Our Easter Play - An Easy-to-perform Nursery Rhyme Play for Easter

. It introduces the events of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Day through the experiences of Peter, ending with the breakfast on the beach

The story is told through the eyes of Peter, through simple drama and original songs set to popular traditional tunes

The drama is carried by an adult taking the role of narrator and adult participation in songs carries the story line while the young children participate through simple action

The play can be performed with groups of any size and simple directions, together with ideas for costumes and props, are given to ensure that children are given the opportunity to participate fully in the performance

Also included are tips for setting the stage and plotting the performance, and photocopy permission for all scripts, song lyrics, photocopy sheets and music notation

The material is field-tested within the age group and the resource includes music notation and photocopy permission on song sheets and templates

Suitable for Assemblies, Religious Education co-ordinators, Foundation and Reception teachers, KS1 teachers and pre-school nursery teachers working with 4-6s in Foundation/Reception and Year One classes and pre-school children