1. Go on a Scavenger Hunt: Read the Easter story as a family, then go on a scavenger hunt to find items from the story. Items might include a leaf (when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday), a coin (Judas betraying Jesus), something pokey (the crown of thorns), two sticks (the cross), an old nail (nails used on cross), a rock (the tomb). Find the items in the story then talk about the importance of each item! Major kudos if you find an empty cave.
2. Read the Bible Together: Read a story each day the week before Easter. You can utilize this reading plan and The Jesus Storybook Bible to help younger kids understand the the Easter story. If your kids are older, use this 7 Day Reading Plan which can also be explored on the Life Of Jesus Bible app (free!) or listen to the story together using this free audio Bible app— we love the New International Reader’s Version for kids!
4. Think about Easter Globally: Read The Story of Easter together as a family and learn together how and why people all over the world celebrate Easter!
We hope this helps you enter the Easter season as a family!