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The Easter Story (Week 1)



Easter Lessons

(Three weeks)


Week 1: Jesus entering Jerusalem, Last Supper

Week 2: garden, arrest, trial, crucifixion

Week 3: Resurrection


Jesus Enters Jerusalem/Last Supper

collector card: The Easter Story

Read from the Bible here (choose a gospel account) about Jesus entering Jerusalem. Read here, here, or here about the Last Supper. Or, use an age-appropriate children’s Bible storybook to read these accounts.


Story Props:

There are various sets of Resurrection Eggs, with varying items inside. Use the eggs with items appropriate to this week’s story, such as a toy donkey, a palm branch, a silver cup, a loaf of bread, and coins.


Printables:

palm leaf (either a plastic one or cut from paper)

Jesus Enters Jerusalem craft (free membership required)

Last Supper craft (free membership required)


Other Activities:

Paint handprint palm leaves at home (instructions here)

Palm leaf sun catcher to make at home (instructions here)


Media:

The Last Supper (YouTube)

Triumphal Entry (YouTube)

How to Draw a Palm Leaf (for older kids)


Products:


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