This supplement provides additional material for the following learning objective: “Learn of the historical backings to the life of Jesus, His death on the cross, and His resurrection.” (Jesus, God’s Son-2a)
- Read the Easter story from Matthew 28:1–20, and/or “The Story of Easter”.
- Listen and/or dance to “He Is Risen,” The Bible Album, and/or “He Lives,” Walk, Talk, Sing.
- Have each person in your family pick one event from the story of Easter to illustrate (you can use “Be the Artist: He’s Alive” for drawing assistance), and then combine these pictures to make your very own illustrated Easter storyboard. Put this in a place for others to see.
- Look up the verses Luke 19:10 and Romans 5:6–11, then discuss why Jesus had to die. List these reasons on a whiteboard or have your children write them out in their notebooks under the heading, “Why Jesus made the greatest sacrifice.” You can also read “The Little Red Hen” for a story on this topic.
- “Easter Coloring Pages” and “The Story of Easter, Activity Pages”
- Watch the Easter story from a movie or animation of Jesus’ life. (For example., Miracle Maker or “He Is Risen,” Animated Stories from the New Testament)
- The Robe also makes for an inspiring Easter-themed movie.