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The Easter Story - In Finger Paints
The events of Holy Week from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday told using finger paints!
Easter Hot Seats
We have made videos of the Easter story from the perspective of different people who met Jesus.
Hear from: Peter, Mary of Bethany, Joseph of Arimathea, Bartimeus, a Roman soldier, Thomas and Mary Jesus’ mother
Email office@yoyotrust.org.uk for more information.
There is an accompanying downloadable document with resource ideas for using the videos with Key Stage 2.
Easter themed songs
we have action and lyric videos of some of the easter songs we use in schools. For more information email office@yoyotrust.org.uk
Unroll the Scroll
For details of short Bible dramas for Lent email office@yoyotrust.org.uk
The Easter Story Animations
These are fantastic videos of the Easter story for children.
‘A Load of Nonsense?’
An Easter dramatization written by Tony Bower, YoYo. Performed by Andrew McCraken, Riding Lights
Easter Workshops
Workshops and resources around the theme of Easter.
KS1 EASTER WORKSHOP
An Easter workshop created for children in Key Stage 1, helping them explore the message of Easter. We look at the week leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection and why Easter is such a celebration for Christians. The workshop involves interactive storytelling, games and a song. We have included resources for you to deliver the workshop as well as a video version for you to use.
KS2 EASTER WORKSHOP
An Easter workshop created for children in Key Stage 2, exploring who Jesus was, the events of the Easter story and the hope that the resurrection gives to Christians. Full of videos, discussion based activities and games, children are encouraged to consider the Easter story for themselves.
ONE WEEK IN JERUSALEM
A poetical journey from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday.
PALM SUNDAY WORKSHOP IDEAS
A selection of ideas for exploring the events of Palm Sunday with children including interactive storytelling, reflection, drama and poetry.