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Table of Contents
- Palm Sunday
- The First Sacrament
- Jesus Atonement
- Betrayal and Trials of Jesus
- Jesus is Crucified
- Jesus died for me because he loves me.
- Jesus is Laid in a Tomb
- Jesus died for me because He loves me.
- Jesus Forgives the Soldiers
- Because Jesus suffered and died for me, I can repent and be forgiven.
- Jesus is Resurrected
- He Lives
- Stories
- Jesus Christ was resurrected.
- I will live again after I die, just as Jesus did.
- Because Jesus was resurrected, everyone will be resurrected.
- Because of Jesus Christ, I will be resurrected.
- The Prophet Joseph Smith testified that Jesus Christ lives.
- Remembering Jesus at Easter
Friend March 2024 “What is Easter”
Friend April 2026 ” Jesus Christ Rescues Us”
Friend March 2018 “For Parents of Little Ones” Help children understand that Easter is a time to remember the things Jesus has done for us.
Friend March 2024 “Why Do We Celebrate Easter?”
Friend March 2016 Ideas on how to help children focus on the real meaning of Easter.
Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families: New Testament 2023 “Easter”
Easter.ComeuntoChrist.org contains a timeline and description of what happened on each day of the last week of the Savior’s life. Each day of the week, your family could review these descriptions to see what the Savior did that day, or you could read about His last week in the scriptures as a family (see a suggested list in “Ideas for Personal Scripture Study” above).
Palm Sunday
Friend March 2021 “Lainey’s Easter”
Friend April 2025 “Come, Follow Me Activities”
When Jesus Christ visited Jerusalem during the last week of His life, the people waved palm branches to celebrate. The palm branches are a symbol of eternal life. Because of Jesus Christ, we will all be resurrected and can have eternal life (see Doctrine and Covenants 138:17). Trace your hands on green paper and cut the handprints out. Glue or tape them to a craft stick to make a palm branch.
For younger children: Go on a walk and look for different branches or leaves. Teach your little ones that people waved palm branches to welcome Jesus Christ. Help your little ones wave a leaf or branch they find.
The First Sacrament
New Testament Stories “The First Sacrament” Video and Images
Jesus Atonement
See Jesus Christ: Atonement and Jesus Christ: Lesson Ideas
New Testament Stories “Jesus Suffers in the Garden of Gethsemane”
Betrayal and Trials of Jesus
New Testament Stories “The Trials of Jesus” Video and Images
New Testament Coloring Book “Jesus’s Trial before Pilate”
Come Follow Me with Living Scriptures “To This End Was I Born” Lesson ideas
Jesus is Crucified
New Testament Coloring Book “Jesus’s Crucifixion”
Friend March 2021 “Because of Jesus” When Jesus died for us, He gave us many blessings. Some of these blessings are written on these cards. Find the match for each scripture.
Jesus died for me because he loves me.
Matthew 27:11–66; Luke 23; John 19
Come, Follow Me—For Primary: New Testament 2023 Little children might be upset by the accounts of Jesus’s Crucifixion. “Chapter 52: The Trials of Jesus” and “Chapter 53: Jesus Is Crucified” (in New Testament Stories, 133–38, or the corresponding videos on ChurchofJesusChrist.org) provide a good model for how you might appropriately share this story with them.
New Testament Stories “The Trials of Jesus”
New Testament Coloring Book “Jesus’s Trial before Pilate”
New Testament Stories “Jesus is Crucified”
New Testament Coloring Book “Jesus’s Crucifixion”
- Show the picture in this week’s outline in Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families as you tell about Jesus’s trial, Crucifixion, and burial (see also Gospel Art Book, nos. 57–58). Invite the children to share what they know about these events. Emphasize that on the third day, Jesus was resurrected. In other words, He came back to life.
Jesus is Laid in a Tomb
- Ask the children to name some things their parents do for them that they cannot do for themselves. Show a picture of the Savior. Explain that because of Jesus, we can be resurrected—something we cannot do ourselves.
The Red Crystal Great lesson resources like the one below!
Latter Day Kids “Jesus Died for Us” Lesson ideas
- Show a picture of someone you know who has died. Share your testimony that because of Jesus that person will one day live again.
Friend April 2021 “I Will See My Brother Again” During Primary, Isabella feels the spirit and knows she will see her brother again.
Jesus died for me because He loves me.
Matthew 27:11–66; Luke 23; John 19
Come, Follow Me—For Primary: New Testament 2023 Why are you grateful that Jesus Christ died for you? Consider how you can help the children understand the significance of the Savior’s sacrifice for them.
- Write key events from Matthew 27:11–66 on separate pieces of paper (for help doing this, see “Chapter 52: The Trials of Jesus” and “Chapter 53: Jesus Is Crucified,” in New Testament Stories, 133–38, or the corresponding videos on ChurchofJesusChrist.org). Invite the children to study these verses and place the events in the correct order.
New Testament Stories “Jesus is Crucified”
The below video is a little upsetting for some children. You may wish to use the above video instead.
Friend June 2023 “Come, Follow Me Activities”
Story: Jesus gave His life for us because He loves us. Because He was resurrected, we all will be too.
Song: “He Sent His Son” (Children’s Songbook, 34–35)
Activity: Gather these objects: a nail, a piece of wood, a piece of cloth, and a stone. Pass them around while you read John 19:17–19 and Matthew 27:57–60. Why are you thankful for Jesus?
- Ask a child to read Matthew 27:54, and invite the children to share things about Jesus that help them know He is the Son of God.
Friend April 2003 “Poster Article: Believing in Jesus Christ”
- Ask the children what they learn about the Crucifixion from “Behold the Great Redeemer Die” (Hymns, no. 191) or another sacrament hymn.
Primary Singing “Behold the Great Redeemer Die Song Trivia Quiz”
- Why was Jesus willing to suffer for us? (see Doctrine and Covenants 18:10–11; 19:16).
Help the children think of things that people consider valuable. Then let the children take turns looking in a mirror, and as they do, tell each child that he or she is a child of God and of great worth. Testify that to Heavenly Father [and Jesus], they are more valuable than all the things they thought of earlier. Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Doctrine and Covenants 2021 “Doctrine and Covenants 18–19: “The Worth of Souls Is Great”
Friend March 2026 “For God So Loved the World” Remember, God so loved the world that He sent His Son, Jesus Christ (see John 3:16). And Jesus so loved us that He gave His life so we could return to live with God again.
“Lesson 31: Jesus Christ’s Betrayal, Arrest, and Trial,” Primary 7: New Testament
“Lesson 32: The Crucifixion and Burial of Jesus Christ,” Primary 7: New Testament
Jesus Forgives the Soldiers
Come, Follow Me—For Primary: New Testament 2023 How will you help the children understand how to forgive those who are unkind, as Jesus did?
- Describe how the soldiers were unkind to Jesus (see Matthew 27:26–37), and then read Luke 23:34. Explain that when we forgive others, we aren’t angry at them anymore and we show love to them.
- Invite the children to take turns reading about the soldiers being unkind to Jesus in Matthew 27:26–37 and Jesus forgiving them in Luke 23:34. (See the insight provided by the Joseph Smith Translation in Luke 23:34, footnote c.) What do we learn from Jesus’s example?
Friend April 2025 “An Easter Invitation” By President Russell M. Nelson “This Easter, I have been thinking about one of the last moments of the Savior’s life on earth. As He was crucified on Calvary’s cross, the Redeemer said these words: “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34).
There is nothing easy about forgiving. But when we choose to forgive, we let the Lord soothe and soften our hearts. This allows us to see others, especially those who have wronged us, as children of God and our brothers and sisters.
My dear friends, I invite you to think and pray about if there is someone you should forgive. I can think of no better way to honor Jesus Christ this Easter. I promise that as you forgive, the Prince of Peace will bring you peace.
Jesus Christ is risen. He loves you. And because of Him, you can experience the joy and miracle of forgiveness.”
Because Jesus suffered and died for me, I can repent and be forgiven.
Come, Follow Me—For Primary: New Testament 2023 This lesson is a good time to testify that because of Jesus Christ, we can repent of our sins and be forgiven.
- Invite a child to read aloud Luke 23:32–33, 39–43. Explain that the two people being crucified with Jesus were thieves. How did one of the thieves show that he was beginning to repent? What can we do to show that we are repenting? (See Guide to the Scriptures, “Repent, Repentance,” scriptures.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.)
The Red Crystal Great lesson ideas!
- Write the following sentence on the board, leaving blanks for the italicized words: “I can be forgiven when I repent because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ.” Give the children clues to help them fill in the blanks.
Jesus is Resurrected
See also “Resurrection: Lesson Ideas and Death and Resurrection: Stories
Friend May 2021 “Faith Will Move Mountains”
Friend April 2023 “Easter Craft”
Friend April 2023 “Easter Poster”
Road to Emmaus
Friend April 2026 “Walking with the Savior” President Henry B. Eyring tells the story of the two disciples seeing the resurrected Savior on the Road to Emmaus. After reading the story, make a bookmark with your Easter Testimony.
He Lives
- Display a picture of Jesus on the cross or being buried in the tomb (see Gospel Art Book, nos. 57, 58). Ask the children to explain what is happening in the picture. Read to the children Job’s testimony in Job 19:25. Display a picture of the resurrected Savior (see Gospel Art Book, nos. 59, 60; see also this week’s activity page), and testify that Jesus Christ was resurrected and lives today. Why are we thankful that Jesus was resurrected?
- Show a picture of Job, and explain that Job was in a lot of pain because his skin had sores all over it. He had lost his home, and his children had died. But Job knew something very important that gave him comfort. Read Job 19:25, and ask the children what Job knew. Share with the children how you know that Jesus Christ lives, and invite them to share their testimonies of Him.
- Ask the children to color this week’s activity page. As they do, play or sing a song about Jesus’s Resurrection, such as “Did Jesus Really Live Again?” or “Jesus Has Risen” (Children’s Songbook, 64, 70). Ask them to share how they feel about Jesus, and help them understand that we can have good feelings from the Holy Ghost to help us know Jesus Christ is real.
Friend September 2023 “Jesus Was Resurrected” Remove(or print) this page and fold it in half. Then hold the picture up while you tell the story.
Stories
Friend April 2025 “Tell the Easter Story” Put on this Easter program with your family! Choose readers for each part. Then gather these or similar items to hold up for each part of the story.
Friend April 2022 “The Easter Story”
Friend March 2026 “Journey Through Holy Week”
For the Strength of Youth April 2023 “Fun Stop” Print, cut out, and glue the two pictures together back to back. Shine a flashlight behind the images (or hold the page up to a window or light) to learn more about the events surrounding the Savior’s atoning sacrifice.
Friend March 2024 “Jesus Christ Lives” President Henry B. Eyring tells about his experience outside a tomb in Jerusalem.
Cut out the circles and put the first circle on top of the other. Poke a hole in the center and hold them in place with a pin or metal brad. Then turn the top circle to tell the Easter story.
Friend March 2026 “The Wonderful Plan”
Jesus Christ was resurrected.
Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Old Testament 2022 “Isaiah 13–14; 24–30; 35” Jesus Christ can comfort the sorrow we feel about death. Because He gained victory over death, we will all be resurrected too.
- Show a picture of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and ask the children to share what they know about the picture. If needed, share with them the story of Jesus being resurrected (see “Jesus Is Risen,” in New Testament Stories, 139–44). Play or sing a song about the Resurrection, such as “Jesus Has Risen” (Children’s Songbook, 70), and invite the children to share how it makes them feel to know that Jesus rose from the dead.
New Testament Stories “Jesus is Risen” Images and video
- Tell the children about someone you know who has died. How do we feel when someone we love dies? Invite the children to draw a face of someone crying. Then read Isaiah 25:8 to them. What will Jesus do to our tears when we miss someone who has died? Invite the children to draw a happy face. Bear your testimony that because Jesus Christ was resurrected, we can feel comforted when someone dies and know that we will all be resurrected one day.
Friend December 2020 “A Christmas Song for Grandpa” Jennifer’s grandfather passed away on the day she is supposed to sing a solo at the Christmas community program. She is heartbroken but remembers that because of Jesus she will see her grandfather again. She decides to sing about Jesus at the program so she can share the light and hope Jesus gives.
Latter Day Kids “Death and Resurrection”
For additional teaching resources see also Jesus Christ: Death & Resurrection
Friend March 2021 “He is Risen” President Henry B. Eyring tells about feeling sad when his mother died, but then felt happy when the Holy Ghost told him that the Resurrection is real. (Cut out the cards and glue them on paper. Punch the holes and tie together with string. Now you have an Easter storybook!)
Friend April 2020 “The First Easter” Cut out the story and the pictures to tell the story of the first Easter.
Friend April 2022 “Easter Morning” Cut out and glue the figures on a piece of paper or inside a small box to make a scene about Easter morning. Then tell the story from Matthew 28:1–10 and John 20:11–18.
Friend April 2019 “The Miracle of Easter” Learn about Easter! You could read one part each day starting on Palm Sunday, a week before Easter. Each section includes information about a certain part of Jesus’ life, a scripture, and a song. It ends with the resurrection on Easter Sunday.
Friend April 2020 “Food & Fun: Tell the Easter Story” Use this activity to tell the story of when Jesus Christ was resurrected. Number 12 plastic eggs and put each slip of paper inside, along with the object that goes with it (optional). Then hide the eggs for a family Easter egg hunt! When all the eggs have been found, take turns opening them in order and read the paper inside to tell the Easter story.
Friend April 2019 “The Story of Easter” [unitegallery 2019Apri]
Friend April 2020 “My Family Night Fun” Build a Resurrection garden! Fill a large dish or flower pot with dirt. Then lay a cup sideways to look like a tomb. You could use the cutouts on pages FJ2–FJ3 to finish the scene.
Friend March 2018 “Jackson Loves Easter” Jackson loves Easter because it reminds him of Jesus and all the things Jesus has done for us.
Friend March 2018 “Seven Days Until Easter” Starting the Sunday before Easter, read the scripture for each day and color the matching numbered area. (Print and tape the two pictures together.)
Friend April 2020 “The Easter Tree” Oliver wanted to wave palm branches like the people did when Jesus entered Jerusalem, so he and his parents cut down some branches. After they were done waving their branches and shouting hosanna, they put the branches in a vase. Then they wrote why they loved Jesus and put the papers in Easter eggs and hung them on the branches. Oliver learned that because of Jesus he would one day see his baby sister again. That made him happy.
Friend March 2021 “Lainey’s Easter”
Friend April 1988 “Little Friends: The Easter Story” A wordless story for you to tell.
Friend April 1988 “The First Easter”
Friend March 1986 “Testimony of Easter” See link for the full Easter Program
I will live again after I die, just as Jesus did.
Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20:1–23
Come, Follow Me—For Primary: New Testament 2023 The Atonement of Jesus Christ, including His Resurrection, is the most important event in history, and it is the foundation of Christian faith. As you read about the Resurrection, ponder how you will help the children build their faith in Jesus Christ.
Tell the story of Jesus’s Resurrection in your own words. (If needed, use “Chapter 54: Jesus Is Risen,” in New Testament Stories, 139–44, or the corresponding video on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.)
Explain that when Jesus died, His spirit left His body. When He was resurrected, His spirit and His body came together again. Ask the children to take turns repeating the story back to you. Ask the children how they would have felt if they had seen Jesus alive again.
- Think of an object lesson that can help the children understand what happens when we die (our spirits and bodies separate) and when we are resurrected (our spirits and bodies come back together). For example, what happens when we remove the battery from a flashlight or the ink container from a pen? What happens when these things are reunited? Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Doctrine and Covenants 2021 “Easter: “I Am He Who Liveth, I Am He Who Was Slain”
Show the video “What Happens after We Die?” (ChurchofJesusChrist.org), and tell about someone you know who has died. Share your testimony that everyone will be resurrected someday. Invite the children to share their testimonies.
- Easter Puppet Object Lesson Directions on how to make and present object lesson of spirit leaving body and then being reunited.
Sing a song about the Savior’s Resurrection, such as “Did Jesus Really Live Again?” (Children’s Songbook, 64). Ask the children to imagine what it will feel like to see Jesus. Let them share their thoughts with the class.
Because Jesus was resurrected, everyone will be resurrected.
Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20:1–23
Come, Follow Me—For Primary: New Testament 2023 It’s natural for children to wonder what happens after we die. Consider how you can teach about the Resurrection in a way that will build their faith.
Invite the children to close their eyes and imagine that they are sitting by Jesus’s tomb while you read John 20:1–17 or summarize the story of His Resurrection (see also “Chapter 54: Jesus Is Risen,” in New Testament Stories, 139–44, or the corresponding video on ChurchofJesusChrist.org). What does it mean to be resurrected? What would it have been like to see the resurrected Savior?
New Testament Stories “Jesus is Risen”
Ask each child to study the experience of someone who saw the resurrected Savior and share with the rest of the class what he or she learned.
- Mary Magdalene: John 20:1–18
- Two Disciples on the Road to Emmaus: Luke 24:13–34.)
- The Ten Apostles: Luke 24:36–41, 44–49.
Watch one or more of these videos with the children: “Jesus Is Laid in a Tomb,” “Jesus Is Resurrected,” “Christ Appears on the Road to Emmaus,” and “The Risen Lord Appears to the Apostles” (ChurchofJesusChrist.org). Invite the children to share why the Savior’s Resurrection is important to them.
Come, Follow Me—For Primary: New Testament 2023
Additional Resources
- “Lesson 33: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ,” Primary 7: New Testament
- “Lesson 41: Jesus Christ Is Our Savior,” Primary 2: Choose the Right
- “Lesson 45: We Celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Easter)” Primary 2: Choose the Right A
Come Follow Me with Living Scriptures “Teach All Nations” Lesson ideas
Because of Jesus Christ, I will be resurrected.
Doctrine and Covenants 63:49; 88:14–17, 27; 138:11, 14–17
- Show pictures of the death, burial, and Resurrection of the Savior (see Gospel Art Book, nos. 57, 58, and 59). (Or use the images below) Ask the children what they know about these events. Testify that Jesus died for us and rose from the dead so that we can all be resurrected after we die. Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Doctrine and Covenants 2021 “Easter: “I Am He Who Liveth, I Am He Who Was Slain”
Friend April 2020 “The First Easter” Cut out the story and the pictures to tell the story of the first Easter.
- Think of an object lesson that can help the children understand what happens when we die (our spirits and bodies separate) and when we are resurrected (our spirits and bodies come back together). For example, what happens when we remove the battery from a flashlight or the ink container from a pen? What happens when these things are reunited? Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Doctrine and Covenants 2021 “Easter: “I Am He Who Liveth, I Am He Who Was Slain”
Easter Puppet Object Lesson Directions on how to make and present object lesson of spirit leaving body and then being reunited.
Joseph Smith knew how it feels to mourn the death of loved ones. Two of his brothers, Alvin and Don Carlos, died as young men. Joseph and Emma buried six children, each younger than two years old. But from the revelations he received, Joseph gained an eternal perspective on death and God’s eternal plan. Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families: Doctrine and Covenants 2021 “Easter: “I Am He Who Liveth, I Am He Who Was Slain”
- Assign each child one of the following scripture passages: Doctrine and Covenants 63:49; 88:14–17, 27; 138:11, 14–17. Invite the children to search their verses to find a phrase that they feel captures the message of Easter. Let them share their thoughts. If time allows, let them make cards that feature the phrases they found that they can give to family members or friends.
- Ask the children how they would explain to a younger sibling or a friend what it means to be resurrected. For ideas, read together Doctrine and Covenants 138:14–17, and consider questions like these: What happens to our spirits and bodies when we die? What happens when we are resurrected? How did Jesus Christ make resurrection possible? Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Doctrine and Covenants 2021 “Easter: “I Am He Who Liveth, I Am He Who Was Slain”
Friend April 2021 “Bright Idea”
Come, Follow Me—For Primary: New Testament 2023 “Easter” Because Jesus was resurrected, I will live again.
Friend April 2023 “We Will Live Again” Carlan wants to know where people go when they die and whether we will see them again. Her mother explains that because of Jesus we will all live again.
Friend April 2025 “Because of Jesus Christ, I Will Be Resurrected”
The Prophet Joseph Smith testified that Jesus Christ lives.
Doctrine and Covenants 76:11–24; 110:1–10; Joseph Smith—History 1:14–17
- Show the children a picture of Joseph Smith’s First Vision. Invite the children to tell you what is happening in the picture, and ask them to find Jesus Christ.
Ask the children if they know about other times Joseph Smith saw the Savior. In your own words, tell about the experiences described in Doctrine and Covenants 76:11–24; 110:1–7. Why is it a blessing to know that Joseph Smith saw the risen Savior?
For the Strength of Youth April 2021 “He Lives” Line by line explanation of D&C 76:22-24
- April 3, 1836, was Easter Sunday. After helping administer the sacrament to Saints gathered in the newly dedicated Kirtland Temple, Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery found a quiet place behind a veil in the temple and bowed in silent prayer. Then, on this sacred day when Christians everywhere were commemorating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, the risen Savior Himself appeared in His temple, declaring, “I am he who liveth, I am he who was slain” (Doctrine and Covenants 110:4).
Video: Watch the first part of Doctrine and Covenant Stories: Visions in the Kirtland Temple
Video: Watch the first part of Doctrine and Covenant Stories: The Three Kingdoms of Heaven
- What does it mean to say that Jesus Christ is “he who liveth”? It doesn’t just mean that He rose from the tomb on the third day and appeared to His Galilean disciples. It means that He lives today. He speaks through prophets today. He leads His Church today. He heals wounded souls and broken hearts today. So we can echo the words of Joseph Smith’s powerful testimony: “After the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony … which we give of him: That he lives!” (Doctrine and Covenants 76:22). (Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families: Doctrine and Covenants 2021 “Easter: “I Am He Who Liveth, I Am He Who Was Slain”)
Doctrine and Covenants 76:11–24; 110:1–10; Joseph Smith—History 1:14–17
- On the board, list some truths we learn about the Savior from these verses. Invite the children to identify which verses teach the truths listed on the board. On this week’s activity page, help the children match the pictures with the scripture verses.
- As the children color this week’s activity page, read to them the scriptures it refers to. Point out details in the pictures that are described in the verses. Testify to the children that the Prophet Joseph Smith saw Jesus Christ, and this is one reason we know that Jesus lives. (Come, Follow Me—For Primary: Doctrine and Covenants 2021 “Easter: “I Am He Who Liveth, I Am He Who Was Slain”)
Friend March 2021 “Scripture Time Fun for Little Ones”
To help your family consider the many ways the risen Savior blesses us today, you could sing together “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” (Hymns, no. 136) and connect truths taught in this song with those taught in the following scriptures: Doctrine and Covenants 6:34; 45:3–5; 84:77; 98:18; 138:23. Your family might also enjoy writing additional verses for the hymn that express how they know that their Redeemer lives. (Come, Follow Me—For Individuals and Families: Doctrine and Covenants 2021 “Easter: “I Am He Who Liveth, I Am He Who Was Slain”)
Remembering Jesus at Easter
Easter Traditions Around the World
Friend March 2026 “Easter Around the World” Learn about traditions from different countries to help you remember the Savior.
Friend April 2022 “Easter Around the World”
Friend April 2022 “Find It” In Germany, many people decorate with eggs to celebrate Easter. How do you celebrate the Savior’s Resurrection? Find the hidden items.
Friend April 2021 “Find It” On the island of Barbados, many people have a tradition of flying kites around Easter to remind them that Christ rose from the tomb. Find the kites and other items listen below.
Friend April 2025 “Easter Kites” In Bermuda Good Friday is a big holiday. They make kites to fly in the air to remind them that Jesus Christ was resurrected. Colin said. “He went to be with Heavenly Father again. So we will all be resurrected someday.”
Friend March 2021 “Getting Ready for Easter” In Russia, Easter is celebrated with Clean Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday. Story tells how Lydia and her family celebrate each of the days.
For the Strength of Youth April 2023 “Fun Stop” People from many countries decorate eggs at Eastertime. For some people, an eggshell represents an empty tomb and the risen Savior. Each egg below shows a decoration style from around the world. Can you guess which egg represents which country? ( 1. H 2. C 3. J 4. B 5. D 6. F 7. A 8. I 9. G 10. E)
Friend March 2024 “An Easter to Remember” (Finland) Noah and his family enjoyed roasted lamb and sweet pasha for their Easter dinner. After their traditional Easter dinner they had their special music program family home evening. Everyone in the family had prepared a song about Jesus Christ to share. Jonas felt Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ’s love as they each shared their talent and then watched an Easter video. Afterwards, they wrote in their special Easter journals what they would do to follow Heavenly Father and Jesus.
For the Strength of Youth March 2026 “Fun Stop” Crazy Kites: In Bermuda, many people fly kites at Easter to remember Christ’s rising from the tomb. Which kite is flown by the teenager? Easter Traditions Logic Puzzle: Six teenagers go to the market shortly before Easter. Using the image and the clues, match each teen to their family’s Christ-centered Easter tradition. (See page 22 (or”Celebrating Easter” below) to find out how these traditions can be centered on the Savior!)
For the Strength of Youth March 2026 “Celebrating Easter”
Stories
Remembering Jesus at Easter
Friend March 2026 “A Happy Easter” As a family paints Easter eggs they talk about why they celebrate Easter.
Friend April 2026 “The Easter Egg Lesson” Freddy and his siblings were upset when they didn’t get their normal marshmallow egg for Easter. Their mother reminded them that Easter was more than eating treats, it was a special time to think about Jesus. Instead of treats, they dyed Easter eggs as a family. It was fun dyeing the eggs with the family, but Freddy didn’t like to wait for the eggs to boil and cool down. He remembered what his mom said about Easter, and he related the eggs to Jesus’ resurrection. That it must have been hard for the disciples to wait for Jesus Christ’s Resurrection after He died on the cross, but the Savior did rise again.
Friend March 2025 “Margo & Paulo” Paulo wants to try some new Easter traditions to help them remember Jesus.
Sharing about Jesus’s Death and Resurrection
Friend April 2025 “I Will See Celeste Again” Sarah’s friend Celeste died in a car accident. It was heartbreaking for everyone. Sarah and others wanted to help Celeste’s family so they did kind things for them. One day while they helped plant flower bulbs in their garden, Sarah’s mom said to Sarah that she liked bulbs because “The flowers from these bulbs die in the winter, but they always come back in the spring. They remind me of the resurrection. You can’t see the flowers after they’ve died, but that doesn’t mean they’re gone. Just like Celeste and all of us when we die. Because of Jesus Christ, we will all be resurrected and live again.” Sarah blew a kiss and said, “See you in the spring.”
Friend March 2026 “Sharing the Good News” On Easter, Ryan and his mother watched the Easter movie about Jesus. After the movie he ran outside to play. He saw his little brother and told him about Jesus dying and coming back to life, and how we can live again too because of Jesus. His brother said, “Jesus really is strong.” Ryan was glad he shared the good news with his family.
The Joy of Easter
Friend April 2025 “Friends around the World” I was in bed thinking about Jesus and how He suffered in Gethsemane and died for us. I felt so happy, I almost cried. It felt like someone was hugging me. I hope to remember this feeling. Boden K., age 10, Nevada, USA
Easter Hope
Friend April 2026 “Easter Hope” Melissa got a peaceful, happy feeling when she learned in Primary that if someone dies, it’s not forever. That knowledge gave her comfort and peace when her father died. When Easter came, instead of thinking about chocolate eggs or bunnies, she thought more about Jesus Christ and her father.
Easter Plays
Friend March 2026 “Easter Play” You can put on this program with your family and friends to tell the Easter story. (See the link for the four paintings used in the play.)
Activities & Game
“Lesson 45: The Gift of the Atonement (Easter)” Primary 6: Old Testament Matching game
| Prophecies | Fulfillment of Prophecies |
|---|---|
| Isaiah 53:7—He opened not his mouth | Matthew 21:5 |
| Psalm 34:20—No broken bones | Luke 23:9 |
| Zechariah 9:9—Came riding on an ass | Matthew 27:9 |
| Psalm 22:1—Why hast thou forsaken me? | Matthew 27:35 |
| Psalm 22:18—Cast lots for his garments | John 19:36 |
| Zechariah 11:13—Thirty pieces of silver | Matthew 27:46 |
| Answers: 1-b, 2-e, 3-a, 4-f, 5-d, 6-c |
Friend March 2026 “Activity Time”
- When Jesus Christ rode into Jerusalem, the people greeted Him by waving palm leaves, like this one!
- Can you find at least seven differences between these two pictures of Easter morning?
- Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd. He numbers his sheep. Can you count these sheep and the other animals? Write the numbers in the boxes!
Friend March 2024 “Following Jesus Together”
- Easter, Resurrection: We love to color eggs and do an Easter egg hunt. There is always one plastic egg that is empty. It reminds us of the empty tomb after Jesus was resurrected! Eli W., age 6, California, USA
- Easter, Resurrection: On Easter morning, we go to church and come back home to learn more about our Savior. We have 12 Easter eggs that represent things He did. The last egg is always empty because it represents that Jesus is risen! Scarlet A., age 10, New Mexico, USA
Friend March 2024 “Easter Lily Craft” Easter lilies can help us remember Jesus Christ’s Resurrection. Lily bulbs grow under the ground for a long time before they bloom in the spring. After Jesus died, His body was placed in a tomb. But after three days, He lived again! Make your own Easter lilies by following these steps.
New Era April 2020 “Fun Stop” Use a white crayon to write or draw designs on your eggs before dying them. Wherever you draw will stay un-dyed. Could use it to reveal an answer to a question or have the family members answer a question and then reveal their answers.
Friend April 2022 “For Little Friends” Jesus resurrection collages
Friend April 1985 “Jesus Rose Again” The capitalized words in the story are also in the letter square. Find them by reading forward, backward, up, down, and diagonally. Note: Some terms appear as a unit, some as separate words.
For the Strrength of Youth April 2025 “Fun Stop” Can you find the hidden objects in this image of the Savior’s empty tomb? You may find all 15 hidden objects, but you won’t find the Savior in this image—for He is risen! He was resurrected, and He lives today. (See Matthew 28:5–7; John 20:1–18.)
Friend April 2025 “Friends around the World” We each made a collage from pictures we found in our Easter eggs. Lilianna, Parker, and Anthony S., ages 7, 3, and 9, Texas, USA
Friend March 2026 “Resurrection Garden Craft” Make a Resurrection garden to remind you that Jesus Christ is risen! Place a small flowerpot or cup sideways on a plate of dirt. Cover the top of the flowerpot with dirt so it looks like a tomb. Then use rocks, flowers, and other items from nature to decorate the scene. You can cut out the figures and place them in the garden too!
Getting Ready for Easter
Friend April 2025 “An Easter Invitation”
Friend April 2023 “Countdown to Easter” The week before Easter, do an activity each day to follow Jesus. Then color in the footprint.
Friend March 2016 “One Step Closer to Easter” Each week this month, you and your family can learn more about Jesus and His Resurrection. He lives!
Friend April 2022 “Jesus is Risen” Getting Ready for Easter: Starting a week before Easter, read a scripture each day and color in the matching areas.
Friend March 2026 “Mia’s Holy Week” Day by day surprises of activities to do to remember Jesus and prepare for Easter.
Friend April 2020 “Getting Ready for Easter” Get ready for Easter by doing an activity and coloring an egg each day to remember Jesus Christ.
Friend March 2015 “Getting Ready for Easter” Start on number 1 the Sunday before Easter. Each day, read about Jesus and answer the question. Then cut out the matching picture and add it to the chart.
Friend March 2026 “Easter Activities Challenge” Do one of these activities each day leading up to Easter. Color in the pictures for every activity you do!
For the Strength of Youth March 2025 “20 Ideas for a Month-Long Easter Celebration” People celebrate Christmas all December. Why not have a month-long Easter celebration to remember Christ’s atoning sacrifice? Here are some ideas.
See also: LDS.org Easter Activities (Also Easter stories, pictures, and videos.)
Lessons
Doctrine and Covenants: Easter
Primary New Testament: Easter
Sunday School New Testament: Easter
Easter Service
Friend April 2026 “An Easter Idea” After watching “Friend to Friend” a Primary class wanted to do a service project. They decided to make Easter bags for kids who do not have much for Easter. They made flyers and got donations and made over 100 Easter bags!
Friend March 2026 “Easter Blankets” Primary children in Perth, Australia, shared Jesus’s warmth by giving blankets to older women in their ward.
Coloring Pages
Friend April 2023 “Jesus Christ Lives”
Song Ideas
Did Jesus Really Live Again
Camilla’s Primary Ideas “Did Jesus Really Live Again” Shows how to make the below interactive poster.
I know that My Redeemer Lives
Friend June 2019 “I Know That My Redeemer Lives: I Can Play It” Sing-Along Video
Jesus Has Risen
Friend March 2021 “Jesus Has Risen: I Can Play It” Also Sing-Along Video
Friend April 2025 “Jesus Has Risen”
1. Jesus has risen, Jesus, our friend. Joy fills our hearts; He lives again.
2. Jesus has risen, Jesus is love. Joy fills our hearts, He reigns above.
3. Jesus has risen, Jesus our King! Joy fills our hearts, Hosannas ring.
Chorus: Praises we sing to Him, This Easter-time. Jesus has risen, Savior divine. Jesus has risen, Savior divine!
Gethsemane
Christ the Lord is Risen Today
He is Risen
Song: He is Risen Teaching Ideas
He Sent His Son
Review
Easter Song Review Idea Pin the Easter eggs on the basket activity.
Easter Crafts
Friend March 2026 “Easter Craft Corner” Origami Tulips: In many parts of the world, tulips are some of the first flowers to bloom in the springtime. Because of this, they are a symbol of new birth and can remind us of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice. When we sin, we can repent and be spiritually born again!
Salt Dough Sculptures: Try sculpting these symbols of Easter! Palm branches, Jesus Christ’s empty tomb, a cross, Jesus’s crown of thorns, a lamb
Easter Egg Salad: Did you know that eggs can remind us of new life? Make this egg salad recipe to help you remember Jesus Christ’s Resurrection!
Friend April 2022 “Easter Morning” Cut out and glue the figures on a piece of paper or inside a small box to make a scene about Easter morning. Then tell the story from Matthew 28:1–10 and John 20:11–18.
Refreshment Ideas
Friend April 2017 “A Special Easter Treat” Kate makes Easter rolls with her mom. Each part of the process remind us of the Savior’s Atonement or resurrection. Link includes recipe.
Come Follow Me Kid Lesson ideas
Friend April 2023 “The Jerusalem Dinner” Every year at Easter Gideon’s family had a special dinner of things that Jesus might have eaten such as flatbread, dried dates, honey, olives, dried apricots, almonds, goat cheese, sliced cucumbers and fish. They also talked about their favorite stories of Jesus.
Friend April 2019 No-Bake Nests
Friend April 2017 Peanut Butter Easter Eggs
Friend April 2017 Easter Rolls -After they are cooked they are empty in the middle like the tomb was empty.
Clipart
Easter Celebrations
For the Strength of Youth March 2026 “When we prepare for our Easter egg hunt, we put scriptures inside the eggs. We read the scriptures as we find them during the hunt. One time, we made a little tomb. Then we wrote down all our worries, put them inside the tomb, and put a stone in front of it. The next day, all the papers had been removed—reminding us of how the Savior can help us with our worries.”
Friend April 2023 “Margo and Paolo” Margo and Paolo invite a friend to dinner who is going to be alone for Easter.
Friend March 2026 “Celebrating Easter” These Primary children in Texas, USA, celebrated Easter together with a Primary activity! (See their picture on the back cover.) They also made cards and bracelets for people who were sick.
Additional Resources
Latter Day kids “He Is Risen” Lesson ideas
