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Easter hub

Your one hop shop for Easter craft activities, ideas & resources for schools, centres and beyond. It's all about eggs, bunnies, chicks, hats, baskets, books and lots more.
When is Easter in 2025? This year, Easter Sunday falls on 20 April 2025. So, the Easter break this year runs from Good Friday on 18 April through to Easter Monday on 21 April 2025. (See our 2025 Teacher Calendar for other important dates). Creating Easter arts, crafts and other seasonal activities with children and school students is a time-honoured tradition, usually culminating in an Easter hat parade. No need to go hunting for ideas. We’ve put all our eggs in one basket with our whopping hopping home of Easter inspiration for happy bunnies everywhere.
Easter craft activity bundles & blog
Easter is made easy with egg-cellent step-by-step art & craft activities. Downloadable ‘recipe’ cards give you the DIY inspiration you need, plus list supplies to decorate eggs, create Easter ornaments, gifts, bonnets or baskets. Included are a Wooden Weaving Bunny, DIY Stencil Cards, Chick, Bunny & Egg Ornaments and more. Head to our blog for more craft activities including an Easter Egg Shrink Film Key Ring, Cardboard Easter Bunny or Air-Dry Clay shapes.
Easter craft activity bundle: Step-by-step projects
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Blog: 10 Easter craft activities children will love
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Easter hat essentials

There’s no parade like an Easter parade. Craft hats or bonnets with fluffy chicks, hanging painted eggs, carrots, pom poms, flowers, glitter, or cut-out cardboard crowns in soft pastel colours – it's their time to shine. Find all your Easter hat resources (don’t forget to grab more glue sticks and scissors too).
Easter hat activity
A bonny bonnet to help children strut the Easter hat parade in style.
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Easter egg hunt baskets

Get a-hunting. There’s chocolate about. Discover egg shaped baskets, woven baskets to paint or wooden baskets to decorate. Help little bunnies personalise their basket to collect eggs at your school or centre’s egg hunt, or on Easter morning, with super hands-on creative resources.
Easter basket activity
A simple, crafty way to get ready for that chocolate egg hunt.
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Easter sensory tray activities

An Easter-themed sensory activity is easy, educational and fun. Start with a sensory tray and add a range of textured, feathery, fluffy or foamy Easter fillers to bring delight and exploration to your little bunnies.
Easter gift ideas

Create decorations and Easter gifts in your centre or classroom for children to give to family or friends. Try decorating an Easter photo frame or stained-glass hanging Easter egg to share the love at this special time.
Easter craft how-to activity videos

Watch these step-by-step Easter craft videos then shop the resources. We’ve created Easter STEM, Easter sensory and Easter craft how-to videos – guaranteed to bring the fun.
Want even more Easter resources?

Beyond art and craft, celebrate Easter with books, puzzles, hand puppets, pretend & play, games, sensory resources and more.
How art & craft builds life skills
Easter craft is a way to teach and support the development of many skills. While children may crave a chocolate bunny on Easter Sunday morning (who doesn’t?), the rewards for creating their own Easter hat, egg hunt basket or gift are many:
Fosters creativity
Builds social skills
Encourages teamwork
Supports cognitive & emotional development
Develops fine motor skills
Instills confidence & pride
Supporting the learning outcomes of the EYLF
Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia embeds art in many ways to foster the holistic development of children. Outcomes around identity, connection, wellbeing, confidence and communication are all supported through creating art and immersing children in craft activities. So let’s get cracking! Learn more here: The Early Years Learning Framework V2.0.
Art & craft in the Australian Curriculum
Some big ideas central to The Arts curriculum in schools are that: all students have creative and expressive potential; making and responding are interwoven creative processes; creative processes are flexible and cyclical; artists learn from work they experience, and are an audience for their own work; exploring, investigating, reflecting on and interpreting their own and others’ works, cultures, worlds, ideas and contexts allows students to learn in, through and about The Arts. Learn more about Visual arts in the Australian Curriculum V9.0 here.
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When is Easter 2025?
In 2025, Easter Sunday will be observed on 20th April. This date is determined as the first Sunday after the first full moon (the Paschal Full Moon or Egg Moon) following the March equinox. In Australia, the Easter period includes several public holidays: Good Friday: 18th April; Easter Saturday: 19th April; Easter Sunday: 20th April; Easter Monday: 21st April. These dates provide us with a long weekend, often used for family gatherings, attending religious services, or participating in traditional activities such as Easter egg hunts. Bookmark our 2025 Teacher Calendar for term dates, school holidays and more. 
Why does Easter fall on a different date each year?
Yes, Easter hops around! Easter falls on a different date each year because it is based on the lunar calendar. Sometimes it falls at the end of March, sometimes in late April. It’s celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the March equinox. This means Easter can fall anywhere between 22nd March and 25th April.
What is the meaning of Easter?
Easter is a Christian festival that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, as described in the Bible. It is the most important event in the Christian calendar and symbolises hope, renewal and new life. How do people celebrate Easter? People celebrate Easter in various ways, including religious services, Easter egg hunts, family gatherings and enjoying the long weekend. Many people also go camping or take trips as the holiday often coincides with school holidays.
When did Easter celebrations begin?
Easter has been celebrated since the early days of Christianity, with its origins dating back to at least the 2nd century AD. Many Easter traditions, such as egg-giving, have roots in ancient pagan spring festivals that symbolised fertility and renewal.
Why do we have Easter eggs?
Easter eggs symbolise new life and rebirth. The tradition of decorating eggs dates back centuries and was adopted by Christians to represent Jesus’ resurrection. Today, chocolate eggs are the most popular way to celebrate, with many families taking part in Easter egg hunts.
What are some of the most significant and meaningful Easter symbols?
The Cross: The cross is the most important symbol of Easter, representing Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection. It serves as a reminder of His sacrifice and victory over sin and death.

 Easter eggs: Easter eggs represent new life and rebirth, symbolising Jesus' resurrection. The tradition of decorating eggs dates back to early Christians who would dye eggs red to symbolise Christ’s blood. Today, chocolate eggs are a fun and popular way to celebrate Easter.

 Easter Bunny:  Although not originally a Christian symbol, the Easter Bunny has become an important part of Easter celebrations. The rabbit is a symbol of fertility and new life, fitting with the themes of Easter.

Easter chicks: Easter chicks are a symbol of new life, renewal and fertility, closely tied to the themes of Easter and spring. As baby chickens hatch from eggs, they are often associated with new beginnings. Easter decorations and crafts frequently include fluffy yellow chicks, and they are a popular motif in greeting cards and Easter baskets.

 Easter baskets: Speaking of Easter baskets, these are used to collect Easter eggs during egg hunts and are often filled with chocolate, sweets or small gifts. Traditionally, they symbolise abundance and generosity, reflecting the joy of Easter. Many families also create decorative Easter baskets, adding ribbons, flowers or personalised touches to make them extra special.

 Hot cross buns: These spiced buns, traditionally eaten on Good Friday, feature a cross on top, symbolising the crucifixion of Jesus. The spices in the buns are said to represent the spices used to embalm Jesus’ body.

 Easter lilies: White lilies are often associated with Easter as a symbol of purity, hope, and resurrection. They are commonly displayed in churches and homes during the Easter season.

Butterflies: The butterfly is sometimes used as an Easter symbol because its life cycle (caterpillar, cocoon and butterfly) represents Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection.

 Candles:  Candles play an important role in Easter celebrations, symbolising light, hope, and Jesus’ resurrection. Many churches hold candlelit services during Easter, representing Christ as the Light of the World. Candles are also often used in homes as part of Easter decorations, creating a warm and reflective atmosphere.

 Easter bonnets or hats: Donning an Easter bonnet or hat has been a long-standing tradition, particularly in Australia, the UK and the US. They symbolise renewal, celebration and fresh beginnings, reflecting the arrival of spring in the Northern Hemisphere (although it is of course Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere). Many children take part in Easter bonnet parades, decorating their hats with flowers, eggs and ribbons.
What are some favourite Easter craft activities for children?
There are plenty of fun Easter crafts for children, including:
 Egg decorating – using paint, dyes, stickers or glitter to decorate eggs.
 Making Easter baskets – crafting small baskets from paper, felt or woven materials to collect eggs in.
 Bunny and chick crafts – making Easter-themed animals using paper, cotton balls, or pom-poms
What is an Easter egg hunt, and how do you organise one?
An Easter egg hunt is a fun activity where children search for hidden chocolate or decorated eggs. To organise one:
Hide chocolate eggs around a garden, outdoor space or in an indoor environment if preferred.
Provide baskets or bags for collecting.
Set rules, such as the number of eggs each child can find.
Add clues or riddles for extra excitement.
What is the significance of the Easter Bunny?
The Easter Bunny is a popular symbol of Easter, believed to bring and hide eggs for children. The tradition originated in Germany and was brought to other countries by European settlers. Rabbits are associated with fertility and new life, fitting the themes of Easter. 
What is the significance of the Easter Bilby?
In Australia, the Easter Bilby has become an important alternative to the Easter Bunny. As rabbits are an environmental pest in Australia, the bilby— a native marsupial— represents conservation and awareness of endangered wildlife. Chocolate Easter Bilbies are often sold to support animal conservation efforts.
What are some traditional Easter foods?
Traditional Easter foods in Australia include:

 Hot cross buns: sweet, spiced buns with a cross on top, usually eaten on Good Friday.

 Easter eggs and chocolate treats: widely enjoyed over the holiday.

 Seafood: the preferred food on Good Friday.

 Roast lamb or seafood: popular choices for Easter Sunday lunch.
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