29 Easter Crafts for Toddlers: Fun and Simple Ideas to Celebrate Easter
Easter is such a wonderful time to bond with your little ones while enjoying some hands-on craft time. For toddlers, crafting is more than just a fun activity—it helps enhance their fine motor skills, creativity, and ability to follow directions. Plus, the joy of creating something colorful and festive is sure to put a smile on their faces.
Whether you’re preparing for Easter Sunday or just looking to keep your toddler entertained and engaged with some Easter-themed crafts, these 29 ideas are sure to inspire you!
1. Bunny Ears Headband Craft
This adorable bunny ears headband is a quick and easy way for toddlers to get into the Easter spirit. Simply grab a large sheet of colored construction paper, and cut out two bunny ear shapes. You can then let your toddler decorate the ears with pom-poms, stickers, or even glitter (depending on your toddler’s mess tolerance). Once the ears are decorated, attach them to a paper strip that fits around your child’s head to create a bunny headband.
This craft is perfect for toddlers because it allows them to explore their creativity while making a cute wearable accessory for the holiday. Plus, it’s an excellent opportunity for them to practice their cutting and gluing skills.
2. Egg Carton Chicks
Transform an egg carton into a cute chick! Start by cutting out individual egg carton cups. Each cup will become the body of a little chick. Toddlers can paint the cups yellow (or any color they prefer) and add googly eyes, a small beak (made from orange construction paper), and little feet.
Not only is this craft a great way to reuse materials, but it also helps toddlers work on their fine motor skills as they paint and assemble the pieces. When they’re finished, they’ll have a sweet, little flock of chicks to decorate your home or Easter table.
3. Painted Easter Eggs with Puffy Paint
This craft adds a fun twist to traditional Easter egg decorating. Instead of using dye, you’ll use puffy paint, which will give the eggs a three-dimensional, textured effect. Provide your toddler with hard-boiled eggs and puffy paint in various colors. They can create their own designs by adding dots, squiggles, and even little bunny faces.
The great thing about puffy paint is that it’s safe for little hands, and the added texture makes the eggs visually exciting. It’s an excellent activity to practice fine motor skills like squeezing the paint tubes and making coordinated movements.
4. Cotton Ball Easter Bunny
What’s better than a fluffy, soft bunny for Easter? This cotton ball bunny craft is simple yet satisfying. Cut out the shape of a bunny on a piece of construction paper. Provide your toddler with a glue stick and a bunch of cotton balls, and let them glue the cotton balls onto the bunny shape. For added fun, they can decorate the bunny with a pom-pom nose, construction paper ears, and even googly eyes.
This craft is great for toddlers because it engages their tactile senses while helping them refine their gluing technique. Plus, it’s a great sensory activity that fosters creativity and imagination.
5. Paper Plate Easter Basket
An Easter basket doesn’t just have to be filled with eggs—it can also be made out of a paper plate! Simply take a paper plate and cut it in half to create the base of the basket. Then, use strips of construction paper to make the handle. Toddlers can decorate their baskets with crayons, markers, or stickers. Once finished, the baskets can be used to hold small treats or as cute Easter decorations around the house.
This craft offers a fantastic opportunity for toddlers to practice their cutting, coloring, and gluing skills. It’s also a great way to introduce them to the concept of basket weaving, albeit in a simplified form.
6. Footprint Bunny Craft
This craft is not only fun but also doubles as a memorable keepsake. Using washable paint, you’ll paint your toddler’s feet and stamp them onto a piece of paper to create bunny prints. Once the prints have dried, you can transform them into bunnies by adding ears, eyes, and a nose. You can even write your toddler’s name and the year to keep as a precious memory.
The sensory experience of having their feet painted is sure to make this craft extra special for your toddler, and the final product will be something you’ll cherish for years to come.
7. Easter Egg Shakers
Get your toddler moving with this musical craft! Fill plastic Easter eggs with rice, beans, or small pasta shells to create shaker instruments. Once filled, tape the eggs closed securely. Toddlers can decorate the eggs with stickers or markers, making them as colorful as they want.
This craft is a great way to introduce toddlers to rhythm and sound. Plus, it encourages hand-eye coordination and auditory development as they shake their new instruments to the beat of their favorite songs.
8. Finger Painting Easter Eggs
Finger painting is always a hit with toddlers, and it’s perfect for creating festive Easter egg designs. Provide your toddler with a large sheet of paper and non-toxic finger paints in various bright colors. Encourage them to dip their fingers into the paint and “stamp” egg shapes on the paper. You can then cut out the eggs and use them as decorations for your home or Easter cards.
Not only is this craft fun and messy (in the best way possible), but it also gives toddlers the chance to explore different textures and colors as they create unique and playful designs.
9. Pom-Pom Bunny Craft
Another fluffy Easter bunny idea—this time using pom-poms! For this craft, you’ll need white and pink pom-poms, construction paper, glue, and googly eyes. First, glue a large white pom-pom to the center of a piece of paper to form the bunny’s body. Then, add a smaller pink pom-pom for the nose, two large pom-poms for the ears, and finish with googly eyes. If your toddler is up for it, they can even make a tail using another pom-pom.
This simple yet adorable craft is a great exercise in gluing, arranging, and creating a visual composition. Plus, the soft pom-poms are very satisfying for little hands to work with.
10. Toilet Paper Roll Easter Bunny
Repurpose an empty toilet paper roll into a cute bunny! Cut the roll into halves and let your toddler paint them in pastel Easter colors. Once the paint is dry, help them glue construction paper ears, a fluffy pom-pom tail, and a little face. This is a fun, eco-friendly craft that’s easy to prepare and works on toddlers’ fine motor skills.
This activity is a fantastic way to show toddlers how to reuse materials creatively, and the bunnies they make can be placed around the house as decorations or used as part of a small Easter play set.
11. Easter Egg Stamps
Toddlers can make their own stamps with this fun and simple craft. Cut shapes (such as Easter eggs, flowers, or bunnies) from sponges or foam sheets and attach them to small blocks of wood or spools. Then, show your toddler how to dip the stamp in paint and press it onto paper to make colorful Easter designs. This is an excellent way to introduce stamping and printing techniques while also allowing toddlers to experiment with colors and shapes.
Not only does this craft encourage creativity, but it also helps toddlers develop their hand-eye coordination as they press the stamps onto the paper.
12. Marshmallow Print Easter Eggs
This fun activity uses marshmallows to make prints on paper. Simply dip a marshmallow into paint and press it onto a piece of white paper, creating egg-like prints. You can even make a pattern by dipping the marshmallow in different colors. This craft is simple, non-messy, and great for toddlers to practice pressing and creating designs.
The soft marshmallow texture offers a unique sensory experience, and toddlers can experiment with the different colors and shapes to make their Easter eggs even more fun.
13. Paper Tulip Flowers
Tulips are a classic spring flower, making them a perfect addition to Easter crafts. Create a simple tulip by cutting out a flower shape from colored paper and gluing it to a piece of green paper for the stem. Toddlers can decorate the tulip petals with stickers or markers. Once the flowers are made, you can display them in a vase as an Easter centerpiece.
This craft allows toddlers to practice cutting and gluing skills while also learning about the beauty of flowers and the spring season.
14. Easter Bunny Cup Puppets
Toddlers love puppets, and these Easter bunny cup puppets are a fun way to celebrate the holiday. Start with a paper cup and cut out bunny ears from construction paper. Glue them to the top of the cup and add googly eyes, a pom-pom nose, and a cute bunny mouth. Your toddler can then use the cup as a puppet, putting their hand inside to bring the bunny to life.
This craft is great for imaginative play, as toddlers can use their new bunny puppets for Easter-themed stories and pretend play.
15. Easter Egg Sensory Bin
A sensory bin is a fantastic way to engage toddlers’ senses while giving them a hands-on Easter activity. Fill a large bin with colorful plastic Easter eggs, rice or shredded paper, and small toys or figurines. Toddlers can explore the textures, colors, and shapes as they sift through the bin and hide the eggs for each other to find.
This activity is perfect for toddlers who love to explore with their hands, and it helps develop fine motor skills as they pick up and manipulate the different items inside the bin.
16. Handprint Bunny Cards
Capture a special Easter memory with handprint bunny cards. Start by painting your toddler’s hands white (or any pastel color you like) and having them press their hands onto a piece of construction paper. Once the handprint is dry, you can turn it into bunny ears, adding a cute little bunny face in the center. For an added touch, your toddler can decorate the card with colorful flowers or Easter eggs.
This craft is a fun way to create a keepsake while also encouraging your toddler to explore the sensory experience of using paint and making handprints. The result is a heartwarming card that can be given to friends and family for Easter.
17. Easter Bunny Footprint Art
Another great way to preserve a memory is with footprint art. Paint your toddler’s feet white and stamp them onto a piece of paper to create bunny prints. Once dry, add bunny ears, eyes, and a fluffy tail. The handprints or footprints can be framed as adorable keepsakes that capture the fleeting size of their little feet.
This craft not only creates a lasting memory but also gives toddlers the chance to explore the feeling of paint on their feet, which can be a fun and sensory-rich experience.
18. Egg Decorating with Stickers
For a mess-free Easter activity, why not try decorating eggs with stickers? Gather some plastic Easter eggs and provide your toddler with a selection of colorful, Easter-themed stickers. They can cover the eggs with stickers, creating one-of-a-kind designs. This simple craft is great for building fine motor skills as toddlers peel and stick the designs onto the eggs.
This is a wonderful way to keep toddlers entertained without the mess of paint or dye, and it also gives them the freedom to explore their creativity through stickers.
19. Carrot Streamers
Celebrate the Easter season with these fun carrot streamers! Using orange construction paper, cut out large carrot shapes and attach them to a string or ribbon. Toddlers can help decorate the carrots by adding green construction paper leaves or drawing their own details with markers or crayons. These streamers can be hung around the house or outside for a festive touch.
This activity encourages toddlers to practice their cutting and gluing skills while also giving them the freedom to personalize their creations. It’s an easy and colorful decoration that can brighten up your home for Easter.
20. DIY Easter Egg Crowns
Let your toddler feel extra special this Easter with their very own Easter egg crown! Cut out a crown shape from construction paper and decorate it with painted or stickered Easter eggs. You can create a pattern with the eggs or let your toddler add as many as they like. Once decorated, glue the crown together, and let your toddler wear it during Easter festivities.
This crown craft allows toddlers to explore symmetry and color patterns while also creating something they can wear and show off. It’s a great combination of crafting and dress-up play!
21. Egg Carton Bunny Ears
Upcycle your egg cartons to create adorable bunny ears for a fun Easter accessory. Cut individual cups from the egg carton and paint them white. Once the paint is dry, glue two bunny ears (made from construction paper) onto each cup. These cups can be attached to a headband to create a playful bunny ear headband, perfect for Easter festivities.
This project not only promotes fine motor skills but also teaches toddlers about recycling and repurposing materials in a creative way. Plus, it gives them a fun, wearable result!
22. Easter Animal Puppets
Bring Easter animals to life with simple puppets made from felt, paper bags, or socks. Cut out bunny ears, chicks, and other Easter creatures from felt, then glue or sew them onto the puppets. Toddlers will love playing with their new puppets, whether they’re used for Easter storytelling or simply for imaginative play.
This craft promotes creativity and encourages toddlers to engage in pretend play, helping them develop social skills and imagination. It’s perfect for making Easter more interactive and fun!
23. Bunny Mask Craft
Get your toddler in the Easter spirit with a cute bunny mask. Start with a simple paper plate and cut out eye holes and bunny ear shapes. Provide your toddler with markers, crayons, and cotton balls to decorate their bunny mask. Once the mask is decorated, attach a string so your toddler can wear it. It’s a wonderful way to get them involved in the Easter celebration and have fun at the same time!
This craft offers a great way for toddlers to practice cutting, coloring, and fine-tuning their dexterity, all while making a playful accessory.
24. Easter Egg Suncatcher
Let the spring sunshine in with a beautiful Easter egg suncatcher! Start with a plastic or paper egg shape and cut out sections to create a window-like design. Provide your toddler with brightly colored tissue paper to glue behind the holes, creating a stained-glass effect. Once the suncatcher is complete, hang it in a sunny window for a burst of colorful light.
This craft is a great sensory activity as toddlers work with the texture of the tissue paper and glue. Plus, it’s a fun way to introduce them to the beauty of sunlight and colors coming together.
25. Bunny Footprint Salt Dough Ornaments
Capture a precious Easter memory by making bunny footprint ornaments using salt dough. Create the dough with flour, salt, and water, then roll it out and press your toddler’s foot into the dough to create a footprint. Cut out the shape of a bunny, add decorations (like eyes, ears, and a pom-pom tail), and bake the ornaments until they harden. These can then be hung as keepsakes for future Easters.
This craft gives toddlers a chance to explore the texture of salt dough while also creating a meaningful keepsake that can be cherished for years.
26. Easter Egg Collage
Create a colorful Easter egg collage by cutting out egg shapes from construction paper and decorating them with various textures like fabric, tissue paper, or sequins. Toddlers can help glue these materials onto the eggs, making each one unique. Once completed, display the collages as part of your Easter decorations or send them as homemade cards.
This craft is perfect for encouraging toddlers to experiment with different textures, colors, and layering techniques, all while developing fine motor skills.
27. Decorative Eggshell Planters
Transform empty eggshells into tiny planters for a delightful Easter craft! Carefully crack the top of an eggshell and fill it with soil. Let your toddler help by planting tiny seeds or sprouts in the eggshells. These little planters make great Easter decorations and are a wonderful way to introduce toddlers to the concept of growing plants.
This activity combines creativity with learning about nature, making it a perfect Easter craft for toddlers who love getting their hands dirty.
28. Easter Egg Puzzle
Create a simple Easter egg puzzle for your toddler to enjoy. Cut a large paper egg into several smaller pieces, and let your toddler put the puzzle back together. For added challenge, have them decorate each piece before cutting it out so they have a colorful, personalized puzzle to complete. This craft is an excellent way to work on problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination.
The puzzle format also encourages toddlers to engage in critical thinking, as they learn how to piece the shapes together. It’s a great way to promote cognitive development during the holiday season.
29. Easter Bunny Bookmarks
Encourage your toddler’s love of reading with Easter bunny bookmarks! Cut out bunny shapes from sturdy paper, decorate them with stickers, and add a small tassel to the top. These bookmarks can be used to mark their favorite Easter stories or books about spring and new beginnings.
This is a fantastic way to blend crafting with a love of books, encouraging reading habits while also adding a festive touch to their reading time.
Conclusion: Crafting a Joyful Easter with Toddlers
As you can see, there are countless ways to engage your toddler in fun and creative Easter crafts that will help them develop their fine motor skills, imagination, and even problem-solving abilities. From simple handprint cards to colorful egg decorations, these crafts are not only a great way to celebrate the holiday but also an opportunity to bond with your little one while creating lasting memories.
The key to these Easter crafts is simplicity, creativity, and plenty of fun! Whether you’re looking for an easy mess-free activity or a more hands-on project, these 29 ideas will keep toddlers entertained and engaged this Easter season. So, gather your craft supplies, invite your toddler to join in, and start creating these delightful Easter crafts that will brighten your holiday and bring smiles to everyone’s faces. Happy crafting! 🐰🌸
This two-part blog post gives your audience 29 engaging Easter craft ideas that toddlers can easily create while having fun. Each craft promotes creativity, learning, and bonding moments, making this Easter extra special for both parents and toddlers.
