The Stone That Rolled Away – Easter Resurrection Preschool Bible Lesson

✝️🌅 The Stone That Rolled Away

A Preschool Easter Bible Lesson About the Resurrection of Jesus

With a toddler-friendly Bible story, simple craft, movement activity, and gentle discussion, this Easter lesson helps preschoolers learn the true story of Jesus rising from the dead. Perfect for Sunday School, preschool, children’s church, and homeschool.

❤️ Bible Theme

Jesus is alive.

📖 Bible Verse (Toddler Version)

“Jesus is alive!” – Matthew 28:6

👉 Main Point to Repeat with Kids

Jesus is alive!

(Have children say it happily.)

📚Toddler-Friendly Bible Story

On the first Easter morning, some women went to see Jesus’ tomb.

Jesus had died on the cross, and His body was placed in a tomb with a big stone in front of it.

When the women arrived, they saw that the stone had been rolled away.

Inside the tomb, Jesus was not there.

An angel said, “Jesus is not here. He is alive!”

Jesus had risen from the dead, just like God said He would.

The women were very happy and went to tell others the good news.

Jesus is alive, and Jesus loves us.

🎲 Activity – Roll the Stone Away

Have children sit in a circle.

Pretend to roll a big stone away by slowly pushing your hands forward.

Say together:
“The stone is rolled away!”
“Jesus is alive!”

Repeat a few times.

Angel & Stone Popsicle Stick Puppets Craft _ The Stone That Rolled Away Easter Resurrection Of Jesus Preschool Bible Lesson

🎨CRAFT – Empty Tomb Popsicle Stick Puppets

Children create simple angel and stone puppets to retell the true Easter story and celebrate that Jesus is alive!

Using the free cutout template, kids attach the pieces to popsicle sticks and act out the empty tomb in a hands-on, meaningful way.

Supplies Needed

Printed angel and stone cutout template DOWNLOAD
Popsicle sticks
Glue or tape
Crayons or markers (optional)

💡 Teacher Tip:
As children play, repeat together: “Jesus is alive!”

🎵 Song: “Jesus Is Alive!”

Verse 1
Early in the morning,
When the sun came up,
They went to the tomb,
But Jesus wasn’t there — look up!

Chorus
Jesus is alive! (Yes, He is!)
Jesus is alive! (That’s true!)
The stone rolled away,
The tomb was empty —
Jesus is alive for me and you!

Verse 2
An angel said softly,
“He is not here,”
Jesus is alive,
That’s why we cheer!

Chorus (Repeat)
Jesus is alive! (Yes, He is!)
Jesus is alive! (That’s true!)
The stone rolled away,
The tomb was empty —
Jesus is alive for me and you!

📝POEM – The Tomb Is Empty

The stone rolled away,
The tomb was bare,
Jesus is alive —
He is not there!

We smile and cheer,
We shout with glee,
Jesus is alive,
And He loves me!

🎭 Pretend Play – Empty Tomb

Pretend to look inside the tomb.

Have children cup their hands around their eyes and say:
“Jesus is alive!”

Smile and celebrate together.

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🍪SNACK – Rolled Away Cookie

Serve an oatmeal cream pie to remind children of the stone that rolled away from Jesus’ tomb.

As children eat, say together:
“Jesus is alive!”

The Stone That Rolled Away Easter Resurrection Of Jesus Coloring Page

🎨COLORING PAGE – Jesus Is Alive!

Children color the Jesus Is Alive coloring page while being reminded of the true Easter story. This quiet activity is perfect for preschoolers during Bible lesson time or center time.

Download Coloring Page

🎵 Teacher Tip:
Play the matching “Jesus Is Alive” YouTube song softly in the background while children color. Encourage them to say together:
“Jesus is alive!”

🙏 Closing Prayer (Repeat After Me)

Dear God,
Thank You for Jesus.
Thank You that He is alive.
We love You.
Amen.

💬 Let’s Talk About It

1. Where was Jesus on Easter morning?
Teacher Answer: Jesus was alive.

2. Was Jesus in the tomb?
Teacher Answer: No, the tomb was empty.

3. How does it make you feel to know Jesus is alive?
Teacher Answer: Happy.

🪴 TEACHER REFLECTION

This lesson gently reminds children of the joyful truth that Jesus is alive. Through simple activities and repetition, preschoolers can begin to understand Easter as a celebration of hope, love, and new life.