An Easter egg hunt it pretty simple, right? You hide colorful eggs all over the lawn and watch the children scramble to collect them in their little wicker baskets. The holiday tradition has been around so long that the White House is putting on their 137th Easter Egg Roll this year! But just because the classic hunt is presidentially tested and Easter Bunny approved doesn’t mean that you can’t mix it up. The traditional model is undeniably fun, but we’ve all been there, done that. Luckily, there are a few small changes you can apply to make your egg hunt even more memorable this year!
Which Came First, the Basket or the Egg?
Instead of starting your hunt after tearing through your beautiful Easter basket, incorporate the bunny’s big gift into the chase itself. Create a scavenger hunt by writing out clues on strips of paper that lead to the hidden Easter basket. Place the hints inside plastic eggs and be sure to hide them in succinct order to lead your Easter sleuths to the main event!
Make a Splash
While Easter normally coincides with the beginning of spring, you may be ready for summer fun if you live (or are vacationing) in a warmer climate. Trade in your Sunday best for a swimsuit with an egg hunt in the pool. Invite friends and family over if you have a backyard play area or arrange a neighborhood event at the local pool to
celebrate with the community. Before the kids jump in, scatter plastic eggs in the water to float around. Throw in some pool noodles and rubber ducks to add obstacles and let your water babies practice their swim skills while celebrating the seasons.
Banking with Bunny Bucks
If you’re worried about sweet treats melting inside those precious little eggs while they wait to be found, use the bunny bucks system instead and let your kids trade in their finds for special prizes, after all, the eggs have been collected. Stash bunny bucks in varying increments inside the eggs so that children of all ages can practice counting and adding before redeeming them for prizes like candy or plush animals.
A Glowing Holiday
Want to carry the Easter fun into the evening? Crack several glow sticks or bracelets and place them inside plastic eggs for a quest that will make your Easter eggs look more like space-aged Easter orbs. Your little astronaut explorers can conduct this search inside or outside, weather permitting, and you can even incorporate flashlights to add an extra edge to their discoveries. Just make sure that the lights aren’t too dim to detract from a safe hunting environment.
Color Coordinate
The mad dash to round up the most eggs can sometimes leave younger hunters at a serious disadvantage and end the pursuit way too fast. Instead, assign each participant of the egg hunt a specific color to track down. This trick will heighten your seekers’ senses and give everyone a fair chance at filling their basket. Plus, who doesn’t love a monochromatic egg collection?
Searching for Easter eggs is a time-tested tradition that can be done indoors, outdoors and without regard to temperature. Whether you’re celebrating the holiday with snow, flowers or from the comfort of your climate-controlled home, these creative ideas are easy enough to apply without having to completely rethink how to do an Easter egg hunt. Hop along and have the best Easter yet!