Egg-ceptional Easter Basket Ideas for Kids
If you’re looking for some Easter basket ideas beyond the regular ol’ Easter candy, you’re in the right place. Whether games, books, or toys, a theme for your kids’ easter baskets can help direct what kind of goodies you choose. Keep reading to find some fantastic themes that can spruce up your traditional Easter basket ideas!
We’ll also include some photos of creative and fun Easter basket ideas from around the internet that don’t necessarily follow a specific theme–just creatively curated baskets!
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Easter Basket Ideas for the Bookworm
For a basket for your favorite bookworm, you could go two different routes. The first option–pick a book and stay on theme. For example, a book like “Beautiful oops” uses the metaphor of creativity in learning through mistakes! In the basket, you could include all different kinds of art supplies to encourage a spark of creativity. The second option is to include a variety of books that incorporate their interests. Add other items to the basket that make a perfect rainy-day read:
- Clamp-on book lamp
- Bookmark
- Hot cocoa
- Cozy pajamas
- Fluffy blanket
- Slippers
- Book Box subscription (Owlcrate, Literati, Bookroo)
- A book journal
Easter Basket Ideas for the Artist
Whether you have a natural artist on your hands or…an aspiring artist…a fresh set of art supplies is great for inspiring creativity and stretching the imagination.
- Colored pencils
- Crayons
- Watercolors
- Brushes
- Smock
- Pipe cleaners
- Pom poms
- Glitter
- Glue sticks
- Googly eyes
- Play-doh
- Stencils
- Coloring books
- Sketchbook
- Craft Idea book (look for these at craft stores or even Five Below)
Easter Basket Ideas for the Outdoorsy Kid
With the constant temptation for screen time, it can be tough to encourage the kiddos to get more fresh air. But as the temperatures begin to warm up in the spring, an Easter basket with lots of fun activities may be the perfect way to encourage outdoor play.
- Chalk
- Jump rope
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Bubble machine
- Kite
- Critter case
- Magnifying glass
- Binoculars
- Water guns
- Water balloons
- Water bottle
Easter Basket Ideas for the Beach Bum
With the promise of warmer weather on the horizon, there’s nothing like the excitement of a beach day! With a beach day Easter basket, they’ll be all set when you make the trip!
- Beach towel
- Sunscreen
- Shovels, buckets, sifters, sand castle molds
- Beach Day by Karen Roosa, The Sandcastle that Lola Built by Megan Maynor, Boats on the Bay by Jeanne Walker Harvey
- Beach Blanket
- Water bottle
- Flip flops
- Beach bag
- Small Bluetooth speaker
- Beach ball
- Small cooler
Easter Basket Ideas for the Gardener
Gardening is a great outdoor activity that helps build a strong mind and body. It can also help cultivate useful skills that they’ll carry with them as they grow!
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Seeds (flowers or veggies)
- Gardening tool set
- Watering can
- Gardening gloves
- The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle
- Gummy worms
- Flower pots
Spa Day Easter Basket
Kids deserve a little pampering, too! If you want to forgo the traditional basket, use a shower caddy instead!
- Bubble bath
- Bath toys
- Bath crayons or markers
- Animal towel
- Loofah
- Bath speaker
- Nail Polish
- Lip Balm
- Face mask
- Slippers
- Hair wrap
Game Night Easter Basket
This is a win for the whole family because everyone can enjoy the basket goodies together on your next game night!
- Card games (Monopoly Deal, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, Uno)
- Popcorn, Chex Mix, or their favorite salty snacks
- Sweet snacks like M&Ms, Swedish Fish, or any of their favorites!
- Candy
- Jenga
- Dominos
- Connect Four
- Sorry!
- Candyland
- Twister
- Trouble
- Monopoly
- Chutes and Ladders
- Yahtzee
- Unstable Unicorns
- Poetry for Neanderthals
Dinosaur Easter Basket
Dinosaurs can be a hit for boys and girls alike! What’s not to love?
- Green Easter Basket
- Green slime or silly putty “egg.”
- Egg-shaped chalk (turn them into Dino eggs!)
- Growing dinosaur
- Mini dinosaur toys
- Dinosaur rub-on tattoos
- Green glow sticks
- Green rock candy
Easter Basket Ideas for the Baseball Fanatic
If your kiddo is obsessed with all things baseball, then this is the basket for them. If it’s within the budget, you could even splurge on a pair of tickets to a game!
- The Sandlot DVD
- Big League Chew
- Peanuts
- Slim Jims
- Babe Ruth candy bar
- Baseball cards
- Baseball
- Glove
- Baseball hat
Movie-themed Easter Basket
Okay, we know the options are endless for this one. But if your child has an all-time favorite movie, it can be a great way to choose items to go in their baskets! You may have to watch the film yourself to get some ideas, but here are some of our favorite movie gifts to give you some inspiration:
- A coloring book featuring their favorite characters
- A DVD
- A sing-along microphone (for the Disney musical, of course)
- The book version of their favorite movie
- Popcorn
- Funko Pops or character figurines
- Lego versions of their favorite characters, scenes, or vehicles (okay, we’re picturing that incredible Lego Millennium Falcon)
- Character Pez dispensers
- Stuffed animal characters
Easter Basket Ideas for Teenagers
If you make easter baskets for your teens, it can be difficult to brainstorm smaller items that they’ll actually use. We listed some of our favorites Easter basket ideas for teens below. Of course, you can supplement with their favorite sweet treats, too. There aren’t many teens who will turn down candy. If you are creating an Easter basket for a college student, skip the basket. Fill a shipping box with Easter grass and all the goodies!
- An extra phone charger
- Portable power bank
- MadLibs
- LED strip lights
- Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens
- Blue light glasses
- SpikeBall
- Beanie
- Wireless charging station
- Comfy socks
- Makeup brushes
- Shower steamers
- Cleansing and hydrating face masks
- Claw Clips
- Lip balm
- Slippers
- Nail Polish
Tips for a DIY Easter Basket
If your child has a special interest, you could forgo the traditional wicker basket and use some DIY skills to make the plain basket more personal. We love using cardboard, spray paint, pom poms, felt, googly eyes, and a hot glue gun to make a cute bunny face on your basket! You could even make the basket into a dinosaur, dog, cat, or your child’s favorite animal.
You don’t have to stick to the traditional “basket,” either! For example, if you went with a “beach day” basket, you could use a beach bag to hold all the items.
If you’re trying to stay on budget, you can find great Easter basket stuffers at stores like Dollar Tree and Five Below. Five Below particularly has a great selection of items–especially ones that are seasonal. Whether it’s candy, toys, sunglasses, games, shoes, water toys, sports equipment, or beach activities, you can really find anything you need there.
You can also use items from an Easter egg hunt the day before in your baskets. While not all kids are excited about hardboiled whole eggs alongside more creative Easter basket ideas, they’re always great extra fillers.
When it comes to Easter basket ideas for toddlers and kids under 3, stick to the basics. Skip the loads of candy and chocolate and go with age-appropriate toys, stuffed animals, blankets, and books!
Make Your Own Easter Baskets
There’s nothing like the excitement of Easter morning–searching for the long-awaited arrival of the famous Easter bunny and all the fun treats he brings. Whether you go classic easter basket with jelly beans, chocolate, and easter eggs or you go off-script with creative and fun items, this special occasion is for making memories. Share photos of your best easter basket ideas and tag us @getfamilyapp on Instagram!