10 Fun & Simple Easter Activity Ideas for Toddlers: Keeping Sofia Entertained!

Easter is just around the corner, and as a busy mom running my own business from home, I’m always looking for fun, easy ways to entertain my daughter, Sofia. She's 3 years old now, and with her energy and curiosity, it’s not always easy to keep up. But that’s where these simple Easter activity ideas come in – they’re easy to set up, not too messy, and most importantly, they keep Sofia engaged for hours (a total #MomWin, right?!).

If you’re a fellow mom in need of a little inspiration, these activities are perfect for you too! I promise, they’re easy enough to pull off without stressing over the details. Plus, if you’ve got your own busy schedule like me, you’ll love how quickly these can come together. So, here are 10 fun Easter activities that will entertain your toddler and create lasting memories.

1. Whipped Cream Easter Eggs (A Mess-Free Favorite)
If you’re like me, you probably love anything that’s low-maintenance yet still fun. For Easter egg decorating, this whipped cream hack is a total game-changer! Here's how we did it:

• Hard-boil a few eggs (I did this ahead of time, because #MomLife).

• Get some whipped cream, food coloring, and a spoon or fork.

• Add food coloring to the whipped cream and swirl it around. Sofia loved dipping the egg in the cream and swirling it around with her spoon (seriously, so easy!). It left the eggs looking gorgeous with soft pastel colors, and clean-up was a breeze since I just used a bit of water.

The best part? Sofia had a blast playing in the whipped cream, and I didn't need to worry about big spills or stains. It’s one of those activities that feels almost like a sensory play session, but with a little Easter twist.

2. The Classic Vinegar & Food Coloring Dyeing
Now, this one is more hands-on, but it’s still a total hit. We mixed up a little vinegar, water, and food coloring in bowls, and Sofia got to dip her eggs in the colored liquid. She was fascinated with how the colors changed, and I loved how simple it was to put together.

Pro Tip: Just be prepared for a little mess (Sofia ended up with colorful fingers, but that’s part of the fun!). I recommend using old towels or aprons to keep everything clean.

3. Egg Decorating with Stickers & Washi Tape
For Sofia, peeling off stickers or cutting washi tape is like a mini art project. After dyeing the eggs, I set out a few sticker sheets and rolls of colorful washi tape for Sofia to decorate her eggs. It was simple but so much fun to see her go wild with creativity, covering the eggs with little designs.

I even put together some cute Easter-themed sticker sheets, which you can find at most craft stores, or sometimes online.

4. Muffin Decorating Fun
Okay, so full disclosure – I had grand plans to bake cookies with Sofia, but life happened and I ended up with muffins instead! And honestly, it was perfect. I went with my go-to, quick banana muffin recipe (super simple and always a hit), and Sofia helped me decorate them with colorful icing.

I grabbed some store-bought icing (because let’s be real, I didn’t have time to make my own) and we went to town making little bunny faces and pastel-colored treats. Even if my bunny didn’t look like an artist’s masterpiece, Sofia loved it. She even got into the habit of squeezing the icing all over the muffin – it was messy but so cute!

Muffin Recipe: 100g butter, 150g flour, 2 eggs, 3 mashed bananas. Bake at 180°C for 25-30 minutes. Makes about 8 muffins.

5. Sticky Bunny Window Art
This one was a hit! I drew a simple bunny shape on contact paper and stuck it to our window at Sofia’s level. Then I handed her cotton balls and told her to stick them to the bunny’s body. At first, she was more interested in ripping off the cotton, but after a while, she got the hang of it and was proud of her little bunny creation.

6. Easter Egg Socks Challenge
I know this sounds a little silly, but Sofia loved it! I took a few plastic Easter eggs and put them inside baby socks. Then I handed her the socks and showed her how to take the eggs out. At first, she had to watch me, but after a few tries, she started getting the hang of it and was super proud of herself.

This one was a great activity for developing her fine motor skills – and it kept her entertained for a solid 15 minutes (which felt like an eternity in toddler time!).

7. Sensory Bin with Rice and Eggs
If you’re looking for something a little more involved (and a bit messier), this sensory bin is perfect. I cooked some rice, dyed it blue (to match the Easter vibe), and added plastic eggs. Sofia spent ages scooping the rice into the eggs and transferring it between bowls. It was messy, but totally worth it. She loved using spoons and practicing her fine motor skills.

8. Surprise Easter Eggs with Snacks
If you're anything like me, you'll appreciate this activity that combines both fun and snack time. I filled plastic eggs with little treats (think: cheese puffs, oatmeal bites, or small crackers), and Sofia had a blast “cracking” them open to see what was inside. It kept her engaged, and let’s be honest – who doesn’t love a little snack surprise?

9. Egg Carton Egg Hunt
We didn't use real eggs for this one (because toddlers + real eggs = disaster waiting to happen), but the plastic eggs worked just as well! I set up an "egg hunt" where Sofia had to match the eggs with the holes in an empty egg carton. She was so proud of herself when she got each egg into its correct spot.

Simple, but effective in keeping her engaged.

10. Easter Bunny Dance Party
This one’s a bonus – but who doesn’t love a little dance break? We turned on some bunny-themed tunes, and Sofia and I had an Easter bunny dance party. It gave us both a chance to let off some steam and get silly together. Plus, it’s a great way to burn off that toddler energy!

Wrapping It Up

There you have it – 10 simple, fun Easter activity ideas to keep your toddler entertained. I hope you find these as helpful as I did with Sofia! The beauty of these activities is that they’re super flexible and don’t require a ton of prep time, which is great when you’ve got a million other things going on. Let me know in the comments if you try any of these out – I’d love to hear how they go with your little ones!

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