Directions
Here’s how to do this crucifixion about lesson:
- First show children the penny. Say the penny represents us. Place the penny on the plate, off to a side.
- Next pour the colored water, which represents sin, onto the plate covering the penny. This represents how we are covered with sin. (Experiment with the water to see how much to put on the plate for it to work right. Don’t use too much water.)
- Then take the candle that represents Christ and place it in the middle of the plate.
- Jesus is the Light! So light the candle. (A lighter works best. I used matches and after class the hallways smelled of smoke, so everyone wondered what was on fire.)
- Finally, take the clear glass and place it over the candle onto the plate. Within seconds, the water will begin to draw up inside the glass, off the penny (us).
- Wow! Jesus took ALL our sin at the cross and continues to this day, forgiving us. What an amazing, loving Savior we have!
I’ve used creative ways to teach the crucifixion with kindergarten through fifth grade. Kids love this idea so much they beg to do it over and over! It’s a simple but highly effective visual to show how Jesus took on all our sins at the cross. That means every sin was on him.
Can you imagine how painful the crucifixion was for Jesus? But he died for us because he loves us and wants us to be with him in heaven one day.
This visual is sure to stick in children’s heads. So help them learn about and remember why Jesus died on the cross!
This creative way to teach the crucifixion originally appeared here.
