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Make Your Easter Egg Hunt Easy & Educational

Egg hunts are a blast for everyone. Kids love running around looking for hidden treasures, and we love seeing their big smiles when they find a bright-colored, surprise-filled egg! But it’s a lot of work to set up and ends with little more to show than some intense sugar rushes. So, want to make your egg hunt more worth it this year? Here are our tips for making your big event easier on you and more educational for the kids!  

First, making your egg hunt easy!

Be worry-free on the big day with these tips.

1. Get the eggs ready early!

Prepare your filled eggs a week ahead of time. This way, you don’t have to try to stuff them as you're prepping Easter dishes the night before or the day of. Then store them in a cool place so any chocolate inside doesn’t melt.

2. Fill eggs with something besides candy.

This will make your life easier because it will keep kids from hopping off the walls the rest of the day after your egg hunt. You can stuff eggs with dollars, coins, stickers, or little toys to keep kids entertained after the egg hunt ends.

3. Assign a helper to hide the eggs.

Whether it's grandma or an older cousin who is ‘too cool’ for egg hunts this year, choose someone ahead of time to hide the eggs when they arrive for your Easter celebration so it is one less thing you have to worry about.  

Next, making your egg hunt educational!

Try adding one of these educational twists to make your hunt that much more egg-citing!

1. Practice Colors

Fill different colored eggs for each kid that will be participating in your egg hunt. Or if you have a large group with lots of kids, assign teams of children to specific colors. This could be sibling groups or randomly chosen teams. As the kids search for eggs, the will need to identify colors to find theirs and leave behind ones that don’t belong to them.

2. Make it Math-Focused

Label ten eggs for each child from numbers 1-10. Scatter the eggs as you would for a normal egg hunt, but tell the kids they each need to find ten eggs from 1-10. They will have to keep counting their eggs as they go and practice number recognition to find the correct eggs.

3. Support Reading Readiness

Instead of filling the eggs with candy or prizes, fill them with notes about what the children have earned. This means they have to read to receive! Maybe they’ll find a note that says “Candy” and another that says “Sticker.” Encourage older kids to help younger kids read their notes and collect their prizes.

4. Build Problem-Solving Skills

Instead of written rewards in each egg, you can include written riddles or clues that kids have to solve to move on to another. You could make different riddle paths for each child, or you could have kids work together to follow the riddles and eventually end in a spot where they’ll find an Easter basket for each of them, or simply a bunch of goodies to share!   Want more fun learning with eggs? After your egg hunt, try this STEAM Easter Egg Tower activity to help kids stay entertained all Easter Day!   Order now to get your Easter Egg Cake Pop Kit in time for Easter! Find more cool kits here!

Frequently asked questions

What comes in a Baketivity baking kit?

Each Baketivity baking kit includes pre-measured dry ingredients, easy step-by-step instructions, and fun educational activities designed for kids. Our recipes are created to help children learn real kitchen skills while baking something delicious with their family.

Do I need to buy additional ingredients?

You may only need to add a few fresh ingredients like eggs, butter, or milk, depending on the recipe. Most of the dry ingredients come pre-measured in the kit, making baking simple, convenient, and mess-free for kids.

What equipment do I need to use the baking kits?

Most families already have everything they need at home. Typically you'll need mixing bowls, a whisk, fork or spoon, measuring cups, and a lined baking pan. Some recipes may also require a microwave-safe bowl or oven.

What age are Baketivity baking kits best for?

Baketivity baking kits are designed for kids ages 4–16. Younger children may need a little help from a parent, while older kids can follow the instructions more independently and build confidence in the kitchen.

Do your baking kits contain nuts?

Nuts are not directly included in the recipes or ingredient lists. However, some components may be produced in facilities that also process nuts, sesame seeds, soy, and gluten, so trace amounts may be present.

Are Baketivity baking kits kosher?

Yes! All ingredients included in Baketivity baking kits are OU-certified kosher, and our facility is FDA-approved, so families can bake and enjoy their treats with confidence.

My ingredients feel hard or clumpy. Is that normal?

Yes! Our ingredients are vacuum-packed to keep them fresh, which can sometimes make them feel firm or clumpy. Simply open the bag and give it a shake, and the ingredients will loosen up and be ready to use.

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