One successful way of approaching Easter with very young children is through the artefacts associated with the season. Instead of prescriptive lesson plans, find below a list of artefacts with some suggested themes.

Pancakes

Different types of food / Favourite foods / Pancake ingredients / Giving up sweets / Lent.

Pascal Candle

Counting down dates / Making candles / Jesus the Light of the World / Lighting candles during the days of Lent / Jesus in the desert for forty days. (No need to mention Satan at this stage.)

Cross of Ashes

Saying sorry to God.

Palms

The story of the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem / Welcoming others.

Bread and Wine

Sharing bread / Baking bread / Making grape juice / The story of the Last Supper.

Cross / Crucifix

Feeling sad / Different types of crosses / Finding crosses in church / The story of Jesus' death.

Eggs

Read 'An Egg for Babcha' / Decorating eggs / Symbols of new life.

Easter gardens

Create an Easter garden.

A Primary Vision resource provided by Stockport Christians in Schools Trust