The Easter Story
Easter Lessons
(Three weeks)
Week 1: Jesus entering Jerusalem, last supper
Week 2: garden, arrest, trial, crucifixion
Week 3: resurrection
Easter Week 1
Read from the Bible here (choose a gospel account) about Jesus entering Jerusalem. Read here, here, or here about the last supper. Or, use an age appropriate children’s Bible story book to read these accounts.
In my Bible Story Box: there are various sets of Resurrection Eggs, with varying items inside. Use the eggs with items appropriate to this week’s story such as: a toy donkey, a palm branch, a silver cup, a loaf of bread, and coins.
Bible Story Bag Ideas:
palm leaf (either a plastic one or cut from paper)
Jesus Enters Jerusalem craft (free membership required)
Last Supper craft (free membership required)
Other Ideas:
Paint handprint palm leaves at home (instructions here)
Palm leaf sun catcher to make at home (instructions here)
Media:
The Last Supper (YouTube)
Jesus Enters Jerusalem (YouTube)
Triumphal Entry (YouTube)
How to Draw a Palm Leaf (for older kids)
Products:
Palm Leaf Magic Scratch Ornaments
Palm Sunday Felt Banner Craft Kit