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Watch: Free Easter lesson for families to learn about Christ

Maria Eckersley Free Easter Lesson
Follow along with this free activity and lesson from the new book Teaching Easter.
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Latter-day Saint families are looking for ways to help their children learn the miracles and messages of Jesus Christ. A new book by Maria Eckersley helps parents and teachers do just that.

Teaching Easter: 15 Hands-on Lessons to Help You Study, Teach, and Delight in the Gospel of Jesus Christ makes it easy to have brief, natural conversations about Christ while engaging children in fun, hands-on activities.

This self-contained Easter resource puts everything you need in one place, with scriptures, teaching hints, and stepped-out instructions included.

Experience it for yourself with this free PDF of the first chapter. Watch the video below to follow along with Maria as she demonstrates the chapter’s activity and accompanying lesson, taken from the story of Mary and Martha. It will help you teach the account of two sisters who worried, waited, and ultimately witnessed with wonder the miracle of Jesus Christ raising their brother Lazarus.

This lesson is just one of the book’s many sweet reminders of Jesus Christ and His teachings.

Meaningful Easter. Minimal prep.

Center your Easter celebrations on the Savior with 15 simple lessons designed by popular speaker and podcast host Maria Eckersley. Lessons include a closer look at how scripture passages can apply to modern life, quotes from latter-day prophets, memorable activities, and teaching tips with insightful questions and helpful advice.

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