100 Easter-Themed Sensory Play Recipes and activities for Early Childhood

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:

1. Combine cornflour and coconut oil in a bowl until soft dough forms.

2. Add pastel colouring and mix gently until colour is evenly distributed.

3. 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:

1. Mix dish soap and water with an electric mixer until foamy.

2. Add pastel food colouring for Easter-themed fun.

3. 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:

1. Whip baby soap and water until a fluffy foam forms.

2. Divide foam into separate bowls, adding different jellybean colours.

3. 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:

1. Crush dyed eggshells into small pieces.

2. Draw Easter shapes on cardboard.

3. 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:

1. Set up soil in pots or a large container outdoors.

2. Add fresh carrots into the soil to mimic a carrot patch.

3. 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:

1. Place plastic Easter eggs in containers filled with water and freeze overnight.

2. Remove frozen egg blocks and place them in trays.

3. 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:

1. Fill trays with sand.

2. Add bunny figurines and Easter-themed materials.

3. 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:

1. Fill a bin or tub with dry chickpeas.

2. Add pastel scoops, cups, plastic eggs, and Easter toys.

3. 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:

1. Combine flour, salt, and herbs in a bowl.

2. Add boiling water and olive oil, mixing to form dough.

3. 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:

1. Set up ramps or tubes at various heights and angles.

2. Provide children with eggs to roll down ramps.

3. 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:

1. Attach cotton balls to pegs as handles.

2. Provide paint in shallow trays.

3. 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:

1. Provide green paper strips or natural grass.

2. Encourage children to snip grass pieces into smaller lengths.

3. 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:

1. Gather and place flower petals into bowls.

2. Children scoop and mix petals, making Easter confetti.

3. 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:

1. Offer eggs and paints or dyes.

2. Provide natural materials to press and roll onto eggs for unique patterns.

3. 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:

1. Float plastic egg halves as little boats.

2. Add small toys or figurines as passengers.

3. 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:

1. Arrange soil or sand in a tray.

2. Children plant flowers, place bunny figurines, eggs, and carrots.

3. 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:

1. Fill pairs of eggs with matching sounds or textures.

2. Place in a tray or basket and mix them up.

3. 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:

1. Provide eggs with holes and ribbons or fabric strips.

2. Invite children to thread, weave, and decorate eggs.

3. 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:

1. Set up simple obstacles indoors or outdoors.

2. Encourage children to hop like bunnies through the course.

3. 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:

1. Fill plastic eggs with different dry items.

2. Seal eggs securely with tape.

3. 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:

1. Fill a large container or tub with water.

2. Float plastic Easter eggs in the water.

3. 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:

1. Cut paper strips or form a crown with craft wire.

2. Attach fake flowers or fresh petals using glue.

3. 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:

1. Dip hands or feet in non-toxic paint and make paw prints on paper.

2. Use templates to add bunny tracks leading to Easter eggs.

3. 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:

1. Place coloured paper or fabric swatches around the play area.

2. Invite children to match the eggs to the correct colour swatch.

3. 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:

1. Combine cornflour, icing sugar, and coconut oil in a bowl.

2. Add food colouring to create pastel shades.

3. 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:

1. Place a bunny-shaped target on the floor or wall.

2. Provide children with beanbags to toss into the target basket.

3. 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:

1. Provide paper baskets for children to decorate.

2. Use crayons, paint, or stickers to create unique designs.

3. 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:

1. Colour the rice using food dye and let it dry.

2. Fill plastic Easter eggs with the coloured rice.

3. 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:

1. Dip flowers, leaves, or twigs in non-toxic paint.

2. Press them onto paper or fabric to create nature prints.

3. 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:

1. Fill bottles with a mix of pom-poms in different colours.

2. Add clear glue or water to create a "sensory bottle."

3. 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:

1. Place a variety of jelly beans in a bowl.

2. Encourage children to sort them by colour into separate bowls or cups.

3. 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:

1. Fill plastic Easter eggs with various sensory items.

2. Hide the eggs around the space for children to find.

3. 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:

1. Fill the bunny-shaped ice cube tray with water.

2. Add a drop of food colouring to create pastel hues.

3. 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:

1. Cut Easter egg shapes out of clear plastic sheets or contact paper.

2. Let children tear and stick colourful tissue paper onto the plastic sheet.

3. 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:

1. Create a "carrot" rope by tying orange fabric strips together.

2. Divide children into two teams.

3. 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:

1. Provide bunny-shaped stamps and ink pads.

2. Encourage children to stamp bunny prints onto paper.

3. 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:

1. Place Easter egg templates under paper.

2. 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:

1. Provide bunny ears headbands or simple DIY headbands with cotton ball bunny ears.

2. 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:

1. Mix flour, salt, and water to make basic playdough.

2. Add cocoa powder for a chocolate scent.

3. 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

Materials:

• Dried beans (variety of shapes and colours)

• Bowls or trays

Instructions:

1. Provide children with various dried beans.

2. 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

Materials:

• Watercolour paints

• White crayon

• Paper

Instructions:

1. Draw Easter egg shapes with a white crayon on the paper.

2. Let children paint over the paper with watercolours.

3. 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

Materials:

• Plastic Easter eggs

• Spoons

• Tape for a start/finish line

Instructions:

1. Place tape to create a start and finish line.

2. Children race while balancing an Easter egg on a spoon.

3. 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

Materials:

• Plastic Easter eggs

• Smooth surface (table or floor)

• Measuring spoons or small containers

Instructions:

1. Set up a smooth surface for rolling Easter eggs.

2. Children can roll the eggs and scoop them using measuring spoons.

3. 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

Materials:

• Jelly beans (variety of scents/flavours)

• Blindfolds (optional)

Instructions:

1. Place different jelly beans in a tray.

2. Let children close their eyes and try to identify the scents and flavours.

3. 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

Materials:

• Construction paper

• Plastic Easter eggs

• Sunlight

Instructions:

1. Place plastic Easter eggs on a piece of construction paper.

2. Leave the paper in direct sunlight for a few hours.

3. 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

Materials:

• Orange and green paper strips (or fabric)

• Tape

Instructions:

1. Create a sensory path using orange and green strips to form carrot shapes.

2. Children can walk, hop, or crawl through the path, stepping on the different textures.

3. 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

Materials:

• White pom-poms

• Bowls or small containers

• Coloured pom-poms

Instructions:

1. Provide white pom-poms and encourage children to sort them by size or colour.

2. Challenge children to use tweezers to sort the pom-poms into containers.

3. 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

Materials:

• Bubble solution (non-toxic)

• Bubble wands

• Coloured ribbons

Instructions:

1. Blow bubbles using the bubble solution and wands.

2. Tie coloured ribbons to the wand for added sensory interest.

3. 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

Materials:

• Various textured materials (felt, cotton balls, fabric, sandpaper)

• Cardboard or foam board

• Glue

Instructions:

1. Glue different textures onto a large cardboard or foam board.

2. Let children explore each texture with their hands.

3. 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

Materials:

• Clear plastic bottles

• White pom-poms

• Rice or sand

• Small Easter-themed objects

Instructions:

1. Fill plastic bottles with rice or sand.

2. Add small Easter-themed objects and white pom-poms to the bottle.

3. 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

Materials:

Soft fabric or felt (in pastel colours)

• Bunny ear templates

• Small bunny figurines

Instructions:

1. Place soft fabric or felt in the sensory bin for children to touch and explore.

2. Add bunny ear templates for them to trace or cut out.

3. 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

Materials:

• Coloured rice or pasta

• Plastic Easter eggs

• Scoops and containers

Instructions:

1. Fill a sensory bin with coloured rice or pasta.

2. Hide plastic Easter eggs inside for children to discover.

3. 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

Materials:

• Paper plates

• Markers, crayons, and paint

• Cotton balls

• Glue

Instructions:

1. Cut out holes for eyes and create a bunny face on the paper plate.

2. Decorate the mask with crayons, markers, and glue cotton balls as bunny tails.

3. 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

Materials:

• Orange paint

• Green paper or fabric

• Brushes

Instructions:

1. Paint a large carrot shape on paper or fabric.

2. Use green fabric or paper for the carrot’s top and attach it to the painted shape.

3. Let children explore painting with different brushes and techniques.

Analysis of Learning:Children explore creativity, colour mixing, and develop fine motor coordination

hrough painting.

55. Easter Bunny Balance Beam

Materials:

• Wooden beam or tape on the floor

• Bunny ears headbands (optional)

Instructions:

1. Create a balance beam using a wooden beam or tape on the floor.

2. Let children walk across the beam while balancing.

3. 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:

1. Set up Easter-themed targets in a basket or on the floor.

2. Let children toss beanbags into the targets.

3. 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:

1. Mix dry ingredients and slowly add coconut oil and essential oils.

2. Mold the mixture into Easter egg shapes and let them dry.

3. 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:

1. Create Easter egg shapes on the paper using masking tape.

2. Let children paint the paper with watercolours.

3. 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:

1. Fill a large sensory bin with soil.

2. Hide plastic carrots or carrot tops in the soil.

3. 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

Materials:

• White construction paper

• Pink construction paper

• Non-toxic paint

Instructions:

1. Paint children’s hands white and press them onto paper to make bunny shapes.

2. Add ears, eyes, and a nose with pink paper and markers.

3. 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

Materials:

• Plastic Easter eggs in different shapes (oval, circular, etc.)

• Small containers or trays

Instructions:

1. Provide plastic Easter eggs in various shapes.

2. Ask children to sort the eggs based on their shape.

3. 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

Materials:

• Small plastic Easter baskets

• Soft balls or pom-poms

• Tape for start/finish line

Instructions:

1. Set up a start and finish line using tape.

2. Children race while carrying an Easter basket filled with soft balls or pom-poms.

3. 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

Materials:

• Plastic Easter eggs

• Rice, beads, or lentils

• Tape to seal eggs
  

Instructions:

1. Fill the plastic eggs with rice, beads, or lentils.

2. Seal the eggs with tape.

3. 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

Materials:

• Paper headbands

• Cotton balls

• Glue

• Construction paper (for ear shapes)

Instructions:

1. Create bunny ears using construction paper and glue them to paper headbands.

2. Add cotton balls to the ends of the ears to mimic bunny fur.

3. 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

Materials:

• White crayon

• Watercolour paints

• Paper

Instructions:

1. Draw Easter egg shapes with a white crayon on the paper.

2. Let children paint over the crayon with watercolours.

3. 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

Materials:

• Jelly beans (variety of colours)

• Small containers or bowls

Instructions:

1. Provide children with jelly beans of different colours.

   Ask them to sort and count the jelly beans into small containers or bowls.

2. Discuss the different colours and quantities with children.

Analysis of Learning:Children develop counting, sorting, and colour recognition skills.

67.Ochre Egg Art Painting

Materials:

• Natural ochre powders (red, yellow, brown)

• Water or flour paste

• Paintbrushes

• Paper or canvas

Instructions:

1. Mix ochre powders with water or flour paste to create paint.

2. Let children use brushes to paint with ochre on paper or canvas.

3. Encourage them to create patterns or symbols inspired by nature and animals.

Analysis of Learning:Children develop creativity and fine motor skills through painting. This activity fosters an appreciation for Indigenous art and cultural traditions, connecting them to the land and storytelling.

68. Bunny Paw Print Stamps

Materials:

• Bunny-shaped rubber stamps

• Ink pads

• Paper

Instructions:

1. Provide bunny-shaped rubber stamps and ink pads.

2. Let children stamp bunny paw prints onto paper.

3. 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

Materials:

• Carrot-shaped crayons or crayon pieces

• Wax paper

• Hairdryer

Instructions:

1. Place crayon pieces on a sheet of wax paper.

2. Use a hairdryer to melt the crayons and watch the colours blend.

3. 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

Materials:

• Sidewalk chalk (pastel colours)

• Paved outdoor area

Instructions:

1. Provide children with pastel-coloured sidewalk chalk.

2. Let them draw Easter eggs, patterns, or designs on the pavement.

3. 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

Materials:

• Bunny ears headbands (optional)

• Nature walk supplies (magnifying glass, basket)

• Nature materials (leaves, flowers, twigs)

Instructions:

1. Go on a nature walk and wear bunny ears.

2. Look for natural Easter-themed items like leaves or flowers.

3. 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

Materials:

• Plastic Easter eggs

• Small items (e.g., beads, rice, paper clips)

• Tape

Instructions:

1. Fill plastic Easter eggs with different small items to make unique sounds.

2. Seal the eggs securely with tape.

3. 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

Materials:

• Bunny ears headbands (optional)

• Soft cushions or mats for balance

Instructions:

1. Have children wear bunny ears headbands (optional).

2. Encourage them to balance on cushions or mats while hopping like bunnies.

3. 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

Materials:

• Plastic eggs (split in half)

• Small toys or sensory items (e.g., cotton balls, pom-poms)

Instructions:

1. Fill one half of plastic eggs with small toys or sensory items.

2. Allow children to crack open the eggs and explore the contents.

3. 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

Materials:

• Coloured paper strips

• Glue or tape

• Scissors

Instructions:

1. Provide children with coloured paper strips and teach them to weave them into basket shapes.

2. Use glue or tape to secure the edges of the baskets.

3. 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

Materials:

• Small carrot tops

• Shallow bowls with water

• Sunlight

Instructions:

1. Place carrot tops in bowls with water.

2. Position the bowls in a sunny area to encourage growth.

3. 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

Materials:

• Coloured paper

• Glue

• Scissors

Instructions:

1. Cut Easter egg shapes from coloured paper.

2. Let children tear smaller pieces of paper to glue onto the egg shapes.

3. 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

Materials:

• White paper or fabric

• Bunny footprint template

• Non-toxic paint

Instructions:

1. Dip children’s feet in white paint and make bunny paw prints on the paper or fabric.

2. Create a sensory path for children to walk over.

3. 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

Materials:

• Plastic Easter eggs

• Natural materials (leaves, twigs, small stones)

Instructions:

1. Hide small natural materials inside the plastic eggs.

2. Organise an Easter egg hunt where children discover the natural materials.

3. 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

Materials:

• Bunny-shaped templates

• Crayons

• Paper

Instructions:

1. Place bunny-shaped templates under a sheet of paper.

2. Let children rub over the templates with crayons to reveal the shapes.

3. 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

Materials:

• Plastic Easter eggs

• String or yarn

• Small bells or beads

Instructions:

1. Fill Easter eggs with small bells or beads.

2. String the eggs together and hang them up.

3. 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

Materials:

• Non-toxic face paint

• Brushes

• Sponges

Instructions:

1. Use non-toxic face paint to create bunny faces on children.

2. Encourage children to add their own designs and details.

3. 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

Materials:

• Eggshells

• Soil

• Small seeds (e.g., grass seeds)

Easy Instructions:

1. Gently crack eggshells and remove the insides.

2. Fill the shells with soil and plant seeds.

3. 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

Materials:

• Clear plastic bottles

• Easter-themed items (mini eggs, beads, ribbon)

• Glitter or sequins

Instructions:

1. Fill clear plastic bottles with Easter-themed items and glitter.

2. Seal the bottles tightly and let children explore by shaking them.

3. 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:

1. Set up balance beams or create straight lines on the floor for children to walk along.

2. Give each child a beanbag to balance on their head or hand.

3. Encourage them to hop like bunnies while balancing the beanbag across the line or beam.

4. 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

Materials:

• Plastic eggs

• Spoons

• Nature walk items (rocks, flowers)

Instructions:

1. Provide spoons and plastic eggs for the children to balance.

2. Encourage them to walk through the outdoor space while balancing their eggs.

3. 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

Materials:

• Clear plastic bags

• Food colouring

• Gel or liquid glue

Instructions:

1. Fill clear plastic bags with different food colouring.

2. Add a bit of glue or hair gel to create a squishy texture.

3. 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

Materials:

• Potatoes

• Non-toxic paint

• Bunny templates

Instructions:

1. Cut a potato in half and carve out bunny shapes.

2. Dip the potato stamp in non-toxic paint and press it onto paper.

3. 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

Materials:

• Plastic Easter eggs

• Spoons

• Tape or a line to balance across

Instructions:

1. Give each child a plastic Easter egg and spoon.

2. Set up a balance line and challenge children to walk across it while balancing the egg on the spoon.

3. 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

Materials:

• White pom-poms

• Basket or container

• Bunny-shaped target

Instructions:

1. Set up a bunny-shaped target or a basket.

2. Encourage children to toss white pom-poms (bunny tails) into the target.

3. 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

Materials:

• Bubble wrap

• Plastic Easter eggs

• Paint

Instructions:

1. Cover a table with bubble wrap.

2. Dip plastic Easter eggs in paint and roll them over the bubble wrap.

3. 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

Materials:

• Bunny print templates

• Natural objects (leaves, twigs, rocks)

• Small baskets

Instructions:

1. Place bunny print templates around the outdoor area, leading children to natural objects.

2. Encourage children to collect the items along the bunny trail.

3. Discuss each object and its natural environment.

Analysis of Learning:Children

93.Tissue Paper Art

Materials:

• Tissue paper (variety of colours)

• Easter egg templates

• Glue

Instructions:

1. Provide children with Easter egg templates and tissue paper in various colours.

2. Let children tear the tissue paper and glue it to the template.

3. 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 Bush Egg Painting

Materials:

• Ochre paints (earth tones)

• Paper or canvas

• Leaves, sticks, and feathers

Instructions:

1. Using ochre paints, children create Easter egg shapes on paper or canvas.

2. Encourage children to use natural items like leaves, sticks, and feathers to add texture to their paintings.

3. Discuss how Indigenous art uses nature to create meaning and how Easter can be represented through natural elements.

Analysis of Learning:Children develop fine motor skills and creativity through texturing and painting. They also learn about the cultural significance of nature in Indigenous Australian art, making connections between art and the environment.

95. Carrot Discovery Sensory Bin

Materials:

• Small toy carrots

• Shredded orange paper

• Plastic Easter eggs

Instructions:

1. Fill a sensory bin with shredded orange paper to resemble soil.

2. Hide small toy carrots and Easter eggs in the bin.

3. 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

Materials:

• Plastic Easter eggs

• Shape cutouts or stickers

• Small baskets

Instructions:

1. Place shape cutouts or stickers inside the plastic Easter eggs.

2. Hide the eggs and ask children to find them based on the shape clues.

3. 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

Materials:

• Bunny ears (headbands)

• Obstacles (cones, hoops)

• Stopwatch (optional)

Instructions:

1. Set up a relay race with obstacles that children must hop over, mimicking bunny hops.

2. Let children race in teams or individually.

3. 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

Materials:

• Clear plastic bags

• Rice

• Food colouring

• Plastic Easter eggs

Instructions:

1. Fill clear plastic bags with rice and a few drops of food colouring.

2. Add plastic Easter eggs inside the bag and seal it tightly.

3. 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:

1. Dip feet into non-toxic paint and press them onto paper.

2. Use bunny-shaped stencils to add ears and facial details.

3. 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:

1. In a bowl, mix the glue and baking soda until smooth.

2. Add a few drops of pink food colouring to give the slime a pastel shade.

3. Slowly add contact lens solution and stir until the mixture begins to thicken.

4. Continue mixing until it reaches a stretchy consistency, then knead with hands.

5. 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.