
Children younger than three can be told that Jesus is alive and with us today. Yeah!!
Preschool children will appreciate a simple explanation that Jesus died on a cross, was buried in a tomb, and then rose on Easter Sunday so we can be with Him in heaven. Hooray! If you'd like a book for preschoolers try The Easter Story.
Kids this age will not benefit from having to put a toy away during Lent. They'll give it up because they're told they have to but they won't be doing it willingly as they don't understand the concept of sacrifice.

Kids this age won't yet benefit from having to sacrifice something either. They understand sharing or giving but not sacrifice.
Older elementary children can be exposed to more particulars of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. A good book for kids this age is The Easter Story as it is drawn directly from the Bible.
They're beginning to understand and can participate in self-reflecting activities, if guided, and may benefit from giving something up for Lent. They should also be able to make special prayer requests.
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