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How to Make DIY Resurrection Eggs with your Kids at Home

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Introduction: Teaching your kids about the true meaning of Easter is one of the most important things you can do. It’s a time of joy, celebration and reflection on the sacrifice Jesus made for us. One way to bring this message home to your family is by making resurrection eggs together.

Resurrection eggs are a fun, creative activity that your kids will love to make and can even use to share the story of Easter with their friends. It’s an easy craft that requires only a few household items—and involves an engaging discussion about Jesus’ death and resurrection at the same time! Here’s an easy guide on how to make these eggs with your kids at home.

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What is the significance of Easter Resurrection Eggs and why are they important?

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Resurrection eggs are more than just a fun Easter activity for kids—they also offer a powerful way to illustrate the story of Easter. It’s an exciting way for kids to learn about the Easter story. Each egg represents an event from the bible, from Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem to his trial and crucifixion, to his ultimate resurrection.

But there is a deeper meaning behind what we do: For Christians, Easter eggs remind us of Jesus Christ’s Passion—the egg symbolizes new life and hope as Jesus rose from his tomb on that glorious Easter morning.

What Really Are Resurrection Eggs?

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This is a fun and creative activity for kids at home. They’re a great way to introduce the secular story of Easter, too. Each egg represents one part of the story of Christ’s resurrection, including his suffering and death, ascension into heaven, and forgiveness of sins.

The traditional resurrection egg tale usually involves 12 figures. Each one stands for a bible story from the Easter. They may vary in color, form and size. Each one typically contains an object related to a certain event in Jesus’ journey—from his last supper with disciples to his resurrection. An example could be a wooden cross symbolizing the crucifixion or a white stone symbolizing Jesus’s empty tomb scene.

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You can easily make them at home with your kids, using 12 regular hard-boiled eggs or plastic eggs as the representation of the story. For each egg, try to include a small item or symbol that matches one part of the Easter story.

Have your kids pick out items that fit each number and place them inside each egg as you tell the story along with them—it’ll make Easter that much more special this year!

What are the 12 elements in Resurrection Eggs?

Let’s move on to the important part—the elements of the resurrection eggs. This is actually a great learning activity that you can do with your kids. You can talk about each element’s significance in the story of Jesus’ passion and resurrection.

Here are the 12 symbols that you can use to make resurrection eggs:

  1. Donkey and palm branches: Jesus’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem
  2. White cloth: To represent Jesus’ burial cloth
  3. Purple cloth: The color represents royalty, as Jesus is King of Kings
  4. Coin: To represent Judas’ betrayal with the 30 pieces of silver
  5. Nail: To symbolize the crucifixion
  6. Stick figure: Representing all people
  7. Toothpick Cross: A reminder that Jesus died for us on a cross
  8. Green Grass (or tissue): The grave was empty, signifying new life  
  9. Empty Tomb (or stone): To show Jesus has risen!
  10. Crown of Thorns: Representing Jesus’ suffering and humility as a King
  11. Shell or Stone Egg: Symbolizes new life and new beginnings
  12. Cross or Heart Charm/Pendant/Toy: To remember Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice for us

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Assembling the Materials for Making Plastic Resurrection Eggs

Now that you know that Resurrection Eggs are a great way to dive into the easter mood, it’s time to start assembling the materials. I think that making them with your kids at home is more convenient than buying pre-made versions; you can easily tailor them to the religious beliefs of your family.

Plus, when you make them yourself with your kids at home, it gives them the opportunity to create something special and unique!

Here’s everything you need to assemble the materials for making Resurrection Easter Eggs:

  1. Container: Something that can hold 12 eggs, such as an egg carton or a basket or plastic container.
  2. 12 Plastic Easter eggs: You can purchase plastic Easter eggs from most department stores and craft stores. Make sure each egg is large enough to fit items inside it as they will serve as a sort of capsule to tell part of the Easter story.
  3. Symbols and trinkets: Symbols that will represent each part of the Easter story such as a stone to represent Jesus’ tomb and coins for Judas’ betrayal and so on (see Talking Points below).
  4. Bible verses: Verses that correspond with each item in the eggs (see Talking Points below).
  5. Other items: Hang tags for labeling each egg and stickers or crayons for decorating them if desired.

Tips & Tricks for Making Your Resurrection Eggs With Kids

Here are some tips and tricks that will make the DIY experience easier and more meaningful.

Choose the Right Eggs

Traditionally, an egg carton is used as the base of Resurrection Eggs; however, you can use different sizes of plastic eggs to achieve various effects. If you have toddlers or are working with limited space, an egg carton might be best. For older children or if you want to showcase the eggs in a larger display, larger plastic eggs might be better.

Use a Free Printable

There are several great free printable sets of Resurrection Egg numbers you can find online.  Yet, you can also create your own symbols by using rubber stamps with designs related to each part of the story or drawing them on paper cutouts yourself.

Include All Parts of the Story

Make sure each egg one has a corresponding object inside representing all parts of Jesus’ passion and resurrection: Judas, nails for crucifixion, linen for burial clothes, an empty tomb, and so on. Try to have all components represented in your set visually and tangibly.

Be creative!

Involve your child in decorating each egg to make it something special. Here are some ideas for different ways your kids can paint the eggs:

  1. Use paint markers or permanent markers to draw different images that represent each step of Jesus’ journey. (preferable for the plastic eggs)
  2. Cut out colored tissue paper and glue it to the egg shell. You could even use symbols like hearts, crosses or other religious symbols too.
  3. Let them go wild with glitter glue pens! It’s fun and sparkly, plus it gives a beautiful effect when it dries on the eggshells.
  4. If you have kids who loves stickers, buy some Easter-themed ones and let them decorate their eggs in any way they choose! (you can find in the market easter stickers suitable for edible eggs, too)

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Resurrection Egg Symbols : DIY Ideas

We hope you and your kids had as much fun assembling resurrection eggs as we did—it’s honestly a great way to celebrate the Easter season and honor Jesus.

Here are  some DIY ideas to help keep those symbols in the back of their minds while they embark on this journey with Jesus:

  • Creating an Easter-themed scrapbook with photos of your kids holding each egg, plus notes about what each symbolizes
  • Crafting a special wreath or wall hanging with each symbol attached
  • Writing out each symbol on a Bible verse art print or chalkboard sign to hang up at home
  • Making a memory quilt with fabric squares featuring Bible verses related to each egg symbol
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These fantastic DIY ideas will help keep your kids connected to the easter story throughout the 12 days of Holy Week. So go ahead and get creative and start crafting today!

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How and When to Talk About the Meaning Behind Uncovered Symbols to Tell the story of Easter

Making resurrection eggs is a lot of fun, but the real magic happens when it’s time to talk about the symbols and their meanings. That said, here are a few tips for when you do start talking:

  1. Provide context: As with all conversations, setting the stage is important. Let your kids know that you’ll be talking about: God’s love for us and Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice on the cross.
  2. Discuss symbolism: For example, discuss how the red colour stands for Jesus’ sacrifice, and why the nail inside is for His death on the cross.
  3. Emphasize grace: Talk about how God has unconditional love for all people – even in our imperfections (Romans 5:8). Jesus wants a relationship with us and He has blessed us all with eternal life, if we accept Him as our savior (John 14:6).
  4. Pray together: End your session with a prayer; express your gratitude for Jesus’ great love and sacrifice.

Resurrection Eggs Biblical Scripture – The Bible Verses

Now, you can use the resurrection eggs as a tool to walk through the Easter story. Use Bible verses about Jesus’s Resurrection. You can start with Matthew 27:57-61:

  • “When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself had also become a disciple of Jesus. He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered it to be given up.” -Matthew 27:57–58
  • “And Joseph took the body and wrapped it in a clean linen cloth and laid it in his own new tomb that he had cut out in the rock.” -Matthew 27:59–60
  • “And he rolled a great stone to the door of the tomb and went away.” -Matthew 27:6-1

What day do we make the Resurrection Eggs?

Making resurrection eggs with your kids at home is one of the best easter activities. But the big question is, when should you make the eggs?

In the Greek Orthodox religion, it is customary to dye hard boiled eggs a vivid red color on Holy Thursday in remembrance of the Last Supper. This was the last time Jesus shared a meal with his Apostles in Jerusalem prior to his crucifixion. It is widely accepted that these dyed Easter eggs can remain edible for up to forty days without refrigeration.

I personally prefer to make them in the beginning of the Holy Week. So, we’ll enjoy the easter activities more! Yet, it’s up to you to choose the day to make them—perhaps the Saturday before Easter Sunday. This will give you enough time to find all of the supplies and decorations, or do any of the prep work in advance.

painting the resurrection eggs

Here are some activities to consider:

  1. Visit the craft store together to get everything you need for the eggs
  2. Set up a painting station so everyone can decorate their own
  3. Have a snack break while letting the eggs dry
  4. Make cards using construction paper or write letters about your faith
  5. Sing songs or read bible stories together to reflect more on the story of jesus’ resurrection.

What do you do with Resurrection Eggs?

Once you and your kids have crafted these amazing resurrection eggs, it’s time to use them! This can be done in a few ways:

Easter Egg Hunt

Help your kids find the eggs throughout the house or yard. Once they find an egg, they can read the passage of scripture associated with it. This is a wonderful way to make the meaning of Easter more personal.

Activity After Bible Story Time

Read the passages associated with each egg out loud. Then you can discuss about each story together as a family. Having the physical object in your hand makes it easier for younger kids to understand the meaning of each story.

Creative Reflection

The resurrection eggs craft can serve as a creative tool for reflection and meditation on Easter Sunday or Good Friday. Your kids can take turns holding an egg and talking about the symbol in it. It’s a great combination of spiritual exercise, conversation and creativity!

Color symbolism

Discuss about the red colour symbolism – the power of self-sacrifice and the hope we find in new beginnings. Red for suffering and pink for renewal—it’s a beautiful lesson for kids!

Final Thoughts
Resurrection eggs are a fun way to learn about the Easter story with your family. Through this activity kids will learn and understand Jesus’ Passion and His Resurrection. Just fill the eggs with items that represent different parts of the story, and have lots of fun during the Easter holidays!

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