Teaching the Easter story to little learners is one of the most meaningful Bible lessons of the year. This Jesus resurrection lesson is designed specifically for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary classrooms.
It walks learners through the crucifixion, the empty tomb, and the powerful truth of Luke 24:6… He is not here; He has risen.
This is more than a craft. It is a complete Easter Bible lesson with teaching plans, printables, crafts, and hands-on activities.
What This Easter Bible Lesson Teaches
The objective of this lesson is simple and clear:
Jesus died for us and rose again.
Learners hear and repeat the memory verse, “He is not here; he has risen!” Luke 24:6.
Throughout the lesson, they begin to understand:
- Jesus trusted God’s plan
- Jesus died on the cross
- The tomb was sealed
- The stone was rolled away
- Jesus is alive
- Because He lives, we have new life
The message stays age-appropriate and focused on hope.
Whole Group Easter Story Teaching
The lesson includes a clear opening, whole group teaching, and a discussion plan.
You begin by introducing the song “He Has Risen” and practicing the memory verse together.
During whole group time, learners:
- Hear the Easter story read aloud
- Discuss how Jesus’ followers felt
- Talk about the empty tomb
- Connect the resurrection to hope and new life
There is also a spring “new life” connection activity. Learners identify living things like chicks, flowers, frogs, and butterflies to understand how spring reminds us of resurrection life.
This literacy and science connection makes the Easter story tangible.
Hands-On Easter Crafts and Printables
This Jesus resurrection lesson includes multiple craft options.
Easter Story Egg Book
Learners color egg-shaped pages that retell the story:
- Jesus died because He loves me
- The tomb was empty
- The angel said, “Jesus is alive!”
- Jesus gives new life to me
The eggs can be stapled into a booklet or folded into a 3D egg for interactive retelling.
Watercolor Cross Craft
Learners watercolor a cross that reads “Jesus loves me!” This reinforces the truth that Jesus died because He loves us.
Paper Plate Empty Tomb Craft
This interactive craft allows learners to create the tomb scene. They cut a paper plate, attach crosses, create a tomb opening, and move the stone with a brad. Jesus can be placed inside or attached to a popsicle stick to move Him out of the tomb.
This craft is especially powerful for retelling and is available for free in the MJCS shop.
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The lesson includes multiple Luke 24:6 memory verse resources.
Learners can:
- Trace and color the memory verse
- Create a memory verse bracelet
- Sing the verse to the tune of “The Farmer in the Dell”
- Color a resurrection-themed page
These repetition strategies help early readers internalize Scripture.
Small Group and Center Activities
The lesson also includes center-based reinforcement.
Examples include:
- Egg hunt with plastic eggs and a small Jesus figure
- Song retelling with visual supports
- Easter Story egg sequencing
- Discussion-based small group review
These activities allow learners to process the Easter story in different ways.
Why This Jesus Resurrection Lesson Works for Little Learners
The resurrection is not just another spring lesson. It is the foundation of our faith.
This Easter Bible lesson helps little learners understand that Jesus died because He loves us and rose again to give us new life.
Through storytelling, crafts, songs, and Scripture, learners begin to grasp a truth that will shape their faith for years to come.
If you want your Easter lessons to go beyond crafts and into real understanding, this full Jesus resurrection lesson is a meaningful place to start.
