5 Fun Easter Activities & Crafts for kids

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Why do we see so many bunnies and eggs around Easter?
These symbols may seem like springtime fun, but they actually point to something much deeper—new life!

• Eggs remind us of new beginnings. Just like a chick hatches from an egg, we believe that through Jesus, we are given a fresh start and new life.
• Empty eggs can also symbolize the empty tomb—Jesus rose from the dead on Easter Sunday!
• Bunnies are known for having lots of babies, making them a symbol of life and growth.

As Christ-followers, Easter is a time to celebrate the incredible truth that Jesus conquered death and rose again to give us new life—full of hope, joy, and purpose.

Now let’s have some fun with crafts and activities that point our kids back to these amazing truths!

You can read what evidence we have of the resurrection here!

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1. ‘He is Risen’ Easter Eggs!

• Give your children a large sheet of paper and have them finger paint, scribble, or water color.
• Cut their work out into the shape of an EGG!
• Hang up or frame it with a contrasting background!

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2. Aluminum Foil Easter Eggs

• Cut an egg out of Aluminum Foil
• Color/decorate with Sharpies
• When decorating the egg, set it on top of newspaper…I have sharpie marks on my farmhouse table because I skipped this step! 🙁
• Pictured below is the artwork done by my 12 year old. When I asked him to color this egg, he rolled his eyes – but then he spent 20 minutes working on it. It’s okay to encourage your older kids to be artistic. It’s relaxing for them, and they enjoy it more than they will admit.

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3. Handprint Easter Bunnies

• Trace your child’s hand
• Create bunny ears and a face
• Cut out and fold
• Optional: Do this each year to see how their hands grow!

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4. Easter Bunny Pancakes

• Create small and large pancakes and help your kids construct a bunny!
• I used mini chocolate chips and bananas on the feet, and whip cream for a “bunny tail.”

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5. Easter sidewalk chalk

• Tape out a design on a window, driveway or sidewalk.
• Fill in the spaces with sidewalk chalk or washable paint.
• Optional: Rub the sidewalk chalk with a paper towel for a smooth look and to make the chalk go further.
• Peel off tape and ENJOY! Your neighbors will appreciate it too.
• Money Saving Tip: I found tape and sidewalk chalk at the Dollar Tree.

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Click here to read how to do a simple Easter Egg Hunt to delight a child:

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Here is an Easter game to play with your family:

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Click here for a delicious and meaningful Easter snack

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Click here to Easter basket ideas