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    Easter Story Resurrection Eggs

    Published: Apr 12, 2022 by Heidi. This post may contain affiliate links 14 Comments

    I love Easter.  Not because of the bunnies and candy, but because of the chance to focus on the beautiful, true story of the life, sacrifice and resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ.  Yes, the Easter Bunny comes to our house, but he isn't the focus.  We try to spend the entire month before Easter focusing on our Savior and His life and atonement.

    Help your kids focus on the real meaning of Easter with Easter Story Resurrection eggs {A week-long activity that includes discussion ideas and links to Bible Videos} OneCreativeMommy.com

    Beginning last year, we started a tradition of using Easter eggs filled with symbols from the last week of our Savior's life to help our kids learn the real Easter story.  I've often seen these eggs called Resurrection Eggs, so that's what I have titled them here.

    Easter Story Resurrection Eggs

    This activity can be conducted as a daily Easter Egg Hunt with additional eggs hidden with other items so that all get a chance to find an egg, or as a display in an Easter basket.  (We do the second method.)  Either way, as the symbols are revealed, we read about the event from the scriptures and describe the event in Jesus' life.  Then we have a discussion about it.  We like to watch the corresponding Bible Videos online, too.

    Materials needed:

    • 14 plastic eggs numbered 1-14  (I labeled them with washi tape to make it easy.)
    • Easter basket (optional)
    • Easter grass (optional)
    • Symbols/objects to fit in the eggs (listed below)
    • Instructions (listed below)

    This activity begins on Palm Sunday (the Sunday before Easter).

    Palm Sunday

    Egg #1 -- A small leaf to represent the palm leaves.  (Discussion: How we can welcome the Savior into our lives.) See the Bible Video of the Lord's Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem  (Matthew 21:1-11)

    Monday

    Egg #2 -- A Penny to represent the money changers.  (Discussion:  Jesus cleansed the temple by sending out the money changers and those who were buying and selling.  Our bodies are like temples.  Do we keep our thoughts and actions clean and pure?) See the Bible Video of Jesus Cleansing the Temple  (John 2: 13-17)

    Tuesday

    Egg #3 -- Three dimes to represent the 30 pieces of silver Judas received for the betrayal of Jesus.  (Discussion: What are some of the things that Jesus taught?  The Sermon on the Mount, the beatitudes, favorite parables or miracles, etc.) Let the kids choose their favorite Bible Videos about the Savior's life

    Wednesday

    Egg #4 -- A marble or amber-colored bead to represent a drop of oil for the lamps of the ten virgins.  (Discussion:  How does this parable apply to us?  We need to be prepared for the second coming of our Savior by living righteously and strengthening our faith.)  See the Bible Video of the Parable of the 10 Virgins  (Matthew 25: 1-13)

    Thursday

    Egg #5 -- A small piece of saltine cracker to represent broken bread -- Egg #6 -- Small red bead to represent the Savior's blood that was shed for us.  (Discussion:  Our Savior atoned for our sins in Gethsemane.  He loves us--no matter what!  There is nothing that we can do that will change that.  He suffered for our sins and experienced our trials and our pains and sorrow [Alma 7: 11-12 (in the Book of Mormon)].  He knows how to comfort and help us as we need it.)  See my kid-friendly explanation of the atonement.  See the Bible Video:  Jesus Suffers in Gethsemane  (Matthew 26:36-57)

    Help your kids focus on the real meaning of Easter with Easter Story Resurrection eggs {Week-long activity from OneCreativeMommy.com}

    Friday

    Eggs #7, #8, and #9 -- A small piece of purple cloth or paper to represent the robe the soldiers put on Jesus as the "King of the Jews;" a clipping of thorns from a rosebush to represent the crown of thorns.  (We use stinging nettle thorns because we can find them all over outside.); and a nail to represent the crucifixion.  (Discussion:  Discuss Jesus' trials and his crucifixion.  Point out that Jesus Christ chose to suffer and die for us.  Turn out the lights and talk about the darkness that fell upon the earth at the time of His death.  Shine a flashlight on a picture of the Savior and discuss how He is the light of the world and will always be there to help us.)  See the Bible Video:  Jesus is Tried by Caiaphas (Matthew 26: 57-75) See the Bible Video:  Jesus is Condemned Before Pilate (Matthew 27: 1-2, 11-25) See the Bible Video: Jesus is Scourged and Crucified  (Matthew 27: 26-50)

    Saturday

    Eggs #10, #11, and #12  -- A rock to represent the stone rolled in front of the tomb, a small piece of white cloth to represent burial clothes, and a bay leaf to represent the spices used in burial.  (You can use a different spice.  Just pick something that won't make a mess.)  (Discussion:  Jesus Christ's body lay in the tomb over Saturday while His spirit was in the Spirit World.  This day was the Jewish Sabbath, so they were unable to finish the burial preparations.  Guards were placed outside the tomb to make sure no one tried to take the body of Jesus and claim that He was resurrected.)  See the Bible Video:  Jesus is Laid in a Tomb  (Matthew 27:57-60)

    Easter Sunday

    Eggs #13 and #14 -- An empty egg to represent the empty tomb and a small picture of the Savior.  (Discussion:  Because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, all who have lived on the earth will be resurrected.  Discuss the blessings and the importance of the gifts of Christ's atonement and resurrection.  End with all members of the family sharing their feelings and testimony about Jesus Christ.  Only those who want to share should be expected to share.  No one likes to be forced!)  See the Bible Video:  Jesus is Resurrected  (John 20: 3-18) See the Bible Video:  He is Risen

    Help your kids focus on the real meaning of Easter with Easter Story Resurrection eggs {Week-long activity from OneCreativeMommy.com}

    What ideas do you use to teach kids the true meaning of Easter?

    I'd love to hear your ideas in the comments!  I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (also called the Mormon church or the LDS church), and the discussions in this activity reflect my Christian beliefs.

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    Hi! I’m Heidi, the sometimes scatterbrained, but always creative mind behind One Creative Mommy. I'm a retired teacher, wife, and mom of three beautiful teenage girls and one adorable fur baby. In my spare time, I love to share my ideas (mistakes and all) with anyone who will listen.

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    Comments

    1. Tyese

      March 31, 2014 at 10:37 am

      This is great! My son is 5 and I was looking for an easy way to explain the true meaning of Easter to him. Thank you for posting this!

      Reply
      • [email protected]

        March 31, 2014 at 1:15 pm

        I hope you both enjoy it, Tyese! Thanks for taking the time to comment.

        Reply
    2. Jessica

      April 07, 2014 at 8:10 pm

      That is just wonderful! That is the most clever way I have seen someone teach the meaning of Easter to their kids!

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        April 15, 2014 at 11:33 pm

        Thanks, Jessica! I can't take the credit. I copied from a great friend.

        Reply
    3. Kathleen @ Fearlessly Creative Mammas

      April 07, 2014 at 9:50 pm

      I love this activity. What a great way to teach kids what Easter is really about. Wonderful! I used to teach Activity Days, for about 7 years, and we made Resurrection Rolls. Have you heard of them?

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        April 15, 2014 at 11:35 pm

        Resurrection rolls are so fun to make with the kids. I'm now looking for a gluten-free version. I think I found something that might work. I had forgotten all about it. Thanks for the reminder!

        Reply
    4. Brenna

      April 08, 2014 at 7:36 am

      Thank you for the great ideas! Our son is just getting to the age where he is asking about Easter, and with him being so young I haven't been sure how to explain it.

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        April 15, 2014 at 11:36 pm

        I hope this helps, Brenna! Have fun. It's so fun when the kids get old enough to understand things better.

        Reply
    5. Angela @Little Blue's Room

      April 09, 2014 at 6:36 am

      Love the eggs! This is a staple craft for the four year old class at our preschool -- the kids love it. I really like the headband, cute and simple craft that kids would love.

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        April 15, 2014 at 11:36 pm

        Thanks, Angela!

        Reply
    6. Meegan

      April 09, 2014 at 2:52 pm

      What a great way to teach our little ones the true meaning of Easter. Thanks so much Heidi. Pinned.

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        April 15, 2014 at 11:36 pm

        Thanks so much, Meegan!

        Reply
    7. Kristina

      April 21, 2014 at 1:44 pm

      I found your site because one of my readers attached your link in her comment to my post http://amominneedofadvice.blogspot.com/2014/04/people-are-nice.html
      I love your great ideas. I can't believe how CREATIVE you really are. I've been spending WAY too much time on your site. I would love to hear from you from time to time on my blog. I am always in need of great advice.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        April 21, 2014 at 6:50 pm

        You're so nice, Kristina! Thank you! I'm on my way to check out your site.

        Reply

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