My mom loves Easter candy. She makes a massive basket as a centerpiece for our Easter table, she makes each of the kids a basket, and then, as if that’s not enough, she also puts candy in the plastic eggs she hides. Don’t get me wrong; I love all of it (except Peeps—blech), but every year when I go to make my kids’ baskets, I think, “I need better Easter basket ideas. There’s got to be something besides candy to put in here.”
So grab your plastic grass, and let us help you fill your kids’ baskets with creative, useful, inspirational, and, yes, affordable goodies. You’ll love these 20 Easter basket ideas because some of them include items you would probably already be buying for your kids. We love turning “practical” into “presents!” Happy Easter!
Your big kids will love these Easter basket ideas.
1. Artistic Expression Basket
- Sketchbooks
- Colored pencils
- Markers and paint
- How-to-draw book
2. Faith First Basket
- Children’s devotional
- Prayer journal
- Cross necklace
3. DIY Gardening Basket
- Small potted plants
- Gardening gloves
- Seed packets
- Gardening tools
- Gardening book
- Personalized watering can
4. Get Ready for Summer Basket
- Swim goggles
- Sunscreen
- Swimsuit
- Inflatable beach toys
- Sunglasses
- Flip-flops
5. Have Fun Learning Basket
- Themed flashcards
- Fun ruler
- Hourglass for timing study time
- New pens
- Gum to chew while studying
- Cute workbooks
- Books
6. Outdoor Adventure Basket
- Kite
- Frisbee
- Bug-catching kit
- Picnic blanket
- Sidewalk chalk
- Healthy snacks, like granola
7. Family Game Night Basket
- New board game
- Deck of cards
- Puzzles for different ages
- Snacks, like popcorn or pretzels
8. Bookworm’s Retreat Basket
- Next book in a series
- Gift card to a bookstore
- Cozy blanket for reading
- Stylish bookmark
- Reading light
9. DIY Cooking and Baking Basket
- One high-quality utensil
- Unique ingredients
- Specialty spices
- Cooking class voucher
- Cookbook from a celebrity chef
10. Pamper Basket
- Nail polish
- Facial Mask
- Nail file
- Small candle
- Bath bomb
11. Travel and Adventure Basket
- Travel journal
- Map for planning future trips
- Travel-sized toiletries
- Gift card for an experience, like a museum visit or a tour
Here are Easter basket ideas for the littlest bunnies in your family.
12. Animal Safari Basket
- Stuffed version of your child’s favorite safari animal
- Animal stickers
- Animal-themed coloring book
- Small safari hat
- Toy binoculars
13. Construction Crew Basket
- Toy trucks
- Building blocks
- Mini tool set
- Construction-themed coloring book
14. Space Explorer Basket
- Glow-in-the-dark stars for the ceiling
- Small telescope toy
- Space-themed book
- Astronaut or rocket ship stickers
15. Superhero Training Basket
- Superhero costume
- Cape and mask (no specific hero)
- Comic book
- Action figures
- Superhero-themed puzzle
16. Farm Friends Basket
- Farm animal plush toy
- Barn-shaped puzzle
- Farmer’s hat
- Animal-shaped cookies
17. Musical Melodies Basket
- Small instruments like a tambourine or a maraca
- Cute set of headphones
- Musical-themed toys or books
18. Rainbow and Unicorn Magic Basket
- Unicorn plush toy
- Rainbow-colored art supplies
- Unicorn-themed book
- Rainbow-colored blanket
19. Dino Discovery Basket
- Dinosaur figurines
- Dino-themed coloring book
- Dinosaur-shaped night light
- Excavation kit and dino eggs
20. Bath Time Basket
- Washable wall markers
- Sea creature bath toys
- Dissolvable tablets to color the water
- Bubble bath
- Character washcloth
Help your kids experience the joy of building a basket for someone in need. Here are some ideas!
Which of these Easter basket ideas would your kids like the most?
