The Easter Activity We Keep Every Year (Not Toss Away)

I used to feel like every Easter activity we did ended up in the garbage a few days later…

All that time, effort, and excitement — gone.

And while I love seasonal activities, I didn’t love how much of it felt disposable.

So a few years ago, I started a simple Easter tradition in my dayhome that we actually keep and look back on each year…

🐣 Our Easter Tradition: Painting Keepsake Eggs

Each year, we paint plaster eggs.

It’s simple, open-ended, and completely child-led — but the best part?

We keep them.

Year after year, we can look back and see how the children’s creativity has changed and grown.

Some are messy.
Some are detailed.
Some are just… very loved 😅

And that’s exactly what makes them special.

🌱 Why I Love This Activity

This isn’t just another Easter craft — it’s meaningful play.

Here’s why it works so well:

• It’s process art — no right or wrong way
• It encourages creativity and independence
• It becomes a keepsake instead of clutter
• It creates a simple, repeatable tradition each year

This is the kind of activity that feels calm, engaging, and purposeful — without needing a complicated setup.

🧺 What We Use

I found these plaster eggs at the dollar store, which makes this a super affordable activity.

If you’re looking for something more durable that you can reuse year after year, wooden eggs are another great option:

👉 Wooden Eggs

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🎨 How to Set It Up (Simple & Low Prep)

You don’t need much for this to work:

• washable paint
• brushes (or just hands!)
• a tray or mat
• time to explore

That’s it.

No templates.
No expectations.
No pressure to make it “look a certain way.”

Just space for creativity.

🧠 What Children Are Learning Through This

Even though this looks simple, there’s so much happening:

• fine motor skills through painting and holding brushes
• colour mixing and exploration
• creativity and self-expression
• confidence in making their own choices

This is why I always come back to activities like this — they’re simple, but incredibly meaningful.

💛 Not Everything Needs to Be Kept… But Some Things Can Be

Not every activity needs to be saved.

But having a few traditions like this?

It turns play into something you can hold onto.

These eggs become part of your space, your memories, and your story year after year.

📌 Want More Simple Easter & Spring Ideas?

If you’re looking for more easy, low-prep activities like this:

👉 Read: Easy Easter Activities for Toddlers & Preschoolers

https://www.capablelearners.ca/blog/easy-easter-activities

👉 Read: Spring Activities for Preschoolers

https://www.capablelearners.ca/blog/springactivities
 👉 Read: All About Sensory Bins

https://www.capablelearners.ca/blog/all-about-sensory-bins

🌸 Ready for Done-for-You Ideas?

If you want simple, play-based activities planned for you:

👉 Explore the Spring Play Pack
https://www.capablelearners.ca/offers/FzF6z2Cn/checkout

Designed for real-life — low prep, engaging, and flexible for home or dayhome.

🎁 Or Start Here (Free Resource)

👉 Grab my Free Sensory Bin Checklist
https://www.capablelearners.ca/offers/WrbyfSie/checkout

This will help you create simple, engaging play setups using what you already have.