Easter is a time of joy and celebration, especially for children. It's not just about the Easter Bunny or the chocolate eggs; it's also a great opportunity to engage in fun activities that can entertain and educate. With the holiday approaching, providers should be on the lookout for new and exciting Easter-themed activities to engage the kids in their care.
At Enrolmy, we understand that planning and organising these activities takes time and effort. That's why our platform offers childcare providers an easy way to manage bookings, communicate with parents, and streamline programme planning, allowing you to focus on delivering exciting, enriching experiences for the children in your care.
Here are the top 10 trending (and low-cost) Easter-themed activities for kids that promise fun, creativity, and engagement — all of which you can easily implement into your programme using Enrolmy’s seamless booking and scheduling tools!
1. Egg Decorating Contest
An all-time favourite, egg decorating contests never go out of style. But this year, take it up a notch by incorporating new materials like washi tape, temporary tattoos, or natural dyes made from fruits and vegetables. Not only is it a creative outlet, but it also teaches children about colours, patterns, and artistic expression.
With Enrolmy, you can easily create and manage activity sessions for this fun event, track attendance, and even share updates or photos with parents directly through the platform!
2. Bunny Hop Race
Physical and competitive activities are always a hit among kids. A bunny hop race is simple to organise and can be done in any safe open area with grass/padding. Just have the kiddos hop like bunnies to the finish line, either by themselves or in teams. It’s not only fun but also a great way for kids to exert some energy after the sugar rush of easter eggs.
Using Enrolmy’s parent communication tools, you can notify parents in advance about outdoor activities like this, ensuring everyone is prepared for a fun, active day!
3. Egg and Spoon Race
One of the most popular Easter activities, this race provides an hour of fun competition. Provide your kids with plastic spoons and colourful plastic or chocolate eggs (or real eggs but we don’t support wasting food).
Use Enrolmy to schedule this event, easily track participants, and share event details with parents. Plus, the platform allows you to keep parents updated on what their children are learning and experiencing.
4. Egg Hunt with Riddles
Egg hunts and orienteering activities are quintessential. But consider adding an educational twist by incorporating riddles that lead to each egg's location. This makes the hunt more challenging and engaging while stimulating critical thinking skills.
With Enrolmy’s online booking system, you can plan these events with ease, ensuring you have the right number of participants and the necessary resources, all while keeping parents informed.
5. Planting Seasonal Flowers
Whether it’s the fresh bloom of spring or the golden hues of autumn, this season is a great time to teach children about planting and growth cycles! Encourage them to plant flowers or start a small garden if space allows. And for a fun surprise, why not hide some mini eggs among the plants? The kids will love it!
With Enrolmy’s session management tools, you can schedule gardening activities and even keep track of different groups participating throughout the day.
6. Cooking Themed Treats Together
Get messy in the kitchen by preparing simple Easter-themed treats like bunny-shaped cookies or marshmallow chicks together with your kids. Of course, ensure all hazards are safely managed and this is the perfect practical activity to teach food and safety hygiene to your little ones.
Enrolmy’s platform allows the parent to communicate any special requirements (like allergies) in real-time, so you can ensure that all children can participate safely.
7. Easter Bake Sale
Continuing on the theme of cooking, why not host a small end-of-programme bake sale with your kids? Encourage kids to decorate their own pavilion where they have their baking on display. Instead of money, you could even set up an egg ‘currency’ where kids could trade eggs for each others baking.
Enrolmy’s invoicing tools can help you set up custom charges or track participation fees for events like this, ensuring a smooth and organised experience for both providers and parents.
8. Recycled Art Projects
Use this opportunity to teach about recycling by creating art projects from recyclable materials the kids have found around the house and brought in—think egg cartons turned into caterpillars or toilet paper rolls into bunnies. And why waste the tin-foil and containers that easter eggs come from? Get your thinking caps on (or bunny ears) and create collages or other kinds of art pieces with cut-up pieces tin foil and wrappers.
Organise craft sessions through Enrolmy, letting parents know what materials to bring in advance and making it easy to manage sign-ups for specific activities.
9. Craft Your Own Board Game
Encourage children’s strategic thinking by helping them design their own board game centred around an Easter theme—complete with rules, objectives, and creative designs safe and dynamic materials.
Use Enrolmy to organise this activity, manage registrations, and even share photos of the children’s creations with their parents through the app.
10. Charades
Looking to engage children in a group activity? Charades is the perfect choice. Customise your cards with festive Easter words and phrases such as "easter bunny," "decorating eggs," "newly hatched chicks," and others to fully embrace the Easter festivities.
With Enrolmy’s platform, you can easily manage bookings for group activities ensuring everyone has a great time!
These top 10 trending Easter activities provide diverse options that cater not just for entertainment but also educationally enriching experiences for kids during this festive season.
From crafting their own games to learning through gardening or baking together—there’s something here for every child.
Enrolmy Takes the Hassle Out of Activity Planning
With Enrolmy, managing multiple Easter activities and events is a breeze. We help providers manage online bookings and payments while streamlining communication with parents. This means less time on paperwork and more time creating fun, engaging experiences for children!
So, as you prepare for this year’s Easter celebrations, let Enrolmy support you in delivering an unforgettable programme full of fun and educational activities for the kids in your care!
