{"id":6392,"date":"2025-04-17T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/?p=6392"},"modified":"2025-04-14T04:27:06","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T04:27:06","slug":"how-do-we-teach-children-the-easter-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/index.php\/2025\/04\/17\/how-do-we-teach-children-the-easter-story\/","title":{"rendered":"How do we teach children the\u00a0Easter story?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By Regina Sun\u00a0<br><br>When my children were 9 and 3, we were living in Australia. As Easter approached, our local supermarkets were transformed into magical wonderlands filled with everything Easter-related. There were shelves lined with fluffy Easter bunny plushies, rows upon rows of chocolate eggs in all shapes and sizes, and every imaginable form of bunny-shaped treats. Easter baskets overflowed with goodies, and my children\u2019s eyes sparkled with excitement\u2014they could hardly take it all in fast enough!\u00a0<br>\u00a0<br>During this festive season, the scent of hot cross buns floated through the air in shopping malls. Our neighbours held Easter egg hunts in their gardens, and friends exchanged Easter baskets lovingly packed with chocolates and snacks. If you had asked my kids back then what Easter meant, the likely answer would\u2019ve been: \u201cChocolate eggs and bunnies!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Easter_FP_B109_1004172723-scaled-e1711008110199-800x500-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Easter_FP_B109_1004172723-scaled-e1711008110199-800x500-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Easter_FP_B109_1004172723-scaled-e1711008110199-800x500-1-300x188.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Easter_FP_B109_1004172723-scaled-e1711008110199-800x500-1-768x480.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Easter_FP_B109_1004172723-scaled-e1711008110199-800x500-1-380x238.jpeg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While these commercial traditions are fun and exciting for children, they can sometimes overshadow the true significance of Easter. For many parents, explaining the spiritual meaning behind Good Friday and Easter Sunday can feel like a challenge in the face of so many colourful distractions. But here\u2019s the good news: we can actually use this excitement and curiosity as a gateway to share deeper truths with our kids. By adding some thoughtful tweaks to familiar Easter traditions, we can help point our children to the heart of Easter.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-easter-egg-hunt-with-a-twist\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Easter egg hunt with a twist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/denisse-leon-OoLdvekzZaU-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/denisse-leon-OoLdvekzZaU-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/denisse-leon-OoLdvekzZaU-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/denisse-leon-OoLdvekzZaU-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/denisse-leon-OoLdvekzZaU-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/denisse-leon-OoLdvekzZaU-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/denisse-leon-OoLdvekzZaU-unsplash-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/denisse-leon-OoLdvekzZaU-unsplash-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/denisse-leon-OoLdvekzZaU-unsplash-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/denisse-leon-OoLdvekzZaU-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Unsplash \/ Denisse Leon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most beloved Easter traditions among children is the Easter egg hunt. With a little creativity, this fun activity can become a learning moment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s how:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prepare plastic eggshells (the kind that can be opened and closed).\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose an image that represents a key moment in the Easter story\u2014Palm Sunday, Good Friday, or Easter Sunday.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Print the image and cut it into four (or more) puzzle pieces, depending on how many eggs you want to hide.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inside each egg, place a small chocolate egg along with one or two puzzle pieces. You can fold the paper if needed to make it fit.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As the children search for the eggs, have them collect the puzzle pieces.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once they\u2019ve found all the eggs, help them assemble the puzzle.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When the puzzle is complete, sit together and read the corresponding Bible passage aloud:\u00a0\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Palm Sunday<\/strong>\u202f\u2013 Matthew 21:1-11<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Good Friday<\/strong>\u202f\u2013 Matthew 27<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easter Sunday<\/strong>\u202f\u2013 Matthew 28\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only do the kids get to enjoy their chocolate treats, but they also get to engage with the story of Easter in a hands-on, visual way. You might be surprised by the questions or insights that come up during these simple but meaningful moments.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-hot-cross-buns-with-a-purpose\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Hot cross buns with a purpose<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manny-nb-xuLraRLC4Io-unsplash-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manny-nb-xuLraRLC4Io-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manny-nb-xuLraRLC4Io-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manny-nb-xuLraRLC4Io-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manny-nb-xuLraRLC4Io-unsplash-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manny-nb-xuLraRLC4Io-unsplash-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manny-nb-xuLraRLC4Io-unsplash-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manny-nb-xuLraRLC4Io-unsplash-260x195.jpg 260w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manny-nb-xuLraRLC4Io-unsplash-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manny-nb-xuLraRLC4Io-unsplash-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manny-nb-xuLraRLC4Io-unsplash-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/manny-nb-xuLraRLC4Io-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Unsplash \/<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@mannybakes\">Manny NB<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Another sweet tradition that can become a teachable moment is baking hot cross buns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re someone who enjoys baking, you can easily find child-friendly recipes online that don\u2019t require fancy equipment\u2014just a bowl and a spoon. Invite your children into the kitchen to help measure, mix, and shape the dough. As you work together, talk about the cross on the top of the buns and what it symbolizes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explain to your children that the cross reminds us of Jesus\u2019 sacrifice. He died on the cross on Good Friday to take away our sins, and the sweetness of the buns can help us remember the goodness of that gift.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If baking isn\u2019t your thing, that\u2019s okay. Store-bought hot cross buns work just as well. Simply warm them up, gather around the table, and share their story while you eat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-easter-baskets-that-share-the-story\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Easter baskets that share the story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gabe-pierce-shNDvB_aj9A-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gabe-pierce-shNDvB_aj9A-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gabe-pierce-shNDvB_aj9A-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gabe-pierce-shNDvB_aj9A-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gabe-pierce-shNDvB_aj9A-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gabe-pierce-shNDvB_aj9A-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gabe-pierce-shNDvB_aj9A-unsplash-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gabe-pierce-shNDvB_aj9A-unsplash-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gabe-pierce-shNDvB_aj9A-unsplash-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/gabe-pierce-shNDvB_aj9A-unsplash-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Unsplash \/ Gabe Pierce<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Easter baskets are a staple in many homes, and they can be a wonderful way to share the love of God with your little ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a simple idea to make your basket extra meaningful:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fill the basket with fun treats\u2014chocolate eggs, cookies, small toys, or even hot cross buns. Add a small, kid-friendly booklet that tells the story of Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday. <a href=\"https:\/\/sjcksingapore-my.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/g\/personal\/serene_leong_anglicanps_edu_sg\/ETKnvyQO-GpKrdwBrfKwwu4Bs1BU5nQrevpExzH4_bs-MA?e=fEQPP6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the sample booklet here<\/a>(Recommended for ages 4-6)\u00a0<br>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At the end of the storybook, include some simple questions to encourage reflection. Ask questions like, \u201cWhy do you think Jesus chose to die for us?\u201d or \u201cWhat does it mean that He came back to life?\u201d \u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As you sit and enjoy the treats together, take a few moments to talk about how good God is. Remind your children that Easter is about God\u2019s love\u2014He gave His only Son so we could have eternal life (John 3:16).\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-16 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"6399\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-11-at-10.56.07-AM-799x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-11-at-10.56.07-AM-799x1024.png 799w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-11-at-10.56.07-AM-234x300.png 234w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-11-at-10.56.07-AM-768x984.png 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-11-at-10.56.07-AM-1198x1536.png 1198w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-11-at-10.56.07-AM-380x487.png 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-11-at-10.56.07-AM-800x1025.png 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-11-at-10.56.07-AM-1160x1487.png 1160w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-11-at-10.56.07-AM.png 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"838\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"6400\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-11-at-10.56.41-AM-838x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-11-at-10.56.41-AM-838x1024.png 838w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-11-at-10.56.41-AM-246x300.png 246w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-11-at-10.56.41-AM-768x938.png 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-11-at-10.56.41-AM-1258x1536.png 1258w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-11-at-10.56.41-AM-380x464.png 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-11-at-10.56.41-AM-800x977.png 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-11-at-10.56.41-AM-1160x1417.png 1160w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-11-at-10.56.41-AM.png 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 838px) 100vw, 838px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"sweet-moments-deeper-meaning\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sweet moments, deeper meaning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ll never forget that Easter in Australia when my 3-year-old son, after running around the yard hunting for chocolate eggs and carefully piecing together a jigsaw puzzle of the Easter story, looked up at me with a chocolate-smeared smile and said, \u201cJesus is sweet!\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was such a simple, innocent declaration\u2014but in that moment, I knew that something had clicked. He was beginning to connect the joy of the day with the joy of the Gospel.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Media-2024-04-01T213019.408-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Media-2024-04-01T213019.408-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Media-2024-04-01T213019.408-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Media-2024-04-01T213019.408-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Media-2024-04-01T213019.408-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Media-2024-04-01T213019.408-200x150.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Media-2024-04-01T213019.408-260x195.jpeg 260w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Media-2024-04-01T213019.408-380x285.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Media-2024-04-01T213019.408-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Media-2024-04-01T213019.408-1160x870.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/ourlearningjourney.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Media-2024-04-01T213019.408.jpeg 1663w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Easter is a season of joy, of celebration, and of new life. With just a few intentional adjustments, you can turn all the glitter and chocolate into opportunities for your children to encounter the heart of Easter. They\u2019ll still have a blast\u2014and you\u2019ll be planting seeds of faith that will grow in time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So as Easter approaches, embrace the fun. 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