Our free downloadable game features some beautifully decorated eggs. This is an ideal game to incorporate into an Easter lesson.
Now available both as a Printable and a PowerPoint!
Why Easter Eggs?
Eggs represent new life. They are a symbol of Easter because the hatching of a chick reflects the emergence of Jesus Christ from the tomb.
Writer Anne Jordan observed:
“Easter eggs are used as a Christian symbol to represent the empty tomb. The outside of the egg looks dead but inside there is new life, which is going to break out. The Easter egg is a reminder that Jesus [rose] from His tomb [to] bring new life. Orthodox Christians dye boiled eggs red to make Easter eggs that represent the blood of Christ shed for the sins of the world.”
By Cathryn Sprynczynatyk (Pied beauty on en.wikipedia), Copyrighted free use, via Wikimedia Commons
The origin of the tradition of dyeing and decorating Easter eggs is rather obscure, but it has been done since the Middle Ages in both the Eastern Orthodox and Western churches. The images in this game reflect that tradition.
Free Matching Eggs game
This is a simple “Concentration” style game for you to download .
It can be played by two teams, or the whole group working together.
Full instructions and suggestions for awarding points are included in the download.
Matching pairs of decorated eggs are lined up behind numbers. (Thanks PeHaa for the free use of your beautiful designs!)
The printable version includes visuals suitable for cutting out and laminating. They could either be secured upright on a board or used as a floor or table-top game for a small group of younger children.
UPDATE: There is now a PowerPoint version, so a larger group can enjoy this fun game.
Download links are below.
We have found that children of all ages enjoy this style of game, as the bright illustrations make it an attractive way to review your Bible lessons.
Use this link to download your free copy. Matching Easter Eggs printable game
And this link will take you to the free copy of Matching Easter Eggs POWERPOINT game
There is much compelling evidence that Jesus defeated death and was resurrected.
Our three-part series of posts explains the facts and there is also a PowerPoint presentation with script, which you can use to teach others.
You can find Part 1 of Evidence For The Resurrection and links to the other posts here.