28 Creative Ideas to Explore the Easter Story

Explore the Easter Story with these creative activities for all ages. From Palm Sunday to Easter Day, these child-centred activities & crafts explore the highs & lows of Holy Week, offering children space to discover, create & wonder.

Easter Egg Trail telling the Easter Story - 3 Printable Trails

I'm so egg-cited to share this Easter Trail with you! New for this year, this Easter Egg Trail for children explores key elements of the Easter Story.

Designed on 10 eggs, this Printable Trail features simple activities for children to explore. What's more, there's not one, not two, but THREE trails to choose from! Simply choose the trail most suitable for your setting. Find out more below.

Cracking Easter Activity Pack - Ideal for an Activity Day, Messy Church or School Visit

I'm so excited to share this brand new Easter resource with you! The 'Cracking Easter Activity Pack' is full of tried & tested ideas for all ages to explore the Easter Story in a creatively engaging way.

'The Life of Jesus' Board Game for Kids - Free Printable

Looking for an engaging way for kids to explore Jesus' ministry, miracles & more? "The Life of Jesus" Board Game is perfect for them to discover the key events in His life, from His birth in Bethlehem to the birth of the Church at Pentecost & everything in between. This free printable game features Bible verses & challenges, Disciple playing pieces, & even paper dice for kids to make, too!

Make Your Own Dotty the Donkey Stick Puppet - Free Printable for Kids to Colour

These Dotty the Donkey colour in stick puppets are great for children to make & take on an Easter Adventure. Whether you use them alongside our Dotty the Donkey Easter Trail, or simply make at home, they offer a wonderful opportunity for kids to retell & explore the Easter Story.

Easter Cross Canvas for Kids to Make - Exploring the Colours & Emotions of Holy Week with Tape Resist Art

Looking for a simple way to explore the complex emotions of Holy Week with children of all ages? These Easter Cross Canvases enable children (& adults) to explore key moments in Holy Week simply through colour & some tape resist art.

 

Outdoor Easter Trail for Kids (Ideal for Churches or Schools)

Dotty the Donkey is back with a brand new outdoor trail for Easter! Following the same format as Dotty's Christmas adventure, this interactive trail takes children through the key events of Holy Week with a range of engaging activities to explore.

Paper Pentecost Candle - Celebrating with different languages

Celebrate Pentecost with this fabulous Paper Pentecost Candle & learn to say 'Hello' in twenty-one other languages. An ideal craft for kids of all ages & super easy to make with our Free Candle Printable.

Simple Resurrection Rolls for Kids to Make - Free Printable Recipe

These Resurrection Rolls are a wonderful activity to make with children, & adults too. Not only are they fun to create but they taste delicious & are such a great way to explore the joy & wonder of Easter Day. 

Pebble Easter Eggs - Tape Resist Art for Kids

 Looking for a simple Easter activity for all ages? These Easter Pebble Eggs are lots of fun to make & a great way to explore God's never-ending love. 

Weave an Easter Cross - Exploring God's Transforming Love

This colourful Easter Cross is a tactile craft for all ages to explore. Simple to make with a few items, it explores the sadness of Good Friday, but also the hope & power of God's transforming love.

16 FREE Printables for Kids exploring The Easter Story

Whether you're looking for a printable Easter resource for your family, school or church, you'll find something for everyone here. Each of these FREE Printables offers a creative way to explore The Easter Story. 

Grow Your Own Easter Garden in an Egg!

Grow your own Easter Garden in an eco-friendly egg! Super simple to make & ideal for kids of all ages. Once the seeds have grown everything can be composted or recycled, here's how we made them.

Easter Rocky Road Recipe for Holy Week - includes Free Printable Recipe

Looking for a way to explore Holy Week with children? This Easter Rocky Road Recipe is a great way to explore the Easter Story with each ingredient taking you on a journey along the 'rocky road' from Palm Sunday to Easter Day.

Great for sharing with all ages & a fun way for children to sequence the key events of the Holy Week.

Easter Nature Frame - Create a Cross Bursting with New Life

Celebrate Easter outdoors with this Cardboard Nature Frame. Super simple to make, & perfect for all ages to explore the Resurrection through the beauty of nature.

Easter Story Scavenger Hunt

Spring is almost here, & it's the perfect time of year to head out on a Scavenger Hunt. Our special Easter version is perfect to take with you on a family walk & allows all ages to easily explore the events of Holy Week. From puddle splashing to building mini shelters, there's something for everyone.

5 Simple Ways for Kids to Celebrate Pentecost at Home

Here are a few simple ideas for you to celebrate Pentecost together as a family.

Paper Easter Egg Pouches - Perfect for an Easter Egg Hunt

Wanting to do an Easter Egg Hunt but have limited resources? These Easter Egg Pouches made from recycled paper bags are perfect for any Easter Games & can be filled with anything from chocolate, small sweets, dried fruit, or confetti. Quick & easy to make, here's how we made them.

6 Ways for Families to Celebrate Palm Sunday at Home

Palm Sunday this year is obviously going to be a little different. As a family we normally celebrate at our Church with a big procession & the giving of palm crosses, but this Sunday we find ourselves in a different situation. Although we're unable to physically gather with our Church family we can still celebrate Palm Sunday in our homes, & join together with others doing the same across the world.  So here are 6 simple ideas for you & your family to explore together this Palm Sunday.

40 Nature Activities for Lent (with Printable cards)

This year we're taking Lent outdoors with 40 super simple activities for all ages to explore. All the activities are nature-based with most of them needing no preparation or extra resources. You'll find things to do in all weathers, activities to enjoy during different times of the day, & you can pick & choose which activities you wish to explore.  

I've designed these activities with younger children in mind, but they're easily adaptable for older children with a range of fun things to discover during Lent.