We have collected a variety of resources to help plan effective lessons on Holy Week. Please see below.
PLANNING THE LESSON
One way to plan a Holy Week lesson using our resources would be:
- Use the slidewshow found in the digital activities to present each day of the Holy Week.
- Have the children make the planner found in the printable packet, while discussing each day’s theme.
- Work on a fact sheet – worksheet combination from the printable packet, to reinforce learning about specific days.
- Use the cards from the printable packet to play a game.
- Finish with one or more crafts and/or hands-on activities.
Printable packet
Holy Week planner, fact sheets, worksheets, and flashcards.
Digital activities
Slideshow and games for interactive learning.
Crafting tutorials
A collection of creative projects for every day of the Holy Week.
Holy Week info
Background information to help teach about Holy Week.
Pascha lesson
A lesson plan about Pascha – includes animation video.
Holy Week Craft Kit
Templates and instructions for one craft each day.
Pascha fabric set
A soft and fleecy felt board-type teaching activity.
Helpful Links
Useful external Holy Week resources from other creators.
Orthodox Pebbles 