Easter Activities

Right before Spring break, Amelia and her class had their annual Easter Egg Hunt at school. The kids also made an Easter nest to bring home:

Each child brought in 20 eggs, numbered and filled with small candies, that were then scattered across the lawn.

Now, the children had to look for their specific number written on 20 different eggs. It sounds easier than it looks as it took quite a while for them to find all their eggs. 

Ms. Romer and all her bunnies:

That same afternoon, our City Hall hosted an Easter Fun afternoon for all the children, complete with games and prizes. And even Mr. Bunny Ears was there!

We started our Easter weekend off by coloring some eggs on Friday morning. Egg coloring can be pure excitement when you are 6 years or younger. 

On Saturday, we participated in an Easter Egg hunt at a nearby community church. While they did had an Easter bunny in an attendance for a photo opp, they also explained to the children the true meaning of Easter, which is fantastic. Elliot (as well as Amelia) by the way, can tell you the whole Easter story with lots of details. His preschool does a fabulous job of teaching them the bible.

I loved the idea that most plastic eggs were left empty on purpose to symbolize the empty tomb were Jesus had laid. Afterwards, the eggs were then traded in for a goody bag. 

 Elliot and his friend from preschool making funny faces:

 So many eggs to pick-up:

The anticipation for Easter Sunday has arrived and while the children know that this holiday is not about the Easter bunny nor the eggs, they are looking forward to some goodies in their Easter basket and a delicious home cooked meal.