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Walking Through Easter
Resources to help children experience the story of Jesus from Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday — through reading, hands-on learning, and meaningful home traditions.
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Start with the whole story
Begin with Palm Sunday and walk slowly toward Resurrection Sunday so children see Easter as a journey, not a single day.
Keep language simple
Use clear, gentle words about Jesus’ love and sacrifice that match your child’s age and understanding.
Use tangible visuals
Hands-on objects and printable figures help children connect abstract events to something they can see and touch.
Create quiet moments
A small candle, cross, or display can invite reflection and conversation during Holy Week.
Repeat the story often
Children understand Easter best through repeated readings and small daily reminders. Focus on hope
Hands on Holy Week Resources
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Easter Books by Age
The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross Board Book
Presents the big story of Scripture—creation, separation from God, and Jesus’ rescue—in simple, bold board book form that’s perfect for little ones.
Best for ages: 0–3
Holy Week: An Emotions Primer
Holy Week: An Emotions Primer introduces toddlers to the events and emotions of Holy Week using simple words and expressive illustrations in a sturdy board book format.
Best for ages: 0–3.
Easter is Coming!
Introduces little ones to the story of Easter in simple, joyful language with bright illustrations and sturdy pages made for small hands. It gently shares the hope of Jesus’ resurrection in a toddler-friendly format.
Best for ages: 0–4.
Retells the Palm Sunday story from the perspective of the donkey who carried Jesus, helping children see humility and Jesus’ kingship in a gentle, memorable way.
Best for ages: 3–7.
The Donkey Who Carried a King
Bare Tree and Little Wind: A Story for Holy Week
Bare Tree and Little Wind: A Story for Holy Week uses gentle storytelling and nature imagery to help children reflect on the events of Holy Week and the hope of Easter.
Best for ages: 4–8
A Jesus Easter: Exploring God's Amazing Rescue Plan
Helps kids discover the meaning of Easter through Bible teaching, puzzles, and activities that show how Jesus fulfills God’s rescue plan.
Best for ages: 5–9
Darkest Night, Brightest Day: A Family Devotional
Guides families through Holy Week with short daily readings that reflect on Jesus’ death and resurrection and the hope of Easter.
Best for ages: 6–12 (family read-aloud).
The Risen King: 40 Devotions for Easter
Offers 40 classic, Scripture-rich reflections from Spurgeon to help readers meditate on Christ’s cross and resurrection throughout Lent and Easter.
Best for ages: teens and adults
