18 Easter Holiday Educational Activities For Kids

Easter is a time for family and fun. But as parents, it's also an opportunity to spend some time with our children doing educational activities that keep their minds active and learning. 

This article has got you covered with a range of fun and educational Easter ideas to try with your kids - from egg hunts to craft projects. So grab your basket and get ready for an Easter adventure filled with learning and laughter!

1. Easter egg hunt with a twist

For this activity, create a scavenger hunt by hiding Easter eggs in various locations around the house or garden. Attach clues and puzzles to each egg that the children have to solve to find the next egg. This can include simple riddles, word games, or maths problems. Children can work together or in teams to solve the puzzles, developing their problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

2. Easter-themed science experiments

Science experiments are a fun way for kids to learn and explore, and Easter is the perfect time to try some that are related to Easter.

One simple and entertaining experiment is exploring the reaction of different coloured sweets (gummy or boiled sweets) when mixed with vinegar. This experiment is a great way for kids to learn about basic chemical reactions and it can also encourage their curiosity and creativity.

To get started, you'll need a few materials: vinegar, food colouring, boiled sweets, and a container for each experiment. You can use Easter-themed sweets such as jelly beans or boiled sweets to make the experiment even more festive. Fill each container with vinegar and add a few drops of food colouring to create a coloured liquid. Then, place a sweet into each container and watch what happens. The reaction between the vinegar and the sweet will cause it to fizz and change colour.

Explain the scientific process to your kids by explaining that vinegar is an acidic solution and when it reacts with the sweets, it causes a chemical reaction. Encourage your kids to observe and record the results of their experiments by writing down what they see and describing the changes that take place. This is a great opportunity for kids to practise their writing and observation skills.

You can also try different variations of this experiment by using different types of sweets or by adding different amounts of vinegar to each container. This will allow kids to see how different variables can affect the outcome of a scientific experiment. Encourage them to ask questions and make predictions about what they think will happen before each experiment.

Easter-themed cooking and baking 

Teach children how to make Easter-themed treats, such as hot cross buns or Easter eggs made from chocolate. This activity can help children develop their cooking and baking skills, as well as their understanding of healthy eating. Provide the necessary ingredients and equipment, and give step-by-step instructions for the recipe. Children can work together or take turns in the kitchen, learning about kitchen safety, measuring ingredients and following recipes.

3. Easter Egg Cookies

- This simple recipe is a great way for kids to learn about baking and measuring ingredients. Kids can help mix the dough, roll it out, and use cookie cutters to create egg shapes.

4. Easter Nest Cakes

- This recipe teaches kids about decorating and presentation. Kids can help make the cakes, mix the icing and use crushed candy or shredded coconut to create a nest effect.

5. Easter Egg Salad

- This recipe is a fun way for kids to learn about cooking with eggs and making a healthy salad. Kids can help peel the eggs, chop the vegetables, and mix all the ingredients together.

6. Easter Basket Cupcakes

- This recipe is a fun and creative activity for kids to make cupcakes that look like Easter baskets. Kids can help mix the batter, decorate the cupcakes with icing, and add Easter treats such as jelly beans or chocolate eggs.

These recipes are a great way to encourage children to be involved in the kitchen and to teach them important cooking and baking skills. They also provide an opportunity to learn about healthy eating habits and the importance of making balanced meals. So, get your aprons on and get ready to have some fun in the kitchen this Easter!

Easter arts and crafts 

There are many different Easter-themed arts and crafts activities that children can participate in. Ideas include creating Easter cards, decorating Easter eggs using various materials, or making Easter baskets.

7. Decorating Easter eggs is another popular arts and crafts activity that kids can enjoy. For this, hard-boiled eggs can be used, or artificial eggs made from materials like plastic or foam can also be used. Children can decorate the eggs using paint, markers, stickers, or even materials like tissue paper or feathers. This activity can help children to develop their fine motor skills as they manipulate the materials to create their designs.

8. Making Easter baskets is another fun and creative activity that kids can do. Children can use materials like paper, cardboard, or basket-weaving materials to create their baskets. They can decorate the baskets using markers, paint, or other decorative elements, and fill them with small treats, Easter eggs, or other fun items. This activity can also help children to develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as they manipulate the materials and put the baskets together.

Personalised rubber stamps can be a fun and versatile tool for Easter arts and crafts projects. To use rubber stamps, children will need an ink pad in their desired colour, and a clear acrylic block to hold the stamp. They can use the stamp and ink pad to add designs to their projects and can experiment with layering different stamps and colours to create different effects. Overall, personalised rubber stamps can be a fun and creative tool for Easter arts and crafts projects, and can add a personal touch to children's creations. Here are a few ways that children can use personalised rubber stamps in their Easter projects:

9. Decorating Easter cards: Children can use personalised rubber stamps to add designs to their Easter cards, such as Easter eggs, bunnies, or flowers. They can also use the stamps to create repeating patterns or borders.

10. Decorating Easter eggs: Children can use their rubber stamps to add designs to their Easter eggs. For example, they can use an Easter bunny stamp to create a cute face on an egg, or use a flower stamp to create a pattern around the egg.

11. Decorating gift tags or treats: Children can use their rubber stamps to add a personal touch to Easter gifts and treats, such as gift tags or chocolate boxes. They can use their rubber stamps to add a festive design, or use their name stamp to add their signature to their gifts.

12. Making Easter wrapping paper: Children can use their rubber stamps to create their own unique wrapping paper for their Easter gifts. They can stamp designs on plain paper, or use their stamps to create a pattern or repeating design on the paper.

Easter-themed storytelling 

Encourage kids to write or tell a story that includes Easter elements. This can be a story about the Easter Bunny, an Easter egg hunt, or any other story that they can come up with. This activity can help develop children's language skills, imagination, and storytelling abilities. Provide writing materials, such as paper and pens, and encourage them to write their story or prepare it to be told orally. Children can share their stories with others, either through reading or retelling, helping to build their confidence and communication skills.

Here are some prompts to get your kids started:

13. The Easter Bunny's Lost Eggs: Write a story about the Easter Bunny who loses all of his eggs and must rely on the help of some animal friends to find them in time for Easter.

14. The Great Easter Egg Hunt: Write a story about a group of kids who team up to find the biggest and most special Easter egg in the neighbourhood.

15. Easter at Grandma's House: Write a story about a child who visits their grandma for Easter and learns about a special family tradition of decorating eggs with natural dyes.

16. The Easter Egg Farm: Write a story about a child who visits an Easter egg farm and learns about the process of how Easter eggs are made.

17. The Easter Bunny's Adventure: Write a story about the Easter Bunny who has to go on an adventure to find the perfect Easter basket for a special child.

18. The Magic Easter Egg: Write a story about a child who finds a magic Easter egg that gives them the power to bring spring to their town and help the Easter Bunny with his duties.

These are just a few educational activity ideas that kids can do at home during the Easter holiday. The goal is to provide fun and engaging activities that also promote learning and personal growth.