resurrection eggs

We incorporated these eggs into our latest FWN.

They are geared towards older kids, but we toddlerized them.

After we read the Easter story in his Bible, we created a mini egg hunt in the family room and then I would call out a color for Charlie to open and we repeated the story with the symbols.

Each egg has a symbol inside that tells the story of Jesus' death (such as a crown of thorns, cross, and the final egg is empty- just like His tomb.)

And I just ordered this book about a "young boy follows Jesus through Jerusalem, collecting mementos to share with others and to remind him of Jesus's teachings."

(so...oops. I bought one more book for our Easter collection this year...)

Last year my MOPS group made our own resurrection eggs and I found this blog that gives instructions. I also love how they placed the verses on their 'Easter tree'. [something to consider for next year.] We never know how much Charlie is retaining, but last night our repetition proved to be heard/understood. Charlie offered to pray at the end of our family time and he prayed the usuals: "Thank you for Mama, Dada, and E-fan and for this snack." And then, he prayed, "And thank you Jesus that you died."