100 Easter-Themed Sensory Play Recipes and activities for Early Childhood
- The Educators' Domain
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A collection of hands-on, engaging experiences that inspire curiosity and creativity in young children. These activities are inspired by Reggio Emilia and Montessori principles, focusing on sensory exploration, child-led learning, and the use of natural materials. Designed to encourage open-ended play, each activity fosters cognitive, motor, and social development while celebrating the joy of Easter. Educators and parents will find these activities ideal for creating rich learning environments where children can explore, experiment, and discover at their own pace.

1.Bunny Cloud Dough
Ingredients:
2 cups cornflour
1 cup coconut oil
Pastel food colouring (optional)
Instructions:
Combine cornflour and coconut oil in a bowl until soft dough forms.
Add pastel colouring and mix gently until colour is evenly distributed.
Allow children to shape dough into bunny shapes, eggs, or imaginative creations.
Analysis of Learning: Children enhance their fine motor skills, sensory experiences, and imaginative play through manipulating soft textures.

2.Easter Egg Bubble Foam
Ingredients:
½ cup dish soap (mild and non-toxic)
1 cup water
Pastel food colouring
Instructions:
Mix dish soap and water with an electric mixer until foamy.
Add pastel food colouring for Easter-themed fun.
Provide scoops and containers for sensory exploration.
Analysis of Learning: Children explore textures and colours, enhancing tactile experiences and creative expression.

3.Jellybean Soap Foam
Ingredients:
½ cup mild baby soap
1 cup water
Jellybean-coloured food dyes
Easy Instructions:
Whip baby soap and water until a fluffy foam forms.
Divide foam into separate bowls, adding different jellybean colours.
Allow children to scoop and mix colours.
Analysis of Learning: Children engage in sensory play, colour mixing, and early science exploration.
4.Eggshell Mosaic Art

Ingredients:
Crushed dyed eggshells
Non-toxic glue
Cardboard or thick paper
Easy Instructions:
Crush dyed eggshells into small pieces.
Draw Easter shapes on cardboard.
Glue eggshell pieces onto the drawn shapes to create mosaics.
Analysis of Learning: Children develop fine motor coordination, creativity, and understanding of textures and colours.

5.Carrot Patch Mud Kitchen
Ingredients:
Soil
Fresh carrots (washed)
Pots, pans, and kitchen utensils
Instructions:
Set up soil in pots or a large container outdoors.
Add fresh carrots into the soil to mimic a carrot patch.
Provide kitchen utensils for imaginative cooking play.
Analysis of Learning: Children engage in imaginative play, sensory exploration of natural materials, and enhance their language and social interactions.
6.Easter Egg Ice Rescue

Materials:
Water
Plastic Easter eggs
Large containers or trays
Child-safe tools (wooden spoons, droppers, small cups)
Instructions:
Place plastic Easter eggs in containers filled with water and freeze overnight.
Remove frozen egg blocks and place them in trays.
Provide children with tools to melt or chip the ice and "rescue" the eggs.
Analysis of Learning:Children develop problem-solving, scientific thinking, and fine motor skills through exploratory play.

7.Bunny Trails Sand Tray
Materials:
Sand (or kinetic sand)
Small trays or shallow containers
Small bunny figurines or Easter-themed items
Instructions:
Fill trays with sand.
Add bunny figurines and Easter-themed materials.
Encourage children to create trails, patterns, and storytelling scenarios.
Analysis of Learning:Children enhance creativity, storytelling skills, sensory awareness, and fine motor development.
8. Chickpea Easter Sensory Bin

Ingredients:
Dry chickpeas
Pastel-coloured cups and scoops
Plastic eggs and small chicks or bunny toys
Instructions:
Fill a bin or tub with dry chickpeas.
Add pastel scoops, cups, plastic eggs, and Easter toys.
Encourage scooping, pouring, sorting, and imaginative play.
Analysis of Learning:Children explore textures, sorting skills, and strengthen hand-eye coordination.
9. Easter Herbal Playdough
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
½ cup salt
1½ cups boiling water
2 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh herbs (rosemary, mint, lavender)
Instructions:
Combine flour, salt, and herbs in a bowl.
Add boiling water and olive oil, mixing to form dough.
Allow cooling, then invite children to shape into Easter eggs or bunnies.
Analysis of Learning:Children explore natural materials, sensory textures, and creative expression.

10. Egg Rolling Ramp Experiment
Materials:
Cardboard ramps or tubes
Wooden or plastic eggs
Cushions or baskets to catch eggs
Instructions:
Set up ramps or tubes at various heights and angles.
Provide children with eggs to roll down ramps.
Encourage children to observe, predict and discuss speed and distance.
Analysis of Learning:Children explore basic scientific concepts, problem-solving, and observational skills.
11. Bunny Tail Cotton Ball Painting
Materials:
Cotton balls
Pegs (for handles)
Pastel-coloured non-toxic paints
Paper
Instructions:
Attach cotton balls to pegs as handles.
Provide paint in shallow trays.
Invite children to stamp, dot, and paint patterns on paper using cotton balls.
Analysis of Learning:Children enhance creativity, fine motor coordination, and sensory engagement.
12. Easter Grass Scissor Skills
Materials:
Green paper or natural grass cuttings
Child-safe scissors
Small baskets
Instructions:
Provide green paper strips or natural grass.
Encourage children to snip grass pieces into smaller lengths.
Children can fill small baskets creating nests for eggs or chicks.
Analysis of Learning:Children practise scissor skills, strengthen fine motor muscles, and develop concentration.
13. Flower Petal Easter Confetti

Materials:
Fresh flower petals (non-toxic)
Bowls and scoops
Small paper bags or envelopes
Instructions:
Gather and place flower petals into bowls.
Children scoop and mix petals, making Easter confetti.
Fill small bags or envelopes for pretend play or gift-giving.
Analysis of Learning:Children explore nature's textures and scents, engage creativity, and refine motor skills.
14. Easter Nature Egg Painting
Materials:
Hard-boiled eggs or wooden eggs
Non-toxic paint or natural dyes
Leaves, flowers, sticks, feathers
Easy Instructions:
Offer eggs and paints or dyes.
Provide natural materials to press and roll onto eggs for unique patterns.
Allow eggs to dry for display.
Analysis of Learning:Children combine sensory exploration, creativity, and nature appreciation.
15. Floating Easter Egg Boats

Materials:
Plastic egg halves
Small waterproof toys or figurines
Water table or shallow tray filled with water
Instructions:
Float plastic egg halves as little boats.
Add small toys or figurines as passengers.
Encourage imaginative play and experimentation with floating and sinking.
Analysis of Learning:Children explore buoyancy, imaginative play, and early scientific understanding.
16. Easter Bunny Garden Small World
Materials:
Soil or sand
Fresh plants or flowers (safe, non-toxic)
Bunny figurines, miniature carrots, and Easter eggs
Tray or shallow container
Instructions:
Arrange soil or sand in a tray.
Children plant flowers, place bunny figurines, eggs, and carrots.
Invite imaginative small-world play and storytelling.
Analysis of Learning:Children develop creativity, narrative skills, and sensory exploration.
17. Easter Egg Memory Match Sensory Tray
Materials:
Pairs of plastic eggs filled with matching sensory items (bells, rice, sand, stones)
Tray or basket
Instructions:
Fill pairs of eggs with matching sounds or textures.
Place in a tray or basket and mix them up.
Invite children to find matching sensory pairs through shaking or touching.
Analysis of Learning:Children enhance auditory and tactile discrimination, memory skills, and sensory engagement.

18. Easter Ribbon Threading
Materials:
Coloured ribbons or strips of fabric
Plastic or cardboard eggs with punched holes
Instructions:
Provide eggs with holes and ribbons or fabric strips.
Invite children to thread, weave, and decorate eggs.
Encourage creativity and colour pattern making.
Analysis of Learning:Children practise fine motor coordination, colour recognition, and creative expression.
19. Bunny Hop Obstacle Course
Materials:
Pillows, cushions, hoops, cones
Bunny ears or dress-up items (optional)
Instructions:
Set up simple obstacles indoors or outdoors.
Encourage children to hop like bunnies through the course.
Incorporate imaginative play elements.
Analysis of Learning:Children strengthen gross motor skills, spatial awareness, and imaginative role-play.
20. Easter Egg Sound Shakers
Materials:
Plastic eggs
Rice, beads, dried peas, oats
Tape to seal eggs securely
Instructions:
Fill plastic eggs with different dry items.
Seal eggs securely with tape.
Allow children to explore sound making and rhythm.
Analysis of Learning:Children develop auditory discrimination, sensory exploration, and musical creativity.

21. Easter Egg Sensory Water Play
Materials:
Water
Plastic Easter eggs (with small holes)
Scoopers and strainers
Instructions:
Fill a large container or tub with water.
Float plastic Easter eggs in the water.
Encourage children to scoop, strain, and explore the eggs' movement in the water.
Analysis of Learning:Children engage in sensory water play, explore cause and effect, and develop fine motor skills.
22. Easter Flower Crown Craft
Materials:
Paper strips or craft wire
Fake flowers or fresh petals
Glue
Instructions:
Cut paper strips or form a crown with craft wire.
Attach fake flowers or fresh petals using glue.
Allow children to decorate their crowns and wear them for imaginative play.
Analysis of Learning:Children explore creativity, develop fine motor skills, and engage in imaginative dress-up play.
23. Bunny Paw Print Art

Materials:
Non-toxic paint (brown or pastel colours)
Paper plates or cardboard
Bunny paw print templates
Instructions:
Dip hands or feet in non-toxic paint and make paw prints on paper.
Use templates to add bunny tracks leading to Easter eggs.
Allow prints to dry before displaying.
Analysis of Learning:Children enhance their sensory awareness, develop motor skills, and engage in creative expression.
24. Easter Egg Colour Matching Game
Materials:
Plastic Easter eggs (in various colours)
Coloured paper or fabric swatches
Small baskets
Instructions:
Place coloured paper or fabric swatches around the play area.
Invite children to match the eggs to the correct colour swatch.
Encourage them to sort and arrange the eggs in different colour patterns.
Analysis of Learning:Children improve colour recognition, categorisation skills, and hand-eye coordination.
25. Edible Easter Playdough

Ingredients:
1 cup cornflour
1/2 cup icing sugar
1/4 cup coconut oil
Food colouring
Instructions:
Combine cornflour, icing sugar, and coconut oil in a bowl.
Add food colouring to create pastel shades.
Allow children to shape and create Easter-themed items like eggs and bunnies.
Analysis of Learning:Children engage in sensory play, creativity, and strengthen their fine motor skills.
26. Bunny Beanbag Toss
Materials:
Beanbags or soft balls
Basket or bucket
Bunny-shaped target (paper or fabric)
Instructions:
Place a bunny-shaped target on the floor or wall.
Provide children with beanbags to toss into the target basket.
Encourage children to practice aiming and scoring.
Analysis of Learning:Children develop gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and focus through play.
27. Easter Basket Collage
Materials:
Paper baskets
Crayons, markers, or paint
Stickers, ribbons, and other craft decorations
Instructions:
Provide paper baskets for children to decorate.
Use crayons, paint, or stickers to create unique designs.
Let children fill their baskets with "Easter treats" (e.g., small pom poms, buttons).
Analysis of Learning:Children explore creativity, fine motor skills, and the concept of crafting gifts for others.
28. Sensory Rice Easter Eggs
Ingredients:
White rice
Food colouring
Plastic Easter eggs
Instructions:
Colour the rice using food dye and let it dry.
Fill plastic Easter eggs with the coloured rice.
Allow children to shake and explore the sensory experience of the rice inside.
Analysis of Learning:Children enhance sensory processing, explore colour mixing, and develop fine motor coordination.
29. Springtime Nature Prints
Materials:
Fresh flowers, leaves, and twigs
Paper or fabric
Non-toxic paint
Instructions:
Dip flowers, leaves, or twigs in non-toxic paint.
Press them onto paper or fabric to create nature prints.
Encourage children to experiment with different natural materials.
Analysis of Learning:Children explore the connection between nature and art while practising creativity and sensory play.

30. Bunny Nose Sensory Bottles
Materials:
Empty plastic bottles
Pom-poms (white and pastel)
Clear glue or water
Instructions:
Fill bottles with a mix of pom-poms in different colours.
Add clear glue or water to create a "sensory bottle."
Let children shake, roll, and explore the texture of the bottle contents.
Analysis of Learning:Children develop sensory awareness, fine motor skills, and curiosity through exploration.
31. Jelly Bean Colour Sorting
Materials:
Jelly beans or other coloured candies
Bowls or cups
Instructions:
Place a variety of jelly beans in a bowl.
Encourage children to sort them by colour into separate bowls or cups.
Provide discussion opportunities to explore the different colours and patterns.
Analysis of Learning:Children refine colour recognition, sorting skills, and counting abilities.
32. Easter Egg Hunt with Sensory Items
Materials:
Plastic Easter eggs
Sensory items (e.g., cotton balls, small beads, beans)
Instructions:
Fill plastic Easter eggs with various sensory items.
Hide the eggs around the space for children to find.
Encourage children to open each egg and describe the sensory experience inside.
Analysis of Learning:Children enhance sensory exploration, curiosity, and fine motor skills while engaging in a fun hunt.
33. Easter Bunny Shaped Ice Cubes
Materials:
Water
Bunny-shaped ice cube tray
Food colouring (optional)
Instructions:
Fill the bunny-shaped ice cube tray with water.
Add a drop of food colouring to create pastel hues.
Freeze and allow children to explore the ice cubes by holding or melting them.
Analysis of Learning:Children engage in sensory exploration and temperature concepts through hands-on play.
34. Easter Egg Suncatchers
Materials:
Clear plastic sheets or contact paper
Coloured tissue paper
Scissors
Instructions:
Cut Easter egg shapes out of clear plastic sheets or contact paper.
Let children tear and stick colourful tissue paper onto the plastic sheet.
Hang the suncatcher near a window to catch the sunlight.
Analysis of Learning:Children develop fine motor skills, colour recognition, and creativity through this craft.
35. Carrot Tug-of-War Game
Materials:
Large carrot-shaped fabric or rope
Two teams of children
Instructions:
Create a "carrot" rope by tying orange fabric strips together.
Divide children into two teams.
Have them pull on the rope in a friendly tug-of-war competition.
Analysis of Learning:Children practice gross motor skills, teamwork, and coordination through physical activity.
36. Easter Bunny Print Stamps
Materials:
Bunny-shaped stamps
Ink pads (non-toxic)
Paper
Instructions:
Provide bunny-shaped stamps and ink pads.
Encourage children to stamp bunny prints onto paper.
Let them experiment with patterns and designs.
Analysis of Learning:Children explore printing techniques, pattern creation, and enhance fine motor skills.
37. Easter Egg Crayon Rubbings
Materials:
Easter egg-shaped templates (paper)
Crayons or coloured pencils
Instructions:
Place Easter egg templates under paper.
Let children rub over the templates with crayons or coloured pencils to reveal patterns.
Analysis of Learning:Children engage in sensory exploration and improve fine motor skills by applying pressure and tracing.
38. Bunny Ears Dress-Up Play
Materials:
Bunny ears headbands or headbands with cotton balls
Dress-up clothes (optional)
Easy Instructions:
Provide bunny ears headbands or simple DIY headbands with cotton ball bunny ears.
Let children wear the bunny ears and engage in role-play activities.
Analysis of Learning:Children engage in imaginative play, role-playing, and creativity through dress-up.
39. Chocolate Egg Scented Playdough
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
1 cup salt
1 cup water
Cocoa powder (for scent)
Instructions:
Mix flour, salt, and water to make basic playdough.
Add cocoa powder for a chocolate scent.
Allow children to shape and decorate Easter-themed items like eggs and bunnies.
Analysis of Learning:Children engage in sensory play and creativity, enhancing fine motor skills.
40. Bunny Bean Sort
Ingredients:
Dried beans (variety of shapes and colours)
Bowls or trays
Instructions:
Provide children with various dried beans.
Encourage them to sort the beans by colour or shape into separate bowls or trays.
Analysis of Learning:Children practise sorting, categorising, and enhancing hand-eye coordination.
41. Easter Egg Watercolour Resist Art
Ingredients:
Watercolour paints
White crayon
Paper
Instructions:
Draw Easter egg shapes with a white crayon on the paper.
Let children paint over the paper with watercolours.
Watch as the crayon “resists” the paint, revealing the Easter egg designs.
Analysis of Learning:Children explore colour mixing, creativity, and the concept of resist art through hands-on experimentation.
42. Egg and Spoon Relay Race
Ingredients:
Plastic Easter eggs
Spoons
Tape for a start/finish line
Instructions:
Place tape to create a start and finish line.
Children race while balancing an Easter egg on a spoon.
Encourage teamwork by having children race in pairs.
Analysis of Learning:Children enhance balance, coordination, and social skills through physical activity.
43. Easter Egg Roll Sensory Play
Ingredients:
Plastic Easter eggs
Smooth surface (table or floor)
Measuring spoons or small containers
Instructions:
Set up a smooth surface for rolling Easter eggs.
Children can roll the eggs and scoop them using measuring spoons.
Challenge children to roll eggs in different directions.
Analysis of Learning:Children refine motor skills, spatial awareness, and engage in problem-solving during the activity.
44. Jelly Bean Scent Discovery
Ingredients:
Jelly beans (variety of scents/flavours)
Blindfolds (optional)
Instructions:
Place different jelly beans in a tray.
Let children close their eyes and try to identify the scents and flavours.
Discuss their discoveries and compare the different scents.
Analysis of Learning:Children develop sensory awareness and language skills through smell and taste exploration.
45. Easter Egg Sun Prints
Ingredients:
Construction paper
Plastic Easter eggs
Sunlight
Instructions:
Place plastic Easter eggs on a piece of construction paper.
Leave the paper in direct sunlight for a few hours.
Remove the eggs to reveal sun-printed shapes.
Analysis of Learning:Children learn about light, shadows, and the effects of the sun on different materials.
46. Carrot Sensory Path
Ingredients:
Orange and green paper strips (or fabric)
Tape
Instructions:
Create a sensory path using orange and green strips to form carrot shapes.
Children can walk, hop, or crawl through the path, stepping on the different textures.
Add challenges like hopping from "carrot to carrot."
Analysis of Learning:Children enhance gross motor skills, balance, and coordination through physical play.
47. Bunny Tail Pom-Pom Sort
Ingredients:
White pom-poms
Bowls or small containers
Coloured pom-poms
Instructions:
Provide white pom-poms and encourage children to sort them by size or colour.
Challenge children to use tweezers to sort the pom-poms into containers.
Use the sorted pom-poms to create bunny tails.
Analysis of Learning:Children refine fine motor skills, sorting abilities, and develop hand-eye coordination.
48. Springtime Sensory Bubbles
Ingredients:
Bubble solution (non-toxic)
Bubble wands
Coloured ribbons
Instructions:
Blow bubbles using the bubble solution and wands.
Tie coloured ribbons to the wand for added sensory interest.
Let children chase and pop the bubbles outdoors.
Analysis of Learning:Children explore movement, colour recognition, and cause and effect while enjoying physical activity.
49. Easter Sensory Texture Board
Ingredients:
Various textured materials (felt, cotton balls, fabric, sandpaper)
Cardboard or foam board
Glue
Instructions:
Glue different textures onto a large cardboard or foam board.
Let children explore each texture with their hands.
Encourage children to describe how each texture feels.
Analysis of Learning:Children engage in tactile exploration and improve sensory awareness.
50. Easter Bunny Tail Sensory Bottles
Ingredients:
Clear plastic bottles
White pom-poms
Rice or sand
Small Easter-themed objects
Instructions:
Fill plastic bottles with rice or sand.
Add small Easter-themed objects and white pom-poms to the bottle.
Seal the bottle and let children explore by shaking it.
Analysis of Learning:Children engage in sensory exploration, hand-eye coordination, and auditory discrimination.
51. Bunny Ears Sensory Bin
Ingredients:
Soft fabric or felt (in pastel colours)
Bunny ear templates
Small bunny figurines
Instructions:
Place soft fabric or felt in the sensory bin for children to touch and explore.
Add bunny ear templates for them to trace or cut out.
Provide bunny figurines for imaginative play.
Analysis of Learning:Children refine fine motor skills, develop creativity, and engage in imaginative role play.
52.Easter Egg Sensory Bins
Ingredients:
Coloured rice or pasta
Plastic Easter eggs
Scoops and containers
Instructions:
Fill a sensory bin with coloured rice or pasta.
Hide plastic Easter eggs inside for children to discover.
Encourage scooping, filling, and pouring the rice or pasta.
Analysis of Learning:Children develop fine motor skills, sensory awareness, and curiosity through tactile exploration. This activity promotes hand-eye coordination, focus, and problem-solving as children search for the hidden eggs.
53. Bunny Paper Plate Masks
Ingredients:
Paper plates
Markers, crayons, and paint
Cotton balls
Glue
Instructions:
Cut out holes for eyes and create a bunny face on the paper plate.
Decorate the mask with crayons, markers, and glue cotton balls as bunny tails.
Let children wear their masks for imaginative play.
Analysis of Learning:Children enhance creativity, fine motor skills, and engage in imaginative role-playing.
54. Carrot Painting
Ingredients:
Orange paint
Green paper or fabric
Brushes
Instructions:
Paint a large carrot shape on paper or fabric.
Use green fabric or paper for the carrot’s top and attach it to the painted shape.
Let children explore painting with different brushes and techniques.
Analysis of Learning:Children explore creativity, colour mixing, and develop fine motor coordination through painting.
55. Easter Bunny Balance Beam
Ingredients:
Wooden beam or tape on the floor
Bunny ears headbands (optional)
Instructions:
Create a balance beam using a wooden beam or tape on the floor.
Let children walk across the beam while balancing.
Add bunny ears for extra fun and role-playing.
Analysis of Learning:Children improve balance, coordination, and gross motor skills through physical play.
56. Bunny Beanbag Toss
Ingredients:
Beanbags (small and soft)
Easter-themed targets (e.g., bunny or egg shapes)
Instructions:
Set up Easter-themed targets in a basket or on the floor.
Let children toss beanbags into the targets.
Encourage them to aim and score.
Analysis of Learning:Children develop hand-eye coordination, focus, and gross motor skills through target practice.
57. Easter Egg Bath Bombs
Ingredients:
Baking soda
Citric acid
Cornstarch
Coconut oil
Essential oils (optional)
Instructions:
Mix dry ingredients and slowly add coconut oil and essential oils.
Mold the mixture into Easter egg shapes and let them dry.
Let children watch the bath bombs fizz in warm water.
Analysis of Learning:Children explore scientific reactions, sensory experiences, and develop an understanding of cause and effect.
58. Easter Egg Tape Resist Art
Materials:
Masking tape
Watercolour paints
Paper
Instructions:
Create Easter egg shapes on the paper using masking tape.
Let children paint the paper with watercolours.
After the paint dries, peel the tape to reveal the egg shapes.
Analysis of Learning:Children explore colour application, fine motor skills, and the concept of tape resist art.
59. Carrot Digging Sensory Play
Materials:
Soil
Plastic carrots or real carrot tops
Small garden tools
Instructions:
Fill a large sensory bin with soil.
Hide plastic carrots or carrot tops in the soil.
Let children dig and explore with small garden tools.
Analysis of Learning:Children develop sensory awareness, fine motor skills, and curiosity through outdoor exploration.
60. Bunny Handprint Craft
Ingredients:
White construction paper
Pink construction paper
Non-toxic paint
Instructions:
Paint children’s hands white and press them onto paper to make bunny shapes.
Add ears, eyes, and a nose with pink paper and markers.
Allow to dry and display as Easter-themed art.
Analysis of Learning:Children enhance fine motor skills, creativity, and sensory exploration through handprint art.
61. Easter Egg Shape Sorting
Ingredients:
Plastic Easter eggs in different shapes (oval, circular, etc.)
Small containers or trays
Instructions:
Provide plastic Easter eggs in various shapes.
Ask children to sort the eggs based on their shape.
Allow children to explore and discuss different shapes.
Analysis of Learning:Children refine their sorting and categorisation skills while enhancing shape recognition.
62. Easter Basket Relay
Ingredients:
Small plastic Easter baskets
Soft balls or pom-poms
Tape for start/finish line
Instructions:
Set up a start and finish line using tape.
Children race while carrying an Easter basket filled with soft balls or pom-poms.
Have them transfer the balls from one basket to another.
Analysis of Learning:Children engage in physical exercise, balance, and teamwork while practising gross motor skills.
63. Easter Egg Shaker Instrument
Ingredients:
Plastic Easter eggs
Rice, beads, or lentils
Tape to seal eggs
Instructions:
Fill the plastic eggs with rice, beads, or lentils.
Seal the eggs with tape.
Let children shake the eggs and create their own rhythms.
Analysis of Learning:Children explore rhythm, auditory discrimination, and cause-and-effect through sound exploration.
64. Bunny Ears Headband Craft
Ingredients:
Paper headbands
Cotton balls
Glue
Construction paper (for ear shapes)
Instructions:
Create bunny ears using construction paper and glue them to paper headbands.
Add cotton balls to the ends of the ears to mimic bunny fur.
Let children wear the bunny ears for imaginative play.
Analysis of Learning:Children develop creativity, fine motor skills, and engage in role-playing through dress-up.
65. Easter Egg Water Colour Resist
Ingredients:
White crayon
Watercolour paints
Paper
Instructions:
Draw Easter egg shapes with a white crayon on the paper.
Let children paint over the crayon with watercolours.
Watch as the crayon resist creates a unique effect.
Analysis of Learning:Children experiment with resist techniques, explore colour mixing, and enhance fine motor skills.
66. Jelly Bean Counting Game
Ingredients:
Jelly beans (variety of colours)
Small containers or bowls
Instructions:
Provide children with jelly beans of different colours.
Ask them to sort and count the jelly beans into small containers or bowls.
Discuss the different colours and quantities with children.
Analysis of Learning:Children develop counting, sorting, and colour recognition skills.
67. Easter Egg Stained Glass Art
Ingredients:
Clear contact paper
Coloured tissue paper
Scissors
Instructions:
Cut Easter egg shapes out of clear contact paper.
Let children tear or cut tissue paper and place it onto the contact paper.
Stick the completed eggs on a window for a stained glass effect.
Analysis of Learning:Children enhance creativity, fine motor skills, and learn about light and colour through art.
68. Bunny Paw Print Stamps
Ingredients:
Bunny-shaped rubber stamps
Ink pads
Paper
Instructions:
Provide bunny-shaped rubber stamps and ink pads.
Let children stamp bunny paw prints onto paper.
Discuss the patterns created and encourage creative designs.
Analysis of Learning:Children enhance creativity, explore pattern creation, and develop hand-eye coordination.
69. Carrot Shaped Crayon Melting Art
Ingredients:
Carrot-shaped crayons or crayon pieces
Wax paper
Hairdryer
Instructions:
Place crayon pieces on a sheet of wax paper.
Use a hairdryer to melt the crayons and watch the colours blend.
Let children explore the different colours and shapes created.
Analysis of Learning:Children engage in sensory exploration, observe colour mixing, and develop problem-solving skills.
70. Easter Egg Chalk Drawings
Ingredients:
Sidewalk chalk (pastel colours)
Paved outdoor area
Instructions:
Provide children with pastel-coloured sidewalk chalk.
Let them draw Easter eggs, patterns, or designs on the pavement.
Encourage creative and large-scale outdoor art.
Analysis of Learning:Children develop gross motor skills, creativity, and spatial awareness through outdoor play.
71. Bunny Trail Nature Walk
Ingredients:
Bunny ears headbands (optional)
Nature walk supplies (magnifying glass, basket)
Nature materials (leaves, flowers, twigs)
Instructions:
Go on a nature walk and wear bunny ears.
Look for natural Easter-themed items like leaves or flowers.
Collect materials and discuss what children see and hear.
Analysis of Learning:Children explore nature, develop observational skills, and practice social-emotional learning.
72. Easter Egg Sensory Sound Exploration
Ingredients:
Plastic Easter eggs
Small items (e.g., beads, rice, paper clips)
Tape
Instructions:
Fill plastic Easter eggs with different small items to make unique sounds.
Seal the eggs securely with tape.
Let children shake and identify the sounds of the eggs.
Analysis of Learning:Children develop auditory discrimination, fine motor skills, and cause-and-effect reasoning.
73. Bunny Ears Balance Game
Ingredients:
Bunny ears headbands (optional)
Soft cushions or mats for balance
Instructions:
Have children wear bunny ears headbands (optional).
Encourage them to balance on cushions or mats while hopping like bunnies.
Add challenges by adjusting the difficulty of the balance path.
Analysis of Learning:Children enhance balance, coordination, and gross motor skills through playful movement.
74. Egg Cracking Sensory Exploration
Ingredients:
Plastic eggs (split in half)
Small toys or sensory items (e.g., cotton balls, pom-poms)
Instructions:
Fill one half of plastic eggs with small toys or sensory items.
Allow children to crack open the eggs and explore the contents.
Encourage children to describe the textures and sounds.
Analysis of Learning:Children engage in tactile exploration, develop fine motor skills, and explore cause and effect.
75. Easter Basket Weaving Craft
Ingredients:
Coloured paper strips
Glue or tape
Scissors
Instructions:
Provide children with coloured paper strips and teach them to weave them into basket shapes.
Use glue or tape to secure the edges of the baskets.
Let children decorate their baskets with stickers or small craft items.
Analysis of Learning:Children enhance fine motor skills, spatial reasoning, and creativity through weaving and crafting.
76. Carrot Growing Experiment
Ingredients:
Small carrot tops
Shallow bowls with water
Sunlight
Instructions:
Place carrot tops in bowls with water.
Position the bowls in a sunny area to encourage growth.
Let children observe and record the growth over time.
Analysis of Learning:Children engage in scientific observation, nurture curiosity, and develop an understanding of plant growth.
77. Easter Egg Paper Tearing Craft
Ingredients:
Coloured paper
Glue
Scissors
Instructions:
Cut Easter egg shapes from coloured paper.
Let children tear smaller pieces of paper to glue onto the egg shapes.
Discuss different textures and colour combinations.
Analysis of Learning:Children practice fine motor skills, creativity, and learn about textures and shapes through art.
78. Bunny Footprint Sensory Path
Ingredients:
White paper or fabric
Bunny footprint template
Non-toxic paint
Instructions:
Dip children’s feet in white paint and make bunny paw prints on the paper or fabric.
Create a sensory path for children to walk over.
Encourage children to hop from footprint to footprint.
Analysis of Learning:Children enhance their sensory awareness, gross motor skills, and coordination.
79. Easter Egg Hunt with Natural Materials
Ingredients:
Plastic Easter eggs
Natural materials (leaves, twigs, small stones)
Instructions:
Hide small natural materials inside the plastic eggs.
Organise an Easter egg hunt where children discover the natural materials.
Discuss the items inside the eggs and their relevance to nature.
Analysis of Learning:Children engage in sensory exploration, develop nature appreciation, and practice problem-solving.
80. Bunny Shaped Crayon Rubbing
Ingredients:
Bunny-shaped templates
Crayons
Paper
Instructions:
Place bunny-shaped templates under a sheet of paper.
Let children rub over the templates with crayons to reveal the shapes.
Discuss the different textures and colours.
Analysis of Learning:Children develop hand-eye coordination, creativity, and fine motor skills through crayon rubbing.
81. Easter Egg Wind Chimes
Ingredients:
Plastic Easter eggs
String or yarn
Small bells or beads
Instructions:
Fill Easter eggs with small bells or beads.
String the eggs together and hang them up.
Let children listen to the sounds as the wind blows through the chimes.
Analysis of Learning:Children explore sound, creativity, and fine motor skills through craft and outdoor play.
82. Bunny Face Painting
Ingredients:
Non-toxic face paint
Brushes
Sponges
Instructions:
Use non-toxic face paint to create bunny faces on children.
Encourage children to add their own designs and details.
Let them enjoy their bunny faces as they engage in pretend play.
Analysis of Learning:Children enhance creativity, fine motor skills, and engage in imaginative role-playing.
83.Eggshell Planters
Ingredients:
Eggshells
Soil
Small seeds (e.g., grass seeds)
Easy Instructions:
Gently crack eggshells and remove the insides.
Fill the shells with soil and plant seeds.
Let children water and watch their plants grow.
Analysis of Learning:Children engage in science exploration, develop fine motor skills, and learn about plant growth.
84. Easter Basket Sensory Bottles
Ingredients:
Clear plastic bottles
Easter-themed items (mini eggs, beads, ribbon)
Glitter or sequins
Instructions:
Fill clear plastic bottles with Easter-themed items and glitter.
Seal the bottles tightly and let children explore by shaking them.
Encourage them to focus on the sounds and movement of the objects.
Analysis of Learning:Children develop sensory awareness, auditory discrimination, and fine motor skills.
85. Bunny Hop Beanbag Balance
Materials:
Beanbags
Bunny-shaped props or cut-outs
Small balance beams or straight lines on the floor
Instructions:
Set up balance beams or create straight lines on the floor for children to walk along.
Give each child a beanbag to balance on their head or hand.
Encourage them to hop like bunnies while balancing the beanbag across the line or beam.
Celebrate their ability to balance and complete the challenge.
Analysis of Learning:Children refine their balance, coordination, and concentration while engaging in this fun physical activity. They develop their gross motor skills and learn about the importance of stability and focus during movement.
86. Egg and Spoon Nature Walk
Ingredients:
Plastic eggs
Spoons
Nature walk items (rocks, flowers)
Instructions:
Provide spoons and plastic eggs for the children to balance.
Encourage them to walk through the outdoor space while balancing their eggs.
Let children observe and collect nature walk items along the way.
Analysis of Learning:Children practice balance, gross motor skills, and develop a connection with nature. 87. Easter Egg Colour Mixing Sensory Bags
Ingredients:
Clear plastic bags
Food colouring
Gel or liquid glue
Instructions:
Fill clear plastic bags with different food colouring.
Add a bit of glue or hair gel to create a squishy texture.
Seal the bags securely and let children explore colour mixing by squishing and moving the bags.
Analysis of Learning:Children explore colour mixing, fine motor skills, and sensory experiences while manipulating the bags.
88. Bunny Print Potato Stamps
Ingredients:
Potatoes
Non-toxic paint
Bunny templates
Instructions:
Cut a potato in half and carve out bunny shapes.
Dip the potato stamp in non-toxic paint and press it onto paper.
Let children decorate with additional designs.
Analysis of Learning:Children engage in creative art, learn about stamps, and practice fine motor skills.
89. Easter Egg Spoon Balance
Ingredients:
Plastic Easter eggs
Spoons
Tape or a line to balance across
Instructions:
Give each child a plastic Easter egg and spoon.
Set up a balance line and challenge children to walk across it while balancing the egg on the spoon.
Add obstacles for increased difficulty.
Analysis of Learning:Children develop balance, coordination, and gross motor skills in a fun, physical challenge.
90. Bunny Tail Pom-Pom Toss
Ingredients:
White pom-poms
Basket or container
Bunny-shaped target
Instructions:
Set up a bunny-shaped target or a basket.
Encourage children to toss white pom-poms (bunny tails) into the target.
Celebrate their accuracy and encourage friendly competition.
Analysis of Learning:Children practice aim, develop hand-eye coordination, and engage in physical activity.
91. Easter Egg Bubble Wrap Prints
Ingredients:
Bubble wrap
Plastic Easter eggs
Paint
Instructions:
Cover a table with bubble wrap.
Dip plastic Easter eggs in paint and roll them over the bubble wrap.
Let children explore the texture and patterns created.
Analysis of Learning:Children explore texture, develop creativity, and learn cause and effect through play.
92. Bunny Trail Nature Hunt
Ingredients:
Bunny print templates
Natural objects (leaves, twigs, rocks)
Small baskets
Instructions:
Place bunny print templates around the outdoor area, leading children to natural objects.
Encourage children to collect the items along the bunny trail.
Discuss each object and its natural environment.
Analysis of Learning:Children develop observational skills, improve fine motor skills, and engage with nature.
93. Easter Egg Tissue Paper Collage
Ingredients:
Tissue paper (variety of colours)
Easter egg templates
Glue
Instructions:
Provide children with Easter egg templates and tissue paper in various colours.
Let children tear the tissue paper and glue it to the template.
Encourage them to create colourful, textured egg designs.
Analysis of Learning:Children enhance creativity, fine motor skills, and understanding of colour and texture.
94. Easter Bunny Mask Craft
Ingredients:
Paper plates
Bunny ears (construction paper)
Markers, crayons, or paint
String
Instructions:
Cut eye holes in the paper plates and create bunny ears.
Let children decorate their masks using crayons, markers, and paint.
Attach string to wear the mask and encourage pretend play.
Analysis of Learning:Children explore creativity, fine motor skills, and engage in imaginative role-playing.
95. Carrot Discovery Sensory Bin
Ingredients:
Small toy carrots
Shredded orange paper
Plastic Easter eggs
Instructions:
Fill a sensory bin with shredded orange paper to resemble soil.
Hide small toy carrots and Easter eggs in the bin.
Encourage children to dig and explore the bin, searching for the carrots and eggs.
Analysis of Learning:Children develop sensory awareness, fine motor skills, and problem-solving through tactile play.
96. Easter Egg Hunt with Shapes
Ingredients:
Plastic Easter eggs
Shape cutouts or stickers
Small baskets
Instructions:
Place shape cutouts or stickers inside the plastic Easter eggs.
Hide the eggs and ask children to find them based on the shape clues.
Let them match the shapes as they collect the eggs.
Analysis of Learning:Children enhance shape recognition, problem-solving skills, and gross motor abilities.
97. Bunny Hop Relay Race
Ingredients:
Bunny ears (headbands)
Obstacles (cones, hoops)
Stopwatch (optional)
Instructions:
Set up a relay race with obstacles that children must hop over, mimicking bunny hops.
Let children race in teams or individually.
Time the race and encourage them to improve their hopping skills.
Analysis of Learning:Children practice gross motor skills, teamwork, and coordination through active play.
98. Easter Egg Rice Paint Sensory Bags
Ingredients:
Clear plastic bags
Rice
Food colouring
Plastic Easter eggs
Instructions:
Fill clear plastic bags with rice and a few drops of food colouring.
Add plastic Easter eggs inside the bag and seal it tightly.
Let children shake the bags to see how the rice moves and explores different colours.
Analysis of Learning:Children engage in sensory exploration, colour mixing, and fine motor coordination through the activity.
99. Bunny Shaped Sensory Footprints
Ingredients:
Non-toxic paint
Bunny-shaped stencil
White paper
Instructions:
Dip feet into non-toxic paint and press them onto paper.
Use bunny-shaped stencils to add ears and facial details.
Let the prints dry for display.
Analysis of Learning:Children develop sensory awareness, creativity, and fine motor skills through printing and decorating.
100.Easter Bunny Springtime Slime
Ingredients:
1 cup white school glue
1 tbsp baking soda
1 tbsp contact lens solution (with boric acid)
Pink food colouring
Glitter (optional)
Bunny-shaped moulds or cookie cutters
Instructions:
In a bowl, mix the glue and baking soda until smooth.
Add a few drops of pink food colouring to give the slime a pastel shade.
Slowly add contact lens solution and stir until the mixture begins to thicken.
Continue mixing until it reaches a stretchy consistency, then knead with hands.
Use bunny-shaped moulds or cookie cutters to form slime shapes and enjoy sensory play.
Analysis of Learning:Children develop fine motor skills through manipulation and stretching of the slime. This activity encourages creativity, sensory exploration, and problem-solving as they experiment with the slime's texture and shape.
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