I no longer have a toddler at home but I work with them every day at the public library. I love seeing their faces light up when they play with certain toys or experience something new. I hope you’ll enjoy these Easter basket ideas for toddlers as well as activities that are sure to delight the little ones in your life.
Creating a Bountiful Easter Basket for Toddlers
Bubbles or bubble machine – The kids who attend my story times have come to expect that I will conclude each session with a bubble party! This battery operated machine has been a dependable rock star for over a year. Just fill it with the linked bubble solution and crank it up!
Sidewalk chalk – A perennial favorite, sidewalk chalk is a great way for toddlers to explore their creativity while getting some outside time.
Reusable Sticker Books – Stickers are for everyone {I’m definitely still a fan!} and you’ll both love that these books can be reused over and over.
Puppets – I often use puppets in story time and the kids are absolutely transfixed when I pull one out of my bag. This adorable bunny finger puppet is sure to delight!
Books – Little Blue Truck is a favorite character among the children and parents at my library and this springtime adventure is the perfect addition to any Easter basket.
Rainboots – You never know when we’ll experience a wacky Houston downpour. New boots will keep them looking cute while staying dry.
Hooded towel – Every time I see a child wearing one of these at the pool or waterpark, I curse myself for forgetting that they’re a thing. Up your wet activity game by kitting your kids out in their own hooded towel.
Puzzles for young toddlers and older toddlers – I love these puzzles not only because they’re easy for small hands to operate but also because the design is imprinted on the inside of the puzzle, making it easier for young children to match the pieces.
Water bottle – We all know that kids are always thirsty. Gift them a super cute or cool bottle that is easily identifiable, easy to clean and that can hold up to toddler-inflicted damage.
Sunglasses – Protect those precious peepers with a pair of polarized sunnies that are made for tiny faces.
Gardening tools – If you’re planning any gardening this spring or summer, bring your kids into the action with these adorable {and durable} tools made just for them.
Chunky toddler crayons – A thicker design makes these crayons easier for toddlers to grasp.
Mess-Free Activity Pads – There’s a time for messy art and there’s also a place for markers that only do their thing on special paper. These activity pads are great for riding in the car or a grocery cart.
Toothbrush – Keep those pearly whites shining with an ADA approved toothbrush that is easy for little hands to operate.
Bath toys and bath finger paint – Turn bath time into so much more with these no-hole toys {no mold!} and finger paint made to wash down the drain once they’ve completed their masterpieces.
Absolutely Easy Easter Activities
Easter Egg Shakers
Kids love to make music and there’s no easier way to repurpose plastic eggs than to make homemade shakers. All you need is a plastic egg, rice, beans or popcorn kernels and tape {painters or washi}.
Fill the egg with a tablespoon of rice, beans, kernels or a combination, then add tape around the egg to keep it securely closed. And just like that, your kids are in the band!
Washi Tape Egg Rescue
This is another super easy activity that will help encourage fine motor skills in your toddler. Just use a couple of pieces of washi or painters tape to secure plastic eggs to a table or wall. Your kids will enjoy ‘rescuing’ the eggs by peeling and tearing the tape off. You may need a lot of tape for this one; it can be a bit addictive.
Easter-themed Sensory Bin
A sensory bin may sound complicated but it’s really just a container with fun things in it! For an Easter themed bin, it can be as simple as a small plastic tub filled with shredded paper {grass}, plastic eggs, pom-poms, a scoop and a pair of tongs. A few ideas can be found here, here and here but seriously, you can probably find plenty of items around your home.
Do you have your own ideas for the perfect Easter basket for toddlers? Do you have suggestions for how to keep those small hands busy over the long holiday weekend? We’d love to hear from you in the comments.
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