Hopping Into Easter With The Family!

Easter is a time filled with fun, chocolate, and colourful eggs — but we also know it can sometimes feel a bit too busy and overwhelming, especially for children with autism, ADHD, or sensory needs. That’s why we’ve put together some egg-cellent activities to keep things fun, calm, and just the right kind of exciting this Easter weekend! 

 Outdoor Easter Fun

1. Egg and Spoon Race
Get ready, steady... go! This classic game is perfect for a bit of giggly outdoor fun. Use hard boiled eggs (or even ping pong balls) to make it easier for little hands. You can also turn it into a balance challenge—great for motor skills!

2. Easter Egg Hunt (Your Way!)
Create a simple hunt with clues or colourful pictures for guidance. Try using numbered or colour-coded eggs, and let children know what to expect with visual pointers. Tip: Keep noise and crowd levels low for sensory comfort.

3. Outdoor Arts And Crafts
Get creative by gathering up lots of flowers you can find in nature, including things like colourful leaves, petals, sticks, pine cones and stones - then get arty by arranging them on paper or card to design a masterpiece!

Indoor Activities That Spark Joy

1. Easter Shop Role Play
Set up a little Easter shop at home using things such as Easter eggs, chocolate boxes, flowers, toy tills, and pretend coins. It’s a lovely way to practise communication and social skills while having loads of imaginative fun!

2. Bake Some Bunny-licious Treats
Put on your aprons and bake some Easter biscuits or chocolate nests! Use easy-to-follow steps and give children the option to stir, pour, or decorate – whatever feels good for them. Sensory-friendly tip: Let them wear headphones if the mixer gets noisy.

3. Face Painting Fun
Get your face paints out and turn yourself into the Easter Bunny - or maybe a chick... get creative and colourful!... Decorate some eggs too whilst you have your paints out.

Easter Tips for Sensory-Smart Celebrations

• Keep to your routine as much as possible, just with a little Easter twist — like having hot cross buns at your usual snack time.

• Create a calm corner with blankets, soft toys, or sensory bottles in case things feel a bit too much.

• Offer choices – not everyone enjoys messy play or loud music, and that’s totally okay!

This Easter, let’s make sure all children feel included, calm, and full of smiles (and maybe a bit of chocolate too). Whether you're hunting for eggs or playing shop, the most important thing is enjoying it in a way that suits you.

Wishing you a happy, and sensory-friendly Easter from all of us at Learning SPACE!