How to Share the Easter Story with Toddlers

🐣 How to Share the Easter Story with Toddlers

Easter is a wonderful time to introduce young children to the story of Jesus in a way that captures their hearts and imaginations. Toddlers learn best through engaging activities, bright visuals, and simple, repetitive storytelling. Here are some fun and meaningful ways to share the Easter story with your little ones, using beautifully illustrated books and interactive resources available at Eden. 🎉

📖 1. Choose Toddler-Friendly Easter Books

Reading is one of the best ways to share the Easter story with toddlers. Simple language, colourful illustrations, and interactive elements help make the story memorable. Here are a few wonderful options:

• 📚 'The Story of Easter' by Fiona Boon – A beautifully illustrated toddler book that tells the story of Easter in a way toddlers can understand.
• 📖 'A Very Happy Easter' by Tim Thornborough – This engaging book uses simple language and vibrant pictures to explain the joy of Easter to young children.
• 📖 'Happyland: Easter Story - Jesus Fixes Things' – A fun and engaging book that helps toddlers understand the Easter story in a playful way, using the Happyland characters they love.
  

🎭 2. Use Interactive Storytelling

Toddlers love to participate in stories, and adding interactive elements makes the Easter message even more engaging. Try these ideas:

• ❓ Ask simple questions: “What do you see in the picture?” or “What colour is Jesus’ robe?”
• 🎬 Act out parts of the story: Wave palm branches for Palm Sunday, roll a stone to represent the tomb, or cheer when Jesus rises again.
• 🔊 Use sound effects: Make gentle “clip-clop” sounds for the donkey Jesus rides or a joyful “Yay!” when the stone is rolled away. 'A Very Happy Easter' is especially great for encouraging kids to join in!
  
  

✂️ 3. Engage in Easter Activities

Hands-on activities reinforce the story and help toddlers remember key events. Here are a few easy and fun ideas:

• ✂️ Holy Week Sticker Scenes: Create a simple Easter scene with these engaging, fuss-free and mess-free sticker scene kits.
• 🎨 Easter Sticker Books: Let toddlers get even more stuck in with 'Easter Sticker Book' from the My Very First Bible sticker books series - a bright sticker book which encourages children to hunt for the correct sticker to embelish each page.
• 🥚 Egg Hunt with a Message: Use ressurrection eggs for an interactive Easter egg hunt. Hide each egg (with small token inside) and as children open them explain the signficance of each symbol. Ressurrection eggs are accompanied by a bright Easter storybook to really open up the wonder of Easter.

🎶 4. Sing Easter Songs

Music is a fantastic way to help toddlers connect with the Easter story. Sing simple songs like:

• 🎵 “Jesus Loves Me” – A classic song reminding children of God’s love
• 🎶 “Jesus You're My Superhero” – A joyful song celebrating Jesus’ saving grace in a fun, relatable way.
• 🌍 “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” – Reinforcing God’s care and love for everyone.

❤️ 5. Keep It Simple and Joyful

Toddlers don’t need deep theology—they need a simple, loving introduction to Jesus’ story. Focus on key themes:

• ✝️ Jesus loves us.
• 🌿 Jesus died for us but is alive again.
• 🎊 Easter is a time of joy and celebration!

By using engaging books, interactive storytelling, and fun activities, you can help toddlers understand the message of Easter in a way that is meaningful and memorable. Browse more wonderful resources at Eden and create special Easter moments with your little ones this season!