This beautifully illustrated children's book connects everyday activities—like baking bread, having a neighbor over for dinner, or un-cluttering a room—with the story of Jesus' life, showing how these simple tasks mirror the values of justice, love, and sacrifice that Jesus lived. It's not just a book about Lent; it's an invitation to experience it with all the senses, helping children understand how to embody faith and discipleship in their own unique ways.

This “flip book” includes 14 bible stories, shared with beautiful illustrations. The first side, Darkest Night, has seven stories that recount the events of Passion week ending with Christ's crucifixion and burial. Flip the book over and continue by reading Brightest Day with seven more stories that progress from Christ’s resurrection through Pentecost. Children are sure to remember the contrast between the darkness at the death of our Lord and the light-filled events from Christ’s resurrection onward.

If 40 days of lent seems a little too long this book might do the trick. It is a devotional plan for 7 days leading up to Easter.

Bonus–you can get the book online and there is also a reading plan on YouVersion as well! Just search for it on your app!

This is an activity that for the last 12 days of Lent. It’s kind of like a Jesse Tree during Advent, except you use a dozen plastic eggs to hold the symbols of Easter. It’s a simple but effective way to share and think through the Easter story.

This Mom has some great ideas…check it out!

This blog is written by a woman who has been a Minister and is now a Mom and just

loves creating resources for families. She has a great explanation of Lent and some really good ideas for activities to engage all ages in.

If you’re looking for more creative ways to engage with Lent, check out the Pinterest board linked below from “Messy Church” an organization that thinks about church as Christ-centred, for all ages, based on creativity, hospitality and celebration.