This is an Easter Sunday school lesson that 6-8 year olds enjoy. Using this drama activity helps them relate and better understand the true meaning of Easter and its importance in Christianity.
Sunday School Lesson: Easter Drama Activity
Bible Story: Tell the story of Easter Sunday morning to the class.
A picture book version isn’t necessary but a simplified version of the story will put it into the understand level of the age group. If you have a children’s bible that you use with your class, then this ought to be appropriate.
Drama Activity: Have a small group of the students re-enact the scene where it’s discovered that Jesus has disappeared from the tomb. You could provide a small script with parts for the two Marys, the angel, Jesus and a narrator – or you could ask students to volunteer for these roles, and using the bible, act the scene as it is written in Matthew 28:1-10. The narrator should tell the story as the others act it out – but the students playing a role should speak the words said by the person they are portraying.
Sunday School Lesson Discussion: Discuss the importance of Easter Sunday in the Christian calendar.
Song: To the tune of “Jesus loves me, this I know”
Jesus Christ is risen today,
All my sins he’s took away.
Crucified cos he loves me,
But today his spirit’s free.
Yes Christ is risen,
Yes Christ is risen,
Yes Christ is risen,
Today his spirit’s free.
Sunday School Lesson 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 plain bookmark and access to the supplies so that they can decorate it as they wish and take it home to remind them of this Easter Day.
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