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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This is an easy Easter basket craft that kids will love. You can introduce the activity to kids of different ages at home, or to a small group of preschoolers in a classroom setting.
Kids will probably want to make more than one, so you can give them the challenge of making place markers for Easter dinner. Or set up an area in the classroom with an Easter theme to display the baskets.
This is an easy activity that can be complete in different ways, depending on available materials and kids interest.
Mini Easter basket craft
The little basket is easy to make with a recyclable and a few basic craft supplies. The grass filler and thick chenille stem handle provide the spring colors. Cotton ball pretend “eggs” dipped in glitter glue become the Easter eggs.
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!
