Easter Crafts For Kindergarteners are tricky to plan when you want them meaningful but not complicated. I put this list together because finding faith-based activities that hold a five-year-old’s attention is a real struggle for Sunday school teachers.
If you need low-prep ideas that share the story of Jesus, these projects are a lifesaver. You get easy, hands-on activities that work perfectly for church or home, keeping little hands busy and hearts full.
1. Paper Plate Empty Tomb 🪨
Paper plates are always a safe bet for quick classroom activities. This craft helps kids visualize the resurrection story without needing a dozen different supplies. It stands up on its own, which makes it a proud display piece for them to take home.
How to Build It
Cut a paper plate in half and cut a semi-circle out of the bottom for the tomb opening. Have the kids color it brown or gray. Use a brass fastener to attach a gray cardboard “stone” so they can physically roll it away. You will need paper plates, brown crayons, brass fasteners, and gray cardstock.
Classroom Management Guide
Prep the paper plates beforehand if you have a large Sunday school group. Handing out pre-cut plates saves a lot of time and prevents scissor accidents with the little ones.
2. Tissue Paper Cross Suncatchers ☀️
Stained glass effects look beautiful hanging in church windows. This is a very simple DIY that requires almost no instruction, letting the kids just enjoy the process. They love seeing the light shine through the colors they picked.
How to Create It
Cut a large cross shape out of black construction paper and cover the back with clear contact paper. Let the kids stick squares of colorful tissue paper all over the sticky side. You will need black construction paper, clear contact paper, and pre-cut tissue paper squares.
Display Guide
Hang these directly on your classroom windows right after they finish. The bright colors serve as a great visual reminder of the joy of Easter for the rest of the month.
3. Palm Sunday Leaf Rubbings 🌿
Getting little hands involved directly makes the lesson stick better. Instead of just coloring a picture of a palm branch, they get to feel the texture of real leaves. It bridges the gap between the Bible story and the physical world.
The Rubbing Process
Take the kids outside to gather some long, sturdy leaves, or bring some fern fronds from a florist. Place the leaf under a sheet of plain white paper. Have them rub a green crayon flat over the paper to reveal the leaf pattern. You need real leaves, white copy paper, and peeled green crayons.
Outdoor Activity Guide
If the weather is nice, do this entire Christian Easter craft outside on the sidewalk. It burns off some energy before sitting down for the main Sunday school lesson.
4. He is Risen Pop-Up Cards 💌
Kids love anything that moves or has a hidden surprise inside. Making a card gives them a reason to share the Easter message with their parents or grandparents. It is an easy Easter craft for kindergarteners that feels highly rewarding.
Making the Pop-Up
Fold a piece of heavy cardstock in half to make the card. Make two small snips in the center fold and push the tab inward to create a pop-up stand. Have them glue a drawing of Jesus or an empty tomb onto the pop-up tab. You will need thick cardstock, scissors, glue sticks, and crayons.
Teacher Prep Guide
Do all the cutting for the pop-up tabs before class starts. Five-year-olds struggle with the fine motor skills needed to invert the paper tab correctly.
5. Cotton Ball Lamb of God 🐑
Glue and cotton balls are a classic combo for younger kids. It ties perfectly into Catholic and Christian teachings about Jesus being the Lamb of God. Plus, the tactile nature of the fluffy cotton keeps them deeply engaged.
Assembling the Lamb
Print out a simple outline of a lamb on heavy paper. Have the kids apply liquid glue to the body and press handfuls of cotton balls onto it. They can color the face and legs black. You need lamb printables, liquid school glue, and a large bag of cotton balls.
Cleanup Guide
Pour small amounts of liquid glue onto paper plates and give them cotton swabs to paint the glue on. This prevents the classic kindergarten issue of squeezing the whole glue bottle in one spot.
6. Crown of Thorns Playdough Activity 🪴
Sometimes you need a tactile project that doesn’t require waiting for paint to dry. This is a very hands-on way to discuss Good Friday in a gentle, age-appropriate manner. It is completely mess-free if you use a good quality dough.
Shaping the Crown
Give each child a lump of brown playdough to roll into a long snake shape. Have them connect the ends to make a circle. Provide them with toothpicks to carefully stick into the dough as the “thorns.” You will need brown playdough and wooden toothpicks.
Safety Setup Guide
Break the toothpicks in half before handing them out so the points aren’t quite as sharp. Remind them gently that this craft stays on the table to keep everyone safe.
7. Tape Resist Watercolor Crosses 🎨
Tape resist painting feels like magic to kindergarteners. They get to paint as messily as they want, and a perfect, clean cross appears at the end. It is a stunning, easy Easter craft that looks good enough to frame.
The Painting Steps
Place two pieces of painter’s tape in a cross shape on a thick piece of watercolor paper. Let the kids paint the entire paper with vibrant watercolors. Once it is completely dry, carefully peel off the tape. You need watercolor paper, painter’s tape, watercolor palettes, and water cups.
Drying Station Guide
Set up a designated drying area away from the main tables. Watercolor paper curls when wet, so let them dry flat on newspapers before peeling the tape off.
8. Jelly Bean Prayer Jars 🍬
Tying a sweet treat to a prayer helps them remember the lesson. This is a very popular activity for Catholic and Protestant churches alike. It combines color recognition with simple faith concepts.
Filling the Jars
Give each child a small plastic jar or a clear zip-lock bag. Provide bowls of different colored jelly beans. Read the “Jelly Bean Prayer” out loud and have them add the matching color to their jar as you read. You need small plastic jars, assorted jelly beans, and printed prayer tags.
Allergy Friendly Guide
Always check for food allergies before using candy in Sunday school. If needed, swap the jelly beans for colored beads or pompoms to keep the meaning without the sugar.
9. Stone Rolled Away Painting 🪨
Using natural elements like rocks brings a physical reality to the Easter story. Kids love finding rocks outside and transforming them into art. This makes a great paperweight or garden decoration for the family.
Painting the Stone
Have the kids select a smooth, round rock. Let them paint it however they like, or paint a simple cross or a bright sun on it. Talk about how the heavy stone was rolled away on Easter morning. You need smooth river rocks, acrylic paint, and small brushes.
Paint Care Guide
Use washable kids’ paint if you are indoors, but if they want to put it in a garden, use acrylics and have the kids wear oversized paint shirts to protect their Sunday clothes.
10. Footprint Donkey for Palm Sunday 🐴
Parents always appreciate a keepsake that captures how small their kids are. This craft marks the beginning of Holy week in a fun, personal way. It is a bit messy but absolutely worth the effort.
Making the Print
Paint the bottom of the child’s foot with brown washable paint and press it onto white paper. The heel becomes the donkey’s nose, and the toes are the back of the head. Add googly eyes and draw ears. You need brown washable paint, white cardstock, markers, and baby wipes.
Wash Station Guide
Have a dedicated adult stationed with baby wipes and a towel. Wipe the foot immediately after making the print to prevent brown footprints from tracking across the church floor.
11. Easter Lily Handprint Bouquets 🌸
If you need a craft that also doubles as a gift for church elders, this is a sweet option. The Easter lily is a classic Christian symbol of new life. Handprint crafts are always a massive hit with families.
Shaping the Lily
Trace the child’s hand on white paper and cut it out. Curl the fingers outward slightly using a pencil. Roll the base of the handprint into a cone shape and tape it to a green pipe cleaner stem. You need white paper, pencils, tape, and green pipe cleaners.
Presentation Guide
Gather all the individual lilies from the class and put them in a single vase. Present the “bouquet” to the pastor or display it on the welcome desk for Sunday morning.
12. Popsicle Stick Resurrection Crosses 🪵
Craft sticks are cheap and sturdy enough for little hands to manage. This is a quintessential free or low-cost Sunday school activity. They can easily decorate them to make them unique.
Gluing it Together
Give each child two popsicle sticks. Have them glue one horizontally across the other to form a cross. Once dry, they can wrap colorful yarn around the center or decorate it with markers. You need popsicle sticks, craft glue, markers, and colorful yarn.
Supply Table Guide
Set up small bowls of different colored yarn pieces in the center of the table. Let them choose their favorite colors to wrap around the cross, which helps practice their wrapping and tying skills.
13. Empty Tomb Snack Bags 🥨
Combining a craft with snack time saves precious minutes in a busy Sunday school schedule. They get to build their snack while learning the timeline of the resurrection.
Building the Snack
Give them a mini powdered donut (the tomb) and a large round cookie (the stone). Have them place the cookie leaning against the donut on a napkin to represent the stone rolled away. You need mini powdered donuts, round cookies, and napkins.
Allergy Friendly Guide
Always check with parents before serving food. If donuts aren’t an option, you can use a folded tortilla for the tomb and a round cracker for the stone.
14. Beaded Cross Necklaces 📿
Stringing beads is a great quiet activity for fine motor skills. It keeps the classroom completely silent as they concentrate on finding the holes in the beads. They love wearing their faith proudly.
Stringing the Necklace
Give them a piece of elastic string and a handful of pony beads. Show them how to string a plastic cross charm into the center, then fill the rest of the string with colorful beads. You need elastic cord, plastic pony beads, and plastic cross charms.
Knot Tying Guide
Tie a thick knot at one end of the string before you give it to them so the beads don’t slide right off. You will need to help them tie the final knot to finish the necklace.
15. He Lives Rock Hide-and-Seek 🪨
Letting kids hide their creations outside makes the craft feel like a fun game. It turns a standard painting activity into an interactive community event.
Prepping the Rocks
Have the kids paint rocks with bright colors. As a teacher, use a black sharpie to write “He Lives!” on the dry painted rocks. Take the class outside to hide them around the church garden. You need flat rocks, acrylic paint, and a thick black permanent marker.
Outdoor Supervision Guide
Set clear boundaries in the courtyard so they don’t wander off while hiding their rocks. Tell them they have to keep the rocks visible so other people can easily find the good news.
16. Grapevine Crown of Thorns 🌿
When you want something a bit more rustic for home decor, mini wreaths work well. This feels a bit more grown-up but is still an easy Easter craft for kindergarteners to decorate.
Decorating the Wreath
Give them small, pre-made grapevine wreaths. Have them weave in a few purple ribbons to symbolize royalty and the Easter season. You need mini grapevine wreaths and thin purple ribbon.
Ribbon Tying Guide
Pre-cut the purple ribbons into manageable strips. Show them how to weave the ribbon through the vines rather than trying to tie complex bows.
17. Easter Sunrise Paper Craft 🌅
Bright colors help communicate the joy of Sunday morning. This simple tearing and gluing activity is fantastic for kids who hate using scissors. It looks highly textured and beautiful.
Creating the Sunrise
Have the kids tear strips of yellow, orange, and pink construction paper. Let them glue the torn strips in an arch shape on a blue background to create a sunrise. Glue a black paper silhouette of a cross in the center. You need colored construction paper, blue cardstock, and glue sticks.
Paper Tearing Guide
Encourage them to make the pieces small. Tearing paper is actually fantastic for developing the muscles they need for handwriting later on.
18. Cardboard Tube Empty Tombs 🧻
Saving up cardboard tubes is a free way to supply a whole classroom. This is the ultimate budget-friendly DIY that still gets the message across perfectly.
Building the Structure
Cut a toilet paper tube in half. Have the kids paint it gray. Once dry, glue a crumpled-up piece of tissue paper near the opening to look like the rolled-away stone. You need cardboard tubes, gray paint, and brown tissue paper.
Upcycling Prep Guide
Ask parents a month in advance to start saving their paper towel and toilet paper rolls. You will need more than you think if the kids make mistakes.
19. Jesus Ascension Cloud Craft ☁️
Cotton and blue paper make this visual lesson very straightforward. While most focus on the resurrection, the ascension is a great follow-up lesson for the weeks after Easter.
Making the Clouds
Give the kids a blue piece of paper and a cutout figure of Jesus. Have them glue the figure near the top, then cover the bottom half of the paper with stretched-out cotton balls to look like clouds. You need blue paper, Jesus cutouts, glue, and cotton balls.
Fluffing Technique Guide
Show them how to gently pull the cotton balls apart to make them look like wispy clouds instead of just gluing hard white lumps onto the paper.
20. DIY Christian Coloring Books 🖍️
Having a printable option ready is a lifesaver for early finishers. It keeps the room calm and gives them something nice to show their parents at the end of the service.
Binding the Books
Print out 4-5 pages of simple Easter story coloring sheets (a donkey, a cross, an empty tomb). Staple them together on the side. Let the kids color them in at their own pace. You need printed coloring pages, a stapler, and crayons.
Transition Guide
Keep these stapled booklets in a basket near the door. When kids finish their main craft early, they know exactly where to grab a book without disrupting the others.
Perfect! Wrapping up your lesson plans with these activities ensures your classroom stays engaged and focused on the true meaning of the season. These ideas are simple enough to avoid frustration but meaningful enough to spark great conversations with the little ones.
If you found these ideas helpful for your Sunday school or home routine, make sure to pin this post to your favorite Pinterest board for next year!
