EASTER Teaching Ideas/Resources and a CFM Activity Sheet (Apr 20)

 This blogpost features some resources, teaching ideas, and an original half-sheet activity page to complement the Come Follow Me (CFM) reading for  April 14-20, which is EASTER themed.    Click here for an index and links to my CFM blogposts for other weeks.

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 EASTER RESOURCES AND TEACHING IDEAS
Here is a collection of some of the best ideas I've found for teaching about the true meaning of Easter with your families or classes.  Most of these are tried and true  (with the Redheaded Hostess kit being the only exception).   Let me know if you use any of them or if you have any resources you'd add to the list!  I'd love to hear how your lessons go. 

1.  This takes a good deal of prep work and effort, but having an Easter Seder with your family or class would be a unique and powerful way to talk about the Atonement.  We did this as part of an adult Sunday School class a few years ago and loved how visual and hands-on it was. 

 https://powerofmoms.com/easter-seder-a-new-spin-on-an-old-tradition/

2.  This Easter Walk with Jesus requires much less prep than the aforementioned Easter Seder and it was something my kids loved when they were young.

3.   A Special Easter Message for 2025

4. Lessons on the Atonement (#1 {better for kids}, #2 {good for older kids/teens})

5.  a fun Symbols of Easter lesson, an Easter coloring book

6.  Easter Tree Activity:   I found this activity in a 2004 Friend Magazine and thought it would make for a great hands-on activity for either a family or a church class. 


7.  Red-Headed Hostess Easter Kit (for purchase):  If you're just looking for an all-inclusive printable pack that includes study guides, activities, visual aides, teaching ideas...this is a great resource.  It costs $5.50, but it could potentially save a lot of work if you are looking for something ready to go.  

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These activity sheets are designed to print double-sided and cut in half.  They're perfect for reviewing or introducing the content found in the Come, Follow Me reading each week and would be great used in a classroom or home setting.   I have no children at home, nor do I have a calling working with youth, so I copy these to be handed out with the sacrament programs each week. 

 HERE IS THE LINK FOR THE ACTIVITY SHEET IN CASE IT'S NOT SHOWING BELOW:


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Be sure to bookmark and come back each week for new teaching ideas and activity sheets to go along with the CFM reading.  

Enjoy learning the gospel together!