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2023 Easter Basket Ideas for Kids

March 20, 2023

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 February 2023

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.

Easter Basket Ideas for 2023

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

Arts and Crafts Supplies

Draw or paint with the long lasting Stabilo Woodies, perfect for younger artists.
Tempera paint sticks are a favorite for young artists and these pastels are perfect for Easter!
These gel crayons are so vibrant and buttery soft, wonderful for preschoolers.
Watercolor paints and a pad of watercolor paper are so much fun!
Slipe a few rolls of washi or colored masking tape rolls into your child’s baskets.
Roll your own beeswax candles with this high-quality kit.
These premium markers are high quality for the bigger kids in your home.
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!
Tiny Polka Dot contains 16 games for 3-8 year olds.
Dinosaur Dominoes are fun for kids of all ages.
Go Fish – this is a fun version of the classic card game.
The sturdy round cards from this Memory Matching Game hold up well for small hands.
Toddler Scavenger Hunt Cards is a fun game for younger children.

Easter Basket Ideas For Creative Play

How about a set of wooden play eggs? Kids can paint wooden eggs and use them for creative play.
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 playdough to 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 Outdoor 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 and pair it with the best Homemade Bubble Recipe.
A rainbow kite for windy spring days or beach visits.
Sidewalk chalk for big outdoor drawing!