This year we decided to try the Resurrection Eggs. I bought these at CBD.com but I believe they are also available at Christian Book Stores and Mardels.
The kids took turns opening the eggs in order. We would let the child opening the egg tell us what they thought the object in the egg meant and how it applied to Jesus and his crucifixion. I would then read the appropriate verse (provided in the booklet) and we would discuss.They really loved doing this and have already asked to do it again this weekend and show Grandpa and Grandma. The best part is when the last egg was opened. It was empty. And my middle child who opened it started clapping and then said, "It's empty because the tomb was empty! Jesus rose from the dead!" And then my daughter started clapping also. It was very sweet.
I would highly recommend this set for teaching or reviewing the Easter Story! It is definitely going to be added to our Easter traditions.
So what traditions do you have for Easter?
we make resurrection cookies. you make them the night before. each ingredient has a verse that goes with it as you mix them together. you put them in the oven overnight. the next morning the cookies have puffed up and are empty inside.
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome. We did that too this year. The kids loved it. I love all the questions they asked & how they are understanding more & more.
ReplyDeleteOur kids have all made a set of those in Kindergarten - they love to do that each year! We also did the cookies this year. FUN! Happy Easter, Friend. Missed seeing you, too - maybe next time!
ReplyDeleteNice post. But I'm ready to read something new. Time to update your blog. I guess we will see Sea World pics soon.
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