Lesson 45: We Celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Easter)
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Lesson
The purpose of teaching LDS Primary 2 Lesson 45: We Celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Easter) is to remember that we celebrate Easter because of the resurrection of our Savior.
Teaching Thoughts
These are a few bonus thoughts- keep scrolling for more!
Use the Resurrection Morning scene included in my Golden Easter Fun printable kit to help tell the Easter story then send home some treats using my bag toppers.
If you are teaching this at Easter, way to notice it! Here are some more lesson ideas for Easter that are great for the classroom.
Don't worry if you didn't see this lesson at Easter time. It still goes great for the Christmas season. Here are more Christmas ideas that are great for the classroom.
Go on the scripture egg hunt that is included in the Red Headed Hostess class packet.
You may also enjoy my free handouts for Primary 3 Lesson 46.
Why Do We Celebrate Easter Flipbook- Great way to explain the meaning of Easter (from The Redheaded Hostess) or try her What Is the Resurrection booklet.
The following are links to LDS.org unless otherwise stated.
Teacher Study
The Miracles of Jesus, an Easter Scriptures Study- Join our free 2 week study!
"The Resurrection of Jesus Christ" by Elder D. Todd Christofferson
Music
"Did Jesus Really Live Again?"- Children's Songbook pg. 64
"Jesus Has Risen"- Children's Songbook pg. 70
"Had I Been a Child"- Children's Songbook pg. 80
"He Died That We Might Live Again"- Children's Songbook pg. 65
"He Sent His Son"- Children's Songbook pg. 34
"On a Golden Springtime"- Children's Songbook pg. 88
"The Lord Gave Me a Temple"- Children's Songbook pg. 153
"Jesus Said Love Everyone"- Children's Songbook pg. 61
"Did Jesus Really Live Again?"- Children's Songbook pg. 64
"Jesus Loved the Little Children"- Children's Songbook pg. 59
"Jesus is Our Loving Friend"- Children's Songbook pg. 58
"Easter Hosanna"- Children's Songbook pg. 68
"Hosanna"- Children's Songbook pg. 66
Videos
He Lives (about 2 minutes)- Modern apostles testify of Christ
His Sacred Name- An Easter Declaration (about 3 minutes)- Summary of events at the end of Jesus' life
Jesus is Risen (about 2 1/2 minutes)- Illustrated scripture story
He is Risen (about 7 1/2 minutes)- What does the Savior mean to you
Because of Him (about 3 minutes)- What is possible because of His sacrifice for us
My Primary 2 Lesson 45 handout packet includes
We Will Live Again drawing page as mentioned in the Enrichment Activities
Resurrected Christ coloring page
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Activity Ideas
The First Easter- Rebus story (story with pictures as words)
Testimony of Easter- Script with pictures
The Beautiful Day- Words from President Monson with activities at the end (older kids)
He Lives!- Scenes from the Resurrection to tell the story
An Easter Testimony- Put the pictures in order to unscramble the message.
Easter ABC Fill-in- For older kids, fill in the blanks as you go through the alphabet
He Sent His Son- Booklet that can easily be put into eggs too
Jesus Christ Lives- Put these pictures in order
Picturing Easter- A puzzle
The Easter Story- Pictures telling the story
Easter Week- Cut the pictures out to talk about the events that led up to Easter Sunday.
Easter: A story for you to tell- Small pictures to tell the story of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection
Coloring Pages
Jesus Christ is Baptized or this one
Jesus Christ Blesses the Little Children or this one
Jesus Walks on Water (scroll down)
Jesus Christ Heals the 10 Lepers or use this one or this one of Him healing the girl
Mary Sees the Empty Tomb or Mary at the Tomb Seeing Jesus
Jesus in the Americas or use this one
My Faith in Jesus Grows (take the sacrament) or use this one
Jesus Christ is the Perfect Example for Me
Jesus Christ Made it Possible for Me to Live...
Jesus Christ is My Savior and Redeemer- Dot to Dot and coloring
