Easter Basket Ideas for Kids!

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Easter doesn’t have to be all about candy! These fun, practical, and interactive Easter basket ideas for kids will keep them engaged, learning, and playing long after Easter is over.

I love the challenge of finding the most fun Easter basket fillers out there, but it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. Luckily, I’ve totally got you covered!

Whether you’re looking for amusing toys or practical ideas that both parents and kids will love, this extensive list of ideas has what you’re seeking!

In this post, I share a variety of Easter basket ideas divided up into different categories, and the table of contents just below can help you jump ahead to a certain one if you prefer!

No matter what you fill your kids Easter basket with, each of these ideas ensures that the magic of the holiday is paired with a little extra thoughtfulness.

Let’s dive into some creative AND practical Easter basket inspiration that will make this holiday extra special for your kids!

Psst…on the hunt for Easter basket ideas for other people in your life? Check out these posts for baby Easter basket ideas, fun toddler Easter baskets, plus Easter basket ideas for teens!

Arts & Crafts

1. Wooden paintable Easter eggs (these ones are fun because they are customized with their name!)
2. Bracelet-making kit
3. Air dry clay kit (this is a fantastic kit that we played with until we used all the clay up!)
4. Sticker mosaic art kit (peel & stick fun!)
5. Gem painting kit
6. Paintable tote bag + paint (great for carrying books or toys!)
7. Origami folding kit
8. First knitting or weaving loom
9. Markers (I love this handy traveling set with paper!)
10. Mini sewing kit (beginner-friendly & safe!)
11. Balloon animal making kit
12. Light-up drawing board (perfect for quiet creative time!)

STEM & Puzzle Fun

1. LEGO mini sets
2. Magnatiles – a household favorite over here with both my kids! I love these because there is endless open-ended play!
3. Marble run set
4. 3D wooden puzzle – build your own model!
5. Puzzle cube – Rubik’s Cube, shape puzzles, or a speed cube!
6. Science experiment kit
7. Magic trick set – great for performing tricks at Easter dinner!
8. DIY build-your-own fort kit

Fun & Interactive Toys

1. Hatchimals – perfect surprise egg toy for Easter!
2. Pop Tubes – so satisfying to stretch & bend!
3. Slime or putty – glow-in-the-dark is a hit!
4. Wind-up toy racing set
5. Little Live Pet Bunny – a household favorite that lasts for years!
6. Walkie-talkies – classic outdoor adventure fun!
7. Story cubes – endless storytelling fun! My daughter plays with this all the time and has the most hilarious stories!

Outdoor & Active Play Easter Basket Ideas

1. Jump rope – get one with a built-in counter to be fancy!
2. Chalk paint for sidewalks – way cooler than regular chalk!
3. Dinosaur Dig Kit – mini paleontologists will love this!
4. Binoculars & outdoor explorer set – includes magnifying glass, flashlight, and more!
5. Wooden slingshot with soft foam balls (safe & fun!)
6. Frisbee
7. Kite
8. Bubble wands or, if you want an upgrade, a bubble blaster!
9. Bunch-o-balloons self sealing water balloons

Books & Learning Fun

1. Escape the Tomb book – we got this for my daughter last Easter, and she LOVED it. It’s super interactive and fun!
2. Astronomy book & star map (for future stargazers!)
3. Fuzzy animal journal – great for drawing or writing!
4. Secret decoder spy set (hidden messages, invisible ink, so fun!)
5. Reusable sticker books (for decorating & reorganizing endlessly!)
6. Where’s Waldo book set

Practical Kid Easter Basket Ideas

1. Bunny Bucks – these are super fun Easter-themed coupons kids can redeem for rewards! This set has dozens of pre-printed options and also bank ones for you to add you own.
2. Custom reward jar with tokens (great for chores & positive behavior!)
3. Toothbrush + toothpaste (fun characters make brushing exciting!)
4. Underwear and socks (choose their favorite characters!)
5. Rainboots
6. Swimsuits – or swim trunks for boys
7. Snorkel goggles

Pretend Play

• Animal figurine playset (dinosaurs, farm animals, or safari animals!)
• Play food sets (wooden fruits & veggies, sushi, breakfast set, etc.)
• Pizza-making playset (I like the ones with felt toppings kids can mix & match!)
• Ice cream parlour playset (scoop and serve!)
• Mini tea set
• Doctor kit
• Vet playset (stuffed animal patients, toy syringe, pretend pet X-ray!)
• Firefighter costume (helmet, walkie-talkie, toy fire extinguisher!)
• Princess dress-up gowns (with tiaras & accessories!)
• Superhero capes

Musical Gifts

• Ukulele (mini and easy to learn!)
• Microphone & karaoke machine (for mini pop stars!)
• Kid-sized keyboard
• Screen-free player accessories – like a new Tonie or Yoto Mini card

Tween and Preteen Easter Basket Ideas

1. Glow-in-the-dark putty
2. Bunny Bucks – fun reward coupons that kids can turn in for various rewards and activities!
3. Light-up drawing board
4. Glow-in-the-dark stars (plus a promise to help them decorate their room!)
5. Portable charger
6. Robot building kit (perfect for young engineers!)
7. Mini terrarium kit (grow your own little ecosystem!)
8. Soap-making or bath bomb kit (science + self-care!)
9. Stamp set & ink pad (for scrapbooking & letters!)
10. Mini disc golf or frisbee set
11. Astronomy book & star map (pair with a stargazing night for some fun one-on-one time!)
12. Outdoor adventure set
13. Secret decoder spy set
14. Reward jar with tokens (for extra motivation!)
15. Magic trick set (for impressive party tricks!)
16. Rock painting kit

Fun Themed Easter Baskets for Kids

Want to make Easter extra magical for kids? Try one of these character-themed baskets!

There are few things I love more than a good gift basket for my kid (and friends, husband, etc.), and Easter is the epitome of them all.

These kid-approved ideas are really the best of the best, so I know you’ll have a ton of fun curating your kid’s Easter baskets this year with this list in hand!

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