5 Creative Easter Crafts for Kids

Looking for actually-fun Easter crafts for kids that don’t make your volunteers cry or your preschoolers melt down halfway through? Well, you’re in the right place.

Whether you’re planning for a Sunday morning, a community egg hunt, or a classroom activity, these Easter crafts are:

• Easy to prep
• Engaging for all ages (yes, even toddlers)
• Designed for minimal mess and maximum smiles

Let’s hop right in! 🐇

1. Neon Basket Weaving

Bright, bold, and way more fun than a plastic bucket.

Instead of handing kids a store-bought basket, start your Easter event with this colorful, hands-on project. Kids get to weave their own, making it the perfect warm-up craft that builds confidence and fine motor skills.

Best part? It doubles as a candy carrier and a proud “I made this” moment.

Supplies:

• Paper or foam sheets (cut into strips)
• Hole punch
• Pipe cleaners (for handles)
• Glue or tape

Instructions:

1. Fold a foam sheet or cardstock in half and cut slits across the fold.
2. Let kids weave colorful strips through the slits, over and under.
3. Secure ends with tape or glue.
4. Add a pipe cleaner handle and boom, custom Easter basket ready to go.

🔗 Try this easy DIY woven basket

2. Tiny Bunny Racecars

Because a bunny driving a carrot is everything.

Yes, it’s as delightful as it sounds. These bunny racecars are the kind of Easter craft preschoolers and older kids can’t stop playing with, and they’ll have grownups grinning too.

This craft brings imagination, fine motor skills, and a whole lot of giggles to your Easter station.

Supplies:

• Clothespins
• Popsicle sticks
• Googly eyes
• Small pom-poms
• Orange and green paper (for the carrot body)
• Glue and scissors

Instructions:

1. Glue popsicle sticks to either side of a clothespin for axles.
2. Add pom-poms for wheels.
3. Use more pom-poms to create a bunny head and tail, with googly eyes for charm.
4. Cut out a carrot shape from orange paper and attach it under the car.
5. Let dry, then race those bunnies.

🔗 Check out this popsicle stick carrot car tutorial

3. Paper Plate Easter Eggs

Perfectly messy-free Easter crafts for preschoolers.

This one’s a total crowd-pleaser, especially for littles who love to glue all the things and adults who don’t want to deal with glitter explosions.

Each child designs a mosaic egg using tissue paper bits, and no two creations are alike. It’s simple, colorful, and a perfect keepsake for parents.

Supplies:

• Paper plates
• Multicolored tissue paper
• Scissors
• Glue sticks

Instructions:

1. Cut plates into egg shapes.
2. Tear or pre-cut tissue into small pieces.
3. Let kids glue tissue down in a mosaic pattern.
4. Layer as desired for extra texture.
5. Dry and admire.

🔗 Follow this adorable paper plate egg idea

4. Handprint Bouquet

Sweet, simple, and surprisingly meaningful.

This sentimental craft turns tiny handprints into blooming “flowers,” a gentle reminder of new life, growth, and the beauty of Easter. Parents love it. Volunteers love it. And kids feel proud of their little bouquet masterpieces.

Supplies:

• Construction paper (various colors)
• Scissors
• Glue or tape
• Pipe cleaners or green straws
• Optional: Crayons or markers

Instructions:

1. Trace and cut out kids’ handprints in fun colors.
2. Slightly curl the fingers to look like petals.
3. Attach to pipe cleaners for stems.
4. Bundle several together into a bouquet.
5. Wrap the base and send home as a keepsake.

🔗 Make your own handprint flower bouquet

5. Beaded Easter Egg Craft

A sparkly twist on the classic egg.

Need a quieter, calming station? This beaded Easter egg activity is super tactile and creative. It’s a favorite with kids who love detail and sparkle. Bonus: It makes a beautiful hanging decoration or table centerpiece.

Supplies:

• Plastic Easter eggs
• Pipe cleaners
• Pony beads

Instructions:

1. Carefully poke holes at the top and bottom of each egg (pre-do this for little ones).
2. Thread a pipe cleaner through the egg to form a loop.
3. Add beads along the outside pipe cleaner, wrapping around the egg.
4. Twist to secure, then hang or display with pride.

🔗 Try this beaded Easter egg craft

Wrap Up!

These Easter crafts for kids aren’t just cute. They’re meaningful, low-stress, and designed to spark connection. Whether you’re crafting with preschoolers on Sunday morning or leading a big community event, these ideas will keep kids engaged and grownups grateful.

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