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25 Creative Easter Basket Ideas for Kids

March 24, 2021

These 25 Easter basket ideas for kids are creative items you *want* your kids to have and don’t include candy. Although you can add some, of course!

Updated March 2021

Do you know what’s going into your children’s Easter baskets this year? If you need a little help, here are 25 creative Easter basket ideas! And there’s no candy in the bunch!

This selection will promote creativity, imagination, and active play long after the Easter candy is gone.

Choose 2-3 items from this list, and if you want to add a chocolate bunny or a few chocolate eggs, I’m sure your kiddos won’t object.

Creative Easter Basket Ideas for Kids

Note: These items are all sold through Amazon which makes it extra easy to shop this year. You can see some more of my kids’ Easter Basket ideas in The Artful Parent’s Amazon storefront.

Kids Art Supplies Perfect for the Easter Basket

A sketchbook and metallic colored pencils for drawing and doodling.
Faber-Castell Watercolor Crayons work great!
Neon watercolors and a pad of watercolor paper are so much fun!
Do a Dot Markers are especially good for younger kids.
Neon Oil Pastels are so vibrant and awesome for both big and little kids.
Washi tape rolls are perfect for all kinds of crafty fun.
We love Tempera Paint Sticks and these pastel colors are perfect for Easter!
Wonder Stix Chalk Crayons write on everything! Perfect for drawing on the windows as they easily wipe off!

Awesome Games in Small Sizes

Spot It (and Spot It Jr.) are both excellent!
eeBoo Tell Me a Story is great for storytelling and imagination!
Cat’s Cradle is a classic independent game that never goes out of style!
Dinosaur Dominoes are fun for kids of all ages.
Go Fish – this is a fun version of the classic card game.
We love the graphics in this Memory Matching Game. There are a number of different themes available and the sturdy round cards hold up well for small hands.
Toddler Scavenger Hunt Cards is a fun game for younger children.

Easter Basket Ideas For Kids Pretend Play

How about a set of wooden play eggs? Kids can decorate the wooden eggs and use them in a play kitchen…
A soft stuffed rabbit is the perfect gift for kids to cuddle with.
I LOVE the idea of playdough filled Easter eggs. Make your own no cook playdough and fill plastic eggs.
As for lining the basket, try a playsilk which doubles as excellent pretend play accessories (our playsilks have gotten so much use over the years). This rainbow playsilk is especially nice.

Small Gifts for Big Backyard Fun

Work out kids’ energy with a jump rope!
And how about a wooden magnifying glass for all kinds of backyard exploring.
Make your own seed ball kit is a fun garden activity for the whole family.
Try this bubble blowing set or make your own with the best Homemade Bubble Recipe.
A rainbow kite for windy spring days or beach visits.
Sidewalk chalk for big outdoor drawing!