You’ll find endless creative possibilities with these toddler-friendly Easter crafts that use simple household items.
From paper plate bunny faces and colourful suncatchers to footprint art and egg carton creations, there’s something to delight every little one.
Most projects need minimal supplies like paper plates, cotton balls, paint, and craft paper.
These activities help develop fine motor skills whilst creating cherished holiday memories.
Discover how these engaging crafts can make your Easter celebrations truly special.
1. Paper Plate Bunny Faces
Easter bunnies bring joy to any springtime celebration, and creating paper plate bunny faces is a delightful craft perfect for toddlers.
To start, you’ll need two paper plates, cotton balls, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, and construction paper.
Begin by cutting one plate and attaching it to a whole plate. Next, craft the bunny’s ears from white and pink paper, then stick them to your plate.
Cover the face with fluffy cotton balls, add googly eyes, and create whiskers using pipe cleaners. Don’t forget the cute pink pom pom nose!
This hands-on activity develops fine motor skills whilst encouraging creativity.
The project makes minimal materials required for a fun afternoon of crafting.
2. Colourful Easter Egg Suncatchers
These delightful suncatchers bring springtime magic to any window whilst helping little ones develop their creative skills.
To create your own, draw a large egg shape by securing sticky side-up contact paper to your table.
Let your toddler place colourful tissue paper, flower petals, or spring leaves onto the sticky surface. Then, cover the surface with a second piece of contact paper and trim the edges.
Use individual petals rather than whole flowers for best results, and help your children with the cutting.
Add a cheerful washi tape border, then hang your creation where sunlight can dance through its colours.
This simple craft requires minimal adult supervision while you prepare other Easter activities.
3. Springtime Easter Sponge Painting Fun
When springtime arrives, sponge painting offers toddlers a delightfully tactile way to explore colours and textures whilst creating charming seasonal artwork.
You’ll need basic sponges cut into simple shapes, art paper, and child-safe paints in bright spring colours.
Pour your paints onto a palette and help your toddler dab the sponge into their chosen colour. Then, they can press the sponge onto the paper to create Easter eggs, flowers, or caterpillars.
Attach a clothespin to the sponge for easier handling. Layer different colours and shapes to create delightful spring scenes, encouraging your child’s creativity and developing their motor skills.
Remember to save inner pieces from cutouts as templates for future seasonal art projects.
4. Easter Bunny Footprint Art
Building upon our artistic exploration, let’s create adorable bunny-themed keepsakes using your little one’s footprints.
You’ll need a template, which you can download and print on cardstock or create your own using a sponge cut into a paw print shape.
Paint your toddler’s foot and press it onto white construction paper for indoor projects.
To transform the footprint into a charming Easter bunny, add ears, a fluffy cotton ball tail, and other details.
If you’re planning an outdoor Easter egg hunt, you can use flour mixed with water to create mysterious bunny tracks in the garden.
When cutting out your template, curved nail scissors work best for precise oval shapes.
5. Egg Carton Chicks and Flowers
Transform your empty egg cartons into delightful spring creatures and blooms with these charming Easter crafts.
To create chicks, cut and join two egg cups, paint them yellow, and add googly eyes, an orange beak, and paper feet. For flowers, cut individual cups, paint them in bright colours, and attach paper straw stems.
You’ll need basic craft supplies like paint, glue, and scissors, but the results are worth it.
Use leftover cardboard from your egg cartons to create a festive wreath base for more decorating options.
These crafts are not only fun but also educational. Your toddler will develop fine motor skills while learning about colours and shapes.
Remember to supervise the cutting and glueing and let their creativity bloom.
6. Rainbow Rice Easter Egg Decorating
Rainbow rice adds a delightfully textured twist to traditional Easter egg decorating. It offers toddlers a sensory-rich experience, and the process is mess-free and clean, perfect for enthusiastic little decorators.
You’ll need white rice, food colouring, vinegar, and plastic bags to create this engaging craft. Mix the rice with the colouring and vinegar, then shake until evenly distributed.
- Roll hard-boiled eggs in vinegar before decorating
- Gently shake eggs in coloured rice for complete coverage
- Layer different colours for rainbow effects
This craft isn’t just about decorating—it’s an opportunity for your toddler to explore textures, develop fine motor skills, and learn about colours.
Keep extra coloured rice for sensory play activities throughout the year.
7. Cotton Ball Easter Egg Painting
When looking for an engaging Easter craft that combines art and sensory play, cotton ball painting offers toddlers a delightful way to create unique egg-shaped masterpieces.
You’ll need paper, tempera paint, and cotton balls to get started. Let your little one dip the cotton balls in paint and press them onto paper.
For extra fine motor practice, try attaching the cotton balls to clothespins. Once the paint dries, cut the paper into egg shapes.
You can take this activity outdoors to manage mess or adapt it for different seasons. The artwork can be displayed as spring-themed decorations to create a festive atmosphere in your home.
It’s brilliant for developing motor skills whilst encouraging creative expression through tactile exploration.
8. Dot Marker Easter Chick Art
Creating cheerful Easter chicks is a breeze with dot marker art, making it an ideal activity for toddlers and preschoolers. Print black and white worksheets on standard paper, then gather your supplies for this engaging craft.
- Use Do A Dot Markers for traditional dotting fun.
- Try pom poms or bingo daubers for different textures
- Keep dot stickers handy for on-the-go activities
Set up this low-prep activity with markers and worksheets at your child’s table. This craft provides a mess-free Easter activity while you prepare holiday meals.
Whilst developing hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, your little ones will delight in bringing these Easter chicks to life.
Pop some dot stickers and worksheets in your bag for quiet entertainment when you’re out.
9. Coffee Filter Easter Egg Design
Transform ordinary coffee filters into stunning Easter egg designs through this delightfully simple yet engaging craft project.
You’ll need 5-20 coffee filters, water-based markers or food colouring, and basic crafting supplies.
Start by folding your filters into egg shapes, then decorate them using your chosen colouring method.
Use a stack of six filters when cutting your egg shapes for best results. For vibrant results, try using neon food colouring or watercolours.
Spray or brush water onto the filters to watch the colours blend and spread beautifully.
Once they’re dry, stack your filters and pinch them together to create a three-dimensional effect.
Secure with glue and add optional embellishments like ribbons or glitter for extra flair.
10. Paper Towel Easter Egg Staining
Another creative way to decorate Easter eggs involves the magic of paper towels and food colouring.
This method is perfect for toddlers, as it combines simple materials with stunning results. While simple and fun, this technique creates no significant mess.
Start by wrapping hard-boiled eggs in paper towels and securing them with rubber bands.
- Drop different food colours onto the wrapped eggs, leaving white spaces between
- Spray water gently to watch the colours blend and spread
- Let eggs dry completely in a cardboard egg carton
Use less water to create vibrant patterns for best results, or experiment with natural dyes like beet juice for an eco-friendly alternative.
Your little ones will love watching the colours dance across the paper towel.
11. Simple Sock Bunny Creation
Every child will love making these delightful sock bunnies, which offer a perfect Easter craft activity for little hands.
You’ll need a sock, stuffing material like rice or cotton, and decorative items for the face.
Start by cutting your sock to create the body and ears, then use a funnel to fill it with your chosen stuffing.
Secure sections with elastic bands to form the head and body.
Add googly eyes, a pom-pom nose, and felt whiskers using glue or simple stitches.
Finally, tie a ribbon around your bunny’s neck for an adorable finishing touch.
12. Easter Crown Decorating
Making a festive Easter crown is a delightful way to celebrate the holiday whilst keeping little hands busy and creative.
You’ll need scissors, adhesive, coloured paper, and decorative items to craft a personalised crown that fits your toddler perfectly.
- Create the base using a green card, ensuring it’s the right size for your child’s head.
- Decorate with pastel-coloured shapes, Easter-themed printables, and stickers.
- Secure everything with child-safe adhesive and add finishing touches.
Remember to supervise your toddler throughout the crafting process, especially when using scissors.
For added whimsy, you can make the crown more exciting by incorporating plastic eggs, bunny ears, or spring flowers.
13. Glittery Papier Mâché Eggs
These enchanting papier mâché eggs create a delightful Easter decoration that toddlers can help design and personalise.
Start with balloons, glue, water, and newspaper strips. Mix your paste using white glue and water in equal parts, then help your little one dip paper strips into the mixture.
Layer the wet strips onto your balloon, letting each layer dry completely. Once you’ve built up 2-4 layers, pop the balloon and remove it.
Now comes the fun part—let your toddler paint the egg and sprinkle glitter over the surface. You can even fill completed eggs with treats.
14. Paper Plate Easter Bunny and Chick Animals
While spring brings new life outdoors, you can bring that same magic inside with delightful paper plate animals. Transform simple paper plates into charming bunnies and chicks with basic craft supplies.
You’ll need cotton balls, googly eyes, and construction paper to create these lovable creatures.
- Create fluffy bunnies by covering plates with cotton balls, adding paper ears and pipe cleaner whiskers.
- Design cheerful chicks with yellow paint, orange paper beaks, and moveable eggshell covers.
- Craft interactive features like rocking bases or opening-and-closing elements.
These crafts are not only fun but also brilliant for developing your toddler’s fine motor skills and creativity while celebrating the spring season.
15. Beginner Felt Easter Crafts
After mastering paper plate projects, soft and colourful felt crafts offer a wonderful next step in your toddler’s Easter crafting journey.
These projects are particularly engaging, as they combine simple materials with endless creative possibilities.
Begin with pre-cut kits with all necessary materials. These kits are perfect for children ages three and up. You won’t need glue or complex sewing skills, making them ideal for little hands.
Choose from orange, green, and other vibrant colours to create charming bunnies and Easter-themed decorations.
For a more advanced approach, you can use templates to cut your shapes and join them with basic blanket stitches.
Add stuffing and finishing touches for delightful results.
16. Easter Alphabet Art Projects
Learning letters becomes magically entertaining when you combine alphabet activities with Easter-themed art projects.
You’ll find endless possibilities using plastic eggs and creative supplies to engage your toddler’s curiosity about the alphabet.
Here are three effective ways to blend learning with Easter fun:
- Set up an alphabet egg hunt with letters hidden inside plastic eggs
- Create matching games using upper and lowercase letters on egg halves
- Use pastel crayons and watercolours for letter-tracing activities
Transform ordinary egg cartons into letter-sorting stations, and watch as your toddler discovers the joy of learning through seasonal play and artistic exploration.
17. Potato Stamp Easter Eggs
This creative craft, perfect for toddlers, transforms ordinary potatoes into delightful Easter egg stamps. You’ll need russet potatoes, a knife, and carving tools to create simple designs on halved russet potatoes.
Cut your potatoes lengthwise and carve patterns like chevrons or polka dots into the flat surfaces. Once you’ve prepared your stamps, dip them into craft paint and press firmly onto paper or fabric.
Use a thin layer of paint and lift the potato carefully to avoid smudging for the best results.
Remember to cover your workspace and have your children wear art smocks while crafting their Easter masterpieces.
18. Woven Paper Easter Eggs
Woven paper Easter eggs are a brilliant way for toddlers to create stunning decorations while developing their fine motor skills.
Using construction paper, scissors, and glue, you’ll guide your little one through a delightful crafting experience that’s both fun and educational.
- Choose colourful construction paper and cut it into even strips for weaving.
- Create a base by folding paper into an egg shape and making strategic cuts.
- Weave strips through the cuts, alternating over and under.
You can enhance the finished eggs with additional embellishments, and they’ll make charming Easter decorations.
For added durability, consider using fabric strips instead of paper.
19. Salt Dough Easter Decorations
Making salt dough Easter decorations is one of the most rewarding and budget-friendly crafts you’ll create with your toddler.
Mix flour and salt in a 2:1 ratio, gradually adding water until you’ve formed a workable dough. Let your little one help knead it for 5-10 minutes.
Roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut Easter shapes using cookie cutters. Don’t forget to create holes to hang with a straw.
You can bake at 200°F for 1-2 hours or air dry for two days. Once dry, let your toddler paint the ornaments with acrylics, then seal them for lasting memories.
20. Easter Egg Pom Pom Making
While salt dough creations dry, you’ll love crafting these charming Easter egg pom poms with your toddler.
You’ll wrap colourful yarn using a knitting loom or cardboard template to create festive designs. You can make solid-coloured eggs, polka dots, or playful stripes.
- Solid eggs: Wrap yarn densely around the loom, cut through the middle, and tie with ribbon
- Polka dots: Alternate base colour with spotted sections as you wrap
- Stripes: Create bands of different colours across the loom
Once you’ve tied everything securely with ribbon, trim your pom pom into an egg shape for a delightfully fluffy Easter decoration.
21. Easy Bunny Cake Decorations
Transform a simple cake into an adorable Easter bunny with these delightfully easy decorating techniques.
Start with an 8-inch round cake as your base, then use buttercream frosting to create the bunny’s shape. A grass piping tip will help you achieve that perfect furry texture, whilst coconut flakes can add extra fluffiness.
For the details, you’ll need to craft the eyes, nose, and whiskers using sugar paste or sweets. Add jelly beans for the eyes and red licorice for the mouth, and sprinkle some edible flowers around your creation.
Don’t forget to chill your crumb coat before adding the final layer of frosting.
22. Simple Easter Greeting Cards
Three delightful Easter greeting card projects await your creativity. Each is designed to captivate toddlers while producing charming keepsakes for family and friends.
Using simple supplies like cardstock and finger paints, you can help your children create memorable cards that relatives will treasure.
- Finger-painted chicks: Let your toddler dip fingers in yellow paint to make sweet baby chicks.
- Basic egg collages: Cut oval shapes and let your tot stick colourful pieces of paper onto them.
- Sticker decorating: Guide your toddler in placing Easter-themed stickers onto pre-folded cards.
Prepare all materials beforehand and supervise closely as your toddler explores these engaging crafts.
23. Fabric Easter Basket Makeover
Making a charming Easter basket doesn’t require purchasing new materials, as you’ll discover that a simple fabric makeover can breathe fresh life into any old container.
You’ll need fabric squares, basic sewing supplies, and a creative spirit to transform your basket into a personalised treasure.
Here are three delightful ways to customise your basket:
- Create a patchwork effect using 1-2 inch fabric squares in Easter colours
- Add a sturdy fabric handle with hidden seams and topstitching
- Incorporate decorative elements like ruffles or pom-poms
The assembly process is straightforward: sew your fabric pieces together, attach the handle, and finish with your chosen embellishments.
You’ll soon have a unique Easter basket ready for egg-hunting adventures.
24. Decorative Easter Carrots
Crafters of all ages can delight in creating decorative Easter carrots, a versatile project that brings whimsy to your holiday celebrations.
You’ll find endless possibilities, from clothespin carrots adorned with googly eyes to yarn-wrapped versions perfect for mantels and table settings.
For your toddlers, start with simple white paper carrots they can decorate using orange materials and handprint leaves.
If you feel ambitious, transform ordinary cardstock into charming carrot-shaped Easter baskets.
Add brown marker lines and green paper fringe for a garden-fresh look, then fill them with sweets and treats for a festive touch.
25. Indoor Easter Egg Hunt Setup
While planning an indoor Easter egg hunt for toddlers requires thoughtful preparation, the effort is well worth it if you want to create lasting holiday memories.
Transform your living space into an engaging adventure by incorporating these essential elements:
- Create sensory experiences with textured eggs, jelly bean trails, and playdough activities
- Designate safe hiding spots using everyday items like cushions, toy boxes, and fruit bowls
- Involve toddlers by letting them hide eggs and follow picture-based clues
Remember to supervise the activity and adapt the difficulty level to match your toddlers’ abilities.
Use verbal cues to guide them, and consider adding movement commands like “hop like a bunny” to make it more interactive.
26. Easter Sensory Bin Activities
Easter sensory bins offer a natural next step in your toddler’s holiday exploration.
Create a base using shredded green paper, then add Easter-themed items like plastic eggs, pom-poms, and bunny figures.
You’ll want to incorporate various textures using rice, beans, and water beads to stimulate your little one’s senses.
For added educational value, include tools like tongs and scoops to develop fine motor skills.
You can customise the bin with magnetic elements, sorting activities, or even create a water-based version.
Remember to supervise play and choose age-appropriate materials to ensure a safe, engaging experience.
27. Creative Easter Snack Art
Creating delightful snacks that double as edible art projects offers your toddler a wonderful way to explore food whilst developing fine motor skills.
These engaging activities are perfect for Easter celebrations, combining creativity with nutrition.
- Transform bagels into Easter bunnies using cream cheese, carrots, and cheese strips for whiskers.
- Design fruit kabobs with colourful arrangements of springtime fruits.
- Craft bird’s nests using hash browns topped with hard-boiled eggs.
These hands-on snack projects aren’t just fun; they’re teaching opportunities.
As your toddler helps arrange toppings and create shapes, they’re strengthening hand-eye coordination and learning about different foods.
You can adapt these activities to match your toddler’s skill level, making each creation successful.
28. Easter Egg Shell Painting
While Easter egg painting remains a cherished tradition, shell painting offers toddlers a unique way to explore their creativity with this timeless craft.
You’ll want to start by washing and drying empty eggshells, ensuring they’re ready for your little one’s artistic touch.
For the best results, use washable acrylic paints and provide foam letters or egg cartons to stabilise the shells.
Let your toddler experiment with broad brushstrokes, and don’t forget to supervise closely.
You can enhance their creations with child-friendly decorations like googly eyes or pom-poms.
To preserve their masterpiece, finish with a light coat of clear varnish or hairspray.
29. Easter Bunny Hand Prints
These charming Easter bunny handprints offer a delightful way for toddlers to transform their tiny palms into adorable holiday keepsakes.
To create them, paint your child’s hand with white paint, excluding the thumb, and press it onto coloured cardstock. Once dry, add pink and black details for the bunny’s features.
- Use a thermal laminator to protect the artwork
- Attach paper straws to create flower bouquet decorations
- Write your child’s name and date for lasting memories
You can also try variations, such as using construction paper or creating canvas versions.
Don’t forget to save these precious mementoes – they’ll bring smiles for years.
30. Easter Ribbon Wands
Dancing and twirling through spring celebrations, Easter ribbon wands bring magical movement to your toddler’s playtime.
You’ll need wooden dowel rods, screw eyes, and colourful ribbons to create these enchanting toys that encourage both physical activity and creative expression.
To make your ribbon wands, consider these delightful variations:
- Pastel ribbons with tiny jingle bells for a musical touch
- Nature-inspired combinations using organic materials
- Rainbow-coloured streamers for extra visual appeal
These wands aren’t just craft projects but tools for developing coordination and spatial awareness.
Your toddler will love exploring movement while strengthening motor skills through play.
31. Easter Egg Paper Chain
Transform your Easter decorations with a delightful paper chain with egg-shaped links, creating a festive garland perfect for any spring celebration.
You’ll need coloured paper, scissors and decorative materials like stickers or markers to start.
Begin by folding a long strip of paper in accordion style, then trace and cut egg shapes without cutting through the folds. When you unfold the paper, you’ll reveal a charming chain of connected eggs.
Let your toddler personalise each egg with stickers or drawings.
For a simplified version, use contact paper and pre-cut shapes. This craft is perfect for developing fine motor skills whilst creating lasting holiday memories.
