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Easter Activity Pack
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Easter Activity Pack is a free printable from the Mini Minds Hub. Children draw Easter pictures and make their own Easter card. The page says it suits all ages, so it works for a mixed group of children at home as well as for one child on their own. It needs only paper and something to draw with.
It comes from the Mini Minds Hub, the free library of printables from Jaques of London, the British games and toy company. Print the pages, give the activity to your child and keep page 2 for yourself. Page 2 has notes on how to use the sheet, help for children who find it hard and a stretch idea.
What is on the sheet
Children use the pack to be creative for Easter. They draw their own Easter pictures and make an Easter card to give to someone they care about. There is no right or wrong answer. Each child decides what to draw, which colours to use and what the card will say. The finished work can be shared with family and friends.
Ways to make the card your own
Plan before you draw
Ask your child who the card is for. Then talk about what that person likes. A short plan makes it easier to choose a picture and a message.
Pick a theme
Choose one idea for the front, such as spring flowers, eggs, chicks or a garden scene. A single theme helps the picture feel finished.
Write a message
Help your child think of a short greeting for the inside. It could be a kind wish, a thank you or a joke. Younger children can say it aloud while a grown up writes it.
Add the finishing touches
Colour in neatly, add a border or sign the card with a name. Then hand it over in person or post it.
Why make Easter cards and drawings?
Easter is a spring festival. For Christians it marks the resurrection of Jesus. For many families in England it also brings a long weekend, with Good Friday and Easter Monday as bank holidays. Eggs, chicks, rabbits and spring flowers are common Easter pictures. Children often know these images already, so they have plenty of ideas to draw on.
Making a card is a small task with a real purpose. Children plan something, make it and give it to another person. Drawing builds pencil control and imagination. Writing a message gives gentle practice with words and handwriting. The result is something a child is proud to share, which makes the activity feel worthwhile.
Easter facts for children
- Easter is celebrated in spring.
- The date of Easter changes from year to year.
- Good Friday and Easter Monday are bank holidays in England.
- Eggs are a popular Easter symbol because they stand for new life.
- Many people eat hot cross buns around Easter.
Skills and curriculum link
- Drawing
- Creative thinking
- Pencil control
- Writing a message
- Planning and design
- Giving and sharing
Ideas to help your child
- Start with a thoughtAsk what your child would like to draw first. A quick chat about spring, eggs or animals can spark ideas.
- Use simple shapesAn egg is an oval. A chick can be a circle with a smaller circle on top. Simple shapes help children who feel unsure.
- Look at real thingsLook at spring flowers outside or in a book. Real examples give children details to copy.
- Praise the effortComment on colours, patterns and choices. Avoid asking whether it looks right. Every drawing is a personal one.
Key words
- EasterA spring festival celebrated by many families around the world.
- SpringThe season after winter, when plants start to grow and days get longer.
- Greeting cardA card with a picture and a message that you give to someone.
- DesignTo plan how something will look before you make it.
- MessageThe words you write inside a card for the person who will read it.
- BorderA pattern or line that runs around the edge of a picture.
How to use it
- Print the pages. Keep page 2 for yourself, as it has notes on how to use the sheet.
- Gather pencils, crayons or felt tips. Choose a quiet table with room to spread out.
- Talk about Easter first. Ask what your child sees, eats and does at this time of year.
- Let your child draw and make their card in their own way. Offer ideas only if they ask for them.
- Share the finished work. Ask your child to tell you about it, then give the card to the person it is for.
Help, stretch and game ideas
If it feels too hard
Break it into small parts. Draw one thing at a time, such as an egg, then add a pattern. Use simple shapes as a guide. Say the message aloud together before writing it, and take a short break if your child tires.
To stretch confident children
Make a set of cards for different people, each with its own picture and message. Or add a pattern of at least three different shapes to a border. Older children can write a short poem or a longer note inside.
Make it a game
Play a drawing game in pairs. One person names an Easter object, such as an egg, a chick or a flower. The other has a short time to draw it. Swap roles, then compare pictures and talk about the details.
Talk about it
- Who would you like to give your card to, and why?
- What is your favourite thing about Easter?
- Which colours make you think of spring?
- What would you write inside a card to make someone smile?
- How is your picture different from one you have seen before?
- What would you change if you made another card?
Take it off the page
Spring walk
Go for a walk and spot signs of spring, such as buds, blossom and new leaves. Draw your favourite one when you get home.
Pattern eggs on paper
Draw large egg shapes on paper and fill each one with a different pattern, such as stripes, dots or zigzags. Cut them out only if an adult helps with the scissors.
Egg hunt clues
Write or draw simple clues that lead a family member to a hidden picture of an egg. Take turns to hide and find them.
Who it is for
Parents
Sit beside your child at the start, then let them lead. Ask about their choices rather than correcting them. A finished card is a lovely gift for a grandparent, neighbour or friend.
Teachers
Use the pack as a creative task near the end of the spring term, in an art or writing lesson, or as a quiet activity. It links to drawing and to writing a short message for a real reader.
Home educators
Use it as a calm creative activity between more formal lessons. Children of different ages can work side by side. Younger ones can draw while older ones add longer messages or finer detail.
Where this fits in
Before this pack, children are building drawing skills. They learn to hold a pencil comfortably, make shapes and use colour. They also practise saying what they want to make before they start.
After it, they can move on to other cards and artwork for birthdays, thank yous or seasonal events. They can also try longer pieces of writing, such as a letter or a short story that goes with a picture.
Questions parents and teachers ask
- Is the Easter Activity Pack free?
Yes. The page describes it as a free Mini Minds Hub resource to download and print. You only need a printer and paper to get started.
- What do children do in the pack?
They draw Easter pictures and create their own Easter card. Each child chooses what to draw and what to write, so there is no single right answer.
- What age is it for?
The page says it is suitable for all ages. Younger children may need help with ideas or writing, while older children can add more detail, longer messages or their own designs.
- What do I need to use it?
Just the printed pages and something to draw with, such as pencils, crayons or felt tips. If your child wants to fold or cut the card, an adult should help with any scissors.
- How long does it take?
There is no set time. Children can work at their own pace and stop when they are happy with the result. They can also return to the work on another day.
- Does it have answers?
No, because the activity is creative and has no right answers. Page 2 has notes on how to use the sheet, help for children who find it hard and a stretch idea.
- Can teachers use it in class?
Yes. It suits an art or writing activity near Easter, or a quiet creative task. Children can work alone or in pairs and share their cards with the class.
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Made by Jaques of London, making games for families since 1795. A printable supports classroom learning and does not replace a teacher.