Easter

FAMILY CELEBRATION GUIDE LINKS

E IS FOR EASTER

Author: Greg Paprocki

Illustrator: Greg Paprocki

Best For: All ages

 

THE TALE OF THREE TREES

Author: Angela Elwell Hunt

Illustrator: Tim Jonke

Best For: 5+

 

THE GARDEN, THE CURTAIN AND THE CROSS

Author: Carl Leferton

Illustrator: Catalina Echeverri

Best For: All ages

 

THE EASTER EGG

Author: Jan Brett

Illustrator: Jan Brett

Best For: All ages

 

THE FORGOTTEN KING

Author: Shay Gregorie & Kenneth Padgett

Illustrator: Stephen Crotts

Best For: All ages

 

THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS: LUKE 24

Length: 5:16

Rating: E

Summary: Jesus' death was not the end of the story. See the epic conclusion of Luke's account of Jesus' life and mission on Earth.

JESUS' SACRIFICE + MORE EASTER STORIES

Length: 26:51

Rating: E

Summary: This fun animated video shows Jesus' anointing in Bethany to His resurrection.

VEGGIE TALES: AN EASTER CAROL

Length: 15.54

Rating: E

Summary: Ebenezer Nezzer is out of control! Filling London with plastic Easter eggs, he's on a rampage to make Easter "bigger than ever!"

THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE

Length: 2h 23m

Rating: PG

Summary: During the WWII bombings of London, four English siblings are sent to a country house where they will be safe. One day Lucy finds a wardrobe that transports her to a magical world called Narnia.

BUNNY TAIL TRAIL MIX

It really doesn't get simpler than mixing a few tasty ingredients! This is a great snack throughout hoy week or for kids to munch on while waiting for dinner.

 

CARROT TOP DRINK

Make these adorable carrot top straws and use them with your favorite orange-colored drink. 

 

RESSURECTION ROLLS

This recipe is a beautiful way to demonstrate Jesus' burial and resurrection. Roll a marshmallow in a sugar cinnamon mix, wrap it in the dough, bake, and open up to see Jesus' body is no longer in the tomb!

 

EASTER BUNNY SNACK BOARD

How adorable is this snack board? I love having a snack board out for people to munch on while waiting for our Easter dinner. 

 

EGG STACKING COMPETITION

All you need are plastic eggs for this game. Start a timer for one minute and see who can build the tallest tower of eggs!

 

HANDPRINT BUNNIES

This craft is simple and versatile. Add popsicle sticks to turn your bunnies into puppets, have your kids draw a scene on a piece of paper and glue your bunnies on, or punch holes in the ear and create a family handprint bunny banner!

 

JELLY BEAN JEWELRY

This fun combination of treat and craft will keep little hands busy as they create their very own jelly bean jewelry!

 

EASTER BASKET PUZZLE SCAVENGER HUNT

Print out a free puzzle and write the location of your children's Easter baskets on the back. Cut up the puzzle and place each piece into an egg. Hide the eggs. Have your kids find the eggs, assemble the puzzle, and get their clue where the baskets are hidden!

 

PEACE & LOVE CONFETTI

Brand: Studio Pep

Size Options: 1/4 ounce, 1 ounce, 16 cups

Details: hand-pressed, sustainably-sourced tissue paper, real dried daisies

 

OH HAPPY DAY PARTY PENNANT

Brand: Cami Monet

Size: 10 x 5 inches

Details: made of 120 lb. luxe watercolor texture paper with original watercolor illustration

 

PLATES, NAPKINS, CUPS

Brand: Be A Heart

Size: dinner plates, napkins, 8-ounce cups, paper straws

Details: pack of 8 plates, pack of 20 napkins, pack of 8 cups

 

FLORAL INDIAN HANDBLOCK TABLECLOTH

Brand: The Pink Soiree

Size: available for 6 to 16 seater tables

Details: rectangle, 100% cotton, hand block printed

 

DAISY BALLOON ANIMAL KIT

Brand: Studio Pep

Size: Creates 5 daisies

Details: 5 inch, latex balloons