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17+ Cute Easter Crafts for Toddlers

Easter is the perfect time for playful, colorful crafting with toddlers. 

With soft pastels, adorable bunnies, chicks, and lots of easy shapes, these simple crafts help little ones explore creativity while having fun. 

Each project uses easy-to-handle materials like paper plates, cotton balls, pom-poms, and kid-safe paint — ideal for home or classroom activities.

1. Paper Plate Bunny Face

Toddlers can paint a white plate, add long paper ears, and glue on a cute little nose and whiskers to make an Easter bunny.

Pro Tip: Use cotton balls around the edge for a fluffy bunny look.

2. Handprint Chicks

Trace your toddler’s hand and turn the handprint into a bright yellow chick with eyes and a beak.

Pro Tip: Add tiny feather pieces for extra texture.

3. Easter Egg Sticker Art

Cut large egg shapes from paper and let toddlers decorate them with stickers, foam shapes, or dots.

Pro Tip: Use pastel stickers for a classic Easter color palette.

4. Cotton Ball Lamb Craft

A simple lamb outline becomes adorable when toddlers fill it with cotton fluff.

Pro Tip: Stretch the cotton slightly so it covers more space with less glue.

5. Pom-Pom Easter Eggs

Kids glue colorful pom-poms onto egg shapes to make cute, soft decorations.

Pro Tip: Use big pom-poms for easier gripping.

6. Bunny Headband

Make a simple headband and attach large bunny ears toddlers can decorate.

Pro Tip: Add pink felt inside the ears for a soft, sweet detail.

7. Potato Stamp Easter Eggs

Dip potato halves carved with simple patterns into paint and stamp Easter egg prints.

Pro Tip: Use washable paint so cleanup stays quick and easy.

8. Paper Roll Bunnies

Turn cardboard tubes into bunnies by adding ears, eyes, and a little cotton tail.

Pro Tip: Use pastel paint colors to make the bunnies look festive.

9. Chick in an Egg Craft

Create a cracked egg shape and tuck a little paper chick inside that toddlers can open and close.

Pro Tip: Add a googly eye to bring the chick to life.

10. Fingerprint Easter Basket

Draw a simple basket shape and let toddlers fill it with fingerprint “eggs” in bright colors.

Pro Tip: Add glitter dots to make the eggs sparkle.

11. Popsicle Stick Cross Craft

Glue two sticks together into a cross shape and decorate with sequins, flowers, or stickers.

Pro Tip: Wrap pastel yarn around the sticks for soft detailing.

12. Spring Flower Paper Plates

Cut petals around a paper plate and have toddlers paint them in spring colors.

Pro Tip: Add a large yellow dot in the center for a sunny flower feel.

13. Bunny Footprint Art

Use your toddler’s footprint as the bunny body and add ears, eyes, and a tail.

Pro Tip: Use soft pastel paint to match the Easter theme.

14. Marshmallow Painting

Toddlers can dip marshmallows (used like stamps) into paint to make circles and Easter egg patterns.

Pro Tip: Use jumbo marshmallows for easier toddler handling.

15. Easter Egg Collage

Let toddlers glue bits of tissue paper, foil, or craft scraps onto egg shapes for a colorful collage.

Pro Tip: Pre-tear the tissue paper into pieces for quicker crafting.

16. Bunny Mask Craft

Cut out a simple bunny mask shape and let toddlers decorate it with crayons, cotton, or stickers.

Pro Tip: Use elastic bands instead of string so it fits comfortably.

17. Feathered Baby Chick Craft

Cut out a round chick shape and let toddlers glue on yellow feathers for fluff.

Pro Tip: Add orange foam feet to make the chick stand upright.

18. Carrot Patch Art

Toddlers glue orange triangles onto paper and add green tissue strips for carrot tops.

Pro Tip: Use textured paper for a more playful look.

Final Thoughts

Easter crafts for toddlers are all about color, texture, and simple shapes that little hands can easily explore. 

These adorable projects help kids celebrate springtime while building creativity and motor skills. 

With just a few everyday materials, toddlers can create cute bunnies, chicks, eggs, and spring decorations that families will treasure.

FAQs

1. Are these crafts safe for toddlers?
Yes — they use simple, non-toxic materials. Supervise small items like pom-poms or googly eyes.

2. What materials should I prepare?
Paper plates, cotton balls, pom-poms, cardboard tubes, paint, glue, stickers, and pastel paper.

3. Can these crafts be used for preschool groups?
Absolutely, they are easy to prep, quick to make, and great for group activities.

4. How can I make cleanup easier?
Use washable paint, glue sticks instead of liquid glue, and cover tables with mats.

5. What’s the easiest Easter craft to start with?
Paper eggs with stickers, cotton ball lambs, and handprint chicks are toddler favorites.

Jerry
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