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Easter Bunny Scavenger Hunt

April 4, 2026 by Annette Kaminsky Leave a Comment

This Easter Bunny Scavenger Hunt is a fun twist on the classic Easter egg hunt. It is simple and easy to prep, and lots of fun to play.

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Preparing the Easter Bunny Scavenger Hunt

The printable set for this Easter Bunny Scavenger Hunt is available in my Skills N Smiles Etsy shop. To prepare the game, purchase and download the listing.

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Next, print one copy of the “Hide the Bunnies” page, and cut out the bunny and egg pictures. Note: Printing this page on cardstock paper is recommended.

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Using tape gentle on surfaces, place the bunny pictures around your classroom, home, yard, or party space. Print one copy of recording sheet #2 and write down where each bunny is displayed or hidden.

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Then print a copy of the recording sheet for each person participating. There are two choices: 1) Mark off the found bunnies; 2) Write down where each bunny was found.

Have enough sharpened pencils to go along with the recording pages.

Lastly, print copies of the bunny coloring page and choose crayons, pencil crayons, or markers for the coloring activity.

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Optional: Prepare a treat bag or party bag for everyone who plays the game. Bunny and egg treats fit the theme beautifully. In addition to or instead of sweet treats, include items like gift cards, stickers, small toys, playdough, keychains, earbuds, jewelry, hair accessories and coins. Redemption prizes such as “pick the next family movie”, a coupon for an ice cream date, an extra story at bedtime, or “stay up one hour later” are also great ideas.

The Easter Bunny Scavenger Hunt

In this Easter hunt, participants search for 9 unique bunny pictures placed around an area designated for the activity. Everyone can start the game at the same time, or be assigned to begin in groups.

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Give everyone a recording sheet and a sharpened pencil. Recording sheet #1 is optimal for younger children. Recording sheet #2 is perfect for older children. Explain where the hunt will take place, and whether the pictures will be visible without having to move things, or hidden.

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To keep the activity low-mess, tell everyone that they do not need to move anything to find the bunnies. To make the activity more challenging, hide the bunnies.

Keep the answer key and give clues to where the bunnies are hidden if needed.

As participants finish, give them the bunny coloring page and art media of choice and have them decorate the picture. This is a great activity to help everyone unwind.

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If desired, hand out treat bags or party bags after the festive activity is completed.

Benefits of the Easter Bunny Scavenger Hunt

Besides being super enjoyable, the bunny hunt activity encourages literacy skills, movement, and observation.

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This bunny hunt Easter activity is budget-friendly and requires little time to set up and clean up afterwards. Having one treat bag instead of the time-consuming task of filling numerous eggs with treats or toys and accessories is also a plus.

Variation of the Easter Bunny Scavenger Hunt

Instead of doing a bunny hunt as an Easter activity, you can have a bunny scavenger hunt anytime in Spring with this Spring Bunny Scavenger Hunt Printable Game.

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More Easter Activities

Lentil Easter Bunny Sensory Bin

Easter Store Dramatic Play Center

Easter Clothespin Fine Motor Activity

Easter Bunny Light Table Activity

Dot Market Easter Bunnies

Paper Plate Easter Basket

Easter Peeps Houses

Easter Pretend Play Tablescape

Easter Playdough Tray

Easter Transient Art

Easter Bunny Sensory Bins

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Celebrate Diversity Coloring Pages

March 1, 2026 by Annette Kaminsky Leave a Comment

These Celebrate Diversity coloring activities with an “I Belong” theme help children feel seen, accepted, and valued. Designed to nurture confidence and a sense of inclusion, this printable set includes three coloring pages (two are editable), and matching bookmarks to color. The printable is available in my Skills N Smiles Etsy shop.

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The self-esteem building printable set offers the chance to decorate with patterns of two, four, or seven colors or designs, adding a math component to the creative coloring activities.

I Belong Coloring Pages

The Celebrate Diversity printable set includes three coloring pages, each with a heart and sunray design. The first has a heart with the words “I Belong” in the center. The other two have different-sized hearts with no text, enabling participants to add their name or a saying of choice.

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There are many ways to decorate the Celebrate Diversity coloring pages. Skin-toned markers or pencil crayons provide a standout result.

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Pastel-colored markers, pencil crayons, or crayons are also great choices. Offering one of the printables in a medium with these soft colors encourages conversations about kindness and self-worth.

I Belong Bookmarks

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The “I Belong’ bookmarks come in a design with 5 color options. Crayons, markers, or pencil crayons in skin tones or pastel kindness colors also work great for decorating the bookmarks.

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Below are the steps to make the bookmarks. Adding yarn or ribbon as a finishing touch offers more choice in personalizing a bookmark.

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How to add yarn or ribbon:

Fold two or three 8 or 9-inch strands of yarn or ribbon in half.
Insert the loop at the top through the punched hole.
Pull both ends through the loop and gently tighten.

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Celebrate Diversity Printable Set Uses

This Celebrate Diversity printable set is perfect for:

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) activities
Inclusive classroom themes
Back-to-school community building
Anti-bullying discussions
School counselors and therapists
Morning work or quiet time
Library and literacy centers
Homeschool affirmation activities

Grab the easy-to-use Celebrate Diversity printable set in my Skills N Smiles Etsy shop today!

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Celebrate Diversity Paper Craft

Celebrate Diversity Heart Art

Black History Month Positive Affirmations Art

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Pastel Christmas Letterhead and Envelope

December 20, 2025 by Annette Kaminsky Leave a Comment

When I was young, everyone had a traditional Christmas tree, filled with sparkling primary-colored lights and enchanting decorations. As beautiful and magical as they were, I was thrilled to come across Christmas décor in many unique color schemes in recent years. This pastel Christmas letterhead and envelope set is one of my earliest digital designs, and features a soft, modern color scheme.

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How to Use the Pastel Christmas Stationery Set

This festive stationery set, available in letter and A4 sizes, is designed for both children and adults. It is perfect for writing

Christmas notes
thank-you letters
wish lists
invitations
letters to Santa
heart-felt holiday messages

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In the classroom, the gorgeous stationery set can be used to encourage themed writing, and at home, the set adds festive beauty to every holiday note.

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The DIY Pastel Christmas Envelope

The DIY Christmas envelope prints out on 8 ½ x 11-inch (letter) or A4 paper … so easy! Requiring just a bit of cutting, folding, and gluing, it is easy to assemble. The envelope adds a heart-warming, handmade touch to Christmas correspondence. It is a budget-friendly alternative with a charming look.

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In addition to the above suggestions for the Christmas stationery set, this envelope is perfect for DIY holiday cards, gift cards and coupons.

Where to Find the Pastel Christmas Stationery Set

You can find this Pastel Christmas Letterhead and Envelope stationery in my SkillsNSmiles Etsy shop for an everyday low price. Start creating festive holiday notes today!

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December Kindness Activities

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Grinch Christmas Oobleck Bin

December 21, 2024 by Annette Kaminsky Leave a Comment

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In this Grinch Christmas Oobleck bin, a well-known Christmas storybook theme and a favorite sensory activity are paired together.

The goopy sensory bin is inspired by the storybook “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” written and illustrated by Dr. Seuss. The popular picture book features a tall, long-fingered grumpy beast called “The Grinch’ who lives by himself up on a hill above the town of Whoville. Old Grinch absolutely hates Christmas. On Christmas Eve he disguises himself as “Santy Claus” by wearing a makeshift red and white costume. He ties one “reindeer” antler to his faithful dog Max’s head and has him pull a sled down to Whoville. The grouchy Grinch steals all the Whos Christmas decorations, presents, and festive food. He even scoops up the log for the fireplace from each home.

While ready to push the sled full of festive items over the tip of Mt. Crumpit early Christmas morning, the Grinch is surprised by the sound he hates the most…the singing of the Whos standing together holding hands. He realizes he hasn’t stopped Christmas at all. After thinking for a few hours, his heart softens and he decides to return all the Christmas items he took. He joins in the Christmas festivities in Whoville and even carves the “the roast beast”, a food he dislikes a lot.

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To get familiar with or revisit this story, view Book In Bed’s delightful, colorful animated read aloud version: How The Grinch Stole Christmas!

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Supplies Collected

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For the super fun, educational holiday sensory bin, the following supplies were gathered:

cornstarch
water
neon green food coloring
measuring cup
tablespoons
Grinch disposable snack cups
Christmas tree shape container
present shape container
ornament-shaped bells
candy cane ornaments
large tweezers
sensory bin

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Making The Grinch Christmas Oobleck

For this tactile sensory activity, first choose a bin. I use a saucer sled. It’s bright color matches the season, and it is large enough to easily hold the Oobleck and the supplies.

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Next, make the grinchy green Oobleck. Use a tablespoon or your hands to mix two cups of cornstarch with one cup of water. Add a little more water if needed. Then blend in a few drops of neon green food coloring. The goopy mixture is the right consistency if it becomes a ball when you close your hand around it but transforms to a liquid that slowly drops off when you open up your hand.

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The Grinch Christmas Oobleck Bin

This festive sensory bin is well-loved by children and adults.

Start of by inviting particpants to help mix the Oobleck and investigate its properties. They will eagerly accept your invitation!

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Once everyone has had a chance to explore the green goop, add picture book-themed items inspired by the book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” to the bin. I include:

a Christmas tree shape container, a clear present shape container, and Grinch disposable snack cups to drop Oobleck into.
festive accessories such as candy cane and ornament-shaped bells.
tablespoons and children’s play tweezers to help explore the Oobleck and pick up supplies in the bin.

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How Oobleck Got Its Name

Way back when I was training to be an early childhood worker, this sensory recipe was introduced as goop. More recently, I’ve discovered that it has been given the name Oobleck. Interestingly, the name is inspired by another Dr. Seuss children’s book titled “Bartholomew and the Oobleck.” The Oobleck in the story is green too!

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The Science Behind Oobleck

Oobleck is a non-Newtonian fluid, so it does not follow Newton’s law of viscosity. This is because depending on the force applied, it changes from a liquid to a solid, or from a solid to a liquid.

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In the mixture, cornstarch is suspended in water and does not dissolve. When you apply force such as closing your hand and squeezing a blob of it, it acts like a solid. The cornstarch bits align and interlock under pressure. But when you stop the force by opening your hand, the goop becomes a liquid. The cornstarch bits flow freely off your hand along with the water.

Oobleck is a fascinating sensory material. Making and exploring its properties is a popular science activity, and it’s one of my favorites. Have you tried making Oobleck?

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More Science Activities

Blue Candy Cane Science Experiment

Color Explosion Science Experiment

Reptile Egg Science

Felt Marker Chromatography Experiment

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December Kindness Activities Printable Set

A December Kindness Calendar and Kindness Jar are two activities to teach empathy and kindness at home or in the classroom. Download this gorgeous pastel holiday printable set of kindness activities in my Skills N Smiles Etsy Shop for a low-low price. You’ll have the December kindness activities ready in minutes!

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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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Alphabet and Number Matching Game

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