The Easter Drama
Children's Activity
Object:
Teachers: Create a short Easter drama with your students. You
may create this using all students in your class. Double up on
parts if you have a large class. You need Mary (or others to go
with her to the tomb). You also need Peter and at least one other
disciples. You need two angels and Jesus.
Here is a summary and plot line for your students:
1 -- Mary Magdalene goes to the tomb early in the morning.
2 -- She sees the stone rolled away.
3 -- She runs to tell Peter and the others.
4 -- Peter and another disciple run to the tomb.
5 -- The other disciple arrives first, looks in but doesn't enter.
6 -- Peter enters the tomb and examines the linen cloth.
7 -- The disciples go home.
8 -- Mary weeps outside the tomb. She then sees two angels in the tomb.
9 -- The angels ask why she is crying. She tells them that Jesus is taken away.
10 -- Mary turns around. Jesus is there. She doesn't recognize him.
11 -- Jesus speaks to her, and she recognizes him.
12 -- She runs to tell the others that she has seen the risen Lord.
If you have time, play the drama a number of times, switching roles. The students will soon familiarize themselves with the story.
Parents: Your child acted out the Easter story of Mary Magdalene, Peter and another disciple at Jesus' tomb. Have her retell you the story. If your church library or local library has an Easter video, get it and watch it with your family. Be certain to read John 20:1-18 with your family. It tells the Easter resurrection story. Ask your child which part(s) she played.
Here is a summary and plot line for your students:
1 -- Mary Magdalene goes to the tomb early in the morning.
2 -- She sees the stone rolled away.
3 -- She runs to tell Peter and the others.
4 -- Peter and another disciple run to the tomb.
5 -- The other disciple arrives first, looks in but doesn't enter.
6 -- Peter enters the tomb and examines the linen cloth.
7 -- The disciples go home.
8 -- Mary weeps outside the tomb. She then sees two angels in the tomb.
9 -- The angels ask why she is crying. She tells them that Jesus is taken away.
10 -- Mary turns around. Jesus is there. She doesn't recognize him.
11 -- Jesus speaks to her, and she recognizes him.
12 -- She runs to tell the others that she has seen the risen Lord.
If you have time, play the drama a number of times, switching roles. The students will soon familiarize themselves with the story.
Parents: Your child acted out the Easter story of Mary Magdalene, Peter and another disciple at Jesus' tomb. Have her retell you the story. If your church library or local library has an Easter video, get it and watch it with your family. Be certain to read John 20:1-18 with your family. It tells the Easter resurrection story. Ask your child which part(s) she played.
