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The Greatest Story

Easter Celebration

Day 116of 180
Week 24of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus died and came back to life

2

Learn to retell the basic Easter story

3

Experience joy about Jesus' resurrection

📖 Scripture Connection

Luke 24:6-7

“He is not here, but is risen. Remember how he spoke to you when he was still in Galilee,”

— Luke 24:6-7 (WEB)

Directly explains Jesus' resurrection, perfect for young learners

📦 Materials Needed

  • Resurrection eggs
  • Yellow/white streamers
  • World English Bible
  • Simple musical instrument (tambourine or shaker)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather children and ask, 'Who remembers what we learned about Jesus last week?'

💭 Review Question: What makes you happy about Jesus?
2Teaching (5 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll explore the amazing story of Jesus' resurrection

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus loved us so much, He died to save us
  • Even though people were sad, Jesus came back to life
  • Jesus' resurrection means we can be happy forever
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think Jesus' friends felt when they saw Him alive?
  • Why is Jesus' resurrection special?
3Activity: Resurrection Egg Story (6 min)
interactive storytelling

Use resurrection eggs to tell the Easter story, with children shaking instruments when something exciting happens

📝 Instructions:
  1. Open each egg slowly
  2. Explain what's inside
  3. Let children shake tambourine when hearing good news
  4. Use gentle, excited voice
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on 2-3 key eggs

Challenge: Let children help open eggs in order

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate by waving white/yellow streamers and singing a simple praise song

📝 Review Questions:
  • What happened to Jesus?
  • Why is Jesus' resurrection good news?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn a special song about Jesus being alive!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Resurrection is a complex concept for PK4, so use simple, joyful language

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Keep energy positive and celebratory
  • Use repetition to help understanding
  • Allow child to ask questions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get confused about death and resurrection

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's emotional engagement and basic comprehension

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Color a resurrection-themed page from BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Act out the story with simple props
  • Listen to 'He Lives' song from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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