Easter is a wonderful opportunity for family activities, creative play and springtime adventures.
For many families Easter has important religious meaning, while others also enjoy seasonal traditions such as Easter eggs, crafts, spring walks and family gatherings.
At QuackyandRex.com, our children's activities focus on fun, creativity, learning and spending time together.
Easter Egg Hunt
The classic Easter egg hunt is easy to adapt for different ages.
For younger children, hide eggs where they can be spotted easily.
For older children, create clues.
Try:
“Your next clue is somewhere cold.”
The fridge.
“Find somewhere Rex might sleep.”
Near a bed or dinosaur toy.
Egg hunts can also use paper eggs, pictures or clues rather than chocolate.
Easter Colouring
Create a quiet Easter activity table with:
- Easter colouring sheets
- Crayons
- Pencils
- Stickers
- Plain paper
Children can colour:
- Easter eggs
- Spring flowers
- Chicks
- Rabbits
- Ducks
- Easter baskets
Quacky has a slight advantage when it comes to Easter chick activities.
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Design an Easter Egg
Draw a large egg shape and let children decorate it.
Try:
Stripes.
Spots.
Zigzags.
Stars.
Hearts.
Letters.
Numbers.
Children can then compare designs and describe the patterns they created.
Easter Counting Activities
Use paper eggs or small toys.
Ask children:
Can you count five eggs?
Can you make a group of three?
Which group has more?
Can you sort them by colour?
Simple play can introduce early maths concepts.
Easter Matching Game
Create pairs of Easter pictures.
For example:
Two chicks.
Two eggs.
Two flowers.
Two baskets.
Turn them face down and play a simple memory game.
Spring Nature Hunt
Easter often arrives alongside changes in the natural world.
Go for a walk and look for:
- Flowers
- Birds
- New leaves
- Insects
- Different colours
- Signs of spring
Ask children what looks different from winter.
Make an Easter Story
Start with:
“Quacky found a giant colourful egg in the garden…”
Ask your child:
Who does it belong to?
What's inside?
Where did it come from?
What happens next?
Let the child control the story.
Easter Crafts
Try simple activities such as:
- Paper Easter baskets
- Decorated egg pictures
- Chick drawings
- Spring flowers
- Easter cards
- Paper bunny ears
Use child-safe materials and supervise younger children.
Easter Activities for Travelling
Easter holidays often involve travelling to see family or taking a short break.
Prepare:
- Colouring sheets
- Puzzles
- Dot-to-dots
- Stickers
- Drawing challenges
- Stories
Print them before leaving and create a simple travel pack.
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Easter Learning Activities
Seasonal themes can be used to practise early learning.
Try:
Colours: Find the yellow egg.
Numbers: Count six chicks.
Letters: What sound does “egg” begin with?
Shapes: Decorate an egg using circles and triangles.
Patterns: Red, blue, red, blue — what comes next?
Easter Activities for Schools and Nurseries
Easter and spring activities can work well in early-years settings.
Ideas include:
- Spring colouring
- Counting games
- Matching
- Story prompts
- Nature activities
- Craft sessions
Visit the Schools & Nurseries resources at QuackyandRex.com for more ideas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are good Easter activities for children?
Easter egg hunts, colouring, crafts, spring nature walks, counting games and storytelling are simple options.
What are good Easter activities without chocolate?
Use paper egg hunts, scavenger hunts, colouring, crafts, printable puzzles and outdoor activities.
What are good Easter activities for preschool children?
Colour recognition, counting eggs, matching games, simple crafts and spring nature hunts work particularly well.
Where can I find Easter printables?
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