Creating a themed Easter basket is SO much fun! I remember in college, my sister and I used to have fun creating these for family members. It shows that you're putting a bit more thought into it than “just buying candy”.
Jelly beans, Cadbury eggs, chocolate bunnies and marshmallow peeps are pretty much the norm in most Easter baskets, but what if you want yours to be more than candy? Something that will be meaningful and/or inspiring to your child's interests. Here is a list of more than 125 items for 14 different themed Easter basket ideas; non-edible, practical and inspiring surprises to fill those baskets.
Colors Themed Easter Basket
- Choose your child's favorite color and look for books, pencils, notepads, candies etc. that are all in his/her favorite color.
- Hailstones and Halibut Bones is a fabulous poetry book about colors!
Book Easter Basket (use a book bag instead of a basket)
- a new book – see our Pinterest board for fabulous book suggestions for all ages.
- a book light – This one is my favorite!
- bookmarks
- coupon for trip to bookstore/library
- kindle or e-reader
- kindle gift card for new books
- audio book
- gift card to audible.com or bluebehemoth.com
- tickets to an event to meet favorite/famous author
Science Easter Basket
- Magnifying Lens
- Bug Barn
- Science Kit
- Thermometer
- notebook
- pencils
- A Bag of Bugs
- Science magazine subscription
- seed packets
- pet goldfish, guinea pig, chick, rabbit, etc
- Magnets
Resurrection Themed Easter Basket
- New Bible, Kid's Bible or Graphic Bible
- Bible Story Book
- Kid's Devotional
- What's in the Bible DVD
- Bible Cartoons DVD
- Bible Craft Kit
- Cross jewelry
- Bible Action Figures
- stickers
- Resurrection Activity Book
Baker's Easter Basket (use a cake/bread pan instead of a basket)
- Easter cookie cutters
- recipe box
- recipe cards
- recipe book – This one is awesome!
- rolling pin
- apron
- measuring cups & spoons
- sprinkles
- cupcake papers
- Cake Decorating Kit
- spatulas
Lego Themed Easter Basket
- legos
- lego kits
- The LEGO Movie
- Bible lego movie DVD
- Candy blocks
Cars Easter Basket
- matchbox cars
- Race track
- checkered flags
- Matchbox Car Storage Case
- Cars Movie
Crafter's Easter Basket
- water paints & brushes
- crayons & markers
- Chalk Pastels & sidewalk chalks
- apron
- coloring books
- glue
- glitter
- Fancy Scissors
- stickers
- stamps and ink pads
- stencils
- art/scrapbook papers
- drawing pencils
- Kid's Art Idea Book
Girly Themed Easter Basket
- hair accessories
- brushes & combs
- nail polish
- lip stick/lip gloss (or chap stick)
- make up
- perfume
- lotion
- hand sanitizer
- bubble bath & bath scrubby
- purse
- jewelry
- fun socks
- dress up outfits (can be purchased on sale after Halloween and saved for Easter)
Boy Easter Basket (use a hat or bucket instead of a basket)
- marbles
- rubber bands
- bouncy balls
- spray string
- Magnifying Glass
- watch
- Pocket Compass
- action figures
- pocket knife
- fun band-aids
- hammer and nails
- other tools
- flashlight or Headlamp
Old Fashioned Toys Easter Basket
- jump rope
- slinky
- marbles
- dominoes
- silly putty
- YoYo
- wind-up toy
- wooden blocks
- puzzles
- comic books
- jack in the box
- old fashioned candies
Teen Easter Basket
- t-shirt
- shoe store coupon
- movie tickets
- book
- Itunes gift card
- key chain
- Restaurant gift cards
- gas gift cards
- picture frame
- kindle or iPad
- personalized notebook
- Devotional – I recommend this one! Do Hard Things
Beach Easter Basket (use a beach bag or beach towel instead of a basket)
- swim suit
- sunscreen
- sunglasses
- beach ball
- beach towel
- flip flops
- sea shells
- Waterproof Single Use Camera
- Flotsam
- water bottle
- sand toys
Music Themed Easter Basket
- Kids Harmonica or recorder
- keyboard or other instrument
- Rhythm Instrument Kit
- sheet music
- CDs
- Itunes gift card
- biography book of great musician(s)
Pre-school Easter Basket
- play dough
- Blocks
- doll or stuffed animal
- Stacking Cups
- Magnetic Letters & Numbers
- Pattern Blocks and Boards
- crayons and coloring books
- board books – see a list of our Favorite Easter books here
- Feather Duster – don't laugh, they'll love it
- bells
Easter is not just about the candy and surprises, though. It's a day to remember Christ's victory over death, making possible our heavenly adoption. It's important to keep in mind that we can remember and celebrate his sacrifice and victory with or without Easter Baskets.
More Easter Resources:
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- Our Favorite Easter books: for kids, for adults
- Free Easter Fun Kit – download these 14 pages full of activites, book lists, histories, recipes and more!
- How to Make a Wordless Book
- Personalized (Christian or secular) letter from the Easter Bunny for your child.
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