Seeing Jesus
Children's Activity
Object:
Teachers or Parents: Children are often focused on the wrong
things at Easter. They look at the candy, the food, and the fun
of egg hunts and can forget the real meaning of Easter. It is our
responsibility to be sure they see the real meaning of Easter. We
can do that by getting them to understand the difference between
the "symbols" of Easter and the historical fact of the
resurrection.
*Ask the children to identify as many symbols of Easter as
they can and write them on a board or easel. Point out those with
Christian meaning, for example the egg, a butterfly, empty tomb,
and so forth. If possible have examples to show them. Then point
out the ones with no Christian symbolism, such as the Easter
bunny. Make sure they recognize the difference.
*Ask the children to draw pictures that represent something
about Easter morning. Then have each show and explain their
picture. If they draw something that has no Christian
significance, use it as an opportunity to talk about how Easter
has been secularized by some elements in society. Point out how
we Christians must maintain the real meaning of Easter in our
homes.
Sunday school assembly opening:
*Sing an Easter hymn.
*Greet the children with a loud "He is risen!" and teach
them to respond, "He is risen indeed!" Split them into two groups
and see who can shout the loudest "He is risen indeed!"
things at Easter. They look at the candy, the food, and the fun
of egg hunts and can forget the real meaning of Easter. It is our
responsibility to be sure they see the real meaning of Easter. We
can do that by getting them to understand the difference between
the "symbols" of Easter and the historical fact of the
resurrection.
*Ask the children to identify as many symbols of Easter as
they can and write them on a board or easel. Point out those with
Christian meaning, for example the egg, a butterfly, empty tomb,
and so forth. If possible have examples to show them. Then point
out the ones with no Christian symbolism, such as the Easter
bunny. Make sure they recognize the difference.
*Ask the children to draw pictures that represent something
about Easter morning. Then have each show and explain their
picture. If they draw something that has no Christian
significance, use it as an opportunity to talk about how Easter
has been secularized by some elements in society. Point out how
we Christians must maintain the real meaning of Easter in our
homes.
Sunday school assembly opening:
*Sing an Easter hymn.
*Greet the children with a loud "He is risen!" and teach
them to respond, "He is risen indeed!" Split them into two groups
and see who can shout the loudest "He is risen indeed!"
