How to Make Resurrection Eggs for Your Sunday School Class (Ages 4–9)

In a world full of noise and busyness, sometimes it’s the simplest hands-on activities that stay in a child’s heart the longest.

That’s why Resurrection Eggs are such a beautiful learning object for kids Sunday School.

They’re not just a craft.

They’re not just an activity.

They’re a gentle, meaningful way to help children see, touch, and remember the story of Jesus’ love.

If you’re teaching children ages 4–9, here’s a simple and heartfelt way to create your own set of Resurrection Eggs for your class.

What You’ll Need

• 12 pcs plastic Easter eggs
• A small basket or egg carton
• Small objects (or printed pictures if objects aren’t available)
• Small strips of paper for Bible verses
• Marker or labels (to number the eggs 1–12)

What to Put Inside Each Egg

Each egg tells one part of the Easter story. Prepare the following objects or printed pictures. Then, print or write the title and Bible verse on a strip of paper. 

1. Donkey (or picture of a donkey) → Jesus rides into Jerusalem - Matthew 21:9
2. Silver coins (3 small coins) → Judas betrays Jesus - Matthew 26:14–15
3. Cup → The Last Supper - Luke 22:19–20
4. Praying hands (paper cutout) → Jesus prays in the garden - Matthew 26:39
5. String → Jesus is whipped - John 19:1
6. Thorns (or small twig) → Crown of thorns - Matthew 27:29
7. Cross (small stick cross) → Jesus carries the cross - John 19:17
8. Nail (or toothpick for safety) → Jesus is nailed to the cross - John 20:25
9. Sponge (small piece) → Jesus is given vinegar - Matthew 27:48
10. Cloth (small white fabric) → Jesus is wrapped and buried - Matthew 27:59
11. Stone (small rock) → The tomb is sealed - Matthew 27:60
12. Empty egg → The tomb is empty—Jesus is alive! - Matthew 28:6

💛 That last empty egg is always the moment children remember most.

How to Prepare the Eggs

1. Place one object and the corresponding title and Bible verse inside each egg
2. Number the eggs from 1 to 12
3. Put them in a basket or egg carton
4. Keep them in order for easy storytelling

If you have time, you can also color-code or decorate the eggs to make them more fun and inviting for kids.

How to Use Them in Class

Here’s an easy flow you can follow:

1. Build Excitement - Let the children know they will open “special story eggs” today.
2. One Egg at a Time - Let the children take turns opening one egg at a time. If you wish, you can hide the eggs around the classroom and let the children find the eggs before letting them open the eggs.
3. Show and Tell - Let a child open the egg, hold the object, and show it to the class.
4. Tell the Story Simply - Read the short, clear sentences, for example: “Jesus rode into the city on a donkey.” and “Jesus died on the cross because He loves us.”
5. Ask the children simple questions - What do you see? How do you think Jesus felt? Why is this important?
6. Celebrate the Ending - When you open the empty egg, pause for a moment… Then say it with joy: “Jesus is alive!”

Let the children repeat it together—it becomes a moment they won’t forget.