Friday, March 27, 2009

Lesson Plan- Easter/Empty Tomb (1st grade on up)



Easter/The Empty Tomb


Objectives: The students will be able to
- explain that Easter is the celebration of Jesus' rising from the dead with new life
- retell the Easter/Empty Tomb story
- define resurrection



Review:
Prayer, questions and vocabulary words from last week’s lesson



Vocabulary Words: (Write words on the board and discuss with class)

Easter- celebration of Jesus’ resurrection
Resurrection- coming to new life after death
Faith- the gift that helps us believe and trust
Tomb- a cave used to bury the dead



Plan:

Read story: "The Empty Tomb" and then ask questions



Activities:

Introduce activities: What happened on Easter?

sermons4kids.com- It’s Empty object lesson with coloring page

sermons4kids.com- I’ve Just Seen Jesus object lesson with coloring page and puzzles

sermons4kids.com- The Case of the Empty Tomb object lesson with coloring page, puzzles, multiple choice, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- The Faces of Easter object lesson with coloring page, puzzles, quiz, group activities, worship bulletin

childrensministry.com- several activities posted for teaching and celebrating Easter

dltk-bible.com- The Easter Story lesson with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

engagingfaith.blogspot.com- Easter/Resurrection Lesson Plan: Compare and Contrast the Gospel Accounts of the Resurrection

catholicicing.com- 6 Creative Ways To Teach The Easter Story

thedatinngdivas.com- 100 + Ideas for a Christ Centered Easter

thereligionteacher.com- Catholic Easter Activities

busyteacher.org- Exciting Easter Lesson Plans for Every Level

loyolapress.com- Easter

avemariapress.com- Our Ancestors of Faith Activities

thereligionteacher.com- Easter Meaning (Why Is Easter Called Easter?) Activity

sundayschoolsources.com- Jesus' Burial and Resurrection lesson with discussions, songs, crafts, games, questions, worksheets, memory work, etc.

dltk-bible.com- Jesus is Alive! #5 lesson with introduction, message, welcome, craft/baking time, Bible story time, and closing.

jesus-without-language.net- Mary Magdalene – John 20 lesson with activities

sundayschoollessons.com- Mary Magdalene Speaks To The Risen Christ lesson

ministry-to-children.com- Easter Sunday School Lessons

ministry-to-children.com- Easter Lesson for Kids (Matthew 28:1-10)

ministry-to-children.com- Printable Resurrection Story (Part 7 of 7) Jesus is Risen (Matthew 28:1-10)

kidssundayschool.com- Lesson 3: The Empty Tomb

loyolapress.com- Easter Lesson Plan Grades 1-3

loyolapress.com- Easter Lesson Plan Grades 4-6

loyolapress.com- Easter Lesson Plan Grades 7-8



Crafts

sermons4kids.com- Surprise! It’s Empty! group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- The Faces of Easter group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- The Case of the Empty Tomb group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- An Easter Surprise group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Easter Egg-citement group activities (crafts)

catholicicing.com- Religious Easter Craft for Kids — Make a Resurrection Set! {It’s Printable!}

jesus-without-language.net- Mary Magdalene (John 20) | Craft 1

jesus-without-language.net- Mary Magdalene (John 20) | Craft 2

jesus-without-language.net- Mary Magdalene (John 20) | Craft 3

The Empty Tomb- A cute craft that the children will get to "roll the stone away" on Jesus' tomb to retell the story of the resurrection. Even though this comes from a preschool craft book, it is appropriate for older children to do. (Preschool Christian Crafts by Linda Standke, page 57 & 58).

Resurrection Story Wheel- Children turn their story wheel dial to retell the Resurrection of Jesus story they learned over and over again. Even though this comes from a preschool craft book, it is appropriate for older children to do. (Preschool Christian Crafts by Linda Standke, page 37, 38, 39, 40, and 42).

conservamome.com- Resurrection Easter Craft : A Printable Easter Story Craft

Resurrection Story Wheel- Children turn their story wheel dials to retell the Bible story they learned over and over again. (Preschool Christian Crafts by Linda Standke. Directions on page 37 - 39, craft template on page 40 & 42.)

Easter- Bible Story Wheel (Bible Wheels to Make and Enjoy by Carmen Sorvillo, page 57 & 58.)

storiesbystephen.com- Easter Story Wheel

hubbardscupboard.org- Easter Scripture Reading Wheel (scroll down to this)

nontoygifts.com- The Easter Story Wheel Craft

cedargrove.org- Jesus Lives Story Wheel (page 2 & 3)

lambsongs.co.nz- He is Risen (Craft Wheel)

teacherspayteachers.com- The Easter Story Wheel (Distance Learning)

weelittlemiracles.com- Make an Easter Story Wreath {free printables!}

totallytots.blogspot.com- Jesus is Risen! (craft)

dltk-bible.com- The Angel Rolled Away the Stone craft

catholicinspired.com- Paper Plate Lilies

Easter Lapbooks- Make an Easter lapbook to celebrate the Easter season.

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Empty Tomb Easter Craft, Easter Cross Watercolor, Stained Glass Easter Cross, He Is Risen Easter Craft, etc. (scroll down to these)

welittlemiracles.com- Make an Easter Story Wreath {free printables!}

christiancrafters.com- Colors of Christ Cross (neat tip at the bottom for younger students)


Introduce craft: Have you ever heard of the Jelly Bean Prayer?

craftbits.com- Jellybean Jar

mama-jean.blogspot.com- Jelly Bean Prayer label (printable)

churchhousecollection.blogspot.com- Jelly Bean Prayer Toilet Paper Roll Craft For Easter


Introduce craft: Remember the caterpillar we made at Lent? We made a caterpillar to remind us that we are to change during Lent and become more like Jesus. Now the caterpillar has changed. What did he change into? A butterfly. Let’s have our caterpillars change into a butterfly.

Butterfly- A butterfly is made from using the child's handprints. The butterfly represents how the caterpillar changed and became a butterfly and received new life. (From the Hands of a Child by Anthony Flores, page 40).

Plastic Bag Butterfly- A beautiful magnet butterfly to represent new life. (Crafts to make in the Spring by Kathy Ross, pages 52 & 53).

onelittleproject.com- How to Make Classic Coffee Filter Butterflies

freepreschoolcrafts.com- Plastic Bag Butterfly- Make this butterfly according to the directions or use a painted clothes pin for the body that has googly eyes glued on it. Gather the plastic bag together at the center and slide it between the clamps of the clothes pin. Shape some pipe cleaner into antennae and glue the center of the pipe cleaner between the clamps of the clothespin. You can make this into a magnet by putting a sticky magnet on the back of the clothespin.

firstpalette.com- Coffee Filter Butterflies



Games

The Catholic Toolbox- How To Review Material
Play one of these games to review today’s lesson

toysinthedryer.com- Easter Story in an Egg Hunt

diva-girl-parties-and-stuff.com- Resurrection Eggs Easter Scavenger Hunt
A resurrection eggs Easter scavenger hunt combines the fun of an Easter egg hunt with the challenge of knowing the Easter story, as recorded in the passages of the Bible.

sermons4kids.com- Surprise! It’s Empty! group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- The Faces of Easter group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- The Case of the Empty Tomb group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- An Easter Surprise group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Easter Egg-citement group activities (games)

jesus-without-language.net- Mary Magdalene (John 20) | Games

Jesus Is Alive! game- A fun and simple board game for younger children that reviews the story of Jesus coming into Jerusalem to his Resurrection. (Super Bible Game Book by Linda Standke, page 64 & 65 for game board and page 55 for directions).

filefolderfun.com- Easter File Folder Games
These file folder games all have a fun Easter theme. You'll find games for all ages and abilities that can easily be adapted for special needs student.

ministryspark.com- 49 Brilliant Easter Games, Crafts, and Activities for Sunday School

daniellesplace.com- Easter Bible Games

creativebiblestudy.com- Christian Easter Games

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Easter Bingo, Easter Memory Match Game, Easter Spin To Win Game, etc. (scroll down to these)

Impossible Knot! (Jesus Rises From the Dead)- This game will seem impossible to kids at first, just as Jesus’ resurrection must have seemed impossible at the time. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry by Group Publishing, page 100 & 101.)

Sight Seeing (Jesus Appears to Mary)- As kids explore Jesus’ appearance to Mary, they will learn that god always keeps his word, no matter how hard it is to believe. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry by Group Publishing, page 102 & 103.)

flamecreativekids.blogspot.com- Easter story game to print out and play

christiancrafters.com- Resurrection Egg Pass

christiancrafters.com- The Easter Egg Game

christiancrafters.com- The Empty Tomb

christiancrafters.com- No Easter Egg Hunt

kidssundayschool.com- In The Tomb, Out of the Tomb


Introduce game: What was rolled away from the tomb where Jesus laid?

Who’s Got The Stone?

Need: One small rock

Directions: One student is picked to be “It”. All the students (except "It") put both of their hands together and form a cup with just a little hole up on top. The teacher walks around and pretends to put the stone in someone's hand. One student will actually get the stone. The student who is “It” is then asked by the teacher, "Who's got the stone?" Whoever has the stone is "It". (Game is like “Button, Button, Who’s Got the Button?).



These games are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted.



Jelly Bean Prayer File Folder Game- The objective of the game is to collect the most Jelly Bean jar cards by answering questions about Jesus and get to FINISH.








The Empty Tomb File Folder Game- The objective of the game is to get to the empty tomb first. Players take turns spinning the spinner and then moving their marker ahead to the next space of that color. (Like Candy Land)






Life of Christ Board Game- Collect tokens by moving around the game board and answering questions about the life of Christ. The player with the most tokens at the end of the game, wins.



Puzzles & Worksheets:

ateachingmommy.com- Easter Symbols {Expanded} (LOTS of free printables for Preschoolers)

sermons4kids.com- The Resurrection (Maze)

Jesus Lives for You (find the hidden picture)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s World: PK – K by Linda Standke, page 29.

Where Is He? (dot-to-dot)- Dot-To-Dot Bible Pictures PK-K by Linda Standke, page 29.

Jesus Lives for You (find the hidden picture) page 128, Where Is He? (dot-to-dot) page 129, and Jesus Lives (put the pictures in order) page 130- Bible Story Puzzle ‘n’ Learn! PK-K

More 365 Activities for Kids (do any of the Empty Tomb puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. from November 22 - 24).

Jesus is Alive (Maze)- Amazing Bible Mazes by Anita Reith Stohs

biblewise.com- Jesus is Alive (Maze)

biblewise.com- Find the Cave (Maze)

biblewise.com- He is Risen! (Maze)

biblewise.com- After the Sabbath day, Mary Magdalene and Mary went to visit the tomb where Jesus was placed. An angel appeared and spoke to the women. In order to learn what the angel said, write the next letter in the alphabet on the dash.

biblewise.com- Angel at the Tomb
To find out what the angel said at the tomb to the women, unscramble the words in the opening.

biblewise.com- The body of Jesus was laid in Joseph of Arimathea’s tomb before His resurrection. Using the letters in the name Arimathea how many words of 2 or more letters can you make?

dltk-bible.com- Easter puzzles (several to choose from)

He’s Not Here! (find the hidden pictures)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s Word: Grade 1 – 3 by Linda Standke, page 29.

sermons4kids.com- The Resurrection (Word Search) John 20:1-18

sermons4kids.com- The Case of the Empty Tomb (Word Search) John 20:1-18

sermons4kids.com- Easter Sunrise Surprise (Word Search) Luke 24:1-12

salfordliturgy.org- John 20:1-9 (Word Search)

web.archive.org- John 20:1-9 (Crossword)

theholidayzone.com- The Crucifixion and Resurrection (Word Search)

sermons4kids.com- Easter Sunrise Surprise (Word shape) Luke 24:6a

sermons4kids.com- The Resurrection (Jumble) Mark 16:6

sermons4kids.com- I have seen the Lord! (Jumble) John 20:18

smp.org- Easter Unscramble

sermons4kids.com- Easter Sunrise Surprise (Decoder) Luke 24:6a

sermons4kids.com- I’ve Just Seen Jesus (Crossword) John 20:1-18

sermons4kids.com- The Case of the Empty Tomb (Crossword) John 20:1-18

sermons4kids.com- Easter Sunrise Surprise (Crossword) Luke 24:1-12

web.archive.org- John 20:1-9 (Crossword)

loyolapress.com- Color the pictures. Draw a flame and a cross on the Easter candle.

mamaslearningcorner.com- ABC Order Worksheet (Cut and Paste!): The Resurrection of Christ

reallifeathome.com- Easter Math Activity: Crosses Mystery Picture Printables

ministry-to-children.com- Good Friday & Easter Worksheets for Children

ministry-to-children.com- Free Printable Easter Bundle for Families

bbc/co.uk- Easter Sequencing Activity
Cut out the descriptions below and put them in the correct order to show the events of Easter Week.

kidzone.ws- Easter (Religious) Themed Math Pages

smp.org- One of the symbols the Church uses to represent Christ’s Resurrection is the lily. This beautiful white flower comes to life in the spring, reborn from a lifeless bulb. It resembles a trumpet, an instrument used to announce important news, especially victory. What other symbols from nature might represent Jesus’ Resurrection? In the space below, draw an image of something from nature that symbolizes the Resurrection. Then explain your illustration.

loyolapress.com- An Easter Poem (Fill in the Blank)

avemariapress.com- Writing Prompts

avemariapress.com- Our Ancestors in Faith Activity

sermons4kids.com- Easter Sunrise Surprise (multiple choice) Luke 24:1-12

sermons4kids.com- The Case of the Empty Tomb (multiple choice) John 20:1

biblewise.com- True or False with answers

biblewise.com- True or False (Resurrection) with answers

smp.org- Students answer questions about the story of Jesus' Resurrection from one of the four Gospels.

sdc.me.uk- John 20:1-9 (Worksheet)

thekidsbulletin.com- Kid’s Bulletin (type in Easter Sunday in Search)


This activity below is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

Easter Match Up (worksheet)- Match the words in the first column to the best available answer in the second column. For younger students you can write the words from the first column on the board and read these words to the students. Read each sentence under the second column to the students and put them into a question. Example: Who did not know if the body had been stolen or if Jesus had really come alive again? The student then answers the question and the teacher then writes the correct number for the answer beside the word.



Snacks:

Introduce snack: What did they find in the tomb? It was empty.

christiancrafters.com- Two Resurrection Snacks

dltk-holidays.com- He’s Alive Buns

dltk-kids.com- Resurrection Cake

dltk-kids.com- Resurrection Rolls


Note: You can make these cookies below the night before and have the students make another batch during class and seal up the oven. While the students are doing another activity, you can remove their cookies and add the batch you made the night before.

crosswalk.com- Resurrection Story Cookies


Introduce snack: Jesus died and received new life. A caterpillar changes into something. What does he become?

christiancrafters.com- New Life Butterfly Snack



Monday, March 23, 2009

Easter Games



These activities are free, however they are only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.




The Empty Tomb File Folder Game: The objective of the game is to get to the empty tomb first. Players take turns spinning the spinner and then moving their marker ahead to the next space of that color. (Like Candy Land)

The Empty Tomb Game- Directions, Game Board, Spinner








Jelly Bean Prayer Game- The objective of the game is to collect the most Jelly Bean jar cards and get to FINISH. Place your markers on the "START” space. The players roll a die and follow the directions on the space they land on. If they land on a Jelly Bean jar space, the player draws a card and reads the question out loud. (If they cannot read, the teacher or someone else can read it for them). On each card is a question about Jesus. If they answer correctly, they receive a Jelly Bean jar card. If they are not correct, they do not receive a card. Younger players do not have to answer a question and automatically receive a card. If a player lands on a space that says “Return a Card”, they must return 1 Jelly Bean jar card to the pile. Players must collect as many Jelly Bean jar cards as they can as they move around the board to FINISH. As each player reaches FINISH, their Jelly Bean jar cards are counted. Whoever has the most cards, wins.



Friday, March 20, 2009

Lesson Plan- Holy Week and Death on a Cross (1st grade on up)



Holy Week Lesson


For older students:

thereligionteacher.com- Holy Week Lesson Plan


For younger students:

Objectives: The students will be able to
- explain the meaning of Holy Week and what happens during that time
- retell the events of Holy Week in order.
- identify the importance of the events of Holy Week, specifically that it is through Jesus' death and resurrection that our sins are forgiven.
- explain how Easter is the celebration of Jesus' rising from the dead with new life



Review:
Prayer, questions and vocabulary words from last week’s lesson



Vocabulary Words: (Write words on the board and discuss with class)

Jerusalem- the capital of Israel and holy city of the Jews (show students this on a map or have one of the students find it on a map).
Trial- looking closely at the facts and law before a court of law to see if someone is innocent or guilty
Innocent- not guilty, did not do it
Guilty- you did the crime
Crime- breaking the law
Pontius Pilate- the Roman governor
Execution- to be killed
Hanged- to kill yourself by tying a rope around your neck and hung by the neck until you die from lack of oxygen
Sentence- a judgment by a court telling you the punishment of the crime that you did
Accused- somebody charged with a crime
Custom- something that people always do or always do in a certain way by tradition
Prisoner- somebody held in prison
Persuade- to get somebody to do something
Crucify- to lay a person down and nail the hands and feet to the cross and stand the cross up by putting the end of the cross into the ground.
Whipped- to strike someone with a whip over and over again
Thieves- people who steal things
Easter- celebration of Jesus' coming to new life after death
Resurrection- coming to new life after death



Plan:

Read your story about Holy Week and then ask questions



Activities:

dltk-bible.com- The Easter Story (click on 1 through 4) lessons with memory verse, teacher's guide, puzzles, take home sheet, coloring pages, crafts, etc.

loyolapress.com- Holy Week Activities

loyolapress.com- Walk Through Holy Week Activity

thereligionteacher.com- Holy Week Lesson Plan & Worksheets

catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com- Teaching about Holy Week

childrensministry.com- 22 Jesus-Centered Ideas for Holy Week With Kids

teachbyfaith.com- Top Holy Week Activities for the Classroom

teachbyfaith.com- Holy Week Activities for Middle School Students

chasingthosemoments.com- Holy Week Activities for All Ages
Looking for some interactive Holy Week activities your family can do together? Look no further! Here I have compiled a list of object lessons, crafts, and hands on illustrations for helping to bring the stories of Jesus during each day of Holy Week to life for your kids.

jesus-without-language.net- Holy Week Review- Day 1
This is the first in a five day mini series exploring holy week. Each day a small activity is linked to an event from the days leading up to Easter.

jesus-without-language.net- Holy Week Review- Day 2

jesus-without-language.net- Holy Week Review- Day 3

jesus-without-language.net- Holy Week Review- Day 4

jesus-without-language.net- Holy Week Review- Day 5

jesus-without-language.net- Holy Week Pre-writing pack
Journey through Holy week from Palm Sunday to Good Friday with this pack full of file folder games, Bible crafts and story cards. With 3 pages for each day of holy week this is perfect for those following the holy week activities or parents wanting a brief daily activity to do with their own children.

kandel.ie- Lent Week Lesson

eoccc.org- Though Many We Are One (On The Lenten Journey to Holy Week) lesson plan



Print the following words on the board in four columns (four words in each column). Point to a word and say it. Have a student use that word in a sentence and tell something about it.

Lent
Suffer
Mass
Holy Communion
Changed
Good Friday
Die
Passion/Palm Sunday
Wine
Holy Thursday
Mary
Cross
Holy Saturday
Body of Christ
Last Supper
Forgave



Put the following words on the board and have the students say the words: Holy Thursday, Holy Saturday, Good Friday, Passion/Palm Sunday. Then ask the students which day in Holy Week came first and what happened. Put a number by the day that corresponds to which came first, second, third, and fourth. Continue through the whole week having the students identify and retell the events of Holy Week in the proper order.

Questions to ask:

What day observes the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem that was marked by the crowds, who were in Jerusalem for Passover? (Palm/Passion Sunday)

What day includes the last meal Jesus and the disciples had together, the institution of Eucharist or Communion? (Holy Thursday)

What day did Jesus cleansed the temple? (Holy Monday)

What day did Judas meet with the Jewish leaders and was paid 30 pieces of silver to betray Jesus? (Spy Wednesday or Holy Wednesday)

What day did the people wave palm branches and proclaimed Jesus as the messianic king? (Palm/Passion Sunday)

What day did Jesus’ body lay in the tomb? (Holy Saturday)

What did Jesus do on Holy Tuesday? (Jesus taught in the temple)

What day was Jesus arrested, had his trial, crucified and suffered, died, and was buried? (Good Friday)

What day did Jesus predict Judas’ betrayal, Jesus washes the feet of the disciples, Jesus’ predicts the denial from Peter, and Jesus takes them to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray? (Holy Thursday)



Crafts:


stjohnwc.org- Holy Week Story Wheel

catholicicing.com- A Craft For Each Day Of Holy Week

catholicicing.com- Holy Week Crafts

leahnewtonart.com- Holy Week Art

catholicinspired.com- Holy Week Crafts and Ideas

weelittlemiracles.com- Make an Easter Story Wreath {free printables!}

pinterest.com- Holy Week Calendar Craft
Examples: Sunday- palm branches, Monday- Jesus clears the temple (overturned tables with coins), Tuesday- Jesus teaching in the temple (scrolls), Wednesday- Betrayal (hand with coins), Thursday- Jesus washes disciples feet (footprints), Friday- Jesus is crucified (cross), Saturday- Jesus lays in the tomb (tomb with stone covering entrance)

Other Holy Week Calendar Crafts to get ideas from:

jouneytojosie.blogspot.com- Holy Week Chart

thedomesticnotebook.blogspot.com- Holy Week Calendar Craft


Introduce craft: What crowed three times just like Jesus said it would? A rooster. Who denied Jesus three times just like Jesus said someone would? Peter.

first-school.ws- Rooster Craft
A cute rooster craft made with a paper plate. *Leave off the feet and the rooster can rock back and forth.


Introduce craft: What did Jesus have to carry and what was he nailed to?

christiancrafters.com- Mosaic Cross
Easy cross necklace/magnet that all kids can make.

craftingthewordofgod.com- Cross Sun Catcher

christiancrafters.com- The Colors of Christ Cross
*Neat tip at the bottom for younger students.

catholicinspired.com- Good Friday Craft ~ Clothes-pin Crucifix



Games:

sarajcreations.com- Free Holy Week Matching Card Game

copticdadandmom.com- Holy Week Memory Game (scroll down to this)

copticdadandmom.com- Good Friday Hours Matching Game (scroll down for this)

jeopardylabs.com- Holy Week Trivia Jeopardy

jeopardylabs.com- Holy Week Jeopardy #2

jeopardylabs.com- Holy Week Jeopardy #4

Play one of the following review games and use the questions below.


Introduce game: What crowed three times just like Jesus said it would? A rooster.


Pass the Rooster!

Directions: An egg timer is set for any time the teacher wishes. Have the students sit in a circle. The teacher then gives a student a rooster and asks them a question about Holy Week. The student must answer the question correctly. If they do not, the student must answer another question until they are correct. When the student is correct, the teacher says, “Pass the rooster!” and the student passes the rooster to the person on their right and that student must answer a question to be able to pass the rooster. Whoever is holding the rooster with the timer goes off is the rooster.



Basketball

Need: one small ball (or two balled up pieces of paper), two chairs, one trashcan.

Directions: Put a trashcan against a wall. Divide the class into two teams. Have students line up in two teams behind a chair (to keep them from getting too close to basket). Ask the first person in Team #1 a question. If they are correct, they get to try to make a basket. If they make a basket, their team gets a point. If they do not get a basket, their team does not receive a point. After the first player has his turn, he then goes to the end of Team #1’s line. It is now Team #2’s turn. The team with the most points wins.

Questions for games:

1. What do the bread and wine become at Mass? The Body and Blood of Jesus.
2. Why did Jesus suffer and die for us on the cross? To save us from sin so that we can have God’s life; because he loves his Father and all of us.
3. How did Jesus show his love for us? He suffered and died on the cross.
4. Why didn’t Jesus come down from the cross and save himself? He wanted to die for us; he wanted to save us from sin; he wanted us to live forever in heaven; he wanted to keep the promise that his Father made; he wanted us to have God’s life.
5. What did the people do on Passion/Palm Sunday to show their love for Jesus? Waved palm branches; put their cloaks down before him on the ground; sang and cheered.
6. When did the apostles receive their first Holy Communion? On Holy Thursday evening at the Last Supper.
7. What did Jesus want the apostles to do when he said, “Do this in memory of me”? Change bread and wine into his Body and Blood.
8. What prayer did Jesus say for the soldiers and the people who put him to death? Father, forgive them.
9. What did Jesus do before he bowed his head and died? Gave himself to his Father.
10. What was the best gift that Jesus gave us to his Father on the cross? Himself.
11. Whom do we receive in Holy Communion? Jesus.
12. How much did Jesus love us? He loved us so much that he died for us.
13. On which day did the people cheer and honor Jesus as a king? Passion/Palm Sunday.
14. On which day did Jesus give himself in the form of bread and wine? Holy Thursday.
15. On which day did Jesus die for us? Good Friday.
16. What is the Jewish feast in remembrance of God’s saving love in his freeing of his people from slavery in Egypt? Passover
17. What did the people say as they waved their palm branches to Jesus? Hosanna
18. What is the celebration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem to begin his passion; the first day of Holy Week? Passion (Palm) Sunday
19. What is Jesus’ gift of himself in the form of bread and wine so that we can share his life? Holy Communion
20. What is the day Jesus gave us the Eucharist? Holy Thursday
21. What is the Eucharist called? Blessed Sacrament
22. What is the bread that has become Jesus called? Sacred Host
23. What is the cup that holds the wine at the Eucharist? Chalice
24. Who is the man ordained to do what Jesus did (giving the Eucharist) at Mass? Priest
25. What is it when you say something that is not true? Lie



Holy Week Bingo- Make up simple bingo cards using pictures or vocabulary words with Holy Week questions from your lesson. Be sure to make calling cards out of index cards so you can hold up the picture or word so the children can see if they have that on their Bingo card. (You can also just make the spaces on your Bingo cards in the shape of a cross to remind them that Jesus died on the cross for them).

Bingo Card Maker- Free 3 x 3 or 5 x 5 Bingo card that you can make.

Printable Bingo cards- You can also replace some or all of the pictures in the picture bingo option with vocabulary words to help teach students vocabulary. At Step Two: Choose Your Theme under Picture Bingo, scroll down to the bottom to BLANK to design your own Bingo cards.




The Catholic Toolbox- How To Review Material


Play one of these games below to review today’s lesson


These games are free, however they are only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted.


Holy Week Spin the Bottle Game- A fun way to review Holy Week. Scroll down to Games.

Holy Week Memory Game- Play Memory, Go Fish, or Sequencing with these cards.





Holy Week File Folder Game- The objective of the game is to go through all the days of Holy Week by answering questions about each day.



Snacks:

Introduce snack: What happened on Good Friday? Discuss.

Good Friday Cross- Good Friday marks the day of the crucifixion. Make crosses out of bread sticks (use Pillsbury refrigerated breadsticks).

pillsbury.com- Cheesy Crescent Sticks and make into a cross

pillsbury.com- Twisty Dippers and make into a cross


During Lent we do not eat meat on Fridays. We also do not eat meat on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. What can we eat during this time? Discuss. Make a snack that is meatless.

catholicculture.org- Good Friday Bread



Puzzles, Mazes, Worksheets:

More 365 Activities for Kids (do any of the puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. from November 2 - 21).

biblewise.com- Crown of Thorns (maze)

Jesus Who? (find the hidden pictures)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s Word: Grade 1 – 3 by Linda Standke, page 27.

The Lamb of God (find the hidden pictures)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s Word: Grade 1 – 3 by Linda Standke, page 28.

wordmint.com- Holy Week (Word Search)

biblewise.com- Peter’s Denial (decoder)

sundayschoolkids.com- The Road To Easter
Starting with Palm Sunday, students put the events in order in which they happened.

teachingandlearningresources.co.uk- Holy Week (crossword)

ecatholic.com- Holy Week (Crossword)

calvarycurriculum.com- several lessons with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

teachingheart.net.blog- Holy Week Activity Sheets

thereligionteacher.com- Holy Week Worksheets (scroll down to these)

smp.org- Holy Week Worksheet
Cut out strips and put in order how they happened during Holy Week

catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com- Holy Week Activities Pack

More 365 Activities for Kids (do any of the puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. from November 2 - 21).

biblewise.com- Crown of Thorns (maze)

Jesus Who? (find the hidden pictures)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s Word: Grade 1 – 3 by Linda Standke, page 27.

The Lamb of God (find the hidden pictures)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s Word: Grade 1 – 3 by Linda Standke, page 28.

biblewise.com- Peter’s Denial (decoder)

teachingandlearningresources.co.uk- Holy Week (crossword)

faithhope.org- Remembering Holy Week (crossword)

calvarycurriculum.com- several lessons with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com- Holy Week Activities Pack
The pack includes a scrambled words challenge, a crossword puzzle, a visual story strip, and an activity inviting prayerful reflection with the Scripture stories of the Passion.

sundayschoolkids.com- The Road To Easter
Starting with Palm Sunday, students put the events in order in which they happened.

teachingheart.net.blog- Holy Week Activity Sheets

thereligionteacher.com- Holy Week Worksheets (scroll down to these)

smp.org- Holy Week Worksheet
Cut out strips and put in order how they happened during Holy Week



The following activities are free, however they are only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit.


What Happened During Holy Week?- Label the pictures below with the correct day of Holy Week. Then color the pictures. (For younger students: Ask the students what is happening in the first picture. Discuss. Then ask them, “What day of Holy Week is it?” Write #1 on the board and Palm/Passion Sunday beside the number. Continue with pictures 2 – 4.

Holy Week Worksheet- The following days of Holy Week are in the wrong order. Number them so they are in the right order. Then draw a line to what happened on that day.

Holy Week Quiz- 20 questions with answers



Friday, March 13, 2009

Lesson Plan- Last Supper/Holy Thursday (1st grade on up)



Last Supper/Holy Thursday


Objectives: The students will be able to
- retell the story of The Last Supper
- explain that at the Last Supper Jesus offered his life to his Father and gave himself to us in Holy Communion
- identify The Last Supper as a Passover meal and that the purpose of celebrating the Passover meal was to remember how God delivered the Hebrew people from slavery in Egypt
- identify the reason we celebrate Communion is to remember that Jesus delivered us from the slavery of sin when he died on the cross



Review:
Prayer, questions and vocabulary words from last week’s lesson



Vocabulary Words: (Write words on the board and discuss with class)

Lie- to say something that is not true.
Servant- somebody who serves or works for another
Betray- not being loyal, giving out information to harm another, not helping another
Garden of Gethsemane- the olive grove just outside Jerusalem where Jesus was betrayed after the Last Supper (show students this on a map or have one of the students find it on a map).
Deny- to say something not true, to not do something for someone, saying you do not know them



Plan:

Read story: The Last Supper and then ask questions



Activities:

Introduce activities: Why do they call this event “The Last Supper”?

sermons4kids.com- In Remembrance of Me object lesson with coloring page

dltk-bible.com- The Last Supper (click on 2) lesson plan with coloring page, crafts, games, mini book, snacks, take home sheet, puzzles, etc.

sundayschoolkids.com- The Last Supper lesson with activities

thereligionteacher.com- The Last Supper Lesson Plan

catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com- Learning About the Last Supper

ministryspark.com- The Last Supper (Preschool and Elementary Lesson)

missionbibleclass.org- The Last Supper (lesson)

ministry-to-children.com- "Last Supper" Sunday School Lesson from John 6:51-58

sundayschool.works- The Last Supper Sunday School Lesson and Activities for Kids Church

sundayschoolzone.com- The Last Supper (lesson with activities)

futureflyingsaucers.com- The Passover, Jesus, and the Last Supper Object Lesson

jesus-without-language.net- Holy Week Review- Day 4

sophiainstituteforteachers.org- The Institution of the Eucharist: The Last Supper (lesson)

thereligionteacher.com- Catholic Thanksgiving Day Lesson Plans on the Eucharist as Thanksgiving (lessons for elementary, middle school, and high school)

jesuswalk.com- #95. The Last Supper (Luke 22:7-20) lesson

The Catholic Toolbox- Celebrating the Mass Lesson: Consecration

The Catholic Toolbox- Celebrating the Mass Lesson: Communion

The Catholic Toolbox- Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist Activities



Crafts:

spcfamily.ca- The Last Supper (scroll down to this)

daniellesplace.com- Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet

friendship.org- Service (scroll down to this)

facebook.com- Jesus Christ Washed His Disciples Feet

zoedallas.org- Jesus Washes His Disciples Feet

carrielundytn.wixsite.com- Jesus Washes His Disciples Feet

squarespace.com- 3D Paper Craft of Jesus Washing Disciples Feet& Hands and Feet Craft (scroll down to these)

10minutesofqualitytime.com- Jesus Washes His Disciples Feet

biblecraftsbyjenny.weebly.com- Foot Washing Toilet Paper Tube Jesus

dltk-bible.com- Last Supper keychain

The Catholic Toolbox- Chalice

The Catholic Toolbox- Jesus in the Holy Eucharist Craft

A Framed Picture- Making a sparkling picture of communion will be a reminder of the special time we put aside to remember Jesus. (Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Paper Plates & Cups, page 12 & 13).

daniellesplace.com- The Last Supper Bible Crafts

catholicicing.com- An easy craft based on the famous Leonardo da Vinci Last Supper painting

craftingthewordofgod.com- The Lord’s Supper

asketchoffaith.com- The Last Supper

unionhillumc.org- Last Supper Printable Craft (page 7 & 8)





This activity below is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.




“Do this in memory of me.”- directions and template


Directions:

1. Students cut out circle and glue in the middle of a paper plate.

2. Have students put a thin layer of glue where there is red on the chalice. Sprinkle with red glitter.

3. Have students put a thin layer of glue where there is gold for the Body of Christ. Sprinkle with gold glitter.

4. Students continue decorating the edges of the paper plate with glitter and various other craft supplies.



Games:

rotation.org- Password (scroll down to this)

kidminmama.com- Frame It! (scroll down to this)

unionhillumc.org- Memorize 1 Corinthians 1:23-26 Game (page 9 - 11)

sundayschoolzone.com- Last Supper Match Game

catechismangel.com- The Last Supper Online Game

The Catholic Toolbox- Review Games (review today’s lesson with these games)

yumpu.com- Fill Your Seder Plate Board Game
Have you ever experienced a Passover Seder? For many, Seder meals are not a common part of their typical Holy Week traditions. To help children understand what was eaten during this meal, here is a game that reviews the traditional food of the Seder meal.
Introduce game: Who ate with Jesus at the Last Supper? His disciples. Let’s see if there are enough chairs for everyone to sit. (Play Musical Chairs)



This game is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.





Last Supper File Folder Game- Play individually or in teams and work your way around the game board answering questions about the Last Supper. If you are correct you roll a die and move your marker in your row in any direction you want. If you land on a colored space, you can move one row toward the center with “Last Supper”. Play continues until a team or player reaches “Last Supper”.



Snacks:

Introduce snack: What happened on Holy Thursday? Jesus had the Last Supper with his disciples.

dltk-kids.com- Last Supper Snack



Puzzles, Mazes, Worksheets:

catholicicing.com- Holy Thursday Notebooking Pages (free)

sundayschoolzone.com- 14 piece jigsaw puzzle

sermons4kids.com- In Remembrance of Me (Word Search)

biblepathwayadventures.com- The Last Supper (Word Search)

unionhillumc.org- The Last Supper (Wordsearch) page 13 and The Last Supper (Crossword) page 14

sundayschoolzone.com- Last Supper (Word Scramble)

sermons4kids.com- In Remembrance of Me (Decoder)

sermons4kids.com- In Remembrance of Me (Crossword)

biblewise.com- The Last Supper (Crossword)

sundayschoolzone.com- The Last Supper (Crossword)

biblepathwayadventures.com- The Last Supper (Crossword)

wordmint.com- The Passion- The Lord’s Supper (Crossword)

biblepuzzles.com- The Last Supper
Jesus shared a meal with his disciples before his death. This has become known as The Last Supper. Fill in the grid with the words given in this Kriss Kross puzzle

sermons4kids.com- In Remembrance of Me (Worship Bulletin)

unionhillumc.org- The Last Supper (Fill in the Blank) page 18

cluclutheran.org- The Lord Institutes the Lord’s Supper (worksheet)
Cut out the pictures at the bottom of the page and glue them into the proper spaces in the verse below. Memorize the verse. (Scroll down to this.)

catechismangel.com- The Last Supper Worksheet: Fill-In Blanks

i.pinimg.com- Fill in the blanks with word bank.

theconstantkindergartner.blogspot.com- Last Supper handwriting sheet and fill in the blanks sheet

liveworksheets.com- The Passover Meal/Last Supper (Fill in the Blanks and Short Answer)

calvarycurriculum.com- The Last Supper (#229), The Master Becomes A Servant (#230) with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.



These worksheets are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.



Last Supper- handwriting and coloring sheet

Holy Thursday Worksheet- Fill in the blanks with a word from below. (Ideas for younger students given).



Sunday, March 8, 2009

Holy Week File Folder Game



This game is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.



Holy Week File Folder Game: The objective of the game is to go through all the days of Holy Week by answering questions about each day.




Directions: The player spins the spinner and follows the directions. If the player spins “Next Day” they move to the next day. The players must go to each and every day (even if they spin 2 and only need 1, they have to stop at the day). The player cannot pass a day until they answer a question about it. The questions are on a question sheet that is divided into the seven days of Holy Week. The teacher will ask a question from the list about the day that the player landed on. If they are correct, on their next turn they spin the spinner. If the player misses the question, on their next turn they do not spin the spinner, but they must take their turn and answer a question about that day of Holy Week before they can move on. The first person to move around the board and answer questions correctly on all 7 days of Holy Week, wins. Continue playing to find out who comes in second, third, fourth, etc. place.


Holy Week File Folder Game- Directions, Game Board, Questions, Spinner



Friday, March 6, 2009

Lesson Plan- Palm Sunday/Jesus Rides Into Jerusalem (1st grade on up)



Palm Sunday/Jesus Rides Into Jerusalem/Cleanses the Temple


Objectives: The students will be able to
- retell the story Jesus Rides Into Jerusalem
- explain that on Passion (Palm) Sunday the Church celebrates Jesus' entry into Jerusalem
- explain that the church is a place of worship and not a market place
- locate Jerusalem and Bethany on a map



Review:
Prayer, questions and vocabulary words from last week’s lesson



Vocabulary Words: (Write words on the board and discuss with class)

Passover- Jewish feast in remembrance of God’s saving love in his freeing of his people from slavery in Egypt. A Jewish festival to remember when God had freed the Israelites (Hebrews) from slavery in Egypt
Hosanna- acclamation of praise with which people greeted Jesus when he entered Jerusalem
Passion (Palm) Sunday- celebration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem to begin his passion; the first day of Holy Week
Jerusalem- the capital of Israel and holy city of the Jews (show students this on a map or have one of the students find it on a map)
Festival- a celebration
Bethany- small village near Jerusalem (show students this on a map or have one of the students find it on a map).
Donkey colt- a young animal that is from the horse family, but smaller and with longer ears
Cloaks- a loose sleeveless outer garment that fastens at the neck
Palm leaves- a tree with a single trunk and several long bladelike leaves at the top
Temple- a Jewish place of worship
Temple rulers- Jewish church rulers
Arrest- to take someone and hold them



Plan:

Read story: “Jesus Rides Into Jerusalem” and then ask questions



Activities:

ncregister.com- 9 things you need to know about Palm (Passion) Sunday

sermons4kids.com- The King is Coming object lesson with coloring, group activities, puzzles, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- Lay Your Cloak Before Him object lesson with coloring, group activities, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin

sermons4kids.com- I Love A Parade object lesson with coloring, group activities, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin

sermons4kidslcom- A Joyful Celebration object lesson with coloring, group activities, puzzles, quiz, worship bulletin

sermons4kidslcom- King For A Day object lesson with group activities, coloring, puzzles, worship bulletin

jesuswalk.com- The Triumphal Entry (Luke 19:28-40) lesson

bible.org- Palm Sunday (lesson)

ministry-to-children.com- Palm Sunday for Kids: Lessons, Activities, Crafts on the Triumphant Entry of Jesus Christ

sundayschool.works- Palm Sunday School Lessons “Jesus Makes The Triumphant Entry”

kidssundayschool.com- Lesson 1: The Triumphal Entry of Jesus

dltk-kids.com- Palm Sunday Activities

thereligionteacher.com- Palm Sunday Lesson Plan & Activities

thereligionteacher.com- Palm Sunday Video

catechistcafe.weebly.com- Palm Sunday Lesson

4catholiceducators.com- Mark 14:1—15:47 or 15:1-39 NAB text with concordance (Palm Sunday - B) Resources for Children's Liturgy

4catholiceducators.com- Luke 19:28-40 (Palm Sunday C)



Crafts

catholicicing.com- Celebrate Palm Sunday (Crafts and Ideas for Kids)

ministryspark.com- Awesome Palm Sunday Activities for Kids and Families

amysfreeideas.com- The Triumphal Entry for Palm Sunday

sermons4kids.com- The King is Coming group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- Lay Your Cloak Before Him group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- King for a Day group activities (crafts)

sermons4kids.com- A Joyful Celebration group activities (crafts)

jesus-without-language.net- Palm Sunday Magic Window Craft

jesus-without-language.net- Palm Sunday (Luke 19) craft

jesus-without-language.net- Palm Sunday | Craft 1

jesus-without-language.net- Palm Sunday | Craft 2

youtube.com- How To Weave A Crown of Thorns Out of Palms

catholicinspired.design- You can also make a crown of thorns with a palm (using half the “sword” as I did in the video). This is the same technique as the Paper Crown of Thorns the only difference is you tie the two ends together. (Scroll down to this.)


Introduce craft: What did the people wave at Jesus and put on the ground in front of him?

dltk-bible.com- Palm Leaf Fold and Cut Craft
*Note: For younger students you can use the pattern and draw the palm branches on the paper before class.

craftingthewordofgod.com- Easter Palm Fan

catholicicing.com- How To Fold A Palm Cross In 10 Easy Steps

wikihow.com- How to Make a Palm Frond Cross



Games

christianitycove.com- Bible Game for Palm Sunday: Whisper and Shout

ourpastimes.com- Palm Sunday Games for Kids

daniellesplace.com- Palm Branch Bible Verse Review Game

jamyesack.com- Holy Week Family Activity (Free Printable)
This is a family game/study that allows you to follow Jesus from his parade (triumphal procession) to His resurrection on Easter Sunday.

sermons4kids.com- The King is Coming group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- Lay Your Cloak Before Him group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- King for a Day group activities (games)

sermons4kids.com- A Joyful Celebration group activities (games)

jesus-without-language.net- Palm Sunday (Luke 19) | Games

facebook.com- Praise Word Scramble Game


Introduce game: What would you bring if you went to Jerusalem? Let’s find out.


Pack Your Bag

Directions: This is a memory game. Have the players seated in a circle. The first player begins by saying, "I’m going to Jerusalem and in my bag I packed ..........." He can say anything he likes, for example an orange, a pair of shoes, a telephone, or a pet dog. The next player in line begins the same way but adds a second object after repeating the first. The third player also begins, “I’m going to Jerusalem and in my bag I packed ..........." He must repeat the first two objects and then add a third. So it goes on, but if a player can’t repeat or mixes up the order of the objects then he is out.

If you haven't got many players, the same children can keep adding more items. The game continues until one player remains or until time is up. Some lists get very long and are remembered for years by the players. A variation is to decide that the objects chosen must start with the letters of the alphabet in order, for example "apple, bat, cake...zebra." This makes it a little easier to remember. (You could also help the player if necessary so everyone can play). Or you can call on a student and ask them to name something that starts with the letter A that they would bring to Jerusalem. Go around the circle and use each letter of the alphabet. Have the students name an object that they would put in their suitcase if they were going to Jerusalem.


biblestoryprintables.com- Hosanna! an Easter File Folder Game: This is a file folder game for children to learn about the events leading up to Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Customize this game with question cards, or let younger children just roll the dice to play.

Sunday Best (Palm Sunday)- This game will help children learn to honor Jesus as king. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 145-146).

Temple Bowling (Jesus Clears the Temple)- This game will help children discover God wants his house to be a place of worship. (The Encyclopedia of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 83). *You can also use empty 2 liter soda bottles.



The Really Big Book of Bible Games by Gospel Light

Palm Branch Pass (page 143)- We can’t help but praise Jesus because of whom He is and what He came to do! When Jesus entered Jerusalem the week before HE died, people praised Him by waving palm branches in the air. Let’s play a game with branches to remember a way Jesus was praised!

Palm Branch Pickup (page 144)- When Jesus was entering Jerusalem, people gave Him praise by covering the ground with branches from palm trees. We’re going to play a game and give praise to Jesus, too.



Snacks:

Introduce snack: What did the people lay on the ground in front of Jesus? Palm leaves.

christiancrafters.com- (Do this object lesson before making snack below.)

christiancrafters.com- Candy Palm Tree



Puzzles, Mazes, Worksheets:

More 365 Activities for Kids (do any of the Palm Sunday puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc. from November 2 - 5).

Blessed Is the King! (find the hidden pictures)- Hidden Pictures Explore Hidden Treasures in God’s World: Grade 1 – 3 by Linda Standke, page 26.

sermons4kids.com- The Triumphal Entry (maze) Matthew 21:9

sermons4kids.com- The Triumphal Entry (maze) Mark 11:9

biblewise.com- The Donkey Ride (maze)

sermons4kids.com- The Triumphal Entry (word search)

sermons4kids.com- The Triumphal Entry (word search) Matthew 21:1-11

web.archive.org- Passion/Palm Sunday (word search) Matthew 21:1-11, 26:14-75; 27:1-66

sermons4kids.com- The Triumphal Entry (word search) Mark 11:1-11

sermons4kids.com- King for a Day (word search) Mark 11:1-11

sermons4kids.com- Cleaning House (word search)

sermons4kids.com- King for a Day (word search)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus Cleanses the Temple (word jumble)

sermons4kids.com- The Triumphal Entry (word jumble) Matthew 21:1-11

sermons4kids.com- The Triumphal Entry (word jumble) Matthew 21:9a

sermons4kids.com- The Triumphal Entry (word jumble) Mark 11:1-11

sermons4kids.com- The Triumphal Entry (crossword) Matthew 21:1-11

web.archive.org- Passion/Palm Sunday (crossword) Matthew 21:1-11, 26:14-75; 27:1-66

sermons4kids.com- King for a Day (crossword) Mark 11:1-11

sermons4kids.com- The Triumphal Entry (crossword) Luke 19:38

sermons4kids.com- Cleaning House (crossword)

sermons4kids.com- King for a Day (crossword)

4catholiceducators.com- Palm Sunday Puzzle

sermons4kids.com- Cleaning House (multiple choice)

sermons4kids.com- The Triumphal Entry (multiple choice) Matthew 21:9a

sermons4kids.com- King for a Day (multiple choice) Mark 11:1-11

sermons4kids.com- The Triumphal Entry (multiple choice) Luke 19:38

sermons4kids.com- The Triumphal Entry (fill in the blanks)

sermons4kids.com- The Triumphal Entry (fill in the blanks) Matthew 21:1b-3,6-9

calvarycurriculum.com- The Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem, Jesus Cleanses The Temple Again lessons with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

sdc.me.uk- Passion Sunday Worksheet Year A

sdc.me.uk- Passion Sunday Worksheet Year B

sdc.me.uk- Passion Sunday Worksheet Year C

jesus-without-language.net- Palm Sunday (Luke 19) | Worksheet

thereligionteacher.com- The Meaning of Hosanna Worksheet

sadlier.com- Palm Sunday Worksheet for Catholic Children (scroll down for this)

jesuswalk.com- The Triumphal Entry (Luke 19:28-40) lesson with questions that can be made easily into a worksheet

bible.org- Palm Sunday (lesson) with questions that can easily be made into a worksheet

gracebibleny.org- The Triumphal Entry Matthew 21:1-11(scroll down to Fill in the Blank questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)

studyandobey.com- Matthew 21:1-11 Inductive Bible Study – Discussion Questions and Verse by Verse Commentary (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)

cabotbiblechurch.org- Bible Discussion Group Study Questions for Luke 19:28-48 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)