Looking for a fun and engaging Easter Children’s Ministry Curriculum? Look no further! Our coloring pages and activities will keep kids entertained while they learn about Palm Sunday and Easter. Plus, our easy to follow lesson plans make it simple to teach your class this important holiday.
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Click here to download the print friendly version. This skit allows students to review the story of Judas betraying Jesus. It could be repeated more than once to give everyone a chance to participate. This would probably be best for older children, as it has some scary parts. Judas // Cast Props Judas Jesus Bag of money High Priest Peter Sword Priest … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is a simple skit that presents Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. This would be wonderful to have the children in your class act out on Palm Sunday so they know the story of what happened on on the Palm Sunday. This can be done as simply as having the children read the script while acting or as elaborately with … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Don’t miss the free Easter Worksheets offered by Children’s Worship Bulletins! These free printable worksheets remind children of the meaning of Good Friday and Easter. They can be printed back-to-back or used separately. They would be a perfect addition to your Sunday School lesson or simply to have on hand for children in the adult worship service. They can be … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Piled up in my office/living room are bags of plastic eggs, a ton of candy and more boxes of Christian Easter goodies from my favorite novelty supply store. If I polled the audience here, I can almost guarantee that your living room or office looks the same way. No matter how I feel about the whole egg thing, for my … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I’m always looking for ways to get my kids involved in the community and assembling charity Easter baskets has been so successful in helping me do this. In the past, the kids of my children’s church have helped homeless families, children in military families, even kids that have lost everything in hurricanes. While we are not a huge operation, I … More Children’s Ministry Resources
* This idea was submitted by Bethany Tapp, the director of children’s ministries at the United Christian Church of Dubai. Click here to download this storybook As a children’s minister I’m always looking for new resources and tools to share with families, especially as we approach the Easter season and lots of visitors will be coming. This year, along with the “Easter M … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Easter is on its way — are you ready for an influx of children? Share the joy and hope of Easter by providing kids with unique ways to worship the Lord. Prepare ahead of time and make Easter worship an event kids will remember all year long. These Easter worship ideas for kids’ church are good for both junior and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Need creative Easter snacks for an Easter teaching session? Instead of handing out pre-wrapped Little Debbie cakes and juice boxes (I’m guilty) why not combine a delicious snack with an activity? Try creative Easter snacks so kids can build and play with their food. Prevent staining those special holiday outfits by providing aprons or protective long-sleeved shirts kids can wear … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Try these proven games for kids at church this Easter Sunday! Celebrating Easter is an essential part of Christian ministry and when you do it “kids’ style” you will need Easter games for the classroom. Holiday Easter games maintain the flow of the theme and add excitement to your sessions. Since I have kids ages 6 to 11 usually, I … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This skit was written for a Wednesday night lesson on the story of Lazarus, but it can be used in any church class. It can be done simply while reading it in class and the children act it out as they are reading from their scripts or as extensively as a full-blown production on stage with costumes and props. [print_link] … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Easter script can help you create a simple drama at your church to share the message of Jesus’ Resurrection. This Easter play has many parts for children and could be produced almost entirely by the children’s ministry. The songs mentioned are suggestions from what we did in our church, please use music most appropriate (and available) to your … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This game would work well on Easter Sunday morning, when you have extra visitors. It teaches basic Christian truths, and it requires no prior knowledge. Kids will enjoy Easter Bingo and learn the basics of how Jesus rose from the grave. Print the bingo cards and the bingo calling cards on card stock or heavy paper, and cut apart the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
* This guest post is from Matt Morgan, writer for preteenministry.net While Easter is still weeks away, it’s a great idea to be prepared way in advance. Here is a great preteen Easter object lesson. Enjoy! PREP Get a 1-gallon fish bowl or similar size clear vase. Fill the bowl with 50-60 ounces of water. Place the bowl on a table … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I was looking for Easter hymn “Low in the Grave” or “Up from the Grave He Arose” and found this adorable clip on YouTube. It appears to be a recording of two brothers presenting a music special at a small church. They really sing their hearts out and get most of the words correct. This may be my new favorite … More Children’s Ministry Resources
If you’re looking for a last minute supplement to your Easter Bible Lesson, this page is a great place to look. Here are some of the most popular free resources from our website, plus a few more from other sites that we recommend. Easter Poem for Children Using M&M’s (free Printable) God’s Story “Easter” Video Clip 3 Egg Object Lesson … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I found this playful version of the Easter Story on Jenny Funderburke’s blog. I thought it would be a nice option for teenagers and feed some good conversation about what the Resurrection really means. It includes scenes from the Gospel’s acted out using traditional Easter candy. You can watch it on YouTube, but you’ll need an Internet connection to use … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We just discovered another helpful video that presents the Easter Story for children. This one is just over 4 minutes long and would be a perfect supplement to any lesson plan about Jesus’ Resurrection. See more free Easter videos from Crossroads Kids. Download on VIMEO (look for the download button under the video) The download is free on Vimeo.com if you sign … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The animated clips form the Jesus Storybook Bible are perfect media tools to supplement my children’s ministry lesson. Here is a new one, just released for Easter, that tells the story of Jesus and the Last Supper. The download is free on Vimeo.com if you sign up for their free account. I love they way they capture the essence of Jesus as … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The unassuming egg plays no role in the true, Easter story but kids don’t care. Thousands of little ones wake up expecting a basket and eggs to hunt every year. As teachers, I think it’s a smart move to capitalize on popular culture. In my children’s church, Spongebob Squarepants got saved and declared, “I’m ready! I’m ready! I’m ready for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
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Recently, I was looking for fundraising inspiration – we needed some new equipment and the church’s budget was tight. I wanted an idea that would excite the supporters of my ministry but that donors would like too. After attending my son’s school’s spring fling, I found holiday inspiration. Today, our kids’ church Easter auction is the talk of the church, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Easter lesson was created to focus on the importance of the resurrection and reviews what the students have learned from studying the Book of Acts. This lesson was prepared for older students but can be adapted to the needs of your ministry. Learning Goal: Students will learn that the resurrection is vitally important in sharing the Good News. Optional Activities: You … More Children’s Ministry Resources
If you think Easter outreach is limited to an egg hunt or a preschool passion play – think again! Easter is an excellent time to grow the church in new and exciting ways. Sometimes a multi-pronged strategy is best, especially if you want to reach different areas. These four Easter outreach ideas make good tools for getting into the local … More Children’s Ministry Resources
There’s no doubt that Easter is one of the most loved, holiest days in the Christian church. Even people who aren’t committed to church attendance suddenly appear at Easter. What a perfect time to expand your reach into the local community. Make soul-winning fun for volunteers and those you want to catch by using fun evangelism ideas. Kids and adults … More Children’s Ministry Resources