 | On Wednesday we're starting our "12 Days of Easter" countdown. Each day we do something fun to build anticipation for the most important holiday of the year. I put up our paper chain today and the kids are looking forward to pulling off the first activity on Wednesday. For more details on these activities (including recipes!) see my blog post from a few years ago on Redeeming Easter |
Wednesday, March 25
Get out Resurrection Eggs set and open the first egg
Thursday, March 26
Make a cross craft to hang on the windows
Friday, March 27
Read "The Parable of the Lily"
Saturday, March 28
Dye Easter Eggs
Palm Sunday, March 29
Make Palm Branches and have a "Hosanna" song themed dance party
Monday, March 30
Act out the Crucifixion & Resurrection Story with Easter Magnetic Set
Tuesday, March 31
Make Jell-O eggs and watch a “Veggie Tales” Easter movie
Wednesday, April 1
Play Jellybean Game
Thursday, April 2
Have a living room picnic dinner (homemade bread, cheese, lunch meat, and grape juice) and talk about the last supper. Daddy & Mommy wash children's feet.
Good Friday, April 3
Enjoy Hot Cross Buns for breakfast and watch "Greatest Bible Adventures - Easter Story" movie
Saturday, April 4
Make and decorate cross sugar cookies to share with friends
Resurrection Sunday, April 5
Make Resurrection Rolls for breakfast, receive Easter baskets, attend church, and go on an Easter egg hunt