Teach the true meaning of Easter with this hands-on Jesus Has Risen craft, designed for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and early elementary students. This interactive paper plate craft helps children understand the resurrection of Jesus in a simple, meaningful way.
Students create a tomb scene using a paper plate and then reveal that Jesus is alive, reinforcing the Bible truth from Luke 24:6: “He has risen!”
This craft includes movable pieces, allowing students to interact with the story as they learn and retell what happened on Easter morning.
Perfect for Sunday school, Christian classrooms, homeschool, or children’s church.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Paper plate tomb craft template
- Jesus figure (movable option)
- Angel and stone pieces
- Cross scene visuals
- “He has risen” Scripture circle (Luke 24:6)
HOW TO USE
- Cut a paper plate in half to create the tomb
- Attach crosses to the background
- Add the stone or angel with a brad for movement
- Place Jesus inside or attach to a craft stick to move
- Use the craft to retell the Easter story
(The craft includes simple assembly directions for easy classroom use.)
WHY TEACHERS LOVE IT
- Keeps Easter focused on Jesus
- Hands-on and interactive
- Supports story retelling
- Simple materials and easy prep
- Great take-home faith connection
EXTEND THE LEARNING
After completing the craft, have students retell the Easter story using their tomb scene. You can also pair this activity with a simple writing or drawing response about what happened on Easter morning.
If you love this activity, explore the full Jesus Has Risen Bible Lesson, which includes:
- Complete lesson plans
- Crafts and printables
- Memory verse activities
- Songs and retelling resources
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