Easter
10 Easy Ways to Make Easter Fun for Kids
As a preschool teacher and a mom to a toddler, I understand the importance of making holidays like Easter extra special for kids. With Easter just around the corner, it's the perfect time to get creative and have some fun with crafts and snacks that the whole family can enjoy. From adorable treats to engaging crafts, here are 10 easy ways to make Easter memorable for your little ones.
1. Rice Krispie Treat Nests with Cadbury Eggs: Kick off the Easter festivities with these adorable Rice Krispie treat nests topped with Cadbury eggs. Simply shape your Rice Krispie mixture into nests, and once they've cooled, add a few Cadbury eggs on top for a sweet finishing touch.
2. Pancake Bunny Butts: Get the day started with a breakfast that's both cute and delicious. Make pancake bunny butts by topping pancakes with whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries to create a healthy version. For an extra treat, swap the fruit for Easter M&M's and bananas. These fluffy pancakes are bound to bring smiles to sleepy faces.
3. M&M Flower Cookies: Bake a batch of sugar cookies and add a festive twist by topping them with pastel-colored M&M's to create vibrant flower designs. It's a simple yet fun activity that kids will love to help with, and the cookies make a tasty Easter treat.
4. Pastel-Colored Deviled Eggs: Put a colorful spin on a classic appetizer by making pastel-colored deviled eggs. Dye the egg whites with food coloring before filling them with the traditional deviled egg mixture for a fun and festive Easter snack.
5. Easter Sensory Bin: Create an Easter-themed sensory bin filled with kinetic sand and various Easter items such as plastic eggs, bunny figurines, and Easter-themed toys. It's a great way for kids to explore textures and engage their senses while celebrating the holiday. We are also a big fan of using rice in our sensory bins.
6. Chick-in-Egg Craft: Get crafty with your little ones by making adorable chick-in-egg crafts. Cut foam egg shapes in half and attach each half to a clothespin to create a hatching egg effect. Add googly eyes and feathers to complete the chick's look for an Easter-themed craft that's both cute and easy.
7. Three Cross Stained Glass Craft: Encourage fine motor skills with a three cross stained glass craft. Have kids cut up tissue paper into small pieces and glue them onto a piece of white paper. Then, add three black crosses on top to create a beautiful Easter-themed stained glass effect.
8. Bunny Stencil Craft: Hop to it with a bunny stencil craft that's as easy as it is adorable! Create bunny stencil crafts by cutting out bunny shapes and using them as stencils on a piece of paper. Have your child dot paint the entire paper with cotton balls, then peel up the bunny stencil to reveal a pretty silhouette of the bunny. Watch as your little ones carefully place colorful tissue paper pieces to create a stunning masterpiece that celebrates the true meaning of the holiday.
9. “Happy Easter” Handprint Craft: Capture memories with a happy Easter handprint craft. Paint your child's hand and have them stamp it onto a piece of paper, turning the handprint into a bunny head with googly eyes, string whiskers, and a cotton ball tail. Add the words "Happy Easter" for a personalized touch.
10. Chick Handprint Craft: Make adorable chick handprint crafts by tracing and cutting out your child's handprint on yellow paper. Add feathers and attach it to the bottom half of a paper plate cut in half to represent the chick coming out of an egg. It's a cute and creative Easter craft that kids will love to display.
With these 10 easy ways to make Easter fun for kids through crafts and snacks, you're sure to create lasting memories and keep the holiday spirit alive. Whether you're crafting cute chicks or whipping up delicious treats, getting creative with your little ones is the perfect way to celebrate Easter together as a family.