Here are the symbols and Scripture passages for the Resurrection Egg Hunt:

1. palm branch John 12:12-13
2. coin Matthew 26 14-16
3. towel John 13:3-5
4. cup and cracker Mark 14:22-25
5. thorns John 19:2-3
6. cross John 19: 17-18
7. nail Luke 23:33
8. dice John19:23-24
9. sword John 19:34
10. spices and gauze John 19:38-40
11. stone Matthew 27:59-60
12. empty Matthew 28:1-6

Just collect the items from around the house. We use a LEGO play sword, a small piece of towel, a penny, such easily available things that will fit into the plastic eggs. Then, we number the eggs with a Sharpie marker so that we can recognize them after the Easter egg hunt is over.

Hide the resurrection symbol eggs with the candy eggs, and while the children enjoy their treats, someone can read the Scripture verses aloud. Or the children can take turns reading the verses.

We always do this egg hunt on Saturday as a preparation for Resurrection Sunday and in order to keep the focus on worship and rejoicing on Sunday.