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Why do we dye eggs at Easter? There are several theories out there. Many say that eggs represent rebirth and that since Jesus is reborn on Easter that is why. Others say that either Mary Magdalene or Jesus' mother, Mary, brought eggs with them to the crucifixion and that they were stained red with Jesus's blood. When the tradition began, eggs were dyed red to symbolize the blood Jesus shed for us.
When you dye eggs with your family this Easter, here is a little prayer:
The Egg Dye Prayer
The egg is for new life in spring.As you color your eggs, thank God for these things.
BLUE is for the sky above.
RED reminds us of God's love.
YELLOW is for our home so sweet.
GREEN is for the food we eat.
PURPLE is for the gift of prayer.
ORANGE is for our families who care.
Thank you, Jesus, for the life you gave
For each of us you came to save.
2s: Egg Decorating and Matching
1. You'll need the large egg on card stock and the Q-tips from your packet. You'll also need paint, watercolors or markers.Mom or Dad, cut out the egg for your child. You can talk with your child about the shape of the egg and that it is now white. To celebrate Easter, we decorate eggs.
Using the Q-tips, let your child paint their egg. If you do not have paint, you can use markers and then drip-drop water onto the egg to make a beautiful pattern!
2. Print out two copies of the Easter Egg Matching page from our website.
Cut the eggs out so that they look like cards.
Mix up one of each egg card on the table, face up. Give your child the other set of cards and have them find the matching card on the table.
3s: Dye and Decorate Eggs, and Bingo
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Explain to them why we dye eggs at Easter. Say the Egg Dye Prayer with your child.
2. Decorate an Egg
You'll need the large card stock egg pattern from your packet (or on our website), and the handful of sequins. You'll also need glue.
Have your child cut out the large, white egg from the card stock. Let them put glue on their egg and add the sequins. Remember, for glue - just a dot, not a lot!
3. Easter Bingo
You'll need to print the Resurrection Bingo game from our website. You'll also need something to use for markers - Hershey's Kisses work well!
Cut out the cards and cut up the calling cards. Play bingo with your family. As you call each card, explain its significance to Easter.
4s: Dye and Decorate Eggs, Cutting Practice, Bingo
1. Dye eggs with your child.Explain to them why we dye eggs at Easter. Say the Egg Dye Prayer with your child.
2. Scissor skills
Print the Egg Cutting Practice from our website. Again, if you have card stock, it presents a greater challenge. You'll also need crayons/markers and scissors.
Allow your child to color the egg as they like.
Point out the different dotted lines that are on the egg. Have your child hold the scissors correctly in one hand and hold the paper with the other hand. Gently guide them if they need assistance cutting.
3. Decorate an Egg
You'll need the large card stock egg pattern from your packet (or on our website), and the handful of sequins. You'll also need glue.
Have your child cut out the large, white egg from the card stock. Let them put glue on their egg and add the sequins. Remember, for glue - just a dot, not a lot!
4. Easter Bingo
You'll need to print the Resurrection Bingo game from our website. You'll also need something to use for markers - Hershey's Kisses work well!
Cut out the cards and cut up the calling cards. Play bingo with your family. As you call each card, explain its significance to Easter.
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