Easter

Spring Bunny Sensory Bin

April 19, 2025 by Annette Kaminsky Leave a Comment

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This spring bunny sensory bin is so easy to set up, making it a great last-minute activity. Just a few supplies are needed to make the colorful bin a hit with little learners.

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Supplies To Collect

The following supplies are in this oh-so-fun sensory bin, perfect for an Easter or Spring theme:

small storage tub
green Easter grass
ice cream cone-shaped treat holders
fillable eggs
wooden beads
stuffed bunny

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The Spring Bunny Sensory Bin

A small, clear storage tub holds the supplies in this bin. This size is ideal for taking sensory activities on the road.

A package of bright green paper Easter grass is the base. Fluffed up, it spreads over the bottom of the bin nicely.

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Ice cream cone-shaped treat holders, a new find this year, provide fine motor control opportunities. They would also be fantastic in an ice cream stand center, extending their value as a play accessory.

Cotton balls are a reminder of bunny tails, and can be reimagined as ice cream.

Pastel-hued small wooden beads give participants a chance to practice eye-hand coordination.

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A white and green long-legged stuffed bunny is the star of the spring sensory bin.

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Variation of the Spring Bunny Sensory Bin

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When this sensory bin is set out for a few days, small changes add interest. This second bin features large bunny and chick treat holders instead of the stuffed bunny.

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Tin Foil Egg Printing

April 17, 2025 by Annette Kaminsky Leave a Comment

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This tin foil egg printing art project is easy to set up and oh-so-much fun. Just a few basic supplies are needed for this creative spring activity.

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Tin Foil Egg Printing Supplies

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Gather the following supplies for this egg-themed art project:

tin foil roll (also called aluminum foil)
water-based marker
spray bottle
8 ½ x 11-inch paper
scissors
tray

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Tin Foil Egg Printing Instructions

For this printing art project, first cut eggs from tin foil (commonly called aluminum foil). Select strong tin foil if you have it available. Feel free to download this printable to use as a pattern.

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Egg PrintableDownload

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Next, color a foil egg (a unique, unexpected canvas) with water-based markers. Set out a few decorated eggs to offer inspiration.

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Then place the egg in a low-edged, flat tray and spray it with a small bottle filled with water. Give each area of the egg a little squirt. (Young children will love this step.)

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Afterward, lay an 8 ½ x 11-inch sheet of paper over the wet foil egg and firmly rub over the egg. The marker colors will transfer over to the paper.

Tips: Sturdy paper works best for this activity. Watercolor paper or cardstock is a good choice. In addition, the foil eggs are reusable as a printmaking base if dried with a cloth or paper towel after each use.

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Lastly, cut the printed egg out with scissors after the paper has dried.

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A group of printed eggs would look lovely in a garland or mounted on complementary hues of cardstock.

Some decorated foil eggs could be left as is. The marker colors will dry, and the eggs will look lovely this way, too.

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What do you think of this activity?

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More Easter Art Activities

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Lentil Easter Bunny Sensory Bin

April 15, 2025 by Annette Kaminsky Leave a Comment

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Bright pastel pink, turquoise, yellow, green, and purple colors are common in Easter activities and décor, but Easter eggs come in many themes and color combinations. A set of natural, fillable, camouflage eggs inspired this lentil Easter bunny sensory bin.

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Supplies in the Easter Bin

Just the following few supplies were collected for this simple spring sensory bin:

storage tub
red lentils
bunny and carrot treat holders
pom pom bunnies
fillable camouflage eggs
foam Easter beads
green bunny-shaped erasers
small wooden bunnies
spoons

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The Lentil Easter Bunny Sensory Bin

A small, clear storage tub holds the supplies in this bunny-themed bin. This sized tub is ideal for on-the-go sensory activities as it is easy to pack up and transport.

Tiny disc-shaped red lentils (which are actually orange) provide the sensory base. They are packed with color, so no dying ingredients are needed. So easy!

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Large green camouflage fillable eggs, a pink bunny, and an orange carrot allow filling and pouring activities. When closed, they make excellent shakers.

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White rubber pom pom bunnies, green foam Easter beads, green bunny erasers, and small wooden bunnies are fun fillers for the treat holders.

Spoons are always a welcome addition to sensory bins.

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Easter Store Dramatic Play Center

March 23, 2025 by Annette Kaminsky Leave a Comment

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With so many topics to explore for Easter and an endless supply of accessories available to purchase or thrift, it is easy to set up an Easter Store dramatic play center. Your little learners will be excited to explore the spring-themed store.

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Easter Store Supplies

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The following supplies are in the fun-filled store:

fillable eggs
Easter baskets and grass
cookie cutters
egg cups and egg platter
bendable bunnies
bunny bowling pins
chick and bunny finger puppets
fillable bunnies
bunny ornaments
bunny-themed glasses
disposable Easter plates
tic tac toe game
erasers
wall plaques
gift bags
cash register and play money
posters with Easter greetings
Easter Store sign

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The Easter Store Dramatic Play Center

An Easter store play center is the perfect opportunity to display a variety of Easter eggs. Metallic, pastel, transparent, painted, camouflage, patterned, and glitter eggs are featured in the store.

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Along with the eggs, Easter baskets and grass in various hues add plentiful color to the center. Little shoppers can fill their baskets with eggs, grass, and other items in the store.

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Egg cups and an egg serving platter offer opportunities for eye-hand coordination.

Bunny-themed ornaments and bunnies that are fillable or bendable add to the fun in the center.

Easter-themed hacky sack balls, a tic tac toe game, and bunny bowling pins allow for games to be played.

Easter-themed cookie cutters, erasers, disposable plates, and plaques are more accessory choices to purchase.

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Easter animal finger puppets and play glasses offer opportunities for additional dramatic play.

Egg-shaped storage boxes and Easter gift bags hold the children’s purchases.

Easter posters, an Easter Store sign, a cash register and play money round out the supplies in the store.

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Benefits of the Easter Store Dramatic Play Center

This Easter Store play center offers young children many benefits. Little learners have the opportunity to:

practice taking turns roleplaying a storekeeper and customer.
make decisions about what to purchase.
strengthen hand muscles and eye-hand coordination by placing objects in baskets and bags.
count and use play money.
recognize and label colors of eggs, baskets, and Easter grass.
play games, try on Easter glasses, and use finger puppets.

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More Easter Activities

Easter Playdough Tray

Easter Bunny Sensory Bins

Easter Transient Art

Easter Bunny Light Table

Spring Basket Cupcakes

Bunny Candy Art

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Easter Clothespin Fine Motor Activities

March 24, 2024 by Annette Kaminsky Leave a Comment

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Clothespins are traditionally used for hanging clothes, towels, and sheets on a line, and little learners love a chance to do this in the classroom. Clothespins also have creative uses and are easy to incorporate into seasonal activities. These DIY Easter clothespin fine motor activities work well in a spring theme.

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Clothespin Egg Fine Motor Activity

Supplies to Collect

For this cute clothespin egg activity, gather the following:

wooden egg craft shape
white or cream acrylic paint
paintbrush
bunny and chick stickers
felt craft bunny head
wooden clothespins
glue gun

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Preparing the Clothespin Egg Activity

To prepare this easy DIY clothespin egg fine motor activity, start by painting a large wooden egg craft shape with white or cream-colored acrylic paint.

After the paint has dried, affix Easter or spring stickers around the edge of the egg using a glue gun. These iridescent puffy bunny and chick stickers are an attractive choice.

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Then use the glue gun to affix matching stickers to the tips of wooden clothespins.

If desired, add a felt bunny head for a finishing touch to the egg.

Set the sticker-decorated clothespins and egg on a table. Invite little learners to clip the bunny and chick clothespins to their match on the egg.

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Clothespins, Eggs, and Color Words

To extend play and add a language arts component to the activity, write the color of each bunny and chick on a 4 ½ inch x 11-inch piece of cardstock paper.

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Next, add bunny or egg stickers underneath. Set the cardstock strip on the table along with the clothespins for children to use.

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In addition, set out a strip with the color words and no stickers. Invite participants to clip bunny and chick-decorated clothespins to their matching color word.

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More Easter Clothespin Fine Motor Play

For even more practice using clothespins, set the decorated clothespins on a table with an Easter treat bucket. Invite little learners to clip clothespins around the rim of the pail. This activity is sure to be a hit.

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Benefits of Clothespin Activities

Clothespin activities are loved by young children. in addition to being fun, clipping clothespins to objects is great for finger and hand strengthening and hand-eye coordination. These Easter clothespin fine motor activities add a seasonal touch to the exercises.

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Related:

Alphabet and Number Matching Game

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