Easter for Kids: The Weekly Kids Co-Op

 
I love Easter. I’ll confess, the fact that there’s an extra long weekend brings a smile to my face. You say, “Public Holiday” and my instant reflex is a smile. Deep down though, what Easter is really about for me, is real forgiveness and hope. Heavy subjects right? I won’t deny it. I am not ashamed of it. It’s a part of me. It is who I am. New life brings much joy. Every time I meet a newborn baby or hear of a baby being born, I can’t help but be a tad clucky. A resurrected new life, where death does not have the last word, I can only imagine the joy surrounding that.

Lessons Learnt Journal: Melted Crayon Eggs

 
Here are 10 ways to celebrate Easter with kids from last week’s Weekly Kids’ Co-Op:

• Easter Craft for Kids: Melted Crayon Eggs by Lessons Learnt Journal
• Garland Chick by Crafty Journal
• Easter Morning by Creative Kid Snacks
• Invitation to Craft – Easter by At Home with Ali
• Easter Egg Fridge Magnets by My Nearest and Dearest
• Easter Bunny No-Sew Felt Playmat by Fun at Home with Kids
• Bunny Bagalope by Crafty Journal
• Easter Egg Sensory Bin by Train Up A Child
• 30+ Other Uses for Plastic Eggs by Sun Scholars
• Paper Plate Easter Wreath by Crafty Journal

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Do you have moments when you wished you had a pause button?

 
We’ve munched down our lunch, the table has been cleared and the dishes packed away. Mr E and Miss K are in their rooms having their afternoon naps.

 
Two pairs of wide eyes peep over the kitchen bench.

 
“Melted crayons?!” Memories of melted crayon art flashed through their minds as their excited little legs jumped up and down with excitement.

 
“Melted crayon Eggs?!” Eggs, real eggs; the stuff they love to crack when baking. Two skinny bottoms dance a jig. Oh, how lovely it would be to have a pause button so as to enjoy that moment of happy excitement just that little bit longer.

Easter Craft for Kids: Melted Crayon Eggs

 
These melted crayon eggs, (inspired by the amazing NYCtaughtme.com), are the perfect Easter craft for kids.

 
These melted crayon eggs involve much less noise and dare I say less effort? There aren’t any hair dryers involved, but there’s still the thrill of watching crayons melt. And just look at the lovely oozy mix of colours on these melted crayon eggs!

 
Hard boil the eggs. Place your eggs in a pot. Fill the pot with enough water so it’s an inch above the eggs. For every cup of water in the pot, add 1 teaspoon of vinegar.

 
Grate some crayons. Two tips to help keep your sanity: protect your work area by lining it with large pieces of paper; purchase a small grater for this because whatever grater you use will be near impossible to clean. You don’t need a whole lot of crayon shavings for these melted crayon eggs; less is more. Have the kids peel off the crayon paper and either you or your kids grate the crayons.

 
Work quickly while your hard boil eggs are hot. Place your hard boiled eggs on the working area and quickly place crayon shavings on the eggs. The crayon shavings will melt beautifully. You’ll have to work quickly to cover the eggs before they cool down.

 
Mr N and M silently marvelled as the crayon shavings melted; oh to have that pause button once again!

More Activities for Preschoolers

Three to Five: Playful Preschool is stuffed to the brim with tried, tested and loved playful learning ideas for preschoolers. There are 25+ ideas for preschoolers, ten printable resources and additional links to over 50 more activities. A great resource for parents. Download your copy here.

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We had an Easter egg hunt of our own and made play dough pinch pots as nests for our Easter Eggs.

To make your Easter Egg Nest:

Make a ball of play dough.

Poke a hole into the centre of the ball.

Pinch around the ball to make a pinch pot.

Pinching play dough is a great way to build up fine motor skills.

It works on finger strength, using both hands together and the pincer grasp.

Encourage children to pinch with their forefinger and thumb like a bird pecking food.

Place your eggs (chocolate or play dough) in your nest. How cosy.

Happy hunting!

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