Mini Easter Basket Craft for Kids
A mini Easter basket is the cutest Easter decoration you'll make this season. This fun preschool craft is easy to add to your Easter theme. The little baskets will look pretty on display at home or in the classroom.
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Spring is the season for pastel colors, cuddly bunnies, and fun crafts, like this mini Easter basket.
The little basket is easy to make with a recyclable and a few basic craft supplies.
You can introduce this activity to kids of different ages at home, or to a small group of preschoolers in a classroom setting.
Kids can make a few baskets to use as place markers at Easter dinner. Or each child can add a basket to a group display decorating the classroom.
Mini Easter basket craft
The grass filler and thick chenille stem handle provide the spring colors.
Cotton ball pretend "eggs" dipped in glitter glue are the Easter eggs.
This is an easy craft for spring season that kids will love. They'll probably want to make more than one!
Supplies for a mini Easter basket craft
- small yogurt or pudding containers
- synthetic Easter grass
- glitter glue
- cotton balls
- chenille stems
How to make a mini basket
Step 1. Hole punch near the top of the yogurt container on two sides. Insert a chenille stem for a handle.
Step 2. Add your child's name to the basket with a permanent marker.
- Decorate with stickers if available.
Step 3. Trim Easter grass into small pieces that can easily be stuffed into the yogurt container.
- It's ok for the grass to spill over the sides as a decorative touch.
How to make cotton ball Easter eggs
Step 1. Squeeze some glitter glue onto a recycled foam tray.
Step 2. Dip cotton balls in the glitter glue. Allow to dry.
Step 2. Place the 'eggs' on top of the Easter grass in the basket.
Fun Easter basket craft for kids
This activity provides fine motor and creative fun for kids. The crinkly Easter grass and soft cotton balls provide unique sensory experiences.
Mini Easter baskets are a perfect decoration for the table for a family dinner.
You can even add some chocolate eggs to the basket for an Easter treat!
