The Road to Emmaus – Wild Card Extra
PreK–K

Hot Cross English Muffins
Kids make and enjoy a snack to remind them of a great surprise: Jesus is with us!

Spark Resources:
Spark Story Bible

Supplies:
•    Toasters
•    Whole-wheat English muffins
•    Small paper plates
•    Plastic knives
•    Cream cheese
•    Tubes of colored frosting

Set Up:
Place supplies in a central location. Find a safe place to plug in the toasters. Before serving any food, check with caregivers for kids with allergies and prepare an alternative snack if necessary.

Instructions:
Gather the kids. Show kids the picture of the men on page 489 of the Spark Story Bible. In the story "The Road to Emmaus," two of Jesus' friends didn't know who he was. How did they learn that he was Jesus? (He broke bread.) Jesus shared a special meal with his friends. We can share a special meal, too!

1. Invite kids to take a walk around your room in groups of two or three, talking about Jesus as they go.
2. Gradually, bring each of the groups near the toasters and food, then help them prepare their meal.
3. Have kids spread cream cheese on their muffins, then top each one with a white frosting cross.
4. Before eating, offer this prayer:
Dear God,
Thank you for food and for all that you give us—including Jesus.
Amen.

Just like the friends did in today's story, we can share meals with Jesus. Surprise! Jesus is with us!

If you have less time . . .
Begin preparing food before kids arrive. Spend your time together eating and talking.

If you have more time . . .
Have kids make extra treats to share with another class or family. Encourage kids to retell the Bible story while munching with their guests.