12 Day Easter Egg Project

Help children experience the Easter story in a hands-on and meaningful way with this 12 Day Easter Egg Project. Each plastic egg holds a small trinket and a Bible verse that connects to an important part of the Easter story. Open one egg each day leading up to Easter to create a simple family tradition that kids will remember for years.

This activity works well for families, Sunday school classes, homeschool lessons, and other classroom activities during the Easter season.

Supplies

  • 12 plastic eggs
  • Black Sharpie
  • Small basket
  • Small slips of paper
  • Bible
  • The following small trinkets:
  1. Small cup that will fit inside an egg
  2. Small silver coins, such as 2 or 3 dimes
  3. Small piece of rope
  4. Small piece of soap
  5. Small piece of red cloth
  6. Small nail
  7. One dice
  8. Jagged rock
  9. Small piece of white cloth
  10. Round flat rock
  11. Spices such as cloves or a small piece of cinnamon stick
  12. Nothing, this egg stays empty

Instructions

  1. Write one scripture reference on each slip of paper. You can also add a short sentence to summarize the verse for younger children.
  2. Place the matching trinket and scripture slip inside each egg.
  3. Number the eggs from 1 to 12 with a black Sharpie.
  4. Arrange the eggs in a basket.
  5. Open one egg each day in order. Read the scripture together, talk about the symbol inside, and let children hold the item as they learn more about the Easter story.
  6. This simple tradition is a meaningful way to focus on the true meaning of Easter and helps children connect Bible lessons with hands-on learning.

12 Easter Eggs and Scripture Verses

1. Small Cup

Matthew 26:39
Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane and asked if the cup could pass from Him, while still choosing to follow the Father’s will.

2. Silver Coins

Matthew 26:14-15
Judas agreed to betray Jesus for pieces of silver.

3. Rope

Matthew 27:1-2
Jesus was bound and led away to Pontius Pilate.

4. Soap

Matthew 27:24-26
Pilate washed his hands before the crowd.

5. Red Cloth

Matthew 27:28-30
Jesus was dressed in a scarlet robe and mocked.

6. Nail

Matthew 27:31-32
Jesus was led away to be crucified.

7. Dice

Mark 15:24
The soldiers cast lots for His clothing.

8. Jagged Rock

Matthew 27:50-51, 54
When Jesus died, the earth quaked and the rocks split apart.

9. White Cloth

Matthew 27:57-60
Jesus’ body was wrapped in a clean linen cloth and laid in the tomb.

10. Round Flat Rock

Matthew 27:60, 62, 65-66
A large stone was rolled in front of the tomb.

11. Spices

Mark 16:1, Matthew 28:2, 5
The women brought spices to anoint Jesus and found the stone rolled away.

12. Empty Egg

Matthew 28:6
The empty egg reminds us that the tomb was empty because Jesus had risen.

Tips for Making This Project Child Friendly

Use larger trinkets when possible so they are easier for little hands to handle.

Keep the scripture summary short for younger children.

Store the eggs in a basket or egg carton so they stay in order.

For group use, make one full set for each child or create one set to open together as a class.

Patterns, Templates and Printables

This project does not require a printable template, but you can create your own small scripture cards to place inside each egg if desired.

Teacher Friendly Educational Extension

This Easter activity can be used as more than a craft. It also works as a simple Bible lesson and memory activity.

Have children match each trinket to its scripture after all 12 eggs have been opened.

Let older children retell the Easter story in their own words using the eggs as prompts.

Use the eggs as a sequencing activity by mixing them up and asking children to place them back in order.

For writing practice, ask children to write one sentence about what each egg represents.

This makes a thoughtful option for homeschool lessons, church classes, and other seasonal classroom activities.

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