We’re Learning… Jesus is alive!
Bible Story: Jesus is Alive! ● Matthew 26-28

Bible Story Activity

WHAT YOU NEED: Bible (Use a children’s Bible if you have one.) 

WHAT YOU SAY: “I love reading the Bible and spending time with Jesus. Let’s read our Bible story together right now!”

WHAT YOU DO: Read “Jesus is Alive!” — Matthew 26-28 from the Bible. (CLICK HERE for children’s Bible recommendations.)

 

TODDLER ACTIVITIES

Complete the activities below with your toddler to help them learn Jesus loves everyone.

April 3:

Song Activities:

WHAT YOU DO: 

• Lead your toddler in singing the following to the tune of “Mary Had a Little Lamb.”

          Jesus died for you and me,
          you and me, you and me.
          Jesus died for you and me,
          and now He is alive!

          Let’s all clap and shout “hooray!”
          Shout “hooray!”
          Shout “hooray!”
          Let’s all clap and shout “hooray!”
          Jesus is alive!

• After the activity say, “Great job singing! Who is alive?” Encourage your toddler to say, “Jesus is alive!”

 

April 10 (Palm Sunday):

Response Activity:

WHAT YOU NEED: Safari Worship Playlist 

WHAT YOU DO:

• Say, “Just like the crowd in our Bible story, we’re going to pretend to wave palm branches while we talk about some ways we can celebrate Jesus!”
• Read the prompts below and encourage your toddler to respond by waving their arms in the air, like they’re pretending to wave palm branches. 
  • “If you can celebrate Jesus by worshiping Him with singing and dancing, wave your arms over your head.”
  • “If you can celebrate Jesus by praying to say thank you, wave your arms as fast as you can.”
  • “If you can celebrate Jesus by telling others how great He is, wave your arms as slowly as you can.”
  • “If you can celebrate Jesus by bringing money offerings to church, wave your arms with your eyes closed.”
  • “If you can celebrate Jesus by coming to church to learn about Him, wave your arms as high as you can.” 
• Say, “Great job! We can celebrate Jesus, just like the people did on Palm Sunday. Jesus is alive and He wants to be our friend forever, and that’s just one reason we can celebrate Him! Who is alive?” Encourage your toddler to say, “Jesus is alive!”

 

April 17 (Easter):

Parade Activity:

WHAT YOU DO: 

• Say, “Happy Easter! Jesus is alive and He wants to be our friend forever. That’s something to celebrate! Let’s have a parade to celebrate that Jesus is alive!”
• Lead your toddler in a parade around the room while chanting, “Jesus is alive!”
• Switch it up and encourage your toddler to do the following:
  • Hop
  • Crawl
  • Twirl
  • Walk fast
  • Walk slow
  • Take big steps
  • Take little steps
• Occasionally stop to ask your toddler, “Who is alive?”, and encourage them to say, “Jesus is alive!”
• After the activity say, “Great job! Who is alive?” Encourage your toddler to say, “Jesus is alive!”

 

April 24:

Game Activity:

WHAT YOU DO:

• Say, “In the Bible story, Jesus died on the cross, but He didn’t stay dead. THREE days later, He came back and He is alive right now in Heaven. Let’s play a fun game to help us remember that Jesus came back after THREE days and He is alive!”
• Read from the list of actions below. Encourage your toddler to do each action three times while counting out loud. 
  • Pat your head
  • Jump up and down
  • Clap your hands
  • Twirl in a circle
  • Pat the ground
  • Stomp your feet
  • Wave your arms back and forth
  • Pat your knees
  • Shout, “Jesus is alive!”
• After the activity say, “Great job! Who is alive?” Encourage your toddler to say, “Jesus is alive!”