Easter time has landed and while we may be spending it a little differently this year, it’s still a great opportunity to spend some quality time with the family and maybe even indulge in a few chocolate treats.
It can be tricky keeping the kids busy everyday, especially when the Northern Irish weather doesn’t always allow us to go outside. With that in mind, below is a list of fun activities, games and crafts – for outside and indoors - to entertain the whole family over Easter.
10 fun things to keep the kids busy over Easter
1. Have an Easter Egg Hunt
An Easter Egg Hunt is a great activity to get the kids to use up some energy before they enjoy the chocolate! Mix things up by wrapping up some regular hard-boiled eggs along with the chocolate variety to make opening the eggs a fun surprise.
2. Pin the Tail on the Bunny
Sugar and Charm has an adorable bunny printout for playing this fun interactive game. Older children will enjoy being blindfolded and spun around before they try pinning the tail on the bunny.
3. Printable Colouring Pages
Colouring in is a relaxing way to keep your kids occupied on any rainy days. EParenting.co.uk has a great list of printable colouring pages featuring Easter eggs, baby chicks and bunnies.
4. Create Easter Bunny Ears
Making Easter Bunny Ears can be an easy craft idea for the kids this Easter. A simple paper plate or piece of card can be transformed into bunny ears. Be a Fun Mum takes you through a step-by-step guide on how to make those very cute bunny ears.
5. Have an Egg and Spoon Race
A classic Easter game that won’t fail to make your kids laugh is an Egg and Spoon Race. Line up your children at the starting position and when you say go, they must place their hard-boiled egg on a teaspoon and make it to the finish line with one hand behind their back. If the egg falls, the child must start again. A fun game that’s even better if parents get involved too!
6. Make Healthy Easter Treats
After all the chocolatey treats over the break, a healthy Easter inspired recipe might be necessary for both kids and adults! All you need to make these delicious snacks are bagels, carrots, cream cheese or hummus and cucumber. Find the entire recipe at Eatsamazing.co.uk.
7. Decorate Easter Eggs
Decorating Easter eggs is a great way to waste away an afternoon. Cover the kitchen table with newspaper or an old sheet and let your kids loose with glitter and paint.
8. Bunny Handprint Cards
This easy craft idea is great for younger children in particular. They will love getting messy with the paint and the finished result makes a lovely gift to post to relatives. Find the step by step guide at Craftymorning.com.
9. Plant sunflowers
Nothing says spring like beautiful blooming flowers. Get the kids involved over Easter with some gardening and watch them be amazed as their sunflower seeds grow.
For a full guide on growing sunflowers visit NurtureStore.co.uk.
10. Have a Bunny Sack Race
Create a start line and organise the kids with pillowcases or sacks. The person who hops like a bunny fast enough to the finish line wins.
Do you have any other fun activity ideas to play with the kids over Easter?
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