If you’re looking for Easter crafts for kids, we’ve got tons of ideas to inspire you! We’ve curated a variety of crafts for every age and stage, with varying levels of difficulty. You can enjoy these as a family, or you can set your little ones up for a little independent crafting time when you need a moment to yourself. From chick handprint crafts, to upcycled toilet roll bunnies, to papier mache Easter baskets, these ideas will NOT disappoint!
8 WAYS TO MAKE EASTER SPECIAL DURING DIFFICULT TIMES
Before we jump into our favorite Easter crafts for kids, I wanted to take a moment to share some tips and ideas to make Easter extra special for you and your little ones this year. Whether you’ve just moved to a new neighborhood, you’re going through a separation or divorce, you’re navigating a serious sickness, or you’re in the midst of the 2020 pandemic and feel the need to go above and beyond this Easter, these ideas will help.
1. EXCHANGE LETTERS WITH THE EASTER BUNNY
If your little ones still write a letter to Santa each year, why not do the same thing with the Easter Bunny? Writing is a great way for kids to work through their emotions, and your child can use this as an opportunity to express some of the things they may be feeling if they’re currently going through a difficult time. If your child is too young to write, consider having him or her create a piece of artwork instead, and be sure the Easter Bunny leaves a little note in return for an extra surprise on Easter morning.
2. PUT CARROTS AND WATER OUT BEFORE BED
Again, if you have a tradition of putting out cookies and milk for Santa, you can do this with rabbit-friendly food for the Easter Bunny as well.
3. MAKE BUNNY FOOTPRINTS
A friend of mine gave me this idea when my daughter was younger, and I think it’s a hoot. All you need to do is draw a set of over-sized rabbit feet on a piece of paper, cut them out, place them on the floor, and sprinkle flour or talcum powder around the edges. If you strategically place these all over the house, your child will be even more convinced the Easter bunny was there!
4. LEAVE JELLY BEANS IN THE TOILET!
I mean really, what’s more exciting than finding out the Easter bunny pooped in your potty?!
5. ORGANIZE AN EASTER EGG SCAVENGER HUNT
Whether you’re stuck inside, or you have access to a big backyard, organizing an Easter scavenger hunt is a great way to add excitement to your Easter celebration. You can make this as easy or difficult as you want, and Pinterest is full of great ideas to inspire you!
6. MAKE EASTER BUNNY PANCAKES!
Once the Easter eggs have been collected (and eaten!), why not whip up a batch of bunny-shaped pancakes? Not handy in the kitchen? All you need is your favorite pancake mix and a set of Easter cookie cutters.
7. ORGANIZE A FAMILY EASTER-THEMED MOVIE NIGHT
If you’re not able to get together with extended family this year, why not spread out a big blanket, make a picnic-style Easter meal, and watch your favorite Easter movies together?
8. DO EASTER CRAFTS
See below for 24 of our favorites!
24 Easter Crafts for Kids
12 Easter Crafts for Toddlers & Preschoolers
If you’re looking for Easter Crafts for kids in preschool, these ideas are a great place to start. They offer an excellent way for little ones to practice their fine motor skills, and they make adorable keepsakes you’ll treasure for years to come!
Easter Chick Fork Painting | Mas & Pas
Pasta Noodle Easter Eggs | The Best Ideas for Kids
Easter Egg Rainbow Craft | Happy Toddler Playtime
Easter Chick and Bunny Handprint Craft | Kids Activities Blog
Easter Bunny Ears Headband | Party with Unicorns
Easter Egg Suncatcher | Sweet Frugal Life
Easter egg Q-Tip Painting| totschooling
Carrot Footprint Art | One Krieger Chick
Toilet Roll Paper Bunny | The Best Ideas for Kids
Bunny Nose Masks | Kids Craft Room
Easter Egg Bags | Kids Activities Blog
Tin Foil Easter Egg Art | I heart CRAFTY things
12 Easter Crafts for Older Kids
If you’re searching for Easter crafts for kids in elementary school and beyond, these are a little more complex with an opportunity for creative freedom. I particularly love the no-sew sock bunnies – they are adorable!
Easter Egg Carton Chicks | paper, plate, and plane
Easy Paper Bunny Craft | Easy Peasy and Fun
Easter Pinch Pot Idea – Chicks & Eggs | Red Ted Art
Easter Bunny Corner Bookmark | Easy Peasy and Fun
Eggheads with Cress Hair | NurtureStore
Papier Mache Easter Baskets | Red Ted Art
Mini Popsicle Stick Chicks | Crafty Morning
Paper Plate Easter Sewing Craft | Red Ted Art
Pipe Cleaner Bunny Craft | Rhythms of Play
No-Sew Sock Bunnies | One Little Project
Water Marble Easter Eggs | Crafty Morning
Jelly Bean Jewelry | Marla Meridith
I hope this collection of Easter crafts for kids inspires you to find new and innovative ways to mark the holidays with your little ones this year!