The best Easter baskets for kids always include a great combination of Easter treats, activities, and toys. These Easter basket gift ideas are sure to be a hit. Whether you want to put together a themed Easter basket for your kids or pick and choose the perfect gifts, we hope these Easter basket gift ideas will give you a great place to start.

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Shopping for Easter basket gifts is so much fun. I love finding little toys and activities that make the day special for my kids. Even my teens love getting a few surprises for Easter.

It always makes the day so special to have some great treats waiting for my kids in their Easter baskets.

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Best Easter Basket Ideas for Kids

I love sticking to a theme when putting together Easter baskets for kids. It helps me find things I know they will actually use and avoid extra clutter.

Here are some of the Best Easter Basket themes we have come up with. You can stick to a them or you can certainly pick and choose items that you know your kids will love. Hopefully, you will find something that will help you come up with some amazing Easter basket gift ideas.

STEM Easter Basket Ideas for Kids

STEM Easter baskets are often my favorite to do. Check out a full list of STEM Easter basket gifts here.

There are some great science kits for kids that are the perfect size for Easter baskets. My favorite is Mel Science and they come in the perfect size to pop into an Easter basket (if you are getting the starter kit, pull out the experiment kit to put in a basket).

Fun in the Sun Easter Basket for Kids

Are you looking for the best Easter basket gift ideas for kids? Tis Fun in the Sun themed Easter basket is perfect to stock your kids up for summer!

• Flip flops are a great addition to an Easter basket (and these flip flops are on sale).
• You can get some great sunglasses for kids (look for sunglasses with protective lenses)
• Sunscreen is always a great Easter basket filler (This is my favorite sunscreen for kids)
• Any fun in the sun requires a great water bottle. My kids love these water bottles. Older teens (or mom, love these bindle water bottles with a compartment to keep things dry.
• A good beach towel can be rolled up and popped in an Easter basket. I like a quick-dry towel like this one for kids or a hooded towel like these to make beach or pool trips easier.
• Beach toys are always a great option if you live near a coast. My kids LOVE these ice-cream scoop sand toys but this sand cookie set is adorable and I’ll probably grab it before we take our next beach trip.
• Bubbles are always fun when the weather is nice. We love these bubble wands. Younger kids go nuts for this bubble machine.
• Water play is always a hit. This sprinkler for kids would create hours of fun.
• A new swimsuit is a great addition to an Easter basket (and these swimsuits are so cute). My kids either outgrow theirs each year or wear them out so I have to buy one every year anyway and an Easter basket is such a fun way to gift them.
• Swim goggles are the perfect size for Easter baskets and need to be replaced every year. I find that these swim goggles are the easiest for kids to use.
• Sidewalk chalk like this is another outdoor toy that we stock up on every year and it is perfect in Easter baskets.
• Jump ropes are nice and small and a great way to get kids moving. I love these classic beaded jump ropes for kids.
• I am NOT a fan of bugs but kids tend to love them. Mine go nuts for this bug vacuum and it really keeps them busy outside.

Gardening Easter Basket for Kids

Easter is the perfect time to stock up on some new gardening supplies. Gardening is such a great activity for kids and there are so many kid-friendly gardening tools out there.

• Back to the Roots has some of the best gardening kits for kids that I’ve seen. Get $10 off your order here. I love their countertop gardening kits like their mushroom grow kit and tomato grow kit.
• Indoor growing kits are one of my favorites for kids. It’s so rewarding for kids to watch things grow. This indoor flower garden is so sweet and kids can paint it. This gardening set lets kids see how roots grow!
• This complete gardening set is a great way to get kids started on a new hobby. This gardening set for kids includes some cute gardening stakes and a book. This gardening set includes a cute little kid-sized wheelbarrow that could double as an Easter basket.
• Terrarium kits are such a fun way for kids to create a container garden. This Grow ‘N Glow Terrarium Kit is one that my kids loved and it has options to add additional seeds for extended growth time.
• A cute watering can is a must-have for any tiny gardener. I love this little elephant watering can or
• Every gardener needs some great gardening gloves. These gardening gloves for kids are perfect.
• This STEAM-based gardening book for kids includes lots of fantastic activities that everyone will love. This sweet little picture book is perfect for younger kids.
• Painted rocks make a fantastic addition to any garden. This rock painting kit for kids is a great Easter basket gift!
• How about a pizza garden? I love the idea of themed gardens for kids because they can really have the chance to use what they grow.
• Every little gardener needs some good sunscreen! This is my favorite sunscreen for kids. Don’t forget a protective sun hat!
• Gardening is more than plants. This butterfly garden is one of my family’s favorite activities to do in the spring.
• This kid-sized wheelbarrow could double as an Eater basket and is so fun for small gardeners.
• This Build-a-Bouquet Flower Garden toy is one of our favorites (we have several sets) and it is the perfect thing to round out a gardening-themed Easter basket.

Fitness Easter Basket for Kids

Keeping kids active is so important. Putting together a fitness theme Easter basket for kids is a great way to get kids excited about being active as the weather warms up.

• I love a good old-fashioned beaded jump rope for kids. This is so great for coordination.
• Stepping Stones are a great toy to get kids moving and I love these more neutral colored stepping stones. These balance beam stepping stones are a great alternative.
• Hand weights are great for even younger kids. I love these neoprene hand weights for kids. Teens can go with a higher weight. These water-filled weights are great for kids too.
• Scooter Boards like this one are always a hit with kids.
• Indoor playground equipment is always fun. This indoor gym for kids doesn’t require any installation!
• An indoor trampoline is always a hit and this trampoline is great for younger kids.
• Activity trackers can be a great way to get kids moving. This Garmin Kids Activity Tracker is perfect for an Easter basket!
• This My First Pogo Jumper is a great choice for younger kids.
• While a bike may not fit in an Easter basket, a new bike helmet is a great choice. We love the premium protection on this bike helmet for kids.
• New swim goggles for kids are always needed. These Speedo Kids’ Swim Goggles are the ones we buy every year.
• My kids LOVE doing yoga (Check out Cosmic Kids Yoga if you haven’t tried it). This Kids Yoga Mat is adorable and would make a great Easter basket gift idea.
• If getting healthier is the goal, drinking more water definitely needs to be a priority. We love this motivational water bottle for kids.
• The Nintendo Ring Fit Adventure is a great way to get kids moving and one that my whole family loved. Check out our full review of the Ring Fit Adventure game here.
• Pogo Balls are a fun way to stay active and they are fun for kids of all ages.
• Spikeball is a favorite with teens and older kids and is a great portable option for summer camping trips.
• Looking to make workouts fun for teens? These exercise dice may be the perfect option.

Game and Toy Easter Basket Ideas for Kids

Games, especially card games due to their size, are the perfect thing to include in Easter baskets for younger kids or Easter baskets for teens. these are some of our favorite games to include in Easter baskets.

• Cover Your Assets
• Unstable Unicorns – This is one of my family’s favorites!
• Kanoodle Extreme
• Sushi Go
• Spike Ball – This is an outdoor game but it is packaged up nice and small and is fun for the whole family.
• Animal Crossing – This video game gets more play in my house than any other and is perfect for all ages. Read our full Animal Crossing review here.
• 5 Second Rule
• Throw Throw Burrito

For more great family card games go here.

Younger kids love having a few little toys in their Easter baskets. These are some of our favorites:

• This push bubble sensory toy doubles as a game and a fidget toy.
• Squishies are always fun to play with and these Easter egg squishies make the perfect addition to an Easter basket.
• Make your own Easter bunny with this cute Play-Doh kit.
• A Stomp Rocket is always a fun gift idea and it is perfect for spring when the weather is starting to warm up.
• Bubbles are a fun addition to any Easter basket and we love this no-spill bubble design
• You can’t go wrong with building toys. Tegu magnetic wooden blocks are a great gift or we love this Lego Easter bunny.
• If Peeps are your thing, this plush Peeps bunny is just what you need.
• I’m a huge fan of Schleich Farm World Toys and this Bunny Hutch Playset is adorable.
• Sidewalk chalk is a great toy to include in an easter basket. I feel like I need to replace this every spring anyway.

Arts and Crafts Easter Basket for Kids

Artistic kids would love an Easter basket filled with art supplies. There are so many great options out there and most art supplies are small enough to fit well in an Easter basket.

• Good quality drawing paper is a must-have for any artistic kid. We love these good-quality sketch pads for kids. For watercolors, we highly recommend this watercolor paper.
• Watercoloring is our favorite painting activity. We have several sets of this watercolor set and love them but my 8-year-old loves this foldable watercolor pallet. This watercolor set is perfect for younger kids.
• I love having an assortment of craft supplies on hand so kids can get creative. This Rainbow Craft Kit has some great supplies included or I love this Cosmic Craft Kit.
• Craft kits make a great gift idea. We really love Kiwi Crates because they have lots of hands-on crafty activities. Older kids love their Doodle Crates.
• Kids who are interested in learning how to sew will love this simple Mermaid sewing kit or this Woodland Animals Sewing Kit.
• Rock painting can be a great activity for kids (try this hot rocks activity using things you already have at home). This cute rock painting kit makes a great gift. Older kids will love using these acrylic pens to paint rocks.
• Artistic kids love to create on canvases. These stretched canvases are perfect for kids to use.
• These Rainbow Scratch Pads are a lot of fun for kids and you can make so many fun things with them.
• Diamond Painting Kits are fun for kids and a great Easter gift idea.
• Paintbrushes are perfect for an Easter basket (we love these paintbrushes). My kids are always wearing theirs out so they can always use more.
• Colored pencils are the perfect size for Easter baskets. We love how vibrant these Prismacolor colored pencils are.
• These art smocks are a great size for Easter baskets and very needed if you have artsy kids.
• Paint by Sticker books like these are a huge hit with kids and they are a great size for Easter baskets.
• Dot markers like this set are great for kids of all ages, but especially for younger kids who are still working on coordination.

Baking Easter Basket for Kids

Baking is such a fun hobby for kids and it teaches so many great life skills. Filling an Easter basket with baking tools and kits is a great idea and always a huge hit with kids who love to be in the kitchen.

• It’s always important to have the basics. This kid-friendly knife set can teach basic knife skills without the risk. This Nylon Knife Set for Kids is a great choice too. For very young kids, I love this wooden knife with a handle.
• Every chef needs a great cookbook. The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs is the best one out there. The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs is a great choice for kids who prefer baking.
• This Cooking and Baking Set comes with a storage container and could be a complete Easter basket on its own.
• An apron fits well in an Easter basket. I love this sturdy apron for kids. I also love this mother and child apron set.
• This kitchen timer for kids is so easy to use and it is absolutely adorable. This little cow timer works great too.
• Cooking kits make a great addition to any Easter basket. This fantastic cooking kit for kids explains the science of bread and butter.
• Cupcakes are a huge hit with young bakers. We love these silicone cupcake liners and they are perfect in an Easter basket.
• This Mini Kitchen Utensil set is perfect for junior chefs. I love the look of this cute mini utensil set too. For young bakers, this bakeware set includes everything they’ll need.
• This Klutz Kids Magical Baking Activity Kit includes some great recipe ideas plus everything you need to make them.
• Combining cooking and science is always fun. My kids love the book, Awesome Kitchen Science Experiments for Kids: 50 STEAM Projects You Can Eat!
• Cake decorating is an awesome hobby for kids. This Cake Decorating kit with Turntable is awesome for beginners.
• This Make and Bake Cookies Unicorn Baking Set is adorable and could be a complete Easter basket on its own.
• If you are going for the pure cuteness factor, this Tiny Baking set is adorable and just the right size for an Easter basket.