I was able to find a great blog to share with you that can help us learn more on how we can share the truth about Easter with our early learners. Check it out!
There’s something about watching a bunch of three-and four-year-olds decked out in frilly dresses and bow ties, racing through the yard as they hunt for eggs and get distracted by bugs, airplanes, and…oh my gosh, there’s candy in this egg!
Easter and preschoolers…could there be a cuter combination?
Of course, when it comes to the actual Easter story—you know, the one complete with betrayal and death—this holiday takes on a decidedly darker look.
While it’s impossible to skip over Jesus’ actual death, when it comes to preschoolers, be sure to keep the main thing the main thing. And the story of Easter? It is all about God’s love for us.
He willingly chose to send His Son down to Earth and to certain death. But why? He did this so we could live a better life. He did this so we could live eternally with Him in Heaven. He did this not just for our happiness, but for our ultimate joy.
God chose to give up His one and only Son. Jesus chose to give up His very life. He chose to die so that you and I can live. God loves us so much that He did the hardest thing ever–He gave up His Son. I cannot imagine doing that! And Jesus loves us so much that He did the hardest thing ever–He gave up His life. Can you imagine doing that?
Above all else, be sure that the Easter story you share connects the heart of your preschooler to the heart of the Father.
My prayer for you is to enjoy this precious time with your children and be reminded of God’s love for us. Happy Easter from your PELC family!
