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Must Know Bible Stories - Easter Outdoors

Bring the Easter story to life outside the classroom with this free ready-to-use lesson plan from the Scottish Bible Society. Perfect for teachers and schools.

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What’s Included in the Free Download: This resource pack contains everything you need to share the Easter story with children at Early Level, First Level, and Second Level of Curriculum for Excellence. Inside, you’ll find:

Five Outdoor Easter Activities :

  • Look for Cross Shapes and Signs of New Life – spot natural reminders of the Easter story.
  • Easter Story Trails – printable trail sheets with quizzes and challenges for Early, First, and Second Levels .
  • Creative with Nature – build Easter story scenes from sticks, leaves, and stones.
  • Scavenger Hunt – find everyday objects that connect to key parts of the Easter story.
  • Egg Rolling – a fun tradition linked to the stone being rolled away.

Age-appropriate Story Trails:

  • Early Level Story Trail – 6 simple stops with actions, expressions, and object-collecting .

  • First Level Story Trail – 8 trail sheets with True/False questions and a word puzzle (“JESUS IS ALIVE”) .

  • Second Level Story Trail – 8 trail sheets encouraging deeper thinking about emotions and key Easter themes of HOPE and LIFE .

Storytelling Scripts & Resources:

  • Happy & Sad Puppets (Early Level) – children use paper-plate faces to retell the story .

  • Small World Retelling (First Level) – role-play with figures, props, and a model tomb .

  • Using Props (Second Level) – active storytelling with symbolic items like coins, palm leaves, thorns, and stones .

  • The Easter Story PowerPoint – illustrated slides for visual storytelling .

Who Is It For?

  • Primary school teachers looking for engaging Easter lesson plans.

  • RME and RE specialists teaching about Christianity and the Easter story.

  • Sunday school and church groups wanting creative outdoor Easter activities.

  • Parents or carers seeking meaningful Easter activities at home.

Why Use This Resource?

  • Completely free to download and easy to print.

  • Tailored for Curriculum for Excellence levels.

  • Encourages active, outdoor learning while exploring Christian beliefs.

  • Flexible activities for both small groups and whole classes.