Coming up with Easter basket ideas for kids is one of my favorite parts of parenting during the holidays! You’ve just made it through winter and it’s finally time to celebrate with warmer weather, longer days and way more sunlight. This is such a great time to spoil your kids with fun toys for the outdoors, new summer gear and new surprises that you know they’ll love.
I hope this list helps to pick out the perfect Easter basket ideas for your own kids so you can spend more time with them.
Have a great holiday. Happy Easter!
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Driveway Chalk Paint
Your kids’ new favorite outdoor activity is here! This driveway paint is such a fun way to get kids outside and playing and it won’t be a huge mess for you to clean up.
The “paint” is actually just liquid chalk…so it will just wash away with the rain or a quick squirt of the hose.
This is a ton of fun and a great way to brighten up an Easter basket.
Dino Egg Excavation Kit
This dino egg excavation kit is the cutest Easter basket idea for kids!
Each kit comes with 12 dinosaur eggs and little excavation tools, so your kids can dig through each egg to find a little dinosaur.
The eggs come with little cards too, so they’ll learn about the dinosaurs in addition to having fun.
Bubble Set
Another outdoor staple! This bubble set is such a fun idea for kids and will let them make so many different kinds of bubbles.
The best part is that it comes with a tray where you can pour the bubbles, so you don’t have to worry about them accidentally dumping an entire bottle out as they play.
Play-Doh Easter Eggs
If you have a play-doh fan on your hands, then these Play-doh Easter eggs are a great Easter basket idea for kids!
Each one comes with play-doh on the inside, but really the fun is just that it’s another easter egg to open and they can use the eggs as a tool for the play-doh.
Whether you add extra play-doh toys, or just use this as a cute Easter-themed item, these are a great addition.
Paint-by-Sticker Book
These paint-by-sticker books have been such a huge hit for both my son and daughter through the years, so I know they make amazing Easter basket ideas for kids.
It’s the same concept as paint-by-number, except they get a sheet of stickers that they need to match with the corresponding number – and the result is beautiful!
This is a really great rainy day activity to have on hand, as well as a great quiet activity, that they’ll spend a lot of time on.
Easter LEGO Set
If you have a LEGO-lover on your hands, then there’s no question, you want to include a fun Easter-themed LEGO set for them.
There are a few different great options, so it will be easy to include one they haven’t seen yet. Here are some of the best:
Garden Supply Kit
These adorable garden supply kits for kids are amazing Easter basket ideas!
Not only will it get them excited to be playing outside more, but they may actually be able to work alongside you.
But more importantly, this kit is such a great way to get your kids playing with those natural elements that always end up being way more fun than anything else you could buy them – dirt, water and sticks!
Easter Books
There are so many great Easter books that make amazing Easter basket ideas for kids!
Depending on what you’re looking for, you can opt for one that is purely Easter-themed, or some that fit the holiday, but can really be used throughout the year.
Here are some of the best options to pick from:
Related post: The Absolute Best Easter Books for Kids
Summer Shoes
Every Easter basket for my kids always includes a new pair of Crocs!
No matter how many shoes they have over the summer months, Crocs always end up being the most used and those things are magical – they’re comfy, let their feet breathe, and best of all – they can just be hosed down when you’re done!
These are great beach shoes, mud shoes…really any shoes. Start a new tradition and add some comfort to their summer!
Magnet Craft Kits
These magnet craft kits are such great ideas for kids and since they’re spring-themed, they go so well in an Easter basket!
Each kit comes with wooden magnets, paint and gems to decorate however you’d like.
These can be used on your own, or you can make them to use for gifts for the grandparents!
LEGO Easter Eggs
If you’re looking for more egg ideas, these LEGO-filled Easter eggs are such a fun idea!
Each egg comes with a little mini lego set to put together.
At the end, they’ll have 12 little sets to play with – or they can use all of the LEGOs to create something bigger.
Paint Sticks
These paint sticks are one of the best craft supplies for kids and they make great Easter basket ideas.
They work like markers, but are actually made of paint, so they’re way more vibrant and smooth than markers.
Kids LOVE these – I can’t even tell you how many sets we’ve gone through! These are always a winner, no matter the child.
Paint-Your-Own Vehicle Kit
These paint-your-own vehicle kits are great Easter basket fillers, especially for boys!
The kit comes complete with everything they need to build AND decorate their own vehicle.
This is a fun activity that’s perfect for rainy days and will definitely get their creativity going.
Flip-Flops
Every kid could use a new pair of flip-flops and their Easter basket is a great place to put them!
With feet that grow like crazy, you will need to get them new shoes anyway, so take this opportunity to get them a pair they’ll be excited about.
I hope these Easter basket ideas for kids help make your holiday fun and memorable! Happy Easter!
You may also be interested in:
- The Absolute Best Easter Books for Kids
- The Best Easter Basket Ideas for Toddlers
- The Best LEGO Gifts for LEGO-Obsessed Families
