Easter is a time of joy and celebration, and one of the most cherished traditions is the Easter basket. If you have a toddler, you’ll want to make their Easter basket extra special. Here are some delightful Easter basket ideas that will bring a smile to your little one’s face.
Now that you have created your Easter basket, it is time to fill it with treats. Take a look at these perfect Easter basket fillers for toddlers that the little ones will love: Here is an example of what I created in my Son Easter basket
Stuffed Easter Friends:
- Soft and cuddly stuffed animals in the shape of bunnies, chicks, or lambs make a perfect addition to your toddler’s Easter basket. They’ll enjoy having a new friend to snuggle with.
2. Art Supplies:
- Encourage your child’s creativity with age-appropriate art supplies like washable crayons, markers, colored pencils, and coloring books. You can also include stickers, finger paints, or playdough.
3. Easter-Themed Books:
- Add a few Easter-themed board books to the basket. Stories about Easter bunnies, egg hunts, or the meaning of Easter can be a wonderful way to engage your toddler’s imagination.
Cute and Cuddly Baby Animal Toys
From bunnies and chicks to spring lambs, Easter is the time of year when nature springs to life. This makes baby animal stuffed toys an ideal addition to your Easter hamper. The cutest bunny rabbit I got for my Son, he loves it so much.
Board Books
Board books are a toddler-friendly choice that is ideal for an Easter basket. Help your little learner to develop a love of reading from a young age, while also boosting their language skills with the help of a book.
Bubbles
Bubbles are always a big hit with little kids. So, popping some bubble bottles and wands in your tot’s Easter basket is a great idea. Bubbles are perfect for outdoor fun, and younger children love blowing bubbles as well as chasing and popping them outside in the spring sunshine.
Outdoor Toys:
- With Easter often bringing the first signs of spring, consider including outdoor toys like a jump rope, sidewalk chalk, or a mini basketball hoop. These items will encourage your toddler to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.
Easter Crafts
- Paper Plate Bunnies: Using paper plates, cotton balls, and craft paper, toddlers can make their own bunnies.
- Handprint Chicks: Use yellow paint to make handprints and then add googly eyes and a paper beak.
- Egg Carton Flowers: Paint and cut egg cartons into flower shapes and attach a pipe cleaner stem.
Colouring Book
Let your budding artist set their creativity free this Easter with help from some arty Easter basket stuffers. drawing to crayons, these creative gifts will keep little ones entertained through Easter and beyond.
How To Organise The Perfect Easter Egg Hunt For Toddlers
Ever found yourself wondering how to organise the perfect Easter egg hunt for toddlers?
1. Gather together a selection of vessels to collect the ‘treasure’, Bags, boxes or baskets. Little one’s can use their skills to lift up pots to find the coloured eggs. And you can even hang them in bushes and trees.
2. You’ll also need a selection of eggs in a range of colours; aim for around 5-10 of the same colour.
3. Decorate the garden with hanging eggs and ribbons and hide the coloured eggs around the garden (or house if you’re planning on doing an indoor hunt). For my little boy I decorate our garden with a Happy Easter banner an his Easter box
Easter is a time of joy and renewal, and creating a special Easter basket for your toddler is a wonderful way to share in the celebration. With these delightful Easter basket ideas, you can make this Easter a memorable and enjoyable experience for your little one.
Easter falls in spring, a perfect time to be outdoors. Easter egg hunts or simply playing outside exposes toddlers to nature, fresh air, and the joys of outdoor exploration.
Learning through Play
Games, songs, and activities themed around Easter offer educational experiences. Toddlers can learn about counting through egg hunts, colors through egg painting, and rhythm through Easter songs.
Encouragement of Curiosity
The mysteries of Easter, like where the eggs are hidden or the story of the Easter bunny, stoke the natural curiosity of toddlers, encouraging them to ask questions and explore.
Easter is not just a festive occasion; it’s a rich learning and developmental experience for toddlers. Through the fun and games, they grow, learn, and connect with the world around them in meaningful ways.
Happy Easter! ??
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