Key takeaways<\/h3>- Easter crafts give kids of all ages a fun, creative way to celebrate the holiday while welcoming spring, with options ranging from simple toddler activities to more detailed projects for older kids. The variety makes it easy to find something age-appropriate that also doubles as festive décor or keepsakes.<\/li>
- Many of the crafts use inexpensive, everyday materials like paper plates, cardboard tubes and natural items, making them accessible and low-pressure for families. They also encourage creativity and skill-building, from fine motor practice to early crafting techniques like painting, cutting and gluing.<\/li>
- The projects balance fun with meaningful moments, offering opportunities for traditions like keepsake handprints or annual decorations such as an Easter tree. Overall, they turn holiday prep into an engaging, hands-on experience rather than just a one-day celebration.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
Easter toddler crafts<\/h2>
These cute Easter crafts are best left to the littlest crafters, as they’re simple and open for interpretation!<\/p>
1. Handprint lamb<\/h3>![\"handprint](\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/04\/handprint-easter-lamb.jpg\")
Image via Crafts by Amanda<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>These sweet cotton ball handprint lambs<\/a> from Crafts by Amanda<\/a> are a fun Easter craft for the younger set to do — and it makes a super cute keepsake for parents!<\/p>2. Easter egg collages<\/h3>![\"easter](\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/04\/easter-egg-collages.jpeg\")
Image via jaimepederson\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>You don’t even need to boil eggs for this craft idea from Jaime Pederson<\/a>. These paper Easter egg collages<\/a> start with some simple watercolor painting fun. Once they dry, let the kids embellish them with sequins, pompoms, pipe cleaners, faux flowers and whatever else strikes their fancy. Talk about an easy Easter crafts for kids.<\/p>3. Cardboard tube chicks<\/h3>![\"easter](\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/04\/cardboard-tube-chicks.png\")
Image via Wonder and Wild Club<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>One of the cutest, simplest Easter crafts for kids! These sweet cardboard tube chicks<\/a> from Wonder and Wild Club<\/a> require only a few materials, yet they yield bright, happy results.<\/p>4. Painted Easter egg rocks<\/h3>![\"easter](\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/easter-egg-rocks.jpeg\")
Image via Projects With Kids<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>These painted Easter egg rocks<\/a> from Projects With Kids<\/a> are about as easy — and affordable — as it gets. A sweet spin on the classic dyed egg, kids will get a kick out of finding rocks in the garden and then painting them. And no pressure to eat them before they go bad!<\/p>5. Paper plate Easter baskets<\/h3>![\"easter](\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/04\/paper-plate-easter-baskets-1.jpeg\")
Image via simplyciani\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>In this fun and simple craft, Jennifer at Simply Ciani<\/a> turns a few simple supplies into these adorable paper plate Easter baskets<\/a>. Kids will love decorating their own.<\/p>6. Easter bunny stamps<\/h3>![\"easter](\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/04\/diy-bunny-stamps.png\")
Image via the_growing_strawberry\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>Kids can easily make these Easter bunny stamps<\/a> from The Growing Strawberry<\/a> by cutting a paper towel roll into three pieces and shaping and glueing them into this bunny shape. Dip in paint and press down on paper to stamp. Once they dry, draw on cute bunny faces.<\/p>Preschool Easter crafts<\/h2>
Whether you’re doing these at home or your little one needs a project for school, these Easter crafts are great for the preschool set. <\/p>
7. Hatching Easter chick<\/h3>![\"easter](\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/03\/hatching-easter-chick-craft.png\")
Image via Kids Craft Room<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>Looking for kids Easter crafts that are basically mess-free? There’s a craft for that. This cute hatching chicks craft<\/a> from Kids Craft Room<\/a> is perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners while being seriously low on mess. Also, nothing quite says spring like adorable little chicks, right?<\/p>8. Egg mosaic<\/h3>![\"easter](\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/04\/easter-egg-mosaic.png\")
Image via therealmamasofinsta\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>This egg mosaic craft<\/a> from the realmamasofinsta<\/a> is a perfect project for toddlers and preschoolers. Adults simply cut out eggs and different shapes of colored paper. Then, let little ones glue them on in their own favorite patterns.<\/p>9. Easter egg scissor skills<\/h3>![\"easter](\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/04\/easter-egg-scissor-activity.png\")
Image via littleoneslearn\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>This Easter egg scissor skills activity<\/a> from Little Ones Learn<\/a> is perfect for preschoolers learning or practicing their scissor skills. An adult can trace where the child should cut on each egg and let them hone their technique.<\/p>10. Spring sheep<\/h3>![\"easter](\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/04\/yarn-sheep.jpeg\")
Image via love_learning_love_nature\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>With some cardboard, colorful string or yarn, and a marker, kids can create these adorably woolly spring sheep<\/a> from Love Learning Love Nature<\/a>.<\/p>11. Bunny treat cups<\/h3>![\"easter](\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/04\/easter-bunny-treat-cups.png\")
Image via wonderandwildclub\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>To make these bunny treat cups<\/a> from wonderandwildclub<\/a>, just cut out bunny ears from some colorful cardstock and glue to the inside of paper cups. Let your kids decorate the cups with bunny faces and stickers.<\/p>12. Easter tree<\/h3>![\"easter](\"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/04\/easter-tree.jpeg\")
Image via heart_artlife\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>Create a new tradition with this Easter tree<\/a> idea from Heart Artlife<\/a>. Collect some sturdy branches, add colorful pompom “eggs” and then, each year, add a new handmade paper decoration.<\/p>13. Bunny masks<\/h3>
- Easter crafts give kids of all ages a fun, creative way to celebrate the holiday while welcoming spring, with options ranging from simple toddler activities to more detailed projects for older kids. The variety makes it easy to find something age-appropriate that also doubles as festive décor or keepsakes.<\/li>
- Many of the crafts use inexpensive, everyday materials like paper plates, cardboard tubes and natural items, making them accessible and low-pressure for families. They also encourage creativity and skill-building, from fine motor practice to early crafting techniques like painting, cutting and gluing.<\/li>
- The projects balance fun with meaningful moments, offering opportunities for traditions like keepsake handprints or annual decorations such as an Easter tree. Overall, they turn holiday prep into an engaging, hands-on experience rather than just a one-day celebration.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
Easter toddler crafts<\/h2>
These cute Easter crafts are best left to the littlest crafters, as they’re simple and open for interpretation!<\/p>
1. Handprint lamb<\/h3>
Image via Crafts by Amanda<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> These sweet cotton ball handprint lambs<\/a> from Crafts by Amanda<\/a> are a fun Easter craft for the younger set to do — and it makes a super cute keepsake for parents!<\/p>
2. Easter egg collages<\/h3>
Image via jaimepederson\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> You don’t even need to boil eggs for this craft idea from Jaime Pederson<\/a>. These paper Easter egg collages<\/a> start with some simple watercolor painting fun. Once they dry, let the kids embellish them with sequins, pompoms, pipe cleaners, faux flowers and whatever else strikes their fancy. Talk about an easy Easter crafts for kids.<\/p>
3. Cardboard tube chicks<\/h3>
Image via Wonder and Wild Club<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> One of the cutest, simplest Easter crafts for kids! These sweet cardboard tube chicks<\/a> from Wonder and Wild Club<\/a> require only a few materials, yet they yield bright, happy results.<\/p>
4. Painted Easter egg rocks<\/h3>
Image via Projects With Kids<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> These painted Easter egg rocks<\/a> from Projects With Kids<\/a> are about as easy — and affordable — as it gets. A sweet spin on the classic dyed egg, kids will get a kick out of finding rocks in the garden and then painting them. And no pressure to eat them before they go bad!<\/p>
5. Paper plate Easter baskets<\/h3>
Image via simplyciani\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> In this fun and simple craft, Jennifer at Simply Ciani<\/a> turns a few simple supplies into these adorable paper plate Easter baskets<\/a>. Kids will love decorating their own.<\/p>
6. Easter bunny stamps<\/h3>
Image via the_growing_strawberry\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> Kids can easily make these Easter bunny stamps<\/a> from The Growing Strawberry<\/a> by cutting a paper towel roll into three pieces and shaping and glueing them into this bunny shape. Dip in paint and press down on paper to stamp. Once they dry, draw on cute bunny faces.<\/p>
Preschool Easter crafts<\/h2>
Whether you’re doing these at home or your little one needs a project for school, these Easter crafts are great for the preschool set. <\/p>
7. Hatching Easter chick<\/h3>
Image via Kids Craft Room<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> Looking for kids Easter crafts that are basically mess-free? There’s a craft for that. This cute hatching chicks craft<\/a> from Kids Craft Room<\/a> is perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners while being seriously low on mess. Also, nothing quite says spring like adorable little chicks, right?<\/p>
8. Egg mosaic<\/h3>
Image via therealmamasofinsta\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> This egg mosaic craft<\/a> from the realmamasofinsta<\/a> is a perfect project for toddlers and preschoolers. Adults simply cut out eggs and different shapes of colored paper. Then, let little ones glue them on in their own favorite patterns.<\/p>
9. Easter egg scissor skills<\/h3>
Image via littleoneslearn\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> This Easter egg scissor skills activity<\/a> from Little Ones Learn<\/a> is perfect for preschoolers learning or practicing their scissor skills. An adult can trace where the child should cut on each egg and let them hone their technique.<\/p>
10. Spring sheep<\/h3>
Image via love_learning_love_nature\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> With some cardboard, colorful string or yarn, and a marker, kids can create these adorably woolly spring sheep<\/a> from Love Learning Love Nature<\/a>.<\/p>
11. Bunny treat cups<\/h3>
Image via wonderandwildclub\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> To make these bunny treat cups<\/a> from wonderandwildclub<\/a>, just cut out bunny ears from some colorful cardstock and glue to the inside of paper cups. Let your kids decorate the cups with bunny faces and stickers.<\/p>
12. Easter tree<\/h3>
Image via heart_artlife\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> Create a new tradition with this Easter tree<\/a> idea from Heart Artlife<\/a>. Collect some sturdy branches, add colorful pompom “eggs” and then, each year, add a new handmade paper decoration.<\/p>
13. Bunny masks<\/h3>