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FIRST LOOK APRIL 05, 2020 PRESCHOOL THEME: We celebrate Jesus because he died in our place and has been risen! MEMORY VERSE: “I am alive for ever and ever!” (Revelation 1:18) BIBLE STORY: Read Matthew 21:1-11;15-16 this month is a new theme and today is Palm Sunday. This is a week that remembers Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem the week before he was crucified for our sins. It is called Palm Sunday because as Jesus rode into the city the crowds laid down palm leaves on his path crying out “Hosanna!” ACTIVITY: You can use the “Activity Page” below to colour in and engage in imaginative play as you teach the Bible story. QUESTIONS TO ASK:

< Why do you think the people laid down palm branches? < What does Hosanna mean? < Can you imagine yourself there if you lived 2000 years ago?

What do you think you would have seen or smelled? < Why did Jesus go to Jerusalem in the first place?

PARENT CUE: You can use the “Parent Cue” throughout the week to help reinforce the lesson. PRAYER: Spend time praying over the lesson and maybe take this time to recite the Lord’s Prayer and commit it to memory together with your kids.

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Jesus is alive.Palm Sunday • Matthew 21:1-11, 15-16

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Memory VerseApril 2020

“I am alive for ever and ever!”

Revelation 1:18, NIV

I am alive(Point both hands up.)

for ever and ever! (Twirl around.)

Revelation 1:18(Open your hands like a book.)



















W E E K O N EMATTHEW 21:1-11, 15 -16

People celebrated Jesus by waving palm branchesin the air and spreading their coats on the road.

W E E K O N EMATTHEW 21:1-11, 15 -16

People celebrated Jesus by waving palm branchesin the air and spreading their coats on the road.

When you go into your child’s room, say, “Good morning! It’s time for you and your friend, [name of plush animal, blanket, or toy they sleep with] to wake up.” Hold the toy friend like it is talking to your child. Say, “Hey, [child’s name], who wants to be your friend forever? Jesus wants to be your friend forever!”

When you go into your child’s room, say, “Good morning! It’s time for you and your friend, [name of plush animal, blanket, or toy they sleep with] to wake up.” Hold the toy friend like it is talking to your child. Say, “Hey, [child’s name], who wants to be your friend forever? Jesus wants to be your friend forever!”

D O T H I S : D O T H I S :R E M E M B E RT H I S :

“I am alivefor ever and ever!”

REVELATION 1:18, NIV

R E M E M B E RT H I S :

“I am alivefor ever and ever!”

REVELATION 1:18, NIV

S A Y T H I S :Who is alive?

JESUS IS ALIVE.

S A Y T H I S :Who is alive?

JESUS IS ALIVE.

B A S I C T R U T H :JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.

B A S I C T R U T H :JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.

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Every Easter my brother, sister, and I got brand new and coordinating Easter �ÕÌwÌÃ�>�`�L>Ã�iÌÃ°��Þ��Ü>Ã�½Ì�Ì�i�kind of mom who baked cookies and did crafts with us. In today’s terms, she Ü�Õ�`�½Ì��>Ûi�Lii��>�º*��ÌiÀiÃÌ��°»�But she made a big deal about Easter. And because of that, I look forward to Easter as an adult. It doesn’t carry the pomp and splendor (read: pressure) of Christmas, but it’s a sweet holiday—one with traditions and activities I’ve passed down to own my kids.

So how do we do that? How do we create Easter traditions for our children that will not only create fun and fond memories, but also reinforce the levity of the day itself? Here an idea for Preschoolers:

Resurrection Eggs

If there’s one thing every preschooler loves, it’s marshmallows. And this activity calls for plenty of them. You’ll also need crescent rolls, cinnamon and sugar (or red sprinkles), and melted butter.

Before you get started with the supplies, begin by sharing the Easter story through the Bible. The Jesus Storybook Bible is a great one for preschoolers. As you complete each step of the Resurrection Rolls, remind your child about what you just read.

"�Vi�Þ�Õ½Ài�w��Ã�i`�Ài>`��}]�Ã«Ài>`��ÕÌ�your crescent roll triangles on a baking sheet. These triangles represent the tomb Jesus was buried in. Next, show your child how to roll one marshmallow into the butter, and then into the cinnamon and sugar. Explain that this represents Jesus’ body being prepared for burial with oil and spices. Next, allow your child to place one marshmallow in each crescent roll, wrap it up, and press the edges together so the roll in completely sealed. This represents the tomb being sealed with a stone. Bake the crescent rolls according to the package’s directions.

After the crescent rolls cook and cool off, help your child peel open one of the rolls. The marshmallow is gone! Just like Jesus’ body!

While the crescent rolls cook and cool, you could always read a few Easter books with your child. A personal favorite of my preschooler is The Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story LÞ��>��>�`��i�iÀi�ÃÌ>��°

For more blog posts and parenting resources, visit:

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Every Easter my brother, sister, and I got brand new and coordinating Easter �ÕÌwÌÃ�>�`�L>Ã�iÌÃ°��Þ��Ü>Ã�½Ì�Ì�i�kind of mom who baked cookies and did crafts with us. In today’s terms, she Ü�Õ�`�½Ì��>Ûi�Lii��>�º*��ÌiÀiÃÌ��°»�But she made a big deal about Easter. And because of that, I look forward to Easter as an adult. It doesn’t carry the pomp and splendor (read: pressure) of Christmas, but it’s a sweet holiday—one with traditions and activities I’ve passed down to own my kids.

So how do we do that? How do we create Easter traditions for our children that will not only create fun and fond memories, but also reinforce the levity of the day itself? Here an idea for Preschoolers:

Resurrection Eggs

If there’s one thing every preschooler loves, it’s marshmallows. And this activity calls for plenty of them. You’ll also need crescent rolls, cinnamon and sugar (or red sprinkles), and melted butter.

Before you get started with the supplies, begin by sharing the Easter story through the Bible. The Jesus Storybook Bible is a great one for preschoolers. As you complete each step of the Resurrection Rolls, remind your child about what you just read.

"�Vi�Þ�Õ½Ài�w��Ã�i`�Ài>`��}]�Ã«Ài>`��ÕÌ�your crescent roll triangles on a baking sheet. These triangles represent the tomb Jesus was buried in. Next, show your child how to roll one marshmallow into the butter, and then into the cinnamon and sugar. Explain that this represents Jesus’ body being prepared for burial with oil and spices. Next, allow your child to place one marshmallow in each crescent roll, wrap it up, and press the edges together so the roll in completely sealed. This represents the tomb being sealed with a stone. Bake the crescent rolls according to the package’s directions.

After the crescent rolls cook and cool off, help your child peel open one of the rolls. The marshmallow is gone! Just like Jesus’ body!

While the crescent rolls cook and cool, you could always read a few Easter books with your child. A personal favorite of my preschooler is The Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story LÞ��>��>�`��i�iÀi�ÃÌ>��°

For more blog posts and parenting resources, visit:

ParentCue.org

CELEBRATE EASTERBy Holly Crawshaw

CELEBRATE EASTERBy Holly Crawshaw

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