Empty Tomb – Easter Paper Plate Craft
Celebrate the true meaning of Easter with this paper plate craft. This craft depicting the empty tomb is perfect for teaching kids about the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection- with easy steps and a free printable pattern.
Easter is a time of joy and hope, and this empty tomb paper plate craft beautifully captures the heart of the season: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Simple yet meaningful, this craft helps children learn about and celebrate the true meaning of Easter.
With its engaging design, easy-to-follow instructions, and free printable pattern, this project is perfect for bringing the story of the Resurrection to life. Whether you’re crafting at home or in a classroom, this hands-on activity will leave a lasting impression on little hearts and minds.
Don’t stop at the empty tomb! Complete your Christian Easter craft collection with our other meaningful paper plate crafts: the cross on the hill at sunrise and a vibrant Palm Sunday scene featuring Jesus riding a donkey over palm leaves.
Empty Tomb Craft
This Easter Craft for Christians is great for so many applications!
At Home
This craft is a wonderful way to bring faith-based creativity into your home. Parents and caregivers can use it to share the Easter story with their children in an interactive and memorable way. It’s also an excellent project to do together during Lent, leading up to Easter Sunday.
Homeschool
Homeschooling families will love incorporating this craft into their lesson plans. It’s a great way to combine Bible study with hands-on learning, reinforcing the message of the Resurrection in a fun and tactile manner.
Sunday School
Sunday school teachers can use this Easter craft for Christians to enhance their lessons about Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection. The easy instructions and printable pattern make it a hassle-free addition to any class, and it’s sure to keep children engaged while they learn about the importance of Easter.
Easter Sunday
Celebrate the joy of Easter Sunday with this meaningful activity. It’s a great way to keep children involved in the day’s celebrations, helping them understand why we rejoice with “He is Risen!” crafts that are easy to complete and meaningful to display.
Palm Sunday and Lent
Although this craft focuses on the empty tomb, it ties beautifully into the events leading up to it. During Palm Sunday, discuss Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, and during Lent, reflect on His journey to the cross. Pair this with the Palm Sunday and cross crafts for a complete series that takes children through the Easter story.
Make an Empty Tomb Craft for Easter
Supplies:
- Colored craft papers
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Craft glue
- Markers
- Paper plate
- Printed template
Instructions:
Step 1:
Download, print and cut out the template patterns.
The template includes patterns for an angel and an empty tomb. Select colored craft papers for each pattern and trace them using a pencil. Use scissors to cut out the traced patterns.
Glue the smaller part of the tomb to the front of the bigger part.
Glue the two stone steps together.
Attach the opening to the middle of the tomb at the bottom edge.
Attach the stone steps to the bottom edge of the tomb opening.
Glue the stone door to one side of the opening.
Take the angel cutouts and attach the hand cutout to the open edge of the sleeve.
Attach the hair cutout to the head cutout.
Attach the head to the top edge of the angel’s robe.
Glue the wing cutout to the back side of the robe to complete the angel.
Take a paper plate and select green and blue colored craft papers. Cut the peices to fit one half of the paper plate.
Use the blue paper for the sky and the green paper for the grass or hill.
You can also paint or color the paper plate instead of using craft papers if you prefer.
Glue the empty tomb and the angel to the paper plate.
This empty tomb paper plate craft is more than just an activity—it’s a powerful way to share the true meaning of Easter with the children in your life. Perfect for at home, Sunday school, homeschool, or Lent activities, it helps young hearts connect with the story of Jesus’ resurrection in a fun and memorable way. Don’t forget to explore our other Christian Easter crafts to complete the journey from Palm Sunday to the cross and the empty tomb. Download the free printable pattern and get started today!
