In the run up to Easter, there’s always lots of questions about good Easter books for children, so here’s my list of my favourite Easter books, with notes saying what I like about each and what age I’d most likely use them with. I hope it helps you choose the best Easter books for your […]
Naomi Elliott is helping children play as a way of learning and growing in their faith. She’s passionate about open-ended play (where children are free to create their own rules and meaning) and using natural and easy-to-come-by items rather than expensive, bought items. Naomi is married to a vicar and has two boys, ages 5 and […]
I was sharing this activity about making Easter puppets by cutting pictures out of a book when I realised the book I was recommending wasn’t easy to get hold of any more. Instead of ditching the idea, I thought: Why not create a set of puppets? Two weeks later, here they are! A set of […]
Have fun sharing the Easter story using easy-to-make puppets! I first did this activities when my children were toddlers using The Easter Story book from The Book People. However, those books are no longer available, so I’ve made a set of GodVenture Easter puppets you can either download and print or buy a book printed […]
I’ve you’ve looked at reading the Easter story together as a family, you’ll have noticed that it’s LOT longer than the Christmas story! One easy way to take in the whole Easter story in one or only a few episodes is to listen to it! There’s loads of great audio Bibles out there, as well […]
It’s one of those things, like new year’s resolution, where some people seem to get it all together and use Lent as a time to really focus and pray and grow in their faith. If you’re more like me, unsure what to choose to do, excited by all the lovely ideas, but aware I may […]
Title: On That Easter Morning Author: Elena Pasquali Illustrator: Alison Jay Price: £9.99 Published by: Lion Children’s Available here Good for: children age 3-8 years old Best bit: stunning artwork and gentle, Biblically accurate story telling, and the wonderful two page spread picture of the last supper aka Passover Worst bit: doesn’t mention […]
I don’t know about your children, but mine love things in boxes. So here’s an Easter activity in a box. I’ve used it with my children since they were toddlers, but the simplicity of it lends itself to use with all ages, including adults. And the repetition of using it each year, gives a depth […]
“What’s pancake day all about?” I ask my 7 and 8 year olds over breakfast. “Pancakes!” my 7 year old replies gleefully. O-Oh. I have work to do here! “What else?” I ask. No response. “It begins with L and rhymes with Bent.” “Lent!” *phew! * “Why do we eat pancakes?” “To use up the […]
My children love small world play. When they play with Lego, they make models then use them to create a world and tell a story. They love Play Mobil (although not as much as me!), and any sort of small toy they can tell stories with, so this is an easy way for me to […]
