When I was a child, I always loved waking up on Easter Sunday to a basket filled with fun little surprises the Easter Bunny had left for me.
I have enjoyed carrying this tradition over to my children, but for some reason, I always struggle with what to put in the basket. It’s not a big gift-giving day like Christmas or birthdays are for us, but I still want to make it special and significant.
This year I started making a list as I thought of things that would be good Easter basket gifts and now I’m sharing that list with you!
Books & a Bookmark
Books are always a great gift in my opinion, and there are a ton of wonderful Spring and Easter specific books. This is also a good time to grab a children’s bible if you don’t already have one. Some of my favorites include Moo, Baa, La La La, The Beginner’s Bible, and Little Bunny Foo Foo.
You’ll need a bookmark to go with your new books! I have started reading chapter books with my 6-year-old and it’s become a sweet part of our nightly routine that we both look forward to. We have had fun making our own bookmarks, but for Easter, I’m also going to get him a nice bookmark that he can use for years to come.
Veggie Tales DVD
Larry & Bob teach meaningful lessons with faith-based values through hilarious storytelling, silly songs, and lovable characters. You can find these at Target or Amazon for around $5!
Bubbles & Chalk
Two fun and easy outdoor activities that every child loves! Keep it simple with a small box of sidewalk chalk and a simple container of bubbles, or use this opportunity to get a fun outdoor bubble machine or chalk with special effects like glitter or neon.
Markers & Crayons
With Spring comes rain, and you can’t always play outside with the bubbles and chalk! To make coloring time more fun, I like to give crayons in a funky shape or markers with a cool effect to add some variety to their regular art supplies.
Spring Pajamas
Kiddos just look so darn cute in a fresh set of pajamas! Grab them a comfortable pair in spring colors that will also keep them cool as our nights get warmer.
Candy
We don’t overdo it in this category since it seems like every Easter celebration comes loaded with sugar, but it’s hard to pass up the cute Easter candy designs! Whether it’s pastel jelly beans, peeps, or a chocolate bunny, this is an easy thing to throw in the Easter basket and is sure to get smiles from your little ones!
Sunglasses & Flip-Flops
Get ready for those hot and sunny days with a new pair of sunglasses and flip flops for your kiddos!
Springtime Toy
You can’t fit much in an Easter basket, but a butterfly net, bug kit, sprinkler toy, or kid-sized watering can are small toys that are sure to bring delight!
Placemats
New placemats always make it easier to get your child to stay in their chair for mealtime, or at least keep them seated for a few minutes! We have loved the laminated ones that you use wipe-off crayons on. They are educational, fun, easily wipe clean, and can be used over and over!
Happy Easter to you and your little bunnies! I hope this list helps to add to their excitement that day!
