Easter brings a profound opportunity to share the timeless Easter story of Jesus Christ’s resurrection with your little ones. This season holds the potential to weave the narrative of Jesus’ love and sacrifice into cherished family traditions. Here at City Impact Church, we recognize the importance of nurturing faith from a young age and facilitating meaningful experiences rooted in the Easter story. Here’s some Easter themed ideas to help celebrate Easter with your little ones:
Egg-citing Easter Egg Hunts: Transform the traditional Easter egg hunt into a joyful exploration of the Easter story. Hide plastic eggs not only filled with treats but also containing small symbols of faith, such as crosses or images representing key moments in Jesus’ life. As your children discover each egg, take a moment to share a snippet of the Easter story. Explain moments like the last supper, what happened in the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus’ trial, his crucifixion and how the resurrection happened.
Create simple crafts like empty tomb artworks: Engage your children in hands-on crafting activities that bring the Easter story to life. Create simple crafts like empty tomb artworks or cross-shaped ornaments, inviting your little ones to explore the meaning behind each symbol. As you craft together, share stories from the Bible and discuss the events leading up to Jesus’ resurrection.
Easter-themed Sensory Exploration: Engage your children’s senses with sensory play activities that invite them to experience the Easter story in a tangible way. Create a sensory bin filled with materials such as sand, rocks, and small figurines representing the garden tomb and Jesus’ resurrection. Encourage your little ones to explore the textures and objects while you share the story of Jesus’ triumph over death.
Deleted: Gather your family for a Storytime session following the Easter story, from Jesus’ betrayal through those moments on the cross and right into that empty tomb. This 7-day devotional is designed for families to explore the Easter story together. Each day includes a reading and an “explore” question to encourage deeper conversation. You could also choose age-appropriate Bible storybooks that recount the Easter narrative, capturing your children’s imaginations and instilling in them a love for God’s Word.
As you celebrate Easter with your children, let every tradition serve as a reminder of the truth and hope found in Jesus Christ. Whether it’s attending our Easter services as a family, worshipping and praying together, or partaking in special meals, let each moment be an opportunity to reflect on the transformative power of Jesus’ resurrection.
From all of us at City Impact Church, we pray that you and your children will all have a fresh revelation of the power of Jesus’ death and resurrection and what it means for you and your family today and we wish you and your family a blessed Easter.
