up scroll style) and a corresponding trinket that relates to that part of the story.

I John 3:16 Heart Chain

Do this activity while telling the Easter story.  Do not tell the child what you are doing but have him sit and listen.  Then show the child the surprise at the end.  You will have to practice this to make sure that your timing is correct.

Cut a piece of paper in half, length wise.  Each 4 1/4" x 11" piece can be used to create a heart chain. (Begin the Easter story)  Gently fold the paper in half, width wise.  Fold again.  Unfold.  (Soldiers came to get Jesus.)  The lines created will help you see where to accordion fold the paper.  Now accordion fold the paper taking the edge of the paper to the first line.  Flip the paper over and fold the width of the first fold.  Continue folding until the paper is folded eight times. (Jesus is beaten and mocked and placed on the cross.)  Lay the folded paper flat on a table with the first fold toward the left.  Draw half a heart on the top with the center of the heart on the fold.  Allow the curved part of the heart to partially overflow to allow for the hearts to be connected. (Jesus died on the cross as the punishment for our sins.)  Cut along the lines (Jesus in the tomb).  Open up the hearts (Jesus is risen!).  Give each child a Heart Chain.  Add the words "This is how we know", "what love is", "Jesus Christ laid down His life", and "for us.  I John 3:16".