How to Teach Children about Easter

For most children, Easter has become a holiday about candy and toys and a lot of the meaning of the season has been lost. Whether you are Catholic or Protestant or any other denomination, it is important for family traditions and the meaning behind the symbols associated with this holiday to be shared with children.

Easter Sunday School Curriculum

There are several ways to develop your Easter Sunday school curriculum and a variety of online resources that teachers have created to assist you. The most effective curriculums involve the children in the learning process through activities and discussions. A hands-on approach allows learners to interpret information in a way that makes sense to them and personalizes the information being given.

Easter Sunday School Easter Activities

A great way to teach children about Easter is to help them understand why certain symbols are used during this time of year. Try making flash cards with different images such as eggs and chicks as well as crosses and lambs.

Another of the best Sunday school Easter activities is to give each child a plastic Easter egg. Inside each egg is some piece of the Easter story. Have the children put the pieces in order from Good Friday through Easter Sunday. After each piece is in order, read the children the Easter story either from the bible or from a children’s book.

Another final activity is to have each child plant a bean in a cup of dirt. Have them write on the cup or a piece of paper what Easter means to them. Since Easter is a time of rebirth and hope, watching the beans grow will reinforce these lessons.

Allow children to ask questions and there will be difficult questions to answer. Younger children especially like to ask questions about the Easter Bunny and who is Jesus. Answer to the best of your ability but also without possibly contradicting something they have been taught at home. Some children may have been told who the Easter Bunny really is so answer with facts such as why the Easter Bunny is a part of many Easter celebrations.

Easy Step By Step Instructions For Teaching About Easter

• Use available resources to develop your curriculum. Most congregations have a variety of worksheets and lesson plans from years past hidden away waiting to be found.
• Keep in mind the age group you are teaching and the size of your class. These are important considerations when planning your Easter lesson.
• Be creative and use hands-on activities to prepare lessons.

Warnings, Advice, and Suggestions When Teaching About Easter

Be sure to keep your audience involved to avoid losing their attention. Choose material appropriate for your age group.

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