Celebrate the life, death, and resurrection of our Savior this Easter with these awesome resources!
If you’d like a more visual version of this list, find that here.
New for 2022
Easter Egg-stravaganza – A gospel-centered egg hunt that can be hosted at church or home. What makes Easter Egg-stravaganza different than your typical egg hunt? While some eggs have candy or treats, some eggs have Easter story pictures from the Bible. Kids hunt for the eggs, then help you tell the Easter story by putting the pictures in order! As the eggs are recovered, the good news is discovered—Jesus is alive! Learn more here.
Egg Hunt Event Guide – Is this your first time ever planning an egg hunt? Help make planning your egg hunt a BREEZE by purchasing this Easter Egg Hunt Event Guide. It includes ideas, timelines, questions, and guides to take you step-by-step through the planning process. Learn more here.
Easter-themed Gospel Illusion Videos from Dynamic Dan – Dynamic Dan’s comedy gospel illusion videos have several options that are perfect for Easter! These videos work great as time fillers, during pick-up, or even as part of the main lesson. There are videos for Palm Sunday, when Jesus goes on trial, when Jesus dies on the cross, when Peter denies Jesus, and even a Hot Cross Buns Easter Special! Find all of Dynamic Dan’s videos here.
Judas Betrays Jesus Stop-Motion Video – Based on Matthew 26, this stop motion video shares the story of when Judas betrayed Jesus, and it can be used to talk about how we can always count on Jesus, even when our friends hurt us. Learn more here.
The Easter Story Mini Movie for Kids – Based on Matthew 28:1-10, use this mini-movie to explain the story and the hope of Easter. Learn more here.
Pattern Peeps Easter Screen Game – Kids look at a pattern of peeps on the screen, then hold up 1, 2, or 3 fingers to designate their answer of which peep should come next to continue the pattern. Learn more here.
Palm Sunday Holiday History Lesson – This Palm Sunday Holiday History lesson covers what the scriptures say about Jesus’ triumphal entry and share historical/contextual insights about the donkey, the palm branch, and the word ‘hosanna.’ Learn more here.
Holy Week Title Graphics – We have some brand new title graphics for Palm Sunday (option 1 and option 2) and Good Friday! Find more Title Graphics from 12:30 Kids here.
Curriculum & Teaching
Here are our favorite curriculum and teaching resources for Easter 2021!
Squeaky Clean 4-Week Easter Series – A 4-week Easter unit that focuses on how only Jesus can wash away our sin and make us squeaky clean again. Also includes a special lesson on baptism. Learn more here.
Experience Salvation Easter Lesson – This 90-minute lesson invites kids to experience salvation by walking through the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection in a hands-on way. The goal of this lesson is not to get as many children as possible to repeat the ‘Sinner’s Prayer’ – but to have them realize what salvation means, and to respond in a way that is genuine to them. Learn more here.
Egg-streme Easter: 4-Week Easter Series – A 4-week Easter series that teaches kids about Jesus’s egg-straordinary sacrifice for us! This series includes versions of each lesson to teach in-person or via Zoom. Learn more here.
Judas Betrays Jesus Stop-Motion Video – Based on Matthew 26, this stop motion video shares the story of when Judas betrayed Jesus, and it can be used to talk about how we can always count on Jesus, even when our friends hurt us. Learn more here.
Animated Bible Story Videos – We have several animated videos that help teach kids the stories of the Easter season. Check out The Triumphal Entry, The Last Supper, The Crucifixion, and the Resurrection.
Printable Packs – Most of the animated videos linked above even have coordinating Printable Activity Packs! Find the activity packs for each story here: The Triumphal Entry, The Last Supper, The Crucifixion, and the Resurrection.
Amazing Race: Holy Week – While enjoying a fun Amazing-Race style game to different locations in the story of Holy Week, kids will learn about Jesus’ last week on earth. Kids will be given clues to take them from location to location. In order to receive their clues, they must perform a task (game, activity, review, etc.) at each station. Their race will finally land them at the empty tomb where you can celebrate the fact that He is risen indeed! Learn more here.
Easter Printables – Looking for Easter printables to use with your Easter lesson, to send home to families, or to use in family worship? We got you covered! Learn more here.
Palm Sunday Holiday History Lesson – This Palm Sunday Holiday History lesson covers what the scriptures say about Jesus’ triumphal entry and share historical/contextual insights about the donkey, the palm branch, and the word ‘hosanna.’ Learn more here.
Bible Studies for Kids Activity Pages – These simple Bible study activity packs are a great way to help kids dig deeper into God’s Word. Find activity pages for different parts of the Easter story, like Jesus’ crucifixion, Jesus’ death and burial, and Jesus’ resurrection! We even have an Easter Old Testament Bundle that looks at the prophecies that point to Easter Sunday and an Easter New Testament Bundle that guides kids through John 19 and John 20!
Easter-themed Gospel Illusion Videos from Dynamic Dan – Dynamic Dan’s comedy gospel illusion videos have several options that are perfect for Easter! These videos work great as time fillers, during pick-up, or even as part of the main lesson. There are vidoes for Palm Sunday, when Jesus goes on trial, when Jesus dies on the cross, when Peter denies Jesus, and even a Hot Cross Buns Easter Special! Find all of Dynamic Dan’s videos here.
The Easter Story Mini Movie for Kids – Based on Matthew 28:1-10, use this mini-movie to explain the story and the hope of Easter. Learn more here.
Easter Events
Walk in the Light Easter Event – 1 John 1:7 says that if we “walk in the light as He is in the light… the blood of Jesus purifies us from all sin,” and this forgiveness through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross is what we celebrate at Easter! Help your kids and families experience this truth in a practical and creative way this Easter with Walk in the Light. This 2-hour event includes a time of worship, a large-group game, and a short lesson on 1 John 1:5-7 before transitioning into the lantern-decorating festivities. Learn more here.
Jesus is Light Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt – Host a unique glow in the dark Easter Egg Hunt that teaches kids about John 8:12 and how Jesus is the Light of the World. Learn more here.
Easter Egg-stravaganza – A gospel-centered egg hunt that can be hosted at church or home. What makes Easter Egg-stravaganza different than your typical egg hunt? While some eggs have candy or treats, some eggs have Easter story pictures from the Bible. Kids hunt for the eggs, then help you tell the Easter story by putting the pictures in order! As the eggs are recovered, the good news is discovered—Jesus is alive! Learn more here.
Egg Hunt Event Guide – Is this your first time ever planning an egg hunt? Help make planning your egg hunt a BREEZE by purchasing this Easter Egg Hunt Event Guide. It includes ideas, timelines, questions, and guides to take you step-by-step through the planning process. Learn more here.
Sense of Holy Week Sensory Experience – Take kids and families on a sensory experience through Jesus’ last days on earth from the Triumphal Entry to the Empty Tomb. Using their five senses, kids explore items and events leading up to Jesus’ death and resurrection. This event download provides details for hosting this sensory experience in two ways: 1) Take small groups of kids through stations representing Jesus’ last week with “tour guides” (adult leaders) who facilitate questions and discussions to explore Holy Week or 2) Set up stations like a hands-on interactive museum through which families can take a self-guided tour. Learn more here.
Amazing Race: Holy Week – While enjoying a fun Amazing-Race style game to different locations in the story of Holy Week, kids will learn about Jesus’ last week on earth. Kids will be given clues to take them from location to location. In order to receive their clues, they must perform a task (game, activity, review, etc.) at each station. Their race will finally land them at the empty tomb where you can celebrate the fact that He is risen indeed! Learn more here.
Easter Escape Room – This 35-minute escape room activity will ensure that your group has an Easter experience they will not soon forget. Kids step back in time as the disciples to figure out what happened to Jesus’ body in the empty tomb. Learn more here.
At-Home Family Ideas
If you’re not meeting in person (and even if you are), these resources are perfect for sharing with your families to help them celebrate Easter at home with intention and purpose!
Resurrection Rock-and-Roll To Go – Resurrection Rock & Roll To-Go is an at-home Easter event that brings fun to families as they celebrate the Resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ! It helps families hear the Resurrection story and will help remind families to look for Jesus every day. Learn more here.
An Easter to Remember Take-Home Kit for Families – A 6-week Easter take-home kit for families with simple daily activities designed to take 10 minutes or less that guide families through 6 “destinations” of Holy Week and Easter. This resource could be used leading up to Easter or for the 6 weeks after Easter! Learn more here.
Action Eggs Easter Family Activity – A printable resource to share with families that invites kids to hunt for the empty egg (like the empty tomb), read the Resurrection story, and complete actions along the way! Learn more here.
At-Home Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt – Create take-home kits to share with your families so they can have their very own glow in the dark egg hunt + Easter family devotion at home! Learn more here.
Easter Family Devotions To Go – This resource will give you everything you need to make your own Easter Family Devotions To Go boxes to give every family in your church! Each box will have 14 cards with devotions and objects to go with each one. These cards invite families to read a passage of scripture, connect the object to the story, and discuss a few simple questions. Learn more here.
He is Risen Family Easter Worship Guide – Help families make space together for meaningful worship and devotional time this Easter by combining the reading of the Easter story with specific art processes and conversation prompts designed to create discussion and a personal connection to the story. Learn more here.
Easter Family Worship Guide & Art Activity – The guide provides meaningful engagement with the biblical narrative and the creation of a single piece of artwork that tells the Easter story. Using this guide, families will make space (at least 30 min) on each of the three major Easter days – Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter to pray, read, and create together as a family. Learn more here.
Bible Studies for Kids Activity Pages – These simple Bible study activity packs are a great way to help kids dig deeper into God’s Word. Find activity pages for different parts of the Easter story, like Jesus’ crucifixion, Jesus’ death and burial, and Jesus’ resurrection! We even have an Easter Old Testament Bundle that looks at the prophecies that point to Easter Sunday!
Easteriffic Faith Adventures – This Easterrific Faith Adventures Resource is designed to help families explore and experience the rich meaning of Easter by completing action challenges, discussion questions, and more. Each challenge card is also used to complete a springtime puzzle with hidden objects for kids and families to find! Learn more here.
The Eggs of Easter – This 12-Day Family Devotion Kit leads families toward the true meaning of Easter through a Resurrection Egg kit. Each day’s devotion includes a Scripture passage, an egg with an object that relates to the story, a teaching explanation for parents, discussion questions, and a guided prayer. Learn more here.
An Easter Week Walk: 7-Day Family Devotional – This 7-day devotional can be used by families to make the truth of Easter come alive in the days that follow Easter Sunday! Learn more here.
Lead Me To Jesus Easter Family Devotional – This is a 9-day devotional to help your church families experience an interactive and meaningful Easter with their kids through hands-on crafts/activities and intentional devotions. Learn more here.
Just For Fun
These resources include ideas, games, and printables to add a little extra fun to your Easter celebration.
Peeps Volunteer Appreciation Printable – Thank your peeps this Easter with this fun printable + graphics! Learn more here.
Easter Memory On-Screen Game – In this on-screen game, kids must guess what item goes missing from the screen! Learn more here.
Candy Butterfly Easter Invitation – A fun and yummy way to get children excited about inviting their friends to church for Easter. Learn more here.
Free Egg Coloring Pages – This download includes 5 free Easter Egg coloring sheets! This set includes 5 different eggs. These eggs are perfect for early arriver or time filler activities. These can also be used for kids to decorate for an egg contest, egg hunt alternative, or decorations for home. Learn more here.
Chalk Draw Easter Video-Led Game – In the Easter version of Chalk Draw, kids must guess what Easter story item the hand is drawing before time runs out. Learn more here!
Double Vision Easter On-Screen Game – The Easter version of one of our most popular on-screen games! Kids/families must find the Easter picture on each slide without a double. Learn more here.
Easter Card Designs – Print or order your own Easter cards to wish kids, families, and volunteers a Happy Easter! Learn more here.
The Hero Wins Bookmarks and Cards – Spoiler Alert: The Hero Wins! Remind your kids and families about Jesus’ victory this Easter with this bookmark & postcard bundle. Learn more here.
Crew Card Designs: Easter – Wish kids a Happy Easter with these adorable Crew Card designs (plus bonus social media graphics!) Learn more here. These designs even have matching bookmarks that you can color yourself or download in full color!
Even more Easter Postcard Designs – This Easter Crew Cards set is the perfect way to send a personal touch to the kids in your ministry this Easter season. Print the postcards yourself or have them printed professionally. Learn more here.
Bible Studies for Kids Activity Pages – These simple Bible study activity packs are a great way to help kids dig deeper into God’s Word. Find activity pages for different parts of the Easter story, like Jesus’ crucifixion, Jesus’ death and burial, and Jesus’ resurrection!
Freebie Easter Bookmarks – Looking for a little something to give to the kids in your ministry this Easter? These free printable Easter bookmarks are the perfect solution! These bookmarks are the perfect add-on to small Easter gifts or Easter goody bags, and they work great as favors at your Easter party or Egg Hunt. Learn more here.
Pattern Peeps Easter Screen Game – Kids look at a pattern of peeps on the screen, then hold up 1, 2, or 3 fingers to designate their answer of which peep should come next to continue the pattern. Learn more here.
Easter Printables – Looking for Easter printables to use with your Easter lesson, to send home to families, or to use in family worship? We got you covered! Learn more here.
And here are some blog posts (present and past) that may be helpful as you plan and prepare for Easter this year!
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