Easter is a perfect opportunity to get kids moving while enjoying festive-themed games. These activities combine fun and physical exercise, keeping children active and entertained during the celebrations. Whether you're organizing a backyard party or a classroom event, these engaging Easter movement games are sure to delight kids of all ages.
Bunny Hop Relay
What you need:
- Bunny ears or headbands
- Starting and finish lines
How to play:
Divide kids into two teams. Each player wears bunny ears and hops like a bunny from the starting line to the finish line and back. The next teammate then takes over. The first team to finish wins!
Why it’s fun:
This game is hilarious to watch and provides excellent exercise, improving coordination and balance.
Easter Egg Spoon Race
What you need:
- Plastic Easter eggs
- Spoons
How to play:
Kids balance an egg on a spoon and race to the finish line without dropping it. Add challenges like obstacles or zigzag paths for older kids.
Why it’s fun:
This game builds concentration and steadiness, with plenty of laughs when eggs tumble off!
Chick and Fox Tag
What you need:
- Open space
- One or more players designated as the "fox"
How to play:
Kids pretending to be chicks must avoid being tagged by the fox. If tagged, they join the fox to catch the remaining chicks. The last chick standing becomes the new fox.
Why it’s fun:
This energetic game is a twist on classic tag, adding Easter flair with the chick-and-fox theme.
Easter Obstacle Course
What you need:
- Cones, hula hoops, or cushions for obstacles
- Easter-themed items to carry or wear
How to play:
Set up an obstacle course where kids must crawl, jump, and balance to complete challenges. Incorporate tasks like carrying an Easter basket or hopping like a bunny.
Why it’s fun:
This customizable activity encourages creativity and burns off energy in a structured yet exciting way.
Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt
What you need:
- Plastic eggs filled with clues or small prizes
- A list of hiding spots
How to play:
Hide eggs in the play area and provide kids with clues to find them. To increase movement, hide eggs at varying heights or distances.
Why it’s fun:
This game combines physical activity with problem-solving, making it both engaging and rewarding.
Carrot Pull Race
What you need:
- Long string
- Orange paper cones or carrots
How to play:
Attach strings to "carrots" and place them at a distance. Kids pull their carrots back to the start line as fast as they can.
Why it’s fun:
This unique game enhances hand-eye coordination while staying on theme.
Easter Bunny Freeze Dance
What you need:
- A music player with upbeat tunes
How to play:
Kids hop around like bunnies while music plays. When the music stops, they must freeze in place. Anyone caught moving is out, and the game continues until one bunny remains.
Why it’s fun:
Combining mus