This Easter Advent activity is set up for busy families who are tech savvy, to use during dinner time. It includes a song, verse and activity for 7 days to use during the Easter week. This is also great for those of us who don’t have time or desire to make cute little advent calendars that I shared with you here. All you need is a computer and a Bible to help you celebrate Easter all week.
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Additional: You can cut and paste the information below onto your document and print it out, to have on hand. If you have time you can cut each day out and place the strip of paper in an egg and put them in a basket on your dining table.
Have your computer ready and read the verse and discuss it. Afterwards watch the song video and do the activity. Feel free to change up the songs or activities to fit your child’s/teens age. Share by linking your post in the comments below if you adapted and made it your own.
Monday- Why did Jesus die on the cross for us?
ACTIVITY: Play Charades to guess the verse below. Have 1 child act out the verse and the rest of the family guess.
VERSE: John 3:16 For God so loved the World….. Talk about all the ways we know that God is wild about us.
Tuesday- The people praise and honor Him
VERSE: John 12- The people came out to meet Jesus riding on a donkey and sang Hosanna. The festivities started with great joy but ended…..
ACTIVITY: 1. Mom or dad give donkey rides around the room. 2. Make palm branches from construction paper and tape popsicle stick to the end. On each palm leaf write a way we can honor/praise Jesus.
Wednesday – Our Super Hero
SONG: Jesus You’re My Super Hero-
VERSE: John 13 He came to serve, heal, save….. Discuss who their super hero is. How is Jesus our super hero? What are the things Jesus came to do? How we can serve others and what was so great about Jesus washing feet.
ACTIVITY: Dip your child’s feet in washable paint and have them do some feet paintings. Then wash their feet in a bucket. Play this song during activity. How Great Thou Art
My husband did this last year for one of our family devo’s and the kids still remember it.
Thursday- One way but many paths to choose from.
VERSE: Matthew 26:48-49 Judas betrayal. Discuss how we are constantly given choices in life. The importance of choosing right, unlike Judas.
ACTIVITY- Give each child a chocolate kiss
Friday- Power in the blood
VERSE: Matthew 27: 29-31, Jn 19:16-22- Discuss what happened at the cross and why it was so important for this to happen.
ACTIVITY: Make a cross with 2 sticks (popsicle sticks or twigs) and string or you can make this cross image above. This paper cross doesn’t involve any cutting or crafting or gluing. Or you can bead a cross.
Saturday- He is always with you
VERSE: Matthew 28:1-3 Discuss how Jesus followers felt now that he was dead? Did they feel alone? sad? Who moved the stone?
ACTIVITY: Throw stones/rocks and see who can throw them the farthest. If you want a craft True Aim shares this quick Easter craft (image above).
Sunday- He won the battle!
SONG: My Redeemer Lives- Hillsong Kids
VERSE: Matthew 28:5-8- Empty tomb – Share the good news with the world, HE IS RISEN!
ACTIVITY: Make Resurrection Rolls
I would love to hear how you made this your own whether you revised the verses, songs or activity it for younger kids or teens. Comment below with your blog link or show me on our Facebook wall. Can’t wait to hear about it.
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Perfect timing, I wanted to do something this week but just didn’t have time to make a cute advent. My kids will love the visual component.
What a special way to bring the true meaning of Easter into your home. I’ll use this idea with my own grandchildren. Thanks!
Fonda, So glad you will put the idea to use. We did it yesterday and our boys loved it. They are really into fun videos and music so it’s right up there alley.
Thanks for the fun ideas for Easter! I’m really looking forward to starting a new tradition at our house!!
Hey chica, so great to see your name pop up! We used it yesterday and it worked fabulously. Enjoy, so glad you stopped by!
What a nice way to involve the family in what Easter is all about!
Rachelle, Thanks. Let me know if you try it out.
this is a great source. Sad that I am just finding it on Good Friday but better late than never. happy Easter!
Hi Mari, wanted to let you know that I featured your Easter Advent Eggs yesterday at Project Queen’s Easter Highlights. Thank you so much for linking up!!! Have a wonderful Easter.
Oh my goodness I love this idea! Totally going to do this next year!
Thank you!
Trish