Easter Games For School Kids and Family

Easter Games for school include activities like a scavenger hunt, freeze dance, egg toss, and more. Most easter games revolve around eggs or bunny-themed activities.

Although Easter always falls on a Sunday when schools are closed, most schools have an Easter-celebratory day before the actual festival. 

Here are a few Easter craft activities for primary school students that are also suitable for elder kids and adults.

1) Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger hunt is not limited to Easter as it can be played mostly on any day of the year. Easter, however, makes this game special with the use of eggs.

The game generally requires a larger area and is best suited for outdoor premises like the playground. Due to this, it may not be an appropriate choice to play on a rainy day. 

Easter games for boys and girls are useful for kids to improve their teamwork (if played in groups) and problem-solving skills.

How To Play?

1. Hide ceramic or wooden eggs in different parts of the classroom/playground. 
2. Put clues inside the eggs that will lead to the next eggs. Keep the winning prize inside the final egg.
3. Divide the kids into groups or individually, based on the number of children.
4. Make some ground rules and communicate the rules with the kids.
5. Enjoy watching the kids having fun.

2) Freeze Dance

If you have watched the 2021 global phenomenon Squid Game, you must remember the first game "Red Light, Green Light."

Freeze Dance can be considered the western version of "red light, green light." The only difference is a giant doll will not shoot you in case you lose in the former.

This game requires a group of students to play individually against each other; the ultimate survivor is crowned the winner.

How To Play?

1. Line up the players in a standing position.
2. Play any song (prioritize Easter-related songs like Easter Bunny Pop or Jesus Walks). The kids/players should dance when the track is playing.
3. Stop the song at a random time. When the song stops, the players are required to immediately freeze. 
4. The kids that don't stop dancing when the ends are eliminated. 
5. Continue the process until only one player remains. The surviving player is deemed the winner of the game.

3) Easter Egg Puzzle

Easter egg puzzle is a fun and easy game best suited for younger kids.

It can be played individually or as a group, according to the requirement. For this, you can buy mini easter puzzles from Amazon or you can prepare the puzzles at home. If you intend on purchasing, the puzzles usually come in a pack of 12. 

How To Play? 

1. Divide the kids into multiple groups or single players. While mini puzzles are easily solved by kids, complex puzzles might require teamwork of more than two players to solve.
2. Monitor the time taken by each player/group to solve the puzzle.
3. The first player/group to finish the puzzle is the winner.

4) Easter Egg Toss

Easter egg toss is an easy game that doesn't require complex problem-solving skills like the puzzle.

Divide the group into pairs of two and provide each pair with an egg. It's better to use hard-boiled eggs in the case of young children as raw eggs could get them seriously hurt. 

How To Play?

1. Get the paired kids to stand across from each other. Each child should maintain an equal distance from their partner. 
2. Each kid should take turns tossing the eggs to their partners. If the partner catches the egg, the team is safe and can take a step back.
3. If the egg is dropped but doesn't get broken, the pair is safe. You can put a limit on how many times a team can drop the egg before getting disqualified. But, if the egg gets broken, the pair is immediately disqualified.
4. Continue the game until only one team remains.
5. If there is confusion about the last teams on whose egg broke first, the team with the most steps back wins.

5) Bunny Hop Sack Race

Bunny hop sack race is a fun activity for kids and adults to participate in for Easter.

The game requires an outdoor setting to play and physical activities on the part of the players. Burlap sacks are considered the best tool to race because of their strength and durability. However, for young children, pillowcases are the best option as burlap sacks are too big for them.

How To Play?

1. Mark the start line and finish line of the race. Line up the players in the start line.
2. The participants should be inside their sacks which are held by their two hands at the waist level.
3. The race begins when the predetermined signal is shown by the referee.
4. The participants should hop to reach to the finish line. 
5. The first player to reach the finish line is declared the winner.

6) Bunny Bowling

Easter craft activities for primary school include bunny bowling, an exciting pastime for kids. 

Bowling is not generally considered an Easter game. However, you can modify bowling to add a festive vibe to it.

This game doesn't require a different set of rules than bowling but a few modifications on the pins to showcase the theme of Easter.

Take any set of normal bowling pins and draw bunny faces on them. Also, add paper ears to accurately decorate in the Easter light.

Easter games for family are egg hunt relay, egg-xtra hand, pair of eggs, and more.

If you have kids, you'll surely need to come up with some engaging activities to keep the younglings from getting bored on Easter.

While parents have the option to simply watch the kids having fun, you can also plan games to play with your kids. Here are a few ideas to enjoy Easter as a family.

1) Egg Hunt Relay

Egg hunt relay is similar to a scavenger hunt but it comes with a few variations. The game is suitable for families as it requires two or more teams.

How To Play?

1. Divide the family into groups of two or more. Line up the teams in a straight line. 
2. On a count of three, a player from each team must run to a designated area with a hidden egg.
3. The player must return to their team after finding an egg. The next player with continue the same process.
4. The first team to find a specified number of eggs becomes the winner. 

2) Egg-Xtra Hand

Egg-xtra hand is an interactive game that requires the players to be divided into groups of two. 

This game helps in improving communication skills and teamwork.

How To Play?

1. Divide the family members into groups of two and give each team a basket filled with a certain number of eggs. The number of eggs should be equal in each basket.
2. The eggs should be broken into two pieces each. 
3. On the count of three, start joining the egg pieces. However, the players can only use one hand. So, two players should use one hand each to join the pieces.
4. The team to piece together the highest number of eggs during a pre-determined time period wins. Alternatively, the first team to join all the eggs in their basket can also be deemed the winner.

3) Pair Of Eggs

Pair of eggs is a fun game that tests the memory power of the players. 

You'll need dozens of plastic eggs to be filled with gifts. The gifts should all come in a pair of two and must be kept inside random eggs. 

How To Play?

1. Fill the eggs with gifts and place them randomly on a table.
2. Let the players watch while you fill the gifts. 
3. Let the first player pick up two eggs. The player should try to select eggs with the same gift from memory.
4. Open the two eggs. If the gifts inside are the same, the player gets to keep the gifts. But, if the gifts are different, the eggs go back to the table and are rearranged.
5. The player with the highest number of games at the end of a specified time period is the winner.

4) Egg Flour Toss

Egg flour toss is a game similar to egg toss but the addition of flour makes it much more interesting.

The sport requires dividing the family into teams with two players each. Also, you'll need eggs equal to the number of teams and a lot of flour.

Fill the eggs with flour before starting the game.

How To Play?

1. Line up the players at a distance from their partners. Players from the same team should be facing each other.
2. Give each team one egg to toss to their partners.
3. The teams to catch the eggs are safe, whereas the teams who drop the eggs or break them while catching are floured and eliminated from the game.
4. The last team to remain in the game is the winner.

5) Peeps War

Peeps war is an indoor game that tests the accuracy of a player. 

You'll need a pack of peeps and Easter eggs to play it. 

How To Play?

1. Have two players stand across each other on the opposite ends of a table.
2. Give the players a basket filled with Easter eggs and a pack of peeps. The players should place the peeps on the edge of the table.
3. Roll the eggs to knock out the opponent's peeps.
4. The first player to successfully hit all of their opponent's peeps is the winner.

Easter games for adults are 1) Egg Drop Challenge, 2) Dessert Exchange, 3) Egg Rolling, and more.

Easter is not only for kids, adults can also make the holiday fun and interactive by indulging in different interesting activities. Here are a few games best suited for adults to play on this Easter.

1) Egg Drop Challenge

Egg drop challenge is a simple and fun activity for adults. The objective of the game is to protect the egg from breaking during a fall.

How To Play?

1. Give a piece of egg to each team/player. 
2. With the use of household items, the player must figure out a way to save the egg from a fall.
3. Have the player drop the egg from a specified height. If the egg remains intact after the fall, the player is safe. But, if it breaks, the player is eliminated.
4. The last player/team to survive is the winner.

2) Easter Dessert Exchange

Easter dessert exchange is not a game in the traditional sense. It is more of an interactive activity that doesn't necessarily require a winner.

How To Play?

1. Each participant must prepare a dessert of their own choice. The desserts can be prepared in advance or at the site of the party.
2. Have the participants exchange their dessert with other members of the group.
3. You can simply end the game by enjoying a delicious dessert. If you want to make it a competition, assign a neutral judge to rate the desserts.

3) Egg Rolling Game

Egg rolling is a racing game where participants compete to finish first. 

It is not an adult-only game and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

How To Play?

1. Line up the participants in a race format; the players should be on their knees.
2. Place an egg in front of each player. The players are then required to push the eggs with their noses.
3. The first player to successfully roll their egg to the finish line wins the game.

4) Easter Croquet

Easter croquet is a fun outdoor activity to play with your friends. 

You'll need to purchase a croquet set and decorate it to match the Easter vibe.

How To Play?

1. Arrange the hoops in the yard like a standard croquet game. You can make a few variations to the rules of the game.
2. Instead of balls, you can also use plastic easter eggs to hit with the mallet. Due to the shape of the egg, the game becomes unpredictable and more interesting to play.
3. The first team to score six hoop points wins the game.

5) Capture the Egg

Capture the Egg is a modified version of the classic game, capture the flag.

It is an outdoor sport requiring a playground and a few obstacles to hide and duck.

The game needs at least 10 players divided into two teams. The teams are placed on opposite sides of the playground and are given a bunch of eggs. 

Each half of the ground should be considered the territory of the teams.

The players then hide the eggs on different parts of the ground. The eggs may be partly concealed but shouldn't be fully hidden.

How To Play?

1. Have players from each team go into enemy territory to steal the eggs. Some players should remain behind to protect their eggs. 
2. A player is "captured" if an opponent tags them and should remain frozen until a player from their team rescues them.
3. At the end of a pre-determined time, the team with the most eggs wins.

Creative Easter bonnet ideas can range from a repurposed straw hat to a confetti crown. 

Easter is the time for kids to show their creativity. Preparing simple Easter bonnets can teach children to use their imaginative skills and artistic side.

Easter hats are easy to make using common items available in most households.

Here, we have discussed a few Easter bonnet decorating ideas for kids to practice this year.

1) Repurposed Straw Bonnet

If you are a little short on budget, this DIY idea is a blessing.

Just take an old straw hat lying around somewhere in the house. You'll also need a few items like glue, glitter, and colors. 

Decorate the hat with an Easter-themed design and you're good to go.

2) Avengers Easter Hat

This idea can be a little challenging for young kids as it requires a level of painting skills. But, it isn't too complicated either and can be completed with a little help.

Take any hat and glue a piece of cardboard to resemble a tower. Draw the tower on the cardboard; you can also use colors to make it more realistic.

Glue plastic eggs to the hat and draw shapes onto the eggs to resemble the Marvel superheroes.

3) Easter Bunny Hat

The Easter bunny hat is another creative idea to accurately reflect the festival. It is an easy-to-make item considered best suited for kids of young ages. 

You'll be needing a piece of cardboard, glue, strings, and crayons. Simply fold the cardboard into the shape of a cone and glue it shut.

Also, cut out a piece of cardboard in round and triangle shapes and color it to make the eyes and nose. Use the strings to make whiskers, and use another two pieces of cardboard to make the long bunny ears. 

Glue the ears to the back of the backside. Draw the mouth's outline with the crayons and your Easter bonny hat is ready for use. 

4) Bird Nest Bonnet

Prepare the DIY bird nest using straw or other locally available materials.

Use plastic Easter eggs and paint them in different colors. Glue the eggs on the nest to prevent them from falling off the hat.

Add a few leaves, feathers, cotton, and/or other decorations. 

5) Confetti Crown

This is another creative DIY idea for kids to practice on Easter. 

All you'll be needing is a piece of white cardboard, polka dots, glue, and a few pom poms.

Cut the cardboard with spikes on one side. Glue colorful polka dots and the ends of the cardboard to make it round like a crown.

Stick a few pom poms on the ends of the spikes and your confetti crown is ready for use.