Looking for a meaningful Easter tradition that goes beyond the candy and colorful baskets?
These Homemade Resurrection Eggs are a fun, hands-on way to help kids learn the true story of Easter—and you can make them right at home with just a few supplies and our free printable.
This project is perfect for Sunday School, homeschool, or a simple family tradition at home.
Make your own Easter story eggs to tell the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection using this free printable.
The Easter story printable scriptures make this a simple and easy to understand Easter craft that kids will love to do.
What Are Resurrection Eggs?
Resurrection Eggs are a set of 12 plastic Easter eggs, each filled with a small item that represents a part of the Easter story—from Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday. As kids open each egg, they discover a symbol of Jesus’ final days along with a corresponding Bible verse.
It’s a powerful way to teach the Gospel in a kid-friendly way, and a wonderful alternative to a traditional egg hunt.
What You’ll Need
To make your own set of Resurrection Eggs, gather:
- 12 plastic Easter eggs
- A small egg carton or container
- Our FREE Resurrection Eggs printable with Bible verses and story cards
- The following small items (or get creative with what you have at home):
| Egg | Symbol | Represents |
| 1 | Blade of grass | Palm branches from Jesus’ entry |
| 2 | 3 coins | Judas’ betrayal for 30 silver pieces |
| 3 | Cracker | The Last Supper |
| 4 | Tiny scroll | Jesus’ prayer in the Garden |
| 5 | String or yarn | Jesus being whipped |
| 6 | Thorn | The crown of thorns |
| 7 | Two nails | The crucifixion |
| 8 | Dice | Soldiers casting lots for His clothes |
| 9 | Broken toothpick | Spear that pierced Jesus’ side |
| 10 | White cloth | Burial cloth |
| 11 | Small stone | The stone rolled away from the tomb |
| 12 | Empty egg | The empty tomb—He is risen! 🙌 |
These plastic Resurrection eggs are a cute idea and memorable way to connect Easter eggs with the story of Jesus Christ.
This is a beautiful way to celebrate Easter in the more secular sense with eggs, while keeping a focus on Christian values and the story of Christ and the forgiveness of sins.
You can buy the Complete Kit from Amazon or you can make your own using the directions below.
Homemade Resurrection Eggs Printables
Resurrection Eggs are a simple and meaningful way to share the Easter story with little ones. They gently walk kids through the events of Holy Week in a way that’s age-appropriate—skipping over the heavier details until they’re ready for more.
When my kids were younger, this was one of our favorite Easter traditions. We made our own version at home using a few plastic eggs and the free Scripture printables you’ll find at the bottom of this post. It was such a sweet (and budget-friendly!) way to bring the story of Jesus to life.
With just a few simple supplies, you can create a Resurrection Eggs craft that your kids will enjoy—and remember.
The Resurrection Eggs Story Script
To get started, gather twelve plastic Easter eggs, the printable Scripture cards, and the small items that go with each part of the story.
These eggs make it easy to walk your kids through the Easter story in a simple, hands-on way. The story is told using everyday objects, which helps little ones stay interested and understand each part of Jesus’ journey in a way that makes sense to them.
Tips for Teaching Young Kids
- Use simple language and pause to answer questions.
- Let your child open one egg a day leading up to Easter.
- Reinforce each lesson with a short prayer or song.
You can even turn it into a scavenger hunt—hide the eggs and go on a mission to discover the Easter story together!
Bible Verses for Each Egg
Each egg includes a Scripture verse that brings the symbol to life. Our printable includes all of these already formatted and ready to cut out!
Want it ready to go? Grab the free Resurrection Eggs printable here!
Resurrection Eggs Readings
Egg 1: Blade of Grass
Matthew 21:9
The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
Egg 2: Quarters
Matthew 26:14-15
Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver.
Egg 3: Cracker
Matthew 26:26-28
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
Egg 4: Scroll
Matthew 26:39
Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.”
Egg 5: String
Mark 15:15
Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. He had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified.
Egg 6: Thorn
Matthew 27:29
and then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head. They put a staff in his right hand. Then they knelt in front of him and mocked him. “Hail, king of the Jews!” they said.
Egg 7: Nails
Matthew 27:31
After they had mocked him, they took off the robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him away to crucify him.
Egg 8: Dice
Matthew 27:35
When they had crucified him, they divided up his clothes by casting lots.
Egg 9: Toothpick
John 19:34
Instead, one of the soldiers pierced Jesus’ side with a spear, bringing a sudden flow of blood and water.
Egg 10: White Cloth
Matthew 27:59
Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,
Egg 11: Rock
Matthew 27:66
So they went and made the tomb secure by putting a seal on the stone and posting the guard.
Egg 12: Empty Egg
Matthew 28:5
The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.
Like I mentioned above, when my kids were little, this was one of our favorite traditions. They loved the surprise inside each egg, and I loved the way it opened the door for deeper conversations about Jesus, grace, and the resurrection.
You don’t need anything fancy—just a few minutes, some everyday items, and a willing heart to share the good news with your children.
Get Your Free Printable
To make it super easy, I’ve put together a FREE Resurrection Eggs printable pack that includes:
- 12 story cards with Scripture
- A how-to guide
- Verses to read for each egg
Click here to download your free Resurrection Eggs printable!
Tips for Making Resurrection Eggs
- Using a permanent marker, number each of the 12 plastic eggs 1. 2. 3., etc. until you’ve numbered twelve eggs in order.
- Fill each egg with the correct scripture and trinkets (trinkets are optional).
- Choose a time when your children are ready to sit and listen for about 20 minutes.
This is a great way to share the story of Easter with even your littlest ones.
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Share Your Experience
If you make these with your family, I’d LOVE to see! Tag me on Instagram @kristiesawicki or leave a comment below and let me know how it went.
Let’s keep Christ at the center of Easter—one egg at a time!
