Are you ready to celebrate Easter with your class and/or family? It’s easier than you think to revamp traditional Easter activities into EGG-cellent social emotional learning opportunities.
Many kids need positive outlets to manage their emotions, and art activities allow children to relax and put their worries and fears aside while focusing on the task at hand.
Gather the supplies: Eggs (plastic or hard-boiled eggs), paint, muffin tins or paper plates, and paper.
Let’s paint: Turn on a song and instruct the children to paint how the song makes them feel. Once they finish painting their eggs, ask the kids to explain all the feelings illustrated on their eggs. Do they feel more relaxed after completing the activity?
Use intentional conversation starters to transform an Easter gathering into intimate, fruitful conversation or help classmates get to know each other better. Conversations like these promote self-awareness and self-confidence while encouraging kids to listen to perspectives of others.
Gather the supplies: Plastic eggs, paper, pen, scissors
Let’s chat: Fill plastic eggs with conversation starters and place them in a basket or bowl on the table. Take turns selecting an egg and answering each question. Here are a few kid-friendly and festive conversation starters:
A festive take on a favorite Guion The Lion activity, “What’s in the Bag.” This simple activity will really put their listening and problem-solving skills to the test!
Gather the supplies: Plastic eggs, pen, paper and a mystery item
Let’s guess: Ask each child to find something unique to put inside their egg and write down 3 clues to read to the other children. Take turns reading the clues and making guesses. Can they guess what’s in the egg?
Let’s get moving! The Hoppin’ Easter Egg Hunt is a great outdoor activity to burn some extra energy from all the Easter candy and encourage kids to take on a challenge.
Gather the supplies: Plastic eggs, paper, pen, scissors
Let’s hunt: Fill plastic eggs with fun movement challenges, and hide them around the yard, park or playground. When an egg is found, everyone has to stop and do the challenge before they keep hunting. Here are a few ideas:
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