As we begin teaching our toddler about Easter, using symbols he is already familiar with helps him make connections. Rainbows, eggs, flowers, and baby animals help us discuss rebirth and prepare for spring. Craft projects provide an opportunity for active engagement and continued conversations. These were our favorite Easter projects using materials we had around our house.
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Rainbow Collage
Materials: cardboard, glue, poms, buttons, feathers, tissue paper, stickers, beads, and any random bibs-and-bobs in a variety of colors
I drew a rainbow shape on a piece of cardboard and cut it out. My son and I explored our house to find rainbow materials to use. We talked about the colors and sorted everything out into piles. I applied the glue, and he placed things on the rainbow. Once it dried, I punched a hole in the top so we could hang it with a ribbon. This craft is great for toddlers to practice color recognition and sorting skills. My son really liked using objects with different textures.
Stained Glass Egg
Materials: colored tissue paper, glue, tracing paper or parchment paper, and cardboard
I started by cutting an egg-shaped hole into a piece of cardboard and taping a sheet of parchment paper to the back. As I cut squares of tissue paper, my toddler started asking me to make triangles too. It became a whole conversation about shapes, which I wanted to encourage, so I pulled out some hole punches we have in different shapes. I made hearts, stars, flowers, and cupcakes with tissue paper for him to decorate his egg. I used a paintbrush to spread glue across the parchment paper and let my son place the tissue paper shapes all over it. Once it was dry, we hung it in the window, allowing light to pass through.
Paint & Pipecleaner Bunny
Materials: construction paper, white paint, pipe cleaners, cotton ball, scissors, marker, plastic fork, optional googly eyes
Have your toddler make a large circle or oval with white paint for the bunny’s head. Use a plastic fork for the paint to give it the fuzzy appearance and add a little fun to the process. While my son worked on the paint, I cut out the ears using one piece of white printer paper and one piece of light blue construction paper. Once the paint dries, draw a face or use googly eyes, then glue down a cotton-ball nose and pipe-cleaner whiskers!
Sock Bunnies
Materials: Socks (clean and free of holes), Rice, Rubber Bands, Hot Glue, Felt, Googly Eyes, Pom or Cotton Ball, and Ribbon
Start by adding rice to the sock. You’ll shape it into two balls using rubber bands to form the body and head. Next, cut the tops into ear shapes.
Then let your toddler design the bunny! We used cotton balls as tails. I drew on mouths and noses, tied ribbons around the necks, and used felt for the belly of my bunny. My toddler went wild with the googly eyes for his. I used hot glue to attach the decorations. These bunnies can be used as decorations or given as gifts. Alternatively, you could use beans, stuffing, or add some dried lavender as filling, depending on what you have around your house. I like this craft because it makes great use of those lonely socks left when their partner goes missing, and you can personalize each bunny however you want.
Crafting together has become a big part of holiday celebrations for my family. It offers a time to talk and learn more about the holiday while we create festive decorations, or at least some fun memories, together. Happy crafting and happy Easter!
