10 Fun & Educational Easter Holiday Activities to Try at Home with the Kids (2025 Update)

Educational and Fun Activities


written by Augustus Linn

23 February 2024

? 10 min

Make This Easter Holiday Memorable and Educational

Easter holidays are a great time for kids to relax, recharge, and have fun. But why not make it educational too? With the right blend of creativity, hands-on activities, and learning, you can turn these holidays into a memorable experience for your children. At The Science of Sound, we believe that learning should always be fun, which is why we’ve curated a list of 10 Easter-themed activities that blend creativity with STEM learning. From crafting to science experiments, these ideas will keep your kids entertained while stimulating their minds.

1. Easter Egg Sound Shakers ??

This activity combines creativity and sound science, allowing kids to learn about vibrations and sound waves while making their own musical instruments.

What You’ll Need:

  • Plastic Easter eggs
  • Small objects (rice, beans, beads, buttons)
  • Tape or glue
  • Stickers or markers for decoration

How to Do It:

  1. Fill each egg with a different material (e.g., rice, beads, buttons).
  2. Seal the eggs tightly with tape or glue.
  3. Let the kids decorate the eggs with stickers and markers.
  4. Shake the eggs and compare the different sounds they make.

? Learning Outcome: Kids discover how size, shape, and density affect sound vibrations.

? Explore More: Join Our Sound Science Workshops

2. DIY Easter Slime ??

Slime-making never gets old! Add an Easter twist and make glow-in-the-dark or fluffy slime to keep kids engaged.

What You’ll Need:

  • PVA glue
  • Baking soda
  • Contact lens solution (with boric acid)
  • Food colouring (pastel shades like pink, yellow, and green)
  • Glitter (optional)

How to Do It:

  1. Mix PVA glue with a few drops of food colouring.
  2. Stir in baking soda.
  3. Slowly add contact lens solution while stirring until the slime forms.
  4. Knead until it’s stretchy and smooth.

? Educational Benefit: Introduces children to polymers and chemical reactions.

3. Egg Carton STEM Building Challenge ?️?

Turn empty egg cartons into a mini engineering challenge by building structures!

What You’ll Need:

  • Empty egg cartons
  • Scissors
  • Tape or glue
  • Small building materials (toothpicks, straws, popsicle sticks)
  • Small toys for weight testing

How to Do It:

  1. Challenge kids to build a tower, bridge, or house using egg cartons.
  2. Test its strength by placing small toys on top.
  3. Encourage redesigning and improving structures based on test results.

? STEM Connection: Teaches stability, weight distribution, and problem-solving.

4. Easter Egg Launchers ??

This hands-on physics experiment teaches kids about forces and motion.

What You’ll Need:

  • Plastic spoons
  • Rubber bands
  • Popsicle sticks
  • Plastic eggs

How to Do It:

  1. Stack popsicle sticks and secure them with rubber bands.
  2. Attach a spoon on top using another rubber band.
  3. Place an egg in the spoon, pull back, and launch it!
  4. Experiment with different launch angles and distances.


? Learning Outcome: Kids explore force, trajectory, and motion.

5. Eggshell Planting Experiment ??

Teach kids about plant growth and sustainability using eggshell planters.

What You’ll Need:

  • Empty eggshells (cleaned and dried)
  • Soil or compost
  • Seeds (cress, basil, or flowers)
  • A spoon

How to Do It:

  1. Fill each eggshell halfway with soil.
  2. Plant a few seeds and lightly water.
  3. Place the eggshells in a sunny spot.
  4. Observe and document plant growth daily.


? STEM Connection: Explores botany, sustainability, and the plant life cycle.

6. Easter Coding Challenge ??

Introduce kids to coding with an Easter-themed digital activity.

What You’ll Need:

  • A tablet or computer
  • Access to Scratch or Code.org
  • Easter-themed coding ideas (e.g., a bunny collecting eggs)

How to Do It:

  1. Help kids create a simple game or animation.
  2. Guide them through block-based coding.
  3. Let them share their game with friends and family.


? Why It’s Great: Teaches logic, problem-solving, and digital literacy.

? Join Our STEM Coding Clubs: Learn More

7. Easter Shadow Puppets ??

A fun light and shadow experiment that doubles as a storytelling activity.

What You’ll Need:

  • Black construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Popsicle sticks
  • Tape
  • A flashlight

How to Do It:

  1. Cut Easter-themed shapes from black construction paper.
  2. Tape them to popsicle sticks.
  3. Shine a flashlight on a blank wall and move puppets in front.

? Learning Outcome: Introduces kids to light waves, shadows, and angles.

8. DIY Easter Volcano ??

Bring chemistry to life with a baking soda volcano!

What You’ll Need:

  • A plastic egg or clay mound
  • Baking soda
  • Vinegar
  • Food colouring

How to Do It:

  1. Shape the clay or use a plastic egg as a volcano.
  2. Add baking soda inside.
  3. Pour vinegar mixed with food colouring over it.
  4. Watch the bubbling eruption!

? Science Fact: Explains acid-base reactions and gas formation.

9. Easter Balloon Rockets ??

A fun Newton’s Third Law experiment!

What You’ll Need:

  • Balloons
  • String
  • Tape
  • A straw

How to Do It:

  1. Thread string through a straw and tie both ends to objects.
  2. Inflate a balloon and tape it to the straw.
  3. Let go and watch it zoom!


? STEM Concept: Demonstrates action-reaction forces.

10. Egg Dyeing with Natural Colours ??

Use fruits and vegetables to make natural egg dyes!

What You’ll Need:

  • Hard-boiled eggs
  • Beetroot, spinach, red cabbage, turmeric
  • Water and vinegar

How to Do It:

  1. Boil each ingredient separately for 15 minutes.
  2. Strain the liquid into a bowl and add vinegar.
  3. Dip eggs in dye and let dry.

? Learning Outcome: Teaches natural pigments and chemical reactions.

? Join Our Science Camps for More STEM Fun! Learn More.

Final Thoughts: A Fun and Educational Easter for All ??

These 10 Easter holiday activities are perfect for keeping kids engaged, entertained, and learning throughout the holidays. Whether it’s making musical instruments, exploring chemical reactions, or learning about light and shadows, each activity offers a unique blend of fun and education.

At The Science of Sound, we believe in the power of hands-on learning. If your kids enjoyed these activities, why not join us for one of our holiday camps or interactive workshops for more exciting STEM experiences? Let’s make learning unforgettable this Easter!

? Explore More: Holiday Camps | After-School Clubs | STEM Workshops

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