Easter is such a joyful time of year—flowers bloom, the days stretch longer, and little ones are full of energy and curiosity. Whether you're staying cozy indoors or playing in the backyard, it’s the perfect moment to slow down and enjoy the season together.
These 10 simple Easter activities are designed especially for toddlers. No crafting kits or shopping lists needed—just things you already have at home, plus a little imagination and a lot of giggles.
Let’s hop right in! 🐇🌷
🎨 Easter Crafts with Everyday Things
1. Paper Plate Bunny Faces
Grab a paper plate, some cotton balls (or tissues!), and a crayon or two. Let your toddler create their own bunny by gluing on “fur,” drawing a face, and maybe even adding construction paper ears if you have scraps around.
You’ll need:
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Paper plate
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Cotton balls or tissues
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Glue stick
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Crayons or markers
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Scrap paper (optional)
2. Nature Egg Decorating
No dye needed—just head outside and gather little treasures! Have your toddler help decorate hard-boiled eggs using petals, leaves, and grass. Stick them on with a bit of glue for a lovely nature-inspired egg.
You’ll need:
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Hard-boiled eggs
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Glue
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Bits of flowers, leaves, grass
3. Sock Bunnies
A lonely sock can become a soft little bunny friend. Fill it with rice or dried lentils, tie it off with string to shape a body and head, and draw on a sweet bunny face.
You’ll need:
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1 clean sock
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Rice, lentils, or stuffing
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String or rubber bands
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Marker
🐣 Egg-citing Easter Games
4. Spoon-and-Egg Toddler Race
Use plastic eggs (or even ping pong balls) and large spoons for a slow-paced, giggly “egg race.” It’s great for motor skills—and don’t worry about dropping them!
You’ll need:
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Spoons
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Plastic eggs or small balls
5. Indoor Egg Hunt (with a Twist!)
Instead of candy, fill plastic eggs with small toys, stickers, or even little notes with funny animal sounds for your toddler to act out. You can even hide a snack!
You’ll need:
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Plastic eggs
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Small surprises from around the house
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Basket or bowl
6. Bunny Hop Dance Party
Put on some cheerful music and hop around like bunnies together. Freeze when the music stops, or copy each other's silly moves!
You’ll need:
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Music player
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A little space to jump and dance
✋ Sensory & Quiet Time Ideas
7. Easter Sensory Bin
Grab a bowl, bin, or basket and fill it with dried rice, oats, or uncooked pasta. Hide small toys, spoon in a few egg-shaped items, and let your toddler scoop, pour, and explore.
You’ll need:
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A bin or bowl
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Dried pantry staples
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Plastic eggs, small toys, spoons
8. Color Matching Eggs
Cut out colorful paper egg shapes and have your toddler match toys or objects to the right color. It’s a lovely quiet-time activity that builds vocabulary and recognition.
You’ll need:
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Colored paper
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Toy cars, blocks, or crayons in matching colors
9. DIY Bird Nest Building
Let your toddler become a little bird for the day! Go on a mini nature walk (or raid your backyard) to collect twigs, grass, and leaves. Then help them build a cozy bird nest at home—no glue required, just creativity and fun.
You can even place a few pebbles or eggs inside when you're done!
You’ll need:
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Twigs, grass, leaves, moss, or even string/yarn scraps
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A shallow bowl or tray (to shape the nest)
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Optional: small pebbles, pom-poms, or eggs to “fill” the nest
10. DIY Bunny Ears for Pretend Play
Use strips of cardboard or paper to make a headband and two tall ears. Let your little bunny hop around the house in style!
You’ll need:
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Paper or cardboard
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Scissors
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Tape or glue
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Markers or crayons
🌸 Toddlers Don’t Need Perfect—Just Play
Easter magic isn’t about the baskets or decorations—it’s about connection. Whether you craft a bunny from a sock or hide raisins in a plastic egg, your toddler will remember the fun of doing it with you.
So take a breath, follow their lead, and make this Easter joyful in the simplest ways. 🐣💛
