Fun Friday: New Life in Christ Easter Activity

A Resurrection Garden is a hands-on, visual representation of the Easter story that also teaches kids about faith and growth. By planting seeds at the beginning of spring and watching them bloom by Easter, children experience the beauty of new life in Christ, just as Jesus rose from the grave and gave us the promise of eternal life.

Supplies Needed:

• A small shallow pot or bowl
• Potting soil
• Small grass seeds, wheatgrass, or fast-growing flowers (such as marigolds)
• A small terra cotta pot or stone to represent the tomb
• A small rock to serve as the stone rolled away
• Twigs and twine to create a cross
• Optional: Small pebbles or moss for decoration

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Soil – Fill the shallow pot with potting soil, leaving a little space in the center for the “tomb.”
2. Create the Tomb – Lay a small terra cotta pot on its side to represent Jesus’ tomb.
3. Roll Away the Stone – Place a small rock slightly to the side of the tomb, symbolizing how the stone was rolled away on Easter morning (Matthew 28:6).
4. Plant the Seeds – Sprinkle grass or flower seeds all around the tomb and lightly cover them with soil.
5. Add the Cross – Use two small twigs tied together with twine to form a cross, then stick it into the soil near the tomb.
6. Water & Wait – Lightly water the soil and place the garden in a sunny spot. Encourage kids to check on it each week, watering as needed. Or, allow them to bring it home to check on it daily.

The Faith Lesson:

• Waiting & Growth – Just as we wait for seeds to sprout, we remember how Jesus’s followers waited for His resurrection.
• New Life in Christ – As the plants bloom by Easter, they serve as a reminder that Jesus brings new life to all who believe in Him (2 Corinthians 5:17).
• God’s Power – This garden is a beautiful way to illustrate that God brings life from what seems lifeless—just as He raised Jesus from the dead!

By Easter morning, the Resurrection Garden will be filled with new life, making it a powerful visual for celebrating the Good News of Jesus’s victory over death!