It’s no secret that children learn best when they are having fun. And what could be more fun than a festive Easter celebration? Easter is the perfect time to sneak in some extra learning opportunities for your children, while they are busy enjoying all the holiday festivities. In this article, we will discuss the top nine Easter activities that boost children’s learning. These activities are perfect for children and adults and can easily be incorporated into your Easter celebration plans.
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Easter Learning Activities:
1. Dye and decorate Easter eggs: a fun Easter activity
If you’re looking for an easy and fun idea to keep the learning going during Easter break with your kids, why not try making hard-boiled eggs for dye and decoration? Not only is this a great way to get some practice in the kitchen, but it’s also a fun activity that the whole family can get involved in.
Materials
- Eggs (The average are 8 eggs per kid, but is up to you. Decorate as many as you want!)
- Water
- White vinegar
- Food coloring
- Paper towel
- Clear glasses
- egg carton (empty)
- Paints or pen
Step 1: Hardboil the Easter eggs
- Put the eggs (as many as you like) in a pot with enough water to cover them.
- Make sure about an inch of water is covering the top of the egg.
- Bring the water to a boil, then remove from the heat, cover, and set aside for 13-16 minutes.
- Drain the pot and run cold water over the eggs to cool them down.
Step 2: Dye preparation
- It’s easy to make your own dye to decorate Easter eggs.
- Simply mix a teaspoon of white vinegar with 1/2 cup of hot water.
- As a general rule 20 drops of desired food coloring should be added.
- Place it in a clear glass container and allow it to cool (you’ll need one for each color egg you plan to mix.).
Step 3: Dye the Easter eggs
- Submerge the egg in the container with the mix.
- Let the egg sit in the dye for about 10 minutes on average. The intensity of the color depends on how long the egg remains submerged in the container with the dye.
- Use a spoon to dip the egg in, making sure the color is even.
An important tip that I would like to share with you is that you can create a variety of colors by blending three food colorings: red, blue, and yellow.
| Primary Colors | Blending | Secondary Colors |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Yellow and blue= | Green |
| Blue | Blue and red= | Purple |
| Red | Red and yellow= | Orange |
Step 4: Dry the Easter eggs
- Remove the egg from the container with the food coloring and place it on top of a paper towel.
- After the egg is dry on top, flip it so the bottom can dry.
Step 5: Decorate and display
- Draw whatever you like on the easter egg (balls, faces, patterns, stripes…). You can be as creative as you want!
- Once you’re finished, let the paint or ink dry. And that’s it!
- Keep them in the fridge until you’re ready to use them.
This fun Easter activity is a great opportunity to practice numbers, the primary and secondary colors, geometric shapes, states of matter (solid, liquid, gas), and new vocabulary. Also fine motor skills such as pouring liquids and holding a pen. They’ll have so much fun that they won’t even realize they’re learning!
2. Make an Easter scavenger hunt for your kids
There are many fun and easy ways to incorporate reading into your Easter activities, such as creating an Easter-themed scavenger hunt or even hiding easter eggs with special messages inside.
Get a list of items that start with each letter of the alphabet and have them search for them around the house or yard. This is a great way to work on those all-important skills like letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and even beginning reading skills.
Easter is also a great time to focus on math skills. Have your kids help you with the Easter egg hunt, and have them count how many eggs they find. You can also hide easter plastic eggs in different colors, and have your kids sort them by color. This is a great way to work on those early math skills like sorting, counting, and basic addition and subtraction. (I have written an article about how it is possible to develop mathematical skills through play that I encourage you to read!)
Finally, don’t forget about the importance of the Easter holiday itself. This is a great time to talk to your kids about the meaning of Easter and why we celebrate it. You can also incorporate some fun crafts and activities into your Easter celebration that will help your kids learn more about the holiday.
3. Read and learn together with Easter-themed books
Reading is a great way to bond with your kids and discover extra learning opportunities. Easter is the perfect time to curl up with a good book. Make sure to choose books that are appropriate for your child’s age and interests.
If you’re looking for some suggestions, check out this list of Easter-themed books for kids.
- How to Catch the Easter Bunny by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton
- Little Blue Truck’s Springtime by Alice Schertle
- God Gave Us Easter by Lisa Tawn Bergreny
- Biscuit’s Pet & Play Easter: A Touch & Feel Book by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
In addition to reading Easter-themed books, you can also use the holiday as an opportunity to teach your kids about religious traditions and the history of Easter. This is a great way to foster understanding and respect for other cultures and beliefs.
Reading to your children has a multitude of benefits that can help them in many different areas of their life. Some of the benefits of reading to your children include supporting their cognitive development and improving their vocabulary, communication skills, and social skills. Additionally, reading to your kids can also enhance their concentration, create a special relationship with your child, improve their imagination and creativity, and cultivate a lifelong interest in reading.
No matter how you choose to celebrate Easter with your little ones, incorporating reading into the festivities is sure to make it a fun and learning-filled holiday for everyone involved!
4. Make Easter baskets and teach your kids about empathy
Easter is a great time to get the family together and have some fun activities! Why not make it even more special by creating your own Easter baskets? It’s a great way to teach your kids about love and empathy, and you can donate the baskets to homes for the elderly, children, or women who have suffered some kind of violence.
Here’s how to do it:
1. Gather your supplies. You’ll need some baskets, grass or excelsior, candy and other treats, and some plastic eggs. You also can include first need products, learning toys, homemade cookies, diapers, makeup, etc…
2. Make the base of the basket. Line the bottom of the basket with grass or excelsior. This will help to protect the contents of the basket and make it more attractive.
3. Fill the basket with candy and other treats. Be sure to include some plastic eggs, which are traditionally used to symbolize new life.
4. Finish the basket by adding a bow or some other decorative touch.
Making your own Easter baskets to share with others is a great way to celebrate the holiday!
5. Easter games- Doing puzzles competition
Who doesn’t love a good Easter puzzle? They’re the perfect way to celebrate the holiday and learn something new at the same time. And what better way to learn than with a little bit of friendly competition?
Here are the ABCs of Easter puzzles:
A is for assembly. Putting together a puzzle is a great way to bond with family and friends. It’s also a great way to pass the time on a holiday day.
B is for benefits. Doing puzzles has been shown to improve memory, problem-solving skills, and concentration. So not only are they fun, they’re good for you and your kids too!
C is for challenges. Not all puzzles are created equal. Some are easy, while others are downright difficult. But that’s what makes them so much fun! There’s nothing quite like the feeling of accomplishment when you finally complete a challenging puzzle.
So there you have it, the ABCs of Easter puzzles. Get out there and start celebrating the holiday with some good old-fashioned learning and fun!
6. Have an Easter Bunny Dress Up Competition
Easter is a time for family, friends, and fun! What better way to celebrate than by having an Easter Bunny Dress Up Competition for the kids? This is a great activity for kids of all ages and can be done with materials that you likely already have around the house.
To get started, you will need some paper, scissors, glue, paperboard, cardboard, paint, crayons, fabrics, and other craft supplies.
If you want to make things more challenging, you can have the kids design their own Easter Bunny costumes. They can use whatever materials they like and be as creative as they like. The only rule is that the costume must be fun and original.
Once everyone has their costumes ready, it’s time for the competition. This can be done in a variety of ways, but one way is to have the kids parade around in their costumes and have a panel of judges rate them. The winner can receive a prize, such as an Easter basket filled with goodies.
This is just one way to celebrate Easter with the kids. With a little bit of creativity, you can come up with even more fun and festive activities that the whole family will enjoy.
7. Having fun coloring Easter pages
Easter coloring pages are a great way to keep your kids entertained during the Easter holiday. Not only are they entertaining, but can also help your kids develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Easter coloring pages can also help promote color recognition and identification. In addition, coloring can also help your kids relax and de-stress, especially if they are feeling overwhelmed by all the holiday festivities.
So this Easter be sure to include some coloring time in your celebrations!
8. Bake Easter cookies with your children
When it comes to Easter activities, there are a few essential things: bunnies, Easter eggs, and of course, cookies! This year, ditch the store-bought treats and whip up a batch of homemade Easter cookies with your kids. Not only will you get to enjoy some quality time together in the kitchen, but they’ll also learn some valuable skills along the way.
Making Easter cookies is a great way to teach your kids about counting, measurement, and following directions. It’s also a perfect opportunity to work on those fine motor skills. And of course, decorating the cookies is one of the fun Easter activities you cannot miss!
9. Make a game out of it
Transform traditional Easter activities into fun learning games.
Don’t forget about the Easter bunny! There are many ways to incorporate the Easter bunny into learning activities. You can have your kids help you make bunny-shaped snacks, or do a simple Easter bunny craft. You can also use the Easter bunny as a way to teach your kids about healthy eating habits. Use the Easter bunny as an example of how to eat healthy foods like carrots and fruits. And finally, don’t forget to have fun!
Conclusion
What better way to celebrate Easter activities than by enjoying some learning opportunities with your kids? Easter is the perfect time for little extra learning activities, and what could be more fun than that? With so many festive activities to enjoy, your kids will be sure to have a blast while they’re busy gaining knowledge. Whether it’s counting Easter eggs, going on an Easter scavenger hunt, or reading Easter-themed books, there are plenty of ways to make this holiday both fun and educational for your kids. So get creative and have some fun this Easter season! Your kids will be sure to love all the festive learning opportunities you create for them.