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Empty Tomb Art

Easter Joy: He Is Risen!

Day 117of 180
Week 24of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus rose from the tomb

2

Create an art project representing the empty tomb

3

Celebrate God's amazing love

📖 Scripture Connection

Mark 16:6

“He said to them, 'Don't be alarmed. You seek Jesus, the Nazarene, who has been crucified. He has risen! He is not here. Behold, the place where they laid him!'”

— Mark 16:6 (WEB)

Highlights the miracle of Jesus' resurrection and the empty tomb

📦 Materials Needed

  • Blue and white construction paper
  • Markers
  • Glue
  • Cotton balls
  • Scissors
  • Glitter (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather and remind children about yesterday's lesson on Jesus' resurrection

💭 Review Question: What special thing happened to Jesus after he died on the cross?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explain the significance of the empty tomb

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus died to save us from sin
  • He came back to life, just like He promised
  • The empty tomb shows Jesus is alive forever
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why is the empty tomb so special?
  • How does Jesus being alive make you feel?
3Activity: Empty Tomb Craft (12 min)
hands-on

Create a colorful representation of the empty tomb

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold blue construction paper in half
  2. Cut a cave shape on the fold
  3. Glue cotton balls around the cave entrance
  4. Draw Jesus walking out of the tomb
  5. Add sparkle with optional glitter
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parents help with cutting and gluing

Challenge: Add more detailed drawings or write 'He is Risen!'

4Closing (3 min)

Share and celebrate artwork

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you draw in your picture?
  • Why is Jesus coming out of the tomb good news?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll make a Resurrection Garden to celebrate new life

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

The empty tomb represents hope and victory over death

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Keep explanations simple and age-appropriate
  • Encourage creativity in the art project
  • Focus on God's love
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find cutting difficult or get distracted

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's understanding of Jesus being alive

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Sing a resurrection song from BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Read a children's book about Easter from BibleMouse Read-Aloud Library

Ready for Tomorrow?

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