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Easter Card of Hope

Easter Joy: He Is Risen!

Day 120of 180
Week 24of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn the story of Jesus' resurrection

2

Create an Easter card to share God's love

3

Practice fine motor skills through art-making

📖 Scripture Connection

Luke 24:6-7

“He is not here, but is risen. Remember what he told you when he was still in Galilee,”

— Luke 24:6-7 (WEB)

Celebrates the hope of resurrection and new life

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bright colored construction paper
  • Markers
  • Glitter
  • Scissors (child-safe)
  • Glue stick
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather and review our Easter week journey in BibleMouse art lessons

💭 Review Question: What special story have we been learning about this week?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explain Easter card project and share resurrection story

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus died on the cross but came back to life
  • His resurrection gives us hope
  • We can share this happy news with others
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Who would you like to give your Easter card to?
  • What makes you happy about Jesus' resurrection?
3Activity: Easter Hope Card (12 min)
hands-on project

Create a colorful Easter card to share Jesus' love

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold construction paper in half to make card
  2. Draw a cross or empty tomb on the front
  3. Add bright colors and glitter
  4. Write or draw a message of hope inside
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps with folding and cutting

Challenge: Add Bible verse or more detailed drawing

4Closing (3 min)

Share cards and celebrate Jesus' resurrection

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about Jesus today?
  • How can we share God's love?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore landscapes in art

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Easter is about hope, new life, and God's love for us

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Focus on joy, not scary details of crucifixion
  • Encourage creativity
  • Help with fine motor skills as needed
🤔 Common Struggles:

Cutting and gluing can be challenging for young hands

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about creating and sharing

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Take photos of cards to share with family
  • Read a BibleMouse Read-Aloud book about Easter
  • Sing an Easter song from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

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