Looking for an easy toddler Easter activity? This is a hit! My toddler loves to color sort objects, and he also loves to crack eggs. So this combination was right up his alley. Safe to say, we’ve played this easy toddler Easter activity 27 times this week.- rough estimate that also feels like 100. It was EXACTLY what we needed for some indoor play.
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What is my toddler learning?
The best toddler activities are kept simple. One of my favorite skills to review with my toddler is color sorting. But you don’t have to go all in and sort 8 colors the first time! Begin with color sorting primary colors and slowly add more colors with mastery.
Remember, childhood is not a race. We can provide many learning activities for our children to develop and strengthen their knowledge over a few years.
This easy toddler Easter activity strengthens your child’s hand-eye coordination and fine motor strength.
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Supplies:
Supplies for children should be kept simple. You can see that most supplies we use at home are everyday items. I like to use what we already own when I create toddler activities. If you don’t have the plastic Easter eggs, I have this Easter water sensory bin and this fine-motor Easter activity to put them to good use.
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White Paper Roll
This paper is a staple in our home. Place it on the table or a verticle surface. So many uses!
Washable Markers
Share these markers with your kids, or keep them for yourself. I am not one to judge; I like my own pack too.
Plastic Easter Eggs
Colorful plastic Easter eggs to use this year and save for next!
Pom Poms
How to set up
- Tape the white paper on the table and mark the paper with the pom pom pom poms’ matching colors.
- Place one pom pom in each plastic egg.
- Close the plastic eggs.
- Remember to put the Easter eggs into a basket to prevent them from rolling everywhere.
- PRO TIP: Try to keep supplies in one place with limited distractions.
- Invite your toddler to open the eggs and color-match the pom pom to the paper.
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What I noticed as my toddler plays
My toddler loved going through each Easter egg and finding the color inside!
He also loved matching the pom poms to the color on the paper. After each match, my three-year-old would look at me and proudly announce the color name.
As a result, it was pure joy for him! Cracking the eggs is a fine motor activity that will help with future pencil grip. – Read all about the Ages and Stages of Pencil Grip.
Just like the best toddler toys, engaging toddler activities are open-ended and timeless.
When will you set up this toddler Easter activity?
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Tell me all things spring!
A new season change excites us all to head outside and play. Here are some of my favorite posts to welcome spring:
- Outdoor Toys for Kids
- Outdoor Activities for Kids
- Outdoor Tracks Water Play
- Musical Scavenger Hunt (FIVE stars!)
FAQ
Toddlers and preschoolers require a little help finding the tools to kick off play outside. But once they do – MAGIC. Here is a list of outdoor activities for kids.
Add food coloring to water bins.
Add mud and get messy.
Water Play (here is a list of 35 water games).
Balance on pieces of wood.
Bike ride.
Bring an indoor toy outside!
Bring boxes outside to make a fort.
Collect leaves.
Construct something out of pieces of wood.
Draw from shadows.
Explore funnels and different-sized containers.
Freeze water in a muffin tin.
Gather sticks.
Hang a hammock.
Have a yard sale.
Hide plastic Easter eggs (even when it is past Easter).
Host a neighborhood paper airplane sale.
Leaf murals.
Listen for birds.
Make a catapult.
Sticker books, sketch pads, watercolor paints, markers, sidewalk chalk, kinetic sand, memory games, and bathing suits make terrific Easter basket ideas for kids.
Egg cartons, tissue paper, painting, and Easter egg crafts are all fantastic springtime craft ideas for toddlers and preschoolers. Here are 51 spring activities for kids.
