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Cross and Crown

Easter Joy: He Is Risen!

Day 119of 180
Week 24of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize the cross and crown as important Christian symbols

2

Create a mixed-media art piece representing Jesus' sacrifice and victory

3

Understand that Jesus loves us deeply

📖 Scripture Connection

Philippians 2:9-11

“Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

— Philippians 2:9-11 (WEB)

Symbolizes Jesus' victory and royal status after His sacrifice

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bright colored paper
  • Markers
  • Glitter
  • Glue sticks
  • Cross template
  • Colored construction paper
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Today's BibleMouse lesson continues our Easter journey! Yesterday we explored the empty tomb, and now we'll celebrate Jesus' victory.

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about the empty tomb yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Let's talk about two special symbols: the cross and the crown. The cross reminds us of Jesus' love and sacrifice, and the crown shows He is the King of Kings!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The cross shows how much Jesus loves us
  • The crown tells us Jesus is the greatest king
  • Jesus died to save us and then came back to life
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think about Jesus' love?
  • Why is Jesus special to us?
3Activity: Cross and Crown Art Project (12 min)
hands-on

Create a colorful artwork combining a cross and a crown to celebrate Jesus

📝 Instructions:
  1. Trace the cross template on colored paper
  2. Cut out the cross carefully
  3. Decorate the cross with markers
  4. Add a crown shape above or beside the cross
  5. Sprinkle a little glitter to make it shine
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parents can pre-cut shapes for younger children

Challenge: Add Bible verse or additional decorative elements

4Closing (3 min)

Let's share our artwork and remember how much Jesus loves us!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about the cross today?
  • Why is Jesus our special king?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll make Easter cards to share Jesus' love!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson helps young children connect Easter symbols to Jesus' story

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Help with cutting if needed
  • Encourage creativity
  • Focus on joy and love, not technical perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might find cutting challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and excitement about the project

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional cross coloring pages
  • Sing a simple worship song about Jesus' love

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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