oss to learn a simple way to tell the story using one sheet of paper.
- Guide the children in reading today’s scripture references. Then have them draw about what they have read. Use a blank piece of paper or print this worksheet: The Crucifixion of Jesus_Drawing Response
Check the Teaching Ideas page on this website for ideas that are adaptable to any lesson.
Other Online Resources:
- Colouring page and worksheets about Jesus before Pilate and then the road to the cross at http://calvarycurriculum.org/pdf/Curriculum/Revised/Life%20of%20Jesus/NT088%20-%20Pilate%20&%20The%20Road%20to%20the%20Cross.pdf
- Colouring page and worksheets about the crucifixion at http://calvarycurriculum.org/pdf/Curriculum/Revised/Life%20of%20Jesus/NT089%20-%20Jesus%20is%20Crucified.pdf
- Colouring page at http://www.sermons4kids.com/crucifixion_colorpg_2.htm
- Colouring page of Jesus carrying cross at http://www.bible-printables.com/Coloring-Pages/Easter/10-easter-014.htm
- Colouring page at http://www.christiananswers.net/kids/clr-jesus-cross.pdf
- Map of Crucifixion at http://www.bible-printables.com/Coloring-Pages/Easter/10-easter-015.htm
- Same palm flax with instructional video at http://ucatholic.com/blog/how-to-make-a-palm-cross/
- Crafts: Cross craft selection from artistshelpingchildren.org (scroll down once you are on the page) at http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/christiancrossescraftstideaskidsprojects.html
- Craft: Woven crown of thorns from a palm leaf at http://webspace.webring.com/people/r1/1046salv/craft01.html
- Craft: Handprints and cross. Instructions at http://www.brimfulcuriosities.com/2011/04/in-his-hands-john-316-easter-craft.html
- Craft: Simple paper cross. Instructions at http://www.motherhoodonadime.com/kids/journey-to-easter-day-3-stained-glass/
- Video: Amazing telling of the crucifixion and resurrection using sand art (6 minutes 49 seconds) at http://youtu.be/LpRjEpqZbt0
- Printable Bookmarks. Enter your own personal text and then print them. http://activitiesforkids.com/bookmarks-for-kids/
- A good selection of both online and printable puzzles, activities and story words covering the Last Supper through to the crucifixion at http://gardenofpraise.com/bibl30s.htm
- Line puzzle on forgiveness at http://www.calvarywilliamsport.com/mz60.html
- Cross maze at http://www.calvarywilliamsport.com/mz34.htm
- Class plan and worksheets at http://clclutheran.org/sswebsite/newtestament/crucifixion/crucifixion3.PDF
- A collection of Easter teaching ideas (including a video and printable lesson plans) at http://crossroadskidsclub.net/easter-season-resources/