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Session 13: Easter Creation 🌷

Overview

Grades: 3-4 | Duration: 40 minutes | Session: 13 of 17

Students celebrate Easter through creative making, expressing the resurrection message through their engineering and art skills.

Session 13: Easter Creation

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, students will:

  • Express understanding of Easter's meaning

  • Create a meaningful Easter project

  • Combine engineering and faith expression

  • Share the resurrection message

Session 13: Easter Creation

Materials Needed

  • 📦 Various making materials

  • 💻 Digital tools (optional)

  • 🎨 Art supplies

  • 📓 Engineering journals

  • 📸 Easter symbol references

Catholic Integration

Saint Connection

Mary Magdalene & the Women — First to discover the empty tomb and spread the Good News of resurrection!

Scripture

"He is not here; he has risen, just as he said!" — Matthew 28:6

Opening Prayer

Alleluia! Jesus is risen! Thank you, God, for the gift of Easter and the promise of eternal life. Help us celebrate and share this Good News with joy! Alleluia! Amen.

Lesson Procedure

Opening Circle (5 minutes)

  1. ALLELUIA! — "The greatest celebration of our faith!"
  2. Easter Story:
  3. Jesus died for us on Good Friday
  4. He was buried in a tomb
  5. On Sunday—THE TOMB WAS EMPTY!
  6. Jesus conquered death!
  7. The First Evangelists:
  8. Mary Magdalene and the women
  9. Ran to tell: "He is risen!"
  10. Our Mission:
  11. Create something that shares Easter joy!

Main Activity: Easter Creation (27 minutes)

Part 1: Choose Your Creation (5 minutes)

Option A: Easter Engineering

  • Build something that shows Easter story

  • Empty tomb diorama

  • Rolling stone mechanism

  • Cross with flowers

Option B: Digital Easter

  • Scratch animation of Easter story

  • Digital card with message

  • Slideshow presentation

Option C: Easter Art Engineering

  • Create illuminated cross

  • Build butterfly mobile (transformation)

  • Design Easter garden

Option D: Easter Message Project

  • Design something to SHARE the message

  • Card for someone who needs hope

  • Display for school or church

Part 2: Create (18 minutes)

Design Phase (3 min):

  • Sketch your idea

  • What message will it share?

  • What materials do you need?

Build Phase (13 min):

  • Create your Easter project

  • Include Easter symbols:

  • Empty tomb
  • Cross
  • Sunrise
  • Butterfly
  • Flowers/new life
  • Alleluia!

Personal Touch (2 min):

  • Add Scripture or message

  • Sign your work

  • Prepare to share

Part 3: Celebration & Sharing (4 minutes)

  • Display all creations

  • Say together: "ALLELUIA! HE IS RISEN!"

  • Celebrate with joy!

Engineering Journal (5 minutes)

  1. Draw your Easter creation
  2. Write: "Easter means to me..."
  3. Write: "I want to share this message because..."
  4. Write: "Because Jesus rose, I have hope for..."

Closing Circle (3 minutes)

  1. Easter Joy — "What makes Easter so important?"
  2. Sharing Hope — "Who will you share the Good News with?"
  3. Closing Prayer:

Alleluia! Alleluia! Jesus, you conquered death! You are risen, you are alive! Fill us with Easter joy! Help us share your victory with everyone! Alleluia! Amen!

Assessment

Observation Checklist:

  • Created meaningful Easter project

  • Included Easter symbolism

  • Connected to resurrection message

  • Showed enthusiasm for sharing

Differentiation

For Students Who Need Support

  • Simpler project option

  • Template provided

  • Partner work

For Advanced Students

  • Complex creation

  • Multiple formats

  • Plan for sharing with others

Wonder at Home 🏠

Family Activity: Share your Easter creation with family! Attend Easter Mass together. Look for Easter symbols everywhere. Share Easter hope with neighbors. Celebrate that Jesus is alive!

Teacher Notes

  • Time near Easter break

  • Display creations prominently

  • Consider Easter celebration assembly

  • Send projects home as gifts

Previous: Session 12 — Life Cycles
Next: Session 14 — Ozobot Challenge