source Today Sweet Pea and Little Man helped me make Hot Cross Buns. As we made these, we talked about the significance of today - Good Friday. What a sweet time of remembering how Jesus died on the cross for us. There are several recipes available to make these buns but this one is our favorite. Ingredients: 4 t. ...
Easter
Count Down Books
There are several wonderful "count-down" books available to help your child understand the progression of counting backwards. One book that I recommend on the 3 Year Curriculum's Book of the Week is Five Little Ducks. Another great book is Ten Wriggly, Wiggly Caterpillars by Debbie Tarbett. I am not sure where my mom ...
How Long can Easter Eggs and Ham Sit Out?
Ever wondered how to keep hardboiled eggs safe? How about an Easter ham? I found this article very helpful and thought you might as well. On The Extension Line by Jennifer With Easter just around the corner, it’s time to remember safety when dealing with ham and eggs. Dying eggs has been a tradition for many years, but it’s ...
Direction, Hints, and Discussion Ideas for Resurrection Rolls
For the past week, we have been trying to figure out the perfect Resurrection Rolls recipe. We have failed with some but I think we have discovered the easiest and best recipe. This recipe can be done almost exclusively by a preschooler (minus the oven part). Make this recipe an Easter morning breakfast tradition. Ingredients: Crescent ...
Easter Bunny or Duck
Once again Your Big Backyard has produced a fun activity for us. The kids were so excited to see how the same pattern made two different animals. Visit the National Wildlife Federation to print off your own pattern. This makes a fun Easter activity or would go along with books like - Duck on a Bike, Runaway Bunny, and Five ...
Caterpillar to Butterfly
I have always been awed by the symbolism of the caterpillar turning into a butterfly and Jesus being in the tomb and rising again. I searched the web trying to find ideas to help you use this example with your little ones but didn't find a whole lot. So...I will try to put something together myself! If your child is familiar with the ...
After the Easter Egg Hunt
If you live in a small community, chances are that your town is holding an Easter Egg Hunt. My sister-in-law introduced me to this wonderful idea for churches. Have an Easter Activity Time at the church following the community Easter Egg Hunt. Families are already in town and they can just extend the day. This is a ...
Bird Nest Cookies
Bird Nest cookies are a fun Spring or Easter cookie to make. Kids cando almost all of the work themselves and will enjoy eating them too. Ingredients:2 cups butterscotch or chocolate chips1 cup peanut butter2 cups chow mein noodles or corn flakespeanuts, peanut M&M's, or jelly beanswax paper Directions: Pour the chips and measured peanut ...
Resurrection Eggs
Easter time can be pretty confusing for preschoolers. But there are many tools to help you explain what Jesus did for each one of us by dying on the cross and raising to life three days later. The Resurrection Eggs are a wonderful tool. You can make your own or purchase a set. The sets may vary in order and ...