Ideas for Spring and Easter

I woke up this morning to sunshine… something that’s been severely lacking in my neck of the woods… all winter long. And the weather. Oh, it feels like spring! I love spring time. My yard fills with blooms, we like to do school outside on blankets, we can enjoy riding the horses again.

As Easter or (as I prefer to call it) Resurrection Day approaches, I thought it would be fun to share some great resources with you that you can use this Spring to celebrate all that He has done for us.

Read the Easter Story

In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.

And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.

He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.

And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.

Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.

And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,

Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.

And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.

So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.

Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.

And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

(Matthew 28, King James Version)

• You can print The Resurrection Story here.

Family Worship

Memory Verse: “He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” Matthew 28:6

• Creative Ways to Teach the Resurrection
• Resurrection Eggs
• 10 Ways to Prepare Your Family for Eternal Life
• The Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ
• The Last Supper Children’s Ministry Lesson
• Lessons in Nature

In the Kitchen

• Easter Menu – 2012
• Tart Lemon Squares
• Resurrection Rolls
• Parmesan Popovers
• Lemon Pie Bars
• Lemon Snowball Cookies
• Lemon Chess Pie
• Easter Recipes
• Passover Recipes
• Bunny Cupcakes
• Jelly Bean Carrots
• Sheep Cake
• Lemon Cheesecake Squares
• Lemon Cooler Cake
• Strawberry Upside Down Cake

In the Garden

• Free Milkweed Seeds – Help the Monarch Butterflies
• Free Seed Exchange
• How to Make a Newspaper Pot – video
• Seed Planting Time

Everyday Crafts

• Easter Handprint Lilies
• Easter Sheep Eggs
• Lamb Place Card Holder
• Lamb Pin
• Bunny Softie Pattern
• Lovebird Softie Tutorial

Home Education

• Easter Lapbook
• Clouds Art Show
• Watercolor Lilypads Lesson
• Easter Math Drills
• Worms, Butterflies, and Caterpillars {Freebies}
• Make Your Own Easter Worksheets
• Easter Resources for Teachers
• Spring, Birds, and Easter {Freebies}
• 15 Homeschool Freebies for Spring
• 10 Homeschool Freebies for Spring
• Simple Chromatography Science Experiment
• Sea Turtles, Eggs, and More! {Freebies}

Nature Study

• Birdcall Memory Game
• Spring Nature Walk Worksheet
• Table Top Garden Worksheet
• Journey North

Here’s another image you can pin to Pinterest or use on your own blog: {Feel free to use the ones above, too!}