Resurrection Eggs

Eli made Resurrection Eggs at Preschool. I thought this was such a great idea. Eli used the eggs and told me the true Easter story with only a little help.

Fill and empty egg carton with plastic easter eggs. Number the eggs 1 - 12 and fill each egg with the various items listed below while telling the Easter story.

1. Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. The people waved palm branches. Matthew 21: 1-11. Fill egg with piece of palm branch.
2. Mary poured expensive perfume on Jesus' head. John 12: 2-8 Fill egg with perfume sample (cotton ball soaked in perfume)
3. Jesus shared the Last Supper with His disciples. Matthew 26: 17-19 Fill egg with craker
4. Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. Matthew 27:3 Fill egg with silver coin (dime)
5. Jesus carried His own cross. John 19:17 Fill egg with cross
6. Soldiers placed a crown of thorns on Jesus' head. John 19:2 Fill egg with small thorn
7. Soldiers parted Jesus' garments and cast lots for His coat. John 19:23 Fill egg with piece of burlap
8. Jesus was nailed to a cross and pierced in His side. John 19:18, 37 & John 20: 25-29 Fill egg with nail
9. They gave Jesus vinegar mixed with gall on a sponge to drink. Matthew 27:34 Fill egg with small sponge
10. Spices to prepare Jesus for burial. John 19:40 Fill egg with clove
11. The stone covering Jesus' tomb was rolled away. John 20:1 Fill egg with small rock
12. He was not there. HE HAS RISEN!!!! John 20:6-7 Leave egg empty!