![]() ![]() If you’re having a hunt for kids with different age groups or searching abilities, consider ways to ensure the bounty is well distributed. Assign egg colors Henglein and Steets / Getty Images Because kids this age are not great competitors, make sure there’s a prize for everyone. And then, each swatch and matching item goes into the bag. Each child gets a stack (ideally, because little hands are grubby, you’d laminate these) as well as a bag and kids have to find objects in the yard that match each color. Yellow, orange, purple, blue, green, red, and the like. Perfect for kids who can’t yet read, but can recognize and name their colors, this one has you printing out swatches of vibrant shades. Of course, there’s a sing-off at the end. ![]() Might we suggest such gems as "The Bunny Hokey Pokey" or "Little Bunny Foo Foo." The adults have to identify which child is singing, and decide which child joins which musical team. And the kids, in turn, perform an Easter-themed song of their choice. ![]() Three adults sit down, their backs to the kids. For even more fun, make it a glow-in-the-dark egg hunt: Just fill plastic eggs with lit glow sticks and candy, tape them shut and hide them. Try a novel twist on the traditional daylight search: Arm your kids with flashlights, and send them out at dusk to hunt for eggs. You can either give them chocolate (always a win) or something non-edible, like a themed coloring book and markers. Kids learn to work together and when they complete each rotation, they get an Easter prize. For example, they need to do five jumping jacks, followed by hopping on one foot, and followed by running around the yard twice. Pair kids up into teams, and give them lists of sports and activities they need to complete. And of course, include something devoted to candy because after all, it’s Easter. The next section of the map can be “collector village” that includes lots of favorite collectibles the kids have been begging for. One section might be “eggcrator” where all of the special Easter eggs are hidden. Create a treasure map for the kids, and just like a “real” treasure map, include sections on the map where the treasures will be different. Not only does this get kids excited, but it helps them develop problem-solving skills as they navigate a map. ![]()
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