Who doesn’t love an Easter egg hunt? For parents hosting this fun Easter activity for the very first time, some Easter egg hunt tips will be handy. Here are some practical and fun ideas for parents to consider before hiding the Easter eggs for the kids to find.
Set Boundaries for the Easter Egg Hunt
An Easter egg hunt can be held in the home, at the backyard, the local park or a football field, depending on the scale of the hunt and the number of participants involved. Regardless of how big or small the Easter egg hunt is, the important thing is to set boundaries for the event. This will keep the kids safe and allows them to decipher where to find the eggs.
If the hunt is going to be in the backyard, mark the area covered. For instance, tell the kids the Easter eggs are hidden only in the stretch between the garden shed and the oak tree. Make sure the kids stay out of the road too. If the hunt is at the park or a nearby field, make sure there are no water, fire or traffic hazards.
Draw a Map for the Easter Egg Hunt
Spice up the hunt with a treasure map and riddles. Use smaller eggs that will lead to bigger eggs with nice surprises. If a child can’t read yet, use pictures or icons as clues. Older children can try to solve the riddles by reading the clues given. Don’t make it too hard for the kids. It will only dampen their spirit during the Easter egg hunt.
Use Plastic Easter Eggs
An Easter egg hunt may take place when the weather is a little warm, so it’s best to use plastic eggs instead of candy eggs or real hard-boiled eggs. Candy eggs may melt and real eggs may crack when little accidents happen. Another advantage of using plastic eggs is that they come in different sizes and colors. So it’s easy to use them as clues as well. Plus, they won’t break and can be used repeatedly.
Record Easter Eggs Used
Many people forget to keep a record of how many Easter eggs are used or where the eggs are hidden only to find melting or rotting eggs under the bed, behind the bookshelf or inside the vase in the living room a few weeks later! So record the number of eggs used and where they are hidden so that there won’t be any stray eggs left after the hunt. This is yet another good reason to use plastic eggs if no such records are made prior.
Offer Prizes for Easter Egg Hunt Winners
What’s an Easter egg hunt without prizes for the winners? Prizes don’t have to be elaborate. Just a plastic medal and some candy will keep the little winners happy. Easter-themed small toys, books and stickers are ideal as prizes too.
Keep an Easter egg hunt simple, safe and fun for kids. Try to set boundaries, draw up a map, use plastic Easter eggs, record the number of Easter eggs used and offer prizes for the winners. The kids will have a blast trying to find the hidden eggs.
Those who find this article useful may also like to read Easter Fun for the Family, Six Easter Egg Decorating Ideas and Sugar-free Easter Gift Ideas for Children.
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