Easter is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to create some fun memories with your little ones. If you have a 1-year-old, you may be wondering if there are Easter activities for 1-year-olds that are appropriate and enjoyable for them.
Luckily, there are plenty of Easter-themed activities that your little one will love! Here are 30 fun Easter activities for 1-year-olds.
1. Easter egg hunt
Set up an Easter egg hunt in your backyard or living room for your little one to search for colorful plastic eggs*. Fill them with small toys or treats for your child to discover. Just remember to choose toys that are not choking hazards.
2. Sensory bin
Create an Easter-themed sensory bin using materials such as grass, plastic eggs*, and stuffed bunnies. Your little one will love exploring different textures and colors.
3. Bunny hop
Play a game of “Bunny Hop” by hopping around like rabbits. You can even add some music and make it a dance party!
4. Decorate eggs
Set up a table with hard-boiled eggs and washable paint*, non-toxic markers or stickers for your child to decorate. This activity is great for their creativity and fine motor skills.
5. Easter story time
Read books about Easter* and bunnies to your little one. You can even act out the stories with stuffed animals or puppets.
6. Bunny ears craft
Make bunny ears out of construction paper or felt with your child. This activity is a fun way to get creative and festive.
7. Easter-themed snacks
Create Easter-themed snacks like decorated carrot-cake muffins or bunny-shaped* sandwiches. Your little one will love eating something that looks like a bunny!
8. Easter-themed bath time
Add some Easter fun to bath time by filling the tub with plastic eggs*, rubber ducks, and other Easter-themed toys. Your little one will love splashing around and playing with the festive toys.
9. Egg rolling
Set up a ramp using a cardboard tube or a piece of wood and let your little one roll plastic eggs* down the ramp. This is a fun activity that promotes gross motor skills.
10. Easter-themed songs
Sing Easter-themed songs like “Here Comes Peter Cottontail” or “Little Bunny Foo Foo” with your little one. This is a fun way to introduce them to music and rhyming.
11. Easter egg shakers
Fill plastic eggs* with small items such as rice or beans to make shakers. Your little one will love shaking them and making music.
12. Egg and spoon race
Set up an egg and spoon race for your little one. Use plastic eggs* and spoons to make it safe and easy for them to participate.
13. Bunny hopscotch
Create a bunny hopscotch game using sidewalk chalk*. Your little one can practice hopping on one foot while counting and having fun.
14. Easter-themed finger painting
Use non-toxic finger paint* to let your child make Easter-themed finger paintings. This is a fun way for them to explore colors and textures.
15. Easter-themed playdough
Make homemade playdough and add Easter-themed items such as plastic eggs* or bunny cookie cutters. Your little one will love playing with the colorful dough.
16. Easter-themed water play
Fill a water table or large bowl with water and plastic Easter eggs*. Your little one can play with the eggs, splash in the water, and practice pouring and scooping with cups and containers.
17. Easter-themed parachute play
Use a colorful parachute to play games such as “Bunny in the hole.” Your little one will love watching the bunny disappear and reappear.
18. Easter-themed bubble wrap painting
Use bubble wrap to create textured Easter-themed paintings with your little one. This is a fun way to explore different textures and colors.
19. Easter-themed felt board
Create a felt board with Easter-themed felt pieces such as bunnies and eggs. Your little one will love arranging the pieces and telling stories.
20. Easter-themed matching game
Create a matching game using Easter-themed items such as plastic eggs* or stuffed bunnies. Your little one can practice their memory and matching skills.
21. Easter-themed dress-up
Let your little one dress up as a bunny or Easter egg using costumes or homemade props. This is a fun way to get in the holiday spirit.
22. Bunny dance party
Put on some music and have a dance party with your little one. You can even add some bunny ears and tail to make it more festive.
23. Easter-themed obstacle course
Create an obstacle course using items such as cones, tunnels, and hula hoops. Your little one can crawl through tunnels and hop over cones like a bunny.
24. Easter-themed cookie decorating
Use bunny-shaped cookie cutters* to make Easter-themed cookies with your little one. Let them decorate the cookies with frosting and sprinkles.
25. Easter Egg Stamping
Dip plastic Easter eggs* in paint and encourage your little one to stamp them on paper to create colorful patterns.
26. Bunny bingo
Create a bingo game using Easter-themed items such as eggs and bunnies. Your little one can practice their matching and counting skills.
27. Easter-themed photo booth
Set up a photo booth with Easter-themed props such as bunny ears and egg-shaped glasses. Take silly photos with your little one to remember the holiday.
28. Easter-themed slime
Make homemade slime and add Easter-themed items such as plastic eggs* or glitter. Your little one will love playing with the colorful and gooey slime.
29. Easter-themed coloring pages
Print out Easter-themed coloring pages for your little one to color. This is a fun way for them to practice their fine motor skills and creativity.
30. Easter-themed puppet show
Create a puppet show using Easter-themed puppets such as bunnies or chicks. Your little one can act out a story or simply have fun playing with the puppets.
Now you have 30 fun and easy Easter activities for 1-year-olds to choose from! But it’s also important how you execute them.
Here are some tips to help make these activities as fun and engaging as possible for your little one:
- Make sure the activity is age-appropriate: Choose activities that are safe and appropriate for your little one’s age and development level. There is a wide gap between a 12-month-old and a 22-month-old, so choose those activities that work well for your little one’s age.
- Keep it simple: Toddlers have short attention spans, so keep activities simple and easy to understand. This will help keep them engaged and interested.
- Use bright colors and fun shapes: Toddlers love bright colors and fun shapes, so incorporate these into your Easter activities to make them more appealing.
- Make it interactive: Toddlers love to be involved, so make sure the activities are interactive and encourage them to participate.
- Follow your little one’s lead: Toddlers have their own unique interests and preferences, so follow their lead and let them guide the activity.
- Have fun: Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and enjoy spending time with your little one!
By following these tips and incorporating some of these fun Easter activities for 1-year-olds into your little one’s routine, you can create lasting memories and build a love of the holiday season.
And don’t forget to comment below which activities you and your little one liked best!
Happy Easter!
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