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As a child, one of my favorite holiday memories was sitting in the kitchen coloring and decorating Easter Eggs with my family. This, of course, was followed by the sheer delight of finding them later during Easter egg hunts.
Easter is a time for celebration and family fun, and there’s no better way to get everyone involved than by coming up with creative and memorable Easter activities for kids.
Let’s explore a variety of fun and creative things to do on Easter that will add extra delight to this year’s holiday for the whole family.
Here are some Easter activities for children that will allow the little ones to work out their wiggles, bring the family together, and help everyone make special memories.
Turn Easter into a gardening adventure by planting seeds or flowers, such as Easter lilies, tulips, or daffodils. Kids can decorate small pots with Easter-themed drawings or stickers before planting their seeds or young plants.
This hands-on Easter activity for children not only introduces them to basic gardening skills but also instills a sense of responsibility as they care for their plants. Plus, they’ll have a colorful reminder of Easter long after the holiday has passed.
No kids’ Easter celebration is complete without an egg hunt. Adapt this classic activity to any setting by hiding plastic eggs filled with treats around your backyard or home. To add extra excitement for older children, create clues or riddles that not only make the hunt more exciting but also encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
For a unique twist, try a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt. Insert glow sticks into plastic eggs before hiding them to add an extra element of fun. Don’t forget to have your camera ready to capture these special moments to share with your kids later.
After a day of Easter activities, wind down your holiday with an Easter movie night. You can choose from a wide variety of family-friendly Easter movies like Hop or It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown. To make your movie-watching atmosphere even cozier, add some popcorn, pillows, and blankets, and get your kids involved in setting up the room for a memorable evening.
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It’s easy to try to work hard to have everything ready for your kids to celebrate Easter. However, children love being able to participate in making decorations and keepsakes. Check out these Easter crafts for kids that will allow them to express their creativity and leave their own stamp on your holiday festivities.
One really fun and expressive kids’ Easter craft is to gather a variety of baskets, from small wicker ones to larger, more elaborate designs. Provide an array of colorful materials such as ribbons, tissue paper, stickers, and felt, allowing kids to showcase their creativity. Be sure to encourage them to fancy up their baskets with Easter-themed decorations, from fluffy chicks to pastel-colored eggs. To make it even more special, add personalized touches like their names or handprints.
Once the baskets are decorated to their liking, they become a memorable part of the Easter tradition, ready to be filled with treats and surprises for an Easter egg hunt or shared with friends and family.
Organizing an Easter hat parade is a great way to encourage creativity and delight your children. Provide plain hats, ribbons, feathers, and other decorative materials. Let the kids design and decorate their own Easter hats. Once the hats are ready, have a parade where they can showcase their unique creations.
This special Easter craft activity not only sparks imagination but also provides a festive and colorful spectacle for everyone to enjoy.
Egg decorating is a classic Easter activity that never gets old. Use traditional dye kits or get creative with different materials such as stickers, glitter, and paint. Consider eco-friendly options using blown-out eggs and decorate them with markers or paint. This Easter craft for kids will provide everyone with keepsakes that last.
Another simple, entertaining, and affordable Easter craft for kids’ is to transform ordinary paper plates into adorable Easter bunnies. Start by providing each child with a paper plate and a variety of craft supplies like construction paper, googly eyes, cotton balls, markers, and glue.
Instruct the children to cut out bunny ears from white or pastel-colored paper and attach them to the top of the plate. (Be sure to use kid-friendly scissors!) Next, let the kids use markers or crayons to draw the bunny’'s face, adding googly eyes for an extra touch of charm. To create a fluffy tail, have them glue cotton balls to the back of the plate.
This Easter craft idea not only encourages creativity but also helps develop fine motor skills as the kids cut, glue, and decorate their bunny plates.
One of the favorite parts of celebrating Easter for children (and adults too) is eating delicious and decorative snacks and treats. This year, have your children join in on making these treats so that they become even more meaningful than ever before.
For a healthier twist on Easter snacks for kids, try making a bunny-shaped fruit platter. Cutting and arranging fruit can be a great Easter activity for kids. (Just be sure to be extra careful when cutting with any sharp utensils.)
Help your children arrange a variety of fresh vegetables, such as cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and colorful bell peppers, to resemble an Easter bunny as an Easter veggie tray. Alternatively, you can also shape these like a cross or an Easter egg.
This not only provides an opportunity for creative expression but also instills the importance of incorporating a variety of fruits and vegetables into their diet.
These delicious baked items are famous for being decorated with crosses to symbolize the cross where Jesus was crucified. Here are some places to find recipes for cooking your own hot cross buns:
Okay, maybe we’re stating the obvious here, but who doesn’t love a good cookie? Your children will love decorating and eating these yummy treats. Check out these fun Easter cookie recipes for more ideas!
Cupcakes are another Easter treat that kids love baking with their families. Involve your kids in the entire cooking process, allowing them to decorate and design with colorful icing and sprinkles.
Kids know that there is something special about Easter, and it’s a great idea to provide some fun games and other activities that allow them to get up and move around to use up some of their extra energy! Check out these exciting and fun Easter games for kids that you can use this year.
Engage your kids with a scavenger hunt by creating a list of Easter-related items. This activity promotes physical activity while encouraging observation and problem-solving skills. Have your kids search for items like a bunny, a basket, or a chocolate egg around the house or in the backyard.
Organize an egg spoon relay race for some active outdoor fun. Provide each child with a spoon and a plastic or real egg. Kids must balance the egg on the spoon while racing to a designated point and back. If the egg falls, they must go back to the starting line. This game promotes coordination, balance, and friendly competition, making it an ideal choice for a lively Easter gathering.
Add excitement with an Easter egg piñata. You can purchase one or make your own using a balloon and paper mache. Fill it with small toys and treats, and let your kids take turns trying to break it open. This not only promotes physical activity but also encourages teamwork and sharing.
Create a memory game using plastic eggs. Fill each egg with small items like beads, buttons, or tiny toys. Place the filled eggs in a basket, and let the kids take turns picking two eggs at a time, trying to find matching pairs by remembering the contents. This game not only entertains but also enhances memory and cognitive skills in a playful and festive way.
Easter is a time for family, fun, and creativity. These Easter activities for kids promise to make the holiday even more special and memorable. From traditional egg decorating and hunts to unique ideas like glow-in-the-dark egg hunts and Easter fruit platters, there's an activity for every family.
So, gather your supplies, get creative, and make this Easter a hoppy one!
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