Mini Easter baskets make the cutest Easter decorations. 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, bunnies and baby chicks, and pretty Easter crafts, like these adorable little Easter baskets. The grass filler provides the fun spring color that make the baskets so pretty.

You can introduce this activity to kids of different ages at home, or to a small group of preschoolers in a classroom setting. These mini Easter baskets are easy to make with recyclables and a few basic craft supplies.

Kids can personalize their baskets to use as place markers at Easter dinner, or to display in the classroom.

Fill the baskets with pretend "eggs" dipped in glitter to make a pretty decoration at home or school.

Mini Easter basket craft

Supplies list

• small yogurt or pudding containers
• Easter grass
• glitter glue
• cotton balls
• chenille stems

How to make a mini basket 

Step 1. Hole punch the top of the 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 preferred.

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. Dip cotton balls in glitter glue. Allow to dry.

Step 2. Place the eggs on top of the Easter grass in the basket.

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 will be perfect as Easter decorations or as place markers on the table for family dinner.

You can add some chocolate eggs to the basket for an Easter treat!

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