Fun Easter Ideas for Kids
Easter is such a fun time of year for kids isn't it?
There are so many cute things you can make, bake and do to create beautiful memories with the family over the holidays.
It's not all about the chocolate either! Check out our favourite fun Easter ideas for kids.
BUNNY PANCAKES
The clever people at We Might Be Tiny have made a free ebook of Easter recipes including these cute bunny pancakes.
You can download your copy from us here.
SUN JELLIES EASTER BASKET
The Sun Jellies Baskets make gorgeous Easter baskets that you can reuse over and over again for all sorts of things! They come in heaps of beautiful colours so you can even colour co-ordinate.
Get Sun Jellies Baskets here.
MAKE A SOCK BUNNY
Now you know what to do with all those pairs of socks missing their other half! We love a craft that is super easy and doesn't make a mess.
This cute bunny is made from a sock and doesn't require any sewing. Such a fun activity for the Easter school holidays. Get the kids to make a whole bunny family and encourage creative play!
Find out how to make the sock bunny here.
EASTER BAKING MADE EASY
Easter baking is easy with a Poddie!! The Freeze and Bake Poddies from We Might Be Tiny come in a silicone tray of 9 or 20 with fun animal shapes including bunnies.
You can cook hot cross buns or muffins in them or use as chocolate and snack moulds.
Many kids have allergies and special dietary requirements these days so Easter goodies made at home are a great solution. The Poddies are freezer, oven, microwave and dishwasher safe.
Try this super healthy recipe from We Might Be Tiny that uses the Mini Poddies!
Date and Chocolate Bunnies
- 160 g (2 cups) cocoa butter
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) maple syrup/honey
- 1 vanilla pod
- 120 g (1 1/3 cup) raw chocolate powder
- 60 g (1/2 cup) buckwheat kernels
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) almond butter
- 10 dates, chopped into fine pieces
Place a pan with about 3 centimetres of water on a stove. Place cacao butter into a heatproof bowl and set bowl in the water. Bring water to a simmer, then turn off heat, and allow butter to sit until completely melted.
Stir frequently and add sweetener (honey/ maple syrup) and a scrape of a vanilla pod.Remove from heat. Using a food thermometer, stir in raw chocolate powder at approximately 55 C.
Chocolate is very delicate and can become lumpy and grainy if overheated. Avoid all contact with water as the chocolate will seize.Pour a small amount of chocolate into each Mini Poddie.
Place in a few pieces of chopped date, a dollop of almond butter, and a sprinkle of buckwheat kernels, before topping with more melted chocolate.Place in refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours.
Remove from Mini Poddies tray and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Shop Poddies here.
EASTER BUNNY FRUIT PLATTER
Just to offset some of the chocolate at Easter, how about a cute bunny made from just fruit? It's easy to do and looks impressive for entertaining too.
Find out how to make it here.
DYE SOME EASTER EGGS!
Did you know that you can dye eggs with fruit, veggies and spices you probably already have at home? You just boil some eggs and then soak in these homemade dyes. It's easy and safe to eat the eggs if you want as well.
Find out how to dye Easter eggs naturally here.
MAKE AN EASY EASTER BONNET
These fun headbands are so easy to make from cardboard and a few crafty bits and pieces. Another great activity for the school holidays or a quick and easy option for the Easter Bonnet Parade.
Find out how to make them here.
SCRUNCH KIDS EASTER BASKETS
The Scrunch Kids watering cans and buckets make cute Easter baskets and gift idea all in one. They come in so many gorgeous colours too!
The entire Scrunch Kids range is on sale from the 30th of March to the 11th of April. Get 20% off everything. Discount automatically applied at the checkout.
Shop Scrunch Kids here.
MAKE BUNNY TAILS
This recipe could not be easier. Just melt some white chocolate, dip in some marshmallows and roll in coconut and you have bunny tails!
These can make a great gift - pop in a jar with a pretty ribbon.
Find out how to make them here.
IDEAS FOR EASTER BASKETS (that aren't chocolate!)
- Wooden Egg Shaker
- Animal Toothbrush and Toothpaste
- Ribbon Wands
- Peter Rabbit Book and Rattle
- Snackie Bunny Snack Bowls
- Mrs Rabbit Rattle
- Bunny Soft Toys
You can see all of our Easter category here.