02 | April | 2012 | God centered mom

Making Easter Personal for Preschoolers

April 2, 2012 | Posted by GodCenteredMom on activity with kids, God-centered, Holidays / Tagged: Easter, Easter basket, Preschoolers, Redemption, sin | 15 comments

It’s Easter Already? In my walking-zombie-newborn-coma state it seems Easter has suddenly arrived. There has been no talk of Christ, the cross, or resurrection…until last week. Driving the boys to school it hit me…Easter! I’m supposed to be talking to the boys about Easter. Okay let’s do that. “Hey boys do you see the white crosses people have in their yards? Did you know that on Easter ...

reply → Ashley Squire April 2, 2012 at 08:21

I love this idea and can’t wait to share it with my friends! My friend and I were just talking about how to incorporate the gift baskets without taking the meaning away from Christ and I think this will work perfectly!!! Thank you!!!
- reply → GodCenteredMom April 3, 2012 at 20:39
  
  Thanks Ashley! I know it’s an idea that’s a lot of places around the internet but I wanted to make sure my friends had seen it! Hope you have a great discussion with your kiddos this Easter!
reply → Tara Taggart April 2, 2012 at 09:13

You are amazing!! I just discovered your blog this morning and can’t wait to do this with my children. Thank you for sharing your wonerful ideas, and Happy Easter!!!
- reply → GodCenteredMom April 3, 2012 at 20:38
  
  you are sweet!! Thanks for your encouragement! (looking at your email address…wanted to let you know I grew up in Indy!)
reply → rachel @ finding joy April 2, 2012 at 13:14

Beautiful.

The Tale of Three Trees is one of my favorite books to read to my kids. I can’t help but get teary-eyed at the end. I love all of your suggestions for keeping the focus on Christ.
- reply → GodCenteredMom April 3, 2012 at 20:37
  
  I can’t wait to get it and read it to the boys! I think they will love it.
reply → Michelle@ Teagan's Travels April 4, 2012 at 19:53

I had never heard of this before and think it is an awesome way to really celebrate the hope and gift Jesus gives us! So excited to share this new tradition with my three year old and one year old! Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring. Would love if you’d share this on my blog party going on now at Teagan’s Travels.

http://teaganstravels.blogspot.com/2012/04/destination-inspiration-linky-party-9.html

Happy Easter!
Michelle
reply → Erin Franklin February 3, 2013 at 15:22

Love this idea!!! I host a Linky party every Monday called {Hope for the Home} which includes anything that helps families make God apart of their everyday lives and homes? Would you be interested in guest posting for our series, closer to Easter, and sharing this idea? Let me know at worthyoftheprize.erin@yahoo.com. Thanks!
reply → Lori Tompkins March 21, 2013 at 21:49

This is amazing! God Bless!
- reply → GodCenteredMom March 22, 2013 at 11:24
  
  thanks lori! May God bless you this Easter & may your children get a glimpse of God’s sacrificial love for them!
reply → jenifferdake March 26, 2013 at 21:11

Heather, I am so blessed to call you friend. thanks for your wisdom.
- reply → GodCenteredMom March 26, 2013 at 21:20
  
  you are a dear! Still need to re-schedule our phone call…maybe after Easter? love!