Bring the Miracle to Life: Free Easter Tomb Template!
To help you share the Good News at home or in the classroom, I’ve created a ready-to-print template for this interactive craft. It includes the tomb, the movable stone, and the full story strip.
FREEBIE ALERT: Easter Tomb & Story Strip Template This printable bundle includes:
The Interactive Tomb: Featuring the message, “I can live forever with the help of Jesus”.
The Rolling Stone: A circular cutout that really moves.
The 4-Part Story Strip: Includes “Jesus died for us,” “3 days in the Tomb,” “Where is he?”, and “He is risen!”.
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Why We Love This Craft:
Visual Storytelling: The sliding strip helps children sequence the events of the Resurrection.
Interactive Learning: Moving the stone and sliding the strip keeps little hands engaged and minds curious.
Heart-Centered Message: Reinforces the hope and promise of the holiday: “I can live forever with the help of Jesus”.
What You’ll Need:
The Easter Tomb Template.
Crayons or markers (to color the tomb and story scenes).
Scissors (to cut out the tomb, stone, and story strip).
A brad (paper fastener) to make the stone roll.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Color and Cut
Start by coloring the tomb, the stone, and the four story strip boxes.
Carefully cut out each piece.
Adult Step: Use your scissors to cut the small “window” inside the tomb where the story scenes will appear.
2. Thread the Story Strip
Insert your story strip behind the tomb so the pictures show through the window.
Test it out! Your learner can now slide the strip from left to right to “watch” the story happen.
3. Attach the Rolling Stone
Place the circular stone over the small hole on the tomb.
Push a brad through the stone and the tomb to secure it.
Now your child can roll the stone away to reveal the empty tomb!.
Watch the full tutorial video below:
🌱 Learning Connections
Sequencing: Ask your child, “What happened first?” and “What happened when they rolled the stone away?”
Fine Motor Skills: Moving the brad and sliding the paper strip provides excellent “finger exercise” for preschoolers.
Faith Connection: Discuss the meaning of the empty tomb and the joy of “He is risen!”.
🌞 Final Thoughts
This Easter Tomb Story Craft is more than just a project—it’s a conversation starter. It helps take a big, miraculous concept and makes it tangible and understandable for young children.
Helping Children Thrive Miss Anna’s Class is dedicated to making learning a joyful, hands-on experience. Whether it’s through science, phonics, or faith-based crafts, our goal is to help your child start ahead and stay ahead. Visit us at www.missannasclass.com for more resources!
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