Use these Sunday school Easter activities to help you teach the concept of the resurrection with your 9-11 year olds.
Bible Story: From the bible read about the resurrection – Matthew 28:1-10 Go around the class with each child reading a verse in turn until the end of the reading.
Discussion: Why is today special to Christians? What do the students understand by the word “resurrection” – demonstrate this using a candle that relights itself when blown out (you’ll need a cup of water ready to place it in to make sure it does go out when you’re finished with it!), like the candle Jesus’s light never dies.
Craft: Easter Bookmarks
You will need the following supplies:
Plain construction paper cut into the shape of a cross that can be used as a bookmark; art and craft supplies as available that the children can use to decorate their bookmarks.
Give each child a bookmark. Tell them that on the bookmark they should write the words “And surely I am with you always.” – with the reference (Matthew 28:20) below it, somewhere on the front of their bookmark and then decorate it as they desire.
Activity: Egg Hunt
Hide a number of Easter egg shapes cut out of construction paper around the room. Have the students look for these. The student who finds the most should get a small prize such as a bible verse card, pencil or other item, as appropriate for your Church.
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