One of my favorite "jobs" to do as a parent is to fill my kids Easter baskets. Each year I come up with a different theme to follow -- for example, Arts and Crafts, Little Library, Beach Fun and Movie Night -- and then fill their baskets, or a container of my choosing, with all sorts of cute items and games related to my central idea. And while I do include some of my children's favorite candies, my focus is more on little toys and treats rather than Peeps (although they sure are good)! Take a look at these Easter basket ideas and then share your own.
When filling an Easter basket for a preschooler, first, think about what kind of container you'd like to use. Certainly a traditional basket works well, but there are lots of other treat holders you can use. Consider filling up something that your little one can play with or put to use later like:
- beach pail
- big pocketbook
- play grocery cart
- toy wagon for dolls (or, if you like, go large!)
- a large hat or baseball cap
- jewelry box
- storage container
- toy dump truck with a large bed
- bicycle helmet
- backpack or canvas tote bag
- kid-sized garbage pail
- large bowl
- small laundry basket
- sturdy cardboard box, decorated with stickers or drawings
Now that you have your basket ready, it's time to fill it. And while an Easter basket wouldn't be an Easter basket without a chocolate bunny or jelly beans, you may want to try some of these alternatives:
- bubbles
- chalk
- Play-Doh
- small toy cars
- books
- DVDs
- beach or sand toys
- water gun
- ball
- stuffed animal
- flying disc
- toy flashlight
- lip balm
- nail polish
- coloring book and crayons
- craft supplies
- stickers
- action figures
- deck of cards or another type of card game
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