Easter Activities for Busy Families

Simple ways to center your home on Jesus during Holy Week

Between school drop-offs, grocery runs, and work deadlines, it can be hard to slow down—especially around holidays. Easter is one of the most important days in the Christian calendar, but it can sneak up on even the most intentional parents. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or stretched thin, you’re not alone. And the good news? You don’t need a Pinterest-perfect plan to lead your family in celebrating the resurrection of Jesus.

Here are five simple, meaningful Easter activities designed for busy families like yours:

1. Resurrection Morning Basket

Skip the candy overload and fill your kids’ Easter baskets with faith-filled fun! Include things like:

  • A kid’s Bible or Easter-themed devotional

  • Tiny Theologians theology flashcards or puzzles

  • Resurrection-themed stickers or coloring books

  • A small cross or Jesus-centered board book

This small swap keeps the focus on Jesus while still delighting your little ones with surprises.

2. 15-Minute Family Devotionals

You don’t need hours of prep time to walk your kids through Holy Week. Set aside just 10–15 minutes a day during the week leading up to Easter. Read one short passage (such as the triumphal entry, the Last Supper, Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane, the crucifixion, and the resurrection) and ask simple questions like:

  • What did Jesus do?

  • Why did He do it?

  • What does this show us about God?

Keep it short, sweet, and centered on God’s love and grace.

3. Resurrection Eggs (DIY or Store-Bought)

Resurrection Eggs are a hands-on way to walk through the Easter story using small objects in plastic eggs (like a palm leaf, a coin, a nail, etc.). You can buy a set or make your own with things you already have at home. Kids love opening the eggs each day—and it’s a great way to connect the story with real, tangible visuals.

4. Jesus-Centered Craft Time

If your kids love to get crafty, turn it into a time to talk about the resurrection. Some easy ideas:

  • Make a cross out of popsicle sticks and decorate it with stickers or markers.

  • Use finger paints to create a sunrise and talk about what happened on the third day.

  • Make a simple empty tomb with playdough or LEGO bricks.

It doesn’t need to be complicated—it just needs to spark a conversation.

5. Celebrate with Songs

Create an Easter playlist with Christ-centered songs and play it during breakfast, car rides, or bedtime. Music helps kids remember truth in a lasting way. Favorites like “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” or modern worship songs about the resurrection can help turn everyday moments into worshipful ones.

Keep It Simple. Keep It Jesus.

The goal of Easter isn’t to do more—it’s to remember what Jesus has already done. Whether you do one of these activities or all five, you’re planting seeds of gospel truth in your child’s heart. And that’s what matters most.

Looking for Easter resources to help? Check out our ABCs of Easter and Road to Redemption—designed to help busy families like yours keep Jesus at the center of Easter.

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