Easter Activities for Kids: Faith-Filled Ideas for Christian Families
Over 32 years of parenting, I've found that celebrating holidays with my children sparks so much joy and creates happy memories for them to look back on.
I vividly remember hunting for chocolate egg by our creek, dying hard boiled eggs with our homeschool co-op, and enjoying church plays as a family.
Even the stories we read aloud contribute to our hope in the resurrection, and the joy we experience as we follow Jesus.
If you want to nurture your child's faith, try these Easter activities for kids.
Read favorite Easter books
Some of our favorite Easter picture books are
The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross, The Easter Story, and Twas the Morning of Easter.
These beautifully illustrated stories explains the gospel in a way young children can understand.
You can also find read-aloud versions on YouTube, which makes a wonderful quiet-time activity during Holy Week.
Make Cross Crafts
Hands-on crafts help children connect with the meaning of Easter.
Simple craft idea:
- Cut out cross shapes from cardstock.
- Let children decorate them with markers or crayons.
- Use them to create a small Easter display.
Paint a Resurrection Scene
This easy art activity is perfect for early learners. 🎨
Steps:
- Watercolor paint a blue sky and green hill.
- Let the painting dry.
- Glue card stock crosses onto the hill.
This simple project creates a visual reminder of Good Friday and the resurrection story.
Make a Passover Lamb Craft
The Passover lamb is a powerful symbol that points to Jesus.
Try this activity:
- Cut out a lamb shape from the Passover Guide
- Wrap yarn around the lamb
- Or glue on cotton balls to make it fluffy
Children love this craft, and it creates a natural opportunity to talk about Jesus as the Lamb of God.
Dye Eggs and Go on an Egg Hunt
- Dyeing eggs together
- Hiding eggs in the yard
- Filling eggs with small treats or Bible verses
These simple traditions celebrate new life, and are part of many family Easter traditions.
Read the Gospel Stories Together
One of the most meaningful Easter traditions is simply reading the gospel accounts with your children.
Our Good Gospel resource was created specifically to help families do this.
The Good Gospel
The Good Gospel is a 26-week family Bible study that walks children through the life of Jesus, culminating in His death and resurrection.
It works beautifully as:
- a daily study during Lent
- a gentle Bible curriculum for preschool and kindergarten
- a family devotional for children of multiple ages
Each lesson includes:
- gospel stories
- hands-on crafts
- simple discussion prompts
The Easter Book Flood
This guide offers a simple and beautiful way to walk through Holy Week as a family.
Designed for children of all ages, this five-day guide pairs rich Easter picture books with meaningful hands-on activities, simple crafts, recipes, and reflection prompts—turning the days leading to Resurrection Sunday into a sacred time of connection and celebration.
What’s Included:
- A five-day Holy Week guide with carefully chosen Easter books
- Simple, symbolic crafts and hands-on activities
- Easy seasonal recipes to enjoy together
- Scripture readings and reflection prompts
- Minimal prep and clear supply lists for busy moms
Peaceful Passover
Our Peaceful Passover guide is a free resource that includes:
- A family-friendly Passover Seder script
- Meal suggestions
- Explanations of how Passover points to Jesus
Passover has become one of our favorite yearly traditions, and this guide makes it simple to incorporate into your home.
Download a free Passover Seder for Christian Families
More Spring Learning Resources for Your Homeschool
If you enjoy celebrating the rhythms of the seasons in your homeschool, these resources can make spring learning even more meaningful.
Spring Guide
This resource includes four weeks of spring lesson plans featuring:
- fun science experiments
- scripture memory
- phonics and math enrichment
- beautiful spring picture books
It’s perfect for bringing seasonal nature learning into your homeschool routine for homeschool preschool with included math and phonics. If you don't need the homeschool phonics and math instructions, grab the similar Nature Book Flood with 48 weeks of seasonal nature study and science lessons.
The Meadow Guide
Part of Nourishing Nature Kindergarten, The Meadow Guide celebrates the beauty of spring.
Children learn about:
- meadow flowers 🌼
- birds and insects 🐝
- seasonal nature observations
It also includes:
- recipes
- crafts
- nature activities
This guide works wonderfully for preschool through early elementary learners.
Small celebrations might seem like a lot of work, but they create a store of happy memories for your homeschool family that will be anchors for your children in adult moments of stress.