Processed crafts in which everyone. makes the exact same thing do little to form faith in children. What I like about the first idea, is that children can retell the Passion Week story using the box and the elements they added to it. It’s the “re-telling or re-experiencing” the story that has significance.

The second activity focuses on the beauty of God’s creation, using a variety of flowers. If teachers or parents lead this experience slowly, they can point out the intricacies of flowers (stem, stamen, pollen, petals) and note that God didn’t create one type of flower; He made thousands and thousands. Spring flowers remind us of new life, just as Jesus’ resurrection does. The final product can be given as a gift as well.

A matchstick Easter cross can be a beautiful reminder of Christ’s resurrection. i

It’s not just Balaam’s donkey that speaks. We learn about King Jesus who suffers for our sin through Davey the donkey’s epiphany. The main narrative is excellent. I found difficulty with the outer frame of this story within a story. Read why.

This is a sweet book about a boy who struggles with guilt after confessing his sin to his parents and to God. The Sparkle egg comes to represent Jesus’ empty tomb and the promise of forgiveness.

Large, heavy-duty mix and match card set gets very high marks for biblical accuracy and is well-suited for the rigors of classroom use. It’s a great gift for the PK-early elementary children in your life as well.

This is a wonderfully written and comprehensive account of the Passion Weed and the Resurrection of Christ. Read the full review to see expanded ways to use it.

Trees can tell profound stories of God’s mysterious ways of grace that we often forget. Read this profound classic during Lent or Passion Week with your family.

I was surprisingly pleased by this comprehensive and biblically accurate portrayal of the Passion Week. Great for church or home.

“This is the Season of Lent. The church is dressed in purple.” So begins this beautifully, yet simply, illustrated book for children. It compels the entire family to pause and consider Lent the through reflection including silence, creating art, prayer, and giving to those in need.

What a lovely compilation of poems for children! Beautifully illustrated, the book features noteworthy poets including Langston Hughes, William Wordsworth and William Blake as well as the familiar African American spiritual “Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?”