Easter Ideas To Try This Holiday
Easter is here! Looking for Easter Day activities? We rounded up a list of fun filled games and crafts to keep your family entertained all day long.
You can also celebrate this momentous holiday with a day full of family fun Easter activities, like Easter arts and crafts, Easter games, and of course, what to put in your Easter basket. There is no shortage of ideas to keep the dayโs schedule filled to the brim. In addition, Posh Peanut has a wide selection of the cutest outfits that you and your children can wear for every activity thatโs on your holiday agenda.
Easter Activities For Kids (And Adults!)
Wondering what to do on Easter Sunday? This holiday is a wonderful time to play Easter games or make Easter baskets for your toddlers. Weโve got so many Easter ideas to keep you and your children engaged, youโll have something to do from Easter morning to night.
Easter Crafts For Kidsย
Let your kids (and yourself!) get creative with these engaging Easter craft
Easter Egg Painting
This time-honored tradition is one of the all-time favorite Easter activities for kids. Your kids probably canโt wait to dye eggs on Easter morning, so let them do it in their pajamas!ย
When it comes to how to dye Easter eggs, there are a couple of different ways you can approach the process. You can use food coloring, which is the best process if you want to dye your eggs one solid color or add simple designs. Or you can purchase a kit that allows you to create eggs that have swirled, speckled, or spotted patterns. Whichever you choose, your child will have a ton of fun showing off their creative sparks while wearing Posh Peanutโs Azalea print, which features bunnies and chicks.
Materials To Dye Easter Eggs:ย
- Dozen Hard-Boiled Eggs
- Vinegar
- Food Dye or Prepackaged Kit
- Clear Jars or Bowls
- Whisk or Spoon
- Optional: Masking or Painting Tape
Let your hard-boiled eggs cool to room temperature or chill them in the refrigerator. Boil a pot of water. Pour 1 cup of water into a glass container and add 2 teaspoons of vinegar. Add several drops of food coloring until the water turns your desired shade. Take an egg and gently put it in the colored water with a spoon or cradled inside a whisk. The egg should be fully submerged. Leave it in for about 5 minutes, longer if you want a deeper shade of egg. Gently lift it out of the water. Put the egg on a stack of paper towels to dry. You can tape off areas of the egg before you dip them in the dye to add simple geometric designs once the egg is removed. You can also experiment with removing the tape and putting the egg in another colored dye for a two-tone effect. If you are using a prepackaged kit, follow the included instructions. ย
Cotton Ball Bunniesย
Your kids can create their own Peter Cottontail, inspired by our adorable Darwin bunny collection. Youโll need a drawing of a bunnyโs face which you can do freehand, or you can print one out here, to bring your hopper to life.
Materials For Cotton Ball Bunnies:
- Bunny Face Drawingย
- Light Construction Paper
- Scissors
- Cotton Balls
- Straws or Pipe Cleaners
- Old Buttons
- Glue
Trace the bunny face drawing on colored construction paper and cut it out. Instruct your child to place a drop of glue on the bunny face and then add a cotton ball on top. Repeat this process until the whole face is covered except for the ears. Glue on the straws or pipe cleaners to create the bunny's whiskers and use old buttons as eyes and the nose. You can also cut them out of the construction paper.
Paper Plate Bunny Masks
You can transform your little one into one funny bunny with this easy-to-make mask which will look so cute with their Easter outfits. Just a couple of paper plates does the trick!
Materials For Paper Plate Bunny Masks
- Paper Plates
- Scissors
- Stapler
- Crayons or Markers
- Hole punch
- String
Hold a paper plate to your childโs face and figure out where to make eyes, nose, and mouth holes. Cut out those circles. Cut another paper plate in half. Staple each plate half to the top of the first plate for the bunny ears. Allow your child to decorate the plate with crayons or markers. Once done, punch holes into each side of the face plate. Cut two pieces of string long enough to tie around the back of your childโs head. Loop one piece of string through each hole and secure it with a knot. Tie the mask on your child and let them hop it out.
Popsicle Easter Baskets
With this inventive idea, you and your children can make your own Easter baskets for the holiday. Just think of all the Posh Peanutย goodies you can put inside!ย
Materials For Popsicle Easter Basket:
- Small Cardboard Box
- Popsicle Sticks
- Glue
- Paintย
- Construction Paper
- Tape
Cut the top off a cardboard box. Take a handful of popsicle sticks, and place glue on the bottom half of each stick. Have your child glue the popsicle sticks all around the cardboard box. Let it dry. Once dry, allow younger children to paint the glued on sticks. Let it dry. Cut a long strip from medium-weight construction paper. Bend it across the box to create a handle. Tape it in place. If you have older artistic children, they can paint the popsicles before attaching them to the box, giving them a chance to experiment with different angles and designs.
Flower Crownsย
Everything is in bloom for Easter, so why not create your own flower crowns in our floral motifs. Click here for our full tutorial and supply list on how to make flower crowns with your family.ย ย
Easter Game Ideas
Whether you are playing inside or out, these games are always guaranteed to deliver loadsย of smiles and giggles. Here are five Easter game ideas to try with your family today.
Egg-and-Spoon Race
What you need:
- Eggs (hard-boiled or plastic)
- Spoonsย
How to play:
Each player gets a chance to carry an egg on a spoon from a starting point to a turnaround spot, and back to the start without dropping the egg. The person who carries their egg the fastest wins. You can time each person playing, or set up teams to race against one another.ย
Easter Egg Toss
What you need:
- Plastic Eggs
- Large Cardboard Boxย
How to play:
Cut an arch out of one of the sides of the box. Everyone gets a shot to toss a set number of plastic eggs in the box. The person who gets the most in the box wins. You can make the game more festiveย by decorating the box with construction paper bunny ears.ย
Easter Egg Hunt
What you need:
- Plastic or Hard-Boiled Eggsย
How to play:
This fun Easter game is one of the most popular Easter activities of all time. Colorful plastic or dyed hard-boiled eggs are hidden throughout the house or on the lawn. Dress your children in their most comfortable two-piece sets as they search for as many eggs as they can. If you're using plastic eggs, you can place candy inside as a reward.
Pin The Tail On The Bunny
What you need:
- Light Construction Paper
- Scissors
- Double-sided Sticky tape
- Blindfold or Bandana
How to play:
Download a printable copy of a bunny to hang on your wall. Cut a fluffy bunny tail out of construction paper for each player. Place some sticky tape on one side. Blindfold each player on their turn and gently turn them three times. Direct them to pin the tailย where they think it should goย on the bunny. The player that gets the tail the closest to the right spot wins.
Bunny Sack Race
What you need:
- Empty Feed Sacksย or Old Pillowcases
How to play:ย
Map out where the start and the finish lines are located. Instruct the players to get inside their sack and hold the top edge. Have the game moderatorย yellย โgoโ and get ready for the players to romp in their favorites rompers to the finish line. The first one to cross
What To Put in an Easter Basket
Giving and getting an Easter basket on Sunday morning always puts a smile on everyoneโs faces. If youโre wondering what to put in your childโs Easter basket other than the usual chocolate bunnies and marshmallow chicks, weโve got a few Posh Peanut suggestions that are sure to make your basket a major hit.
For Baby
Stock your Easter basket for baby with our signature patoo baby blankets or loveys. These exceedingly soft reversible covers featuring charming Easter styles will keep your baby warm and coddled all day and night. You can also add a printed headwrap or Posh Peanut's signature pastel-colored bunny turbans, your babyโs own Easter bonnet! Made from stretchy, super soft fabric, these whimsical headcovers are the perfectย gift for a newborn peanut.
For Children
Gift your preschool and older kids functional and fashionableย accessories,ย like a new backpack they can use for school or a weekend trip away from home. Or think about giving your children one of our roomyย lunch bags! Their water-resistant and insulated linings keep snacks and drinks fresh, while anย external name tag means your child will always know which lunch bag is theirs. And hereโs a fun idea: If you've got oversized plastic eggs to fill, stuff them with our colorful
What To Wear On Easterย
This Easter, make sure your children are dressed for the occasion, no matter what the time of day. Choosing what to wear is easy with our suggestions below. Hereโs what you and your children need to be photo-ready, morning, noon, or night.
For Sunday Service
If youโre celebrating formal festivities on Easter Sunday, our collaboration with Alice + Oliviaยฎ offers the cutest skirt bodysuits and rompers for your little girl. Or try a dress made from 100 percent cotton Pointelle, in baby blue or cotton candy pink.ย
For Brunch Or Dinnerย
Got kids running around all day long? They can go from outside to their dinner plates comfortably in our sweatshirt jogger sets. Made from 100 percent French Terry cotton, theyโre durable enough to withstand any Easter games and activities you kids play until the table is set.
For Bedtime
Start your own tradition with holiday pajamas for the whole family. Whether theyโre worn on Easterโs Eve or after a full Sunday celebration that leaves your little ones tuckered out, everyone canย rest peacefully in theseย high-qualityย pieces designed to deliver the sweetest of dreams (mainly about Easter baskets full of candy!).ย ย
Going for a theme? Our Easter collection captures the spirit of the holiday with patterns of baby chicks in bunny ears, smart bunnies and carrots, gray bunnies and pussy willows, and our signature pink and white bunny print.ย
You can also get the whole family in on the action with matching sets for mom, dad, children, and babies. Mommy and baby in matching PJ sets is totally worthy of an Instagram share.ย
Final Thoughts
Easter is a time meant to be shared with family and good friends. Whether youโre starting the day with a Sunday service, sharing your afternoon or evening over a meal with family and friends, or spending the day hunting for Easter Eggs, Posh Peanut has the clothing you and your children need to get it all done. And with this handy list of Easter games, crafts, and gifts, youโre set to make cherished memories this Easter celebration.
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