Easter is a holiday kids look forward to. Of course, it is an important religious holiday for Christians around the world, but for children it’s the Easter Bunny that gets the hype. There are visits to the mall to sit on his lap for photos. Those fabulous baskets packed with chocolate, sweet treats, and other goodies. Who doesn’t love dying the eggs and finally there are the egg hunts. Now, much like the big guy in red up at the North Pole, the Easter Bunny has been hopping his way across the globe delivering eggs and chocolate for centuries. Unlike his winter counterpart though he does it without the sleigh, reindeer, elves, and Mrs. Claus. So, let’s face it. His details are kind of under the radar.
According to TrackEasterBunny.com, the Easter Bunny lives on, you guessed it, Easter Island — a remote island in the Pacific Ocean. The island was discovered by Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen on an Easter Sunday way back in the 1700s. Its faraway location is a favorite of the Easter Bunny, who is said to appreciate his privacy. All the questions and hiding from the paparazzi might make it difficult for kids, especially older ones, to believe in the Easter Bunny. Let’s face it without a sleigh, he really does hop in and out. He’s got a lot of ground to cover.
So, how can parents give the Easter Bunny a little help by showing their children the big rabbit really did hop on by to fill their baskets with treats and other surprises? Here are some clever Easter Bunny ideas that will have your kiddos super excited he paid a visit.
Fun ways to show kids the Easter Bunny hopped by
Santa usually leaves those telltale signs behind that he’s come. There’s the Santa key, reindeer food, and of course, the stuffed stockings and presents under the tree. The Easter Bunny isn’t the Great Pumpkin where only Linus believes, but he does need a helping paw to keep the kiddos believing in his magic. Hiding those eggs for the hunt isn’t always enough. This Easter try these creative ideas to keep the magic in the big bunny alive. He really will appreciate it.
Cookies for Santa, carrots for the Easter Bunny
Just like Santa, the Easter Bunny gets a little hungry from hiding all those eggs and filling tons of baskets. It’s a lot of work and he doesn’t have elves to pack the baskets. On Easter Eve, leave out a snack of carrots and water. Don’t leave milk. It’s not a safe beverage for bunnies. Be sure to help the Easter Bunny out by nibbling on those carrots and drinking the cup of water. Remember he’s going to a lot of houses. In the morning, kids will be excited to see the Easter Bunny enjoyed the snack they left.
Does the Easter Bunny really poop jellybeans?
Rabbits are notorious poopers as anyone with one as a pet can attest. They always leave a trail of poop pellets when rabbits are hopping around outside of their cage. Now, it isn’t something the Easter Bunny likes to talk about in public, but he does poop jellybeans. Of course, the Easter Bunny wouldn’t leave behind a mess. He cleans up after himself. You can leave a pile or two of jellybean poop for little ones to find in the morning though.
You’ll love the giggles, and it is one pet mess that’s a snap to clean. If you have dogs that will gobble up the jellybeans, show kids the Easter Bunny uses the potty, too, instead. Drop some jellybeans in the toilet. Maybe next year, he might remember to flush.
Go hopping down the bunny trail
Just like dogs and cats when they come in from outside, the Easter Bunny does leave a trail. He always wipes his paws, but the kids don’t need to know that. Help the Easter Bunny leave a trail by setting up a sequence of paw prints.
Paw prints aren’t too difficult to make. Just fashion two paw prints out of a paper plate, poster board, or cardboard. Lay the stencils down on the carpet and sprinkle powder or flour inside. Repeat for as far as you’d like the paw print trail to go. Use the paw-print trail to lead kids to their basket or away from the basket to the backdoor.
Where did my basket go?
Kids leave an empty basket on a table on Easter Eve and come downstairs on Easter morning to find it filled with treats and/or small toys. Why not hide their Easter baskets? Leave a note from the Easter Bunny telling the kids he decided to hide their baskets this year, and they’ll have fun looking for them. Be sure to disguise your handwriting or print a cute note from the computer. Sign the note with a paw print.
Take a lesson from a leprechaun
Leprechauns are well-known for causing a mess on St. Patrick’s Day. They have been messing up elementary school classrooms for years. Why not leave give kids a spring surprise with an overturned chair and some knocked-over toys? Stage a scene looking like a really big rabbit hopped through the house.
Check the mailbox
Just like letters from Santa, have the Easter Bunny or one of his helpers like the Print Press Party and send your child a personalized letter. Choose from prewritten letters with added details from you or write one of your own. Some Easter Bunny templates are free online, while others require a fee. There are other websites like TrackEasterBunny.com that will send email messages to kids from the Easter Bunny.
Add color to breakfast Easter morning
Once the kiddos are tucked into bed on Easter Eve, quietly and carefully dye a dozen of raw eggs. When dry, return them to the box. When it’s time to make the scrambled eggs, pancakes, or French toast on Easter morning, be surprised when you open the egg carton to find newly colored eggs courtesy of the Easter Bunny. Pour pink milk courtesy of a bit of food coloring in the carton.
Hopping all over delivering treats is a big job for any bunny, which is why the Easter Bunny needs a helping paw every now and then. The window of belief is a small one of wonder for kids. So why not make it more special by showing the Easter Bunny did more than fill baskets by giving one or more of these Easter Bunny ideas a try this spring. The kiddos will love them and have those treasured memories to pass on to their children.
