Easter Egg Hunting for Kids
Unique Easter Ideas for Children of All Ages
Easter egg hunts have become just as big a part of the Easter tradition as bunnies, church, and baskets. In celebration of the fun and festivities an Easter egg hunt brings, here are some ideas on how to make a unique Easter egg hunt.
Where to Have an Easter Egg Hunt
Parents can throw an Easter egg hunt where ever there is room. Parks, recreation centers, and even large back yards are ideals places to throw a good hunt. For rainy days or folks without lots of room, hiding eggs in the nooks and crannies of apartments or house also works. Although having an indoor Easter egg hunt requires lots of imagination, it pays off when the children awake in the morning to this new activity.
Preparing for the Easter Egg Hunt
Preparing for an Easter egg hunt starts way before Easter morning with the purchase of plastic hollow eggs. Some parents limit the eggs to only two per child, while others believe the more eggs the merrier. Regardless of the number of eggs, children will most likely find what’s inside them more interesting. Eggs can be filled with anything from little toys to money to Easter candy. It’s important, however, to make sure the contents of the egg are specific to each child.
When the children go to bed on the eve of Easter, hide the eggs throughout the house or yard. If indoors, opt for hiding places like behind picture frames or under pillows. If outdoors, under bushes and behind trees are good places to hide eggs. When the children awake on Easter morning, explain the rules to them (ex: hints on where to hunt, no running, etc.) and let the fun begin.
Top Easter Egg Hunt Ideas
All Easter egg hunts don’t have to be the same. There are new twists on the old tradition that can add education and adventure to the fun of an Easter egg hunt.
Instead of filling the eggs with candy, fill them with numbered pieces of paper. Have each child find five eggs and add up the numbers inside. Whoever has the highest number wins a prize.
An Easter egg scavenger hunt can also spell big fun. Make a list for each child with the number of colored eggs they must find (ex: “2 blue eggs, 1 yellow egg.”). Which ever child finds all of the eggs on his list wins a special prize.
For extra added fun, families can try out a three legged Easter egg hunt. Kids (and/or adults) can pair up in teams. Standing next to each other, pairs must tie their closest legs together (hence the three legs). The three legged Easter egg hunt is a good way to promote team work and will hopefully yield more candy with two sets of hands instead of one.
Whether doing an Easter egg hunt, Easter basket, or both, there is tons of fun to be had on Easter Sunday. Children and adults alike will surely enjoy the bright colors and light hearted fun after the months of frigid weather!
Happy Easter!
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