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Easter Story Eggs

03/20/14 | Easter, Faith

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I didn’t grow up in church.  Growing up I spent most of my Sunday mornings with a bowl full of sugary cereal glued to the tv watching cartoons.  Easter had always been about the chocolate bunnies, the brightly coloured eggs and getting a new dress to proudly wear to church on Easter Sunday. ( we were Christmas and Easter Christians but that’s a story for another time.)

I’ve changed a lot since Those days long ago. (still like a bowl of captain crunch though…shh! Don’t tell!)

My husband and I have been changing how we walk out our own faith in a real and tangible way our kids can understand.

Our middle daughter brought home her own set of “Resurrection Eggs” or Easter Story Eggs  from church last night.

I didn’t really realize at first what I was holding in my hands but after a closer inspection and I’m super excited to be able to use them this Easter.

I know this isn’t a “new concept” but it’s new to me!
With a toddler in our home Easter can be a little complicated to explain in a way that she can understand.

Resurrection eggs are an effective tool in teaching about the significant parts in the story of Jesus dying on the cross for our sins and then rising again in defeat over death.

If you are not familiar with them, they are a set of twelve eggs that you open up one a day (like an advent calendar) in the twelve days leading up to Easter.

Each egg has an object and a corresponding bible verse that talks about a part of the Easter story.

Basically, it’s just a tangible tool for teaching about the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus

The Eggs are pretty easy to make and most of the materials you can purchase at the dollar store or a craft store. (no Pinterest fails here!)

Easter Story EggsMaterials:
-clean egg carton
– permanent marker
-12 brightly coloured plastic eggs.

Her set of eggs had all of the scripture references glued onto the inside of the egg carton.

Depending on how this goes I might make my own tags and tuck one inside each corresponding egg so the readers in the family have to wait for each day to unfold.

So what’s in her Easter Story Eggs?

I’ve included the scripture reference along with what’s tucked into her egg.

20140320-115754.jpgEgg #1: Matthew 26: 14-16
Judas betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver.y pieces of silver.
*30 pieces of “silver” ( 30 sequins tied together)

Egg #2: Matthew 26: 26-29
At the last supper Jesus told His disciples that he would be going to His fathers kingdom.
*Bread for the last supper (she has a little glass stone)

Egg #3 Matthew 26: 47- 58
When Jesus was arrested they came with swords and clubs.
* wooden sword

Egg #4 Matthew 26: 69-75
Peter denied knowing Jesus three times and the rooster crow just as Jesus had said.
* fuzzy yellow chick

Egg #5 Matthew 27: 1-5
They tied Jesus hands with rope when he was brought before Pilate the governor.
* small piece of twine

Egg #6 Matthew 27: 27-31
Soldiers placed a crown of thorns on Jesus hadn’t made fun of him
* crown of thorns

Egg #7 Matthew 27: 32-38
Jesus was nailed to the cross.
* small Woden cross

Egg#8 Matthew 27:48
After six hours on the cross someone gave Jesus a drink of sour wine with a reed and sponge
* toothpick with small sponge attached to the tip.

Egg# 9 Matthew 27-59
After Jesus died, they wrapped his body in linen cloth.
* small piece of fabric

Egg# 10 Matthew 27:60
A Large stone was rolled against the entrance to the tomb where his body lay.
* stone

Egg #11 Matthew 28:2
Three days past. An earthquake occurred. An angel rolled the stone away and sat on it.
* small angel figurine

Egg #12 Matthew 28:5-6
Angel said: ” Do not be afraid. The tomb is empty. Jesus is risen!”
* this egg is empty!!

 

This will be my first year trying a different approach to sharing with our little ones the story of Easter.

So, if you have used the Resurrection Eggs before, do you have any tips? And if you don’t use the eggs, how do you teach (or plan to teach) your kids about Easter?

This momma needs to know. 🙂

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  1. Mellisa says

    April 30, 2014 at 7:16 am

    What a great idea! I need to remember to do this next year.

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  2. Trisha Haas says

    March 22, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    Charlotte does this at church and I think its really cool!

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  3. Claudia Krusch says

    March 21, 2014 at 10:43 pm

    Love this! Such a fun and educational project!

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  4. Jenn says

    March 21, 2014 at 10:16 am

    We are making these in our MOPS group next month. Excited!

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    • sweetmomma says

      March 22, 2014 at 1:28 pm

      Awesome!

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  5. Jennifer says

    March 21, 2014 at 9:44 am

    That is definitely a great way to teach children the true meaning behind those fun eggs!

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    • sweetmomma says

      March 22, 2014 at 1:27 pm

      We are hoping the message is simple enough the three year old can understand while reaching deeper with the older ones.

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  6. Brett Martin (@brettbmartin) says

    March 21, 2014 at 8:55 am

    never thought to make our own we have a set that wed purchased a while back

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    • sweetmomma says

      March 22, 2014 at 1:26 pm

      I have never seen them for sale at our local Christian store.
      Will have to keep my eyes open for them!

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  7. Christy Hoover says

    March 21, 2014 at 7:45 am

    My mother did this with us every year growing up. What a sweet memory!

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    • sweetmomma says

      March 21, 2014 at 8:46 am

      Now that what I needed to hear!
      Thanks for the encouragement 🙂

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    • sweetmomma says

      March 22, 2014 at 1:24 pm

      Awesome! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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  8. Toni says

    March 21, 2014 at 6:50 am

    I love using resurrection eggs. It really keeps our kids church kids attention while teaching them why we really celebrate Easter.

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  9. rosieinrecife says

    March 21, 2014 at 3:53 am

    Wow! Such a cool idea! I’ve never seen these eggs before, but I like!

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    • sweetmomma says

      March 21, 2014 at 8:49 am

      You can pick them up at the dollar store and Walmart in early march if you look for them. The eggs themselves are pretty cheap to purchase and all the “stuff” inside you can find at a craft store.

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    • sweetmomma says

      March 22, 2014 at 1:22 pm

      So does my three year old. **eye roll** she got into the eggs and now it’s a scavenger hunt to find all the missing pieces! Lol

      Reply
  10. Lisa Jones acouponaddict says

    March 21, 2014 at 12:36 am

    Oh My I Am So Doing This My Kids Will Love Thank You!!!

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    • sweetmomma says

      March 21, 2014 at 8:50 am

      Let me know how it works out! This is our first year using them so It’s new for us too.

      Reply
  11. Danielle says

    March 20, 2014 at 11:56 pm

    I had no idea about ressurection eggs, this would be a great project for Christian families.

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    • sweetmomma says

      March 21, 2014 at 8:51 am

      Exactly! And super easy to store so it won’t get lost in the shuffle for next year.

      Reply
  12. Cat Davis says

    March 20, 2014 at 10:00 pm

    I’ve never heard of this before but it’s definitely an interesting idea. Easter isn’t a religious holiday in our family, for us it’s all about the bunnies, baskets and eggs.

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  13. Aly Mashrah says

    March 20, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    Oh, what a great idea! I’m sure the kids will love it.

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    • sweetmomma says

      March 21, 2014 at 8:51 am

      I have to share, I love your blog! I was checking out our designer yesterday!

      Reply
  14. wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says

    March 20, 2014 at 9:44 pm

    Very cool way to teach a story that means a lot to you! I love that it’s not all about candy.

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    • sweetmomma says

      March 22, 2014 at 1:24 pm

      It’s easier to go the candy route for sure but as Christian parents we want to make sure they understand why we believe what we believe. 🙂

      Reply
  15. Eliza Ferree says

    March 20, 2014 at 9:01 pm

    I love this idea and am totally borrowing it for my kids. Thank you for posting this.

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  16. mamatomanyblessings says

    March 20, 2014 at 8:58 pm

    we love our resurrection eggs, we do them every year. I bought mine only because I had no idea you could make them!

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  17. savingugreen says

    March 20, 2014 at 8:50 pm

    This is a great way to get the kids REALLY involved in the true meaning behind Easter

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  18. chelle2013 says

    March 20, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    Oh my goodness I’m so stealing this idea from you! My kids would LOVE it so much.

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    • sweetmomma says

      March 20, 2014 at 8:34 pm

      I hope they love it!!
      My kids can not wait!

      Reply
  19. Jen Jamar (@LifeWithLevi) says

    March 20, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    I was raised catholic, but had never heard of this. Neat idea.

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    • sweetmomma says

      March 20, 2014 at 8:17 pm

      I was “raised” Anglican so this was new to me as well. I can spout off the creeds like nobody’s business but never saw this before.
      We now attend an alliance church.

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  20. Kay Maher (The More The Merrier) says

    March 20, 2014 at 7:59 pm

    I taught all my kids straight from the Bible. I do like this idea though, and I know a lot of people use it because it helps the kids understand.

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    • sweetmomma says

      March 20, 2014 at 8:20 pm

      We do as well but I have discovered our kids are visual learners. They learn a lot thru play.

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  21. Michelle says

    March 20, 2014 at 7:54 pm

    Interesting idea!

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    • sweetmomma says

      March 20, 2014 at 8:20 pm

      Thanks!! The kids are supper excited to get started.

      Reply
  22. Allyson says

    March 20, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    I love how you use the eggs! I have never seen that before! Love it!

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  23. Robin {Mom Foodie} says

    March 20, 2014 at 7:43 pm

    What a neat concept. I’m not Christian, but I figure if you are, you should do it right and not go all bunnies and chocolate.

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  24. sippycupmom says

    March 20, 2014 at 7:31 pm

    Oh wow, I love this idea! I need to do this with my son.

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  25. Karen says

    March 20, 2014 at 7:21 pm

    /very interesting way to teach about Jesus crucifiction and resurection.

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  26. burpclothsblog says

    March 20, 2014 at 7:09 pm

    I’ve never seen these before. How clever!

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  27. Virginia Higgins (@thatbaldchick) says

    March 20, 2014 at 6:59 pm

    What a fun, and memorable, way to share the Gospel with children. I saw resurrection eggs for the first time ever last year.

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  28. C @ Kid Things says

    March 20, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    I didn’t grow up in a very religious family, either, and I’m still not really religious to this day. I do think it’s important to teach kids the reason behind the holiday, however.

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  29. Faithful_Mommie (@Faithful_Mommie) says

    March 20, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    Love this! I have seen these before, maybe this year we will use them!

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  30. lovenerdmaggie says

    March 20, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    I’ve never heard of this before. What a neat idea!

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  31. Debbie L. says

    March 20, 2014 at 4:22 pm

    What a fun way to teach – great way to teach.

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    • sweetmomma says

      March 20, 2014 at 5:48 pm

      I prefer the hands-on learning through play teaching methods.
      I find the lessons sink in so much easier!

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  32. Jessica Benton says

    March 20, 2014 at 3:51 pm

    This is so creative! I wish I would have thought up something like this when my kids were young.

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  33. Pam W says

    March 20, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    My kids have made these before and they thought it was really neat. It’s such a fun way to share the Easter story.

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    • sweetmomma says

      March 20, 2014 at 5:52 pm

      Did your resurrection egg have the same items in them? What did your children think of it? Is there anything that you would’ve changed or done different?

      Reply
  34. Amy Desrosiers says

    March 20, 2014 at 8:30 pm

    This is so cute and I love it!! I love that they teach kids the absolute true meaning behind Easter, and they do it in a modern twist with the eggs–LOVE!!!

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  35. loisaltermark says

    March 20, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    They’re kind of like educational and spiritual fortune cookies!

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    • sweetmomma says

      March 20, 2014 at 2:07 pm

      Exactly! I love how they eggs are simple enough that my three year old can grasp the meaning of the trinkets inside.

      Reply
  36. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    March 20, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    That is a fun way to go about teaching the stories to your kids.

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  37. Audrey Holden says

    March 20, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    What a beautiful and fun way to teach the story of what led to Jesus’ death and then his Resurrection!

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    • Nadi says

      November 21, 2014 at 11:55 pm

      Little tiny jelly beans. They never taste as good during the year as at Easter time. And just when you think you have eaten them all — you disocver some beneath the Easter grass. Serendipity!!

      Reply

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