Easter in the classroom isn’t just about chocolate bunnies and pastel decorations, though, let’s be honest, those are a big part of the fun! It’s also a perfect time to get kids moving, laughing, and learning in creative ways.

Whether you’re a teacher, homeschooler, or just planning a festive activity for your little ones, I’ve rounded up a bunch of Easter classroom games that are sure to keep everyone entertained. Most of these can be done with simple supplies or with free printable resources, so no stress if your craft supplies are low.

Let’s hop right into these egg-citing ideas!

1. Easter Guessing Game: How Many Eggs or Jellybeans?

This classic never gets old. Fill a jar with jellybeans, plastic eggs, or even mini chocolate eggs, and have each student guess how many are inside. You can make it extra fun by having a small prize for the closest guess.

Tips:

• Use a clear jar so kids can see the goodies but can’t count exactly.

• Encourage kids to explain their guess, it’s a fun way to sneak in some math skills!

• You can play multiple rounds with different jars to keep everyone engaged.

Easter Guessing Game

2. Easter Bingo

Bingo is a favorite for a reason, it’s easy, interactive, and adaptable. You can print Easter-themed bingo cards with eggs, bunnies, chicks, and spring flowers.

How to Play:

• Call out Easter words or show pictures, and kids mark their cards.

• First one to get a line or full card wins!

Tips:

• Use candies, coins, or small stickers as markers.

• For younger kids, consider using pictures instead of words, they’ll love the colorful cards.

Easter Bingo Cards

3. Easter Riddles

Riddles are a fantastic way to get kids thinking while laughing. You can create your own or find printable Easter riddles online.

Example Riddles:

• What kind of jewelry does the Easter Bunny wear? (Answer: 14 carrot gold!)

• Why did the Easter egg hide? (Answer: He was a little chicken!)

Tips:

• Let kids come up with their own riddles and share them, it’s always hilarious to see their creativity.

4. Easter Scattergories

Scattergories is a super fun game that gets kids thinking fast. Give each student a letter and have them write down Easter-related words that start with that letter.

Ideas for Categories:

• Foods

• Animals

• Colors

• Things you see at Easter

Tips:

• Give a time limit to keep the energy high.

• Encourage kids to think of funny or unique answers, extra points for creativity!

5. Easter Emoji Pictionary

Turn emojis into a guessing game! Use printable sheets where kids have to figure out the Easter phrase or word from a combination of emojis.

Example: 🐰🥚🎨 = Easter Egg Hunt

Tips:

• Make teams to boost collaboration.

• Keep it simple for younger kids and more challenging for older students.

Easter Emoji Pictionary

6. Easter Roll and Color

This is a simple but super fun dice game. Each child gets a sheet with Easter eggs outlined. They roll a dice and color that number of eggs on their sheet. First to color all their eggs wins!

Tips:

• Use crayons, markers, or colored pencils for variety.

• You can adapt it to math by having them add or subtract as they roll.

7. Easter Coloring Cards

Printable Easter coloring cards are great for a calm activity in between games. Kids can color bunnies, chicks, eggs, or flowers and even give them as gifts to friends or family.

Tips:

• Provide a mix of easy and more detailed designs so all ages are happy.

• Let kids share their colored cards, it’s a lovely way to build confidence and creativity.

8. Easter Word Scramble

Mix up letters from Easter-themed words and have kids unscramble them. Words like “bunny,” “basket,” “chocolate,” or “egg hunt” can be fun to solve.

Tips:

• For extra challenge, have timed rounds.

• Pair it with a small reward, kids love that little incentive!

Easter Word Scramble

9. Easter Coloring Activity Placemat

A placemat can double as a fun activity and table decoration. Print a sheet with coloring sections and games like word searches or mazes. Kids can color and play while waiting for snacks or lunch.

Tips:

• Laminate them for reuse in future years.

• Add a section for kids to write their names or draw their favorite Easter memory.

10. Easter Word Search

Word searches are perfect for quiet, focused fun. Create a printable Easter-themed word search with words like “egg,” “chick,” “bunny,” “basket,” and “spring.”

Tips:

• Adjust the difficulty based on age, more complex grids for older kids.

• Consider giving small prizes for the first one to finish.

Easter Word Search

11. Easter Roll an Egg

This is another dice game with a colorful twist. Each student rolls a dice, then places a candy or marker on the color of the egg that matches the number rolled. First to complete their egg wins!

Tips:

• Use chocolate eggs for extra excitement.

• Make it cooperative by having the class try to complete all eggs together before time runs out.

Easter Roll an Egg

12. Easter Fill in the Blanks (Mad Libs)

Create Easter-themed Mad Libs for a hilarious, creative activity. Kids fill in blanks with nouns, verbs, and adjectives to create funny stories.

Tips:

• Share the stories out loud, it’s always a riot to hear what they come up with.
  

Easter Fill in the Blank Stories

13. Easter A-Z Race

Give kids a challenge to come up with an Easter-related word for every letter of the alphabet.

Tips:

• Encourage teamwork, they can shout out ideas together.

• Offer a prize for the team that finishes first or has the funniest list.

Easter A-Z Game

14. What’s Your Easter Bunny Name?

This silly game generates Easter bunny names using a combination of letters from first and last names, or other fun categories like favorite color or snack.

Tips:

• Kids love sharing their new bunny name, it sparks lots of giggles.

• You can make a printable chart for them to fill in their new names.

What is your Easter Bunny Name

15. Free Easter Coloring Pages

Sometimes, simple is best. Free printable Easter coloring pages are perfect for quiet time or filling in gaps between games.

Tips:

• Offer a variety of themes, bunnies, eggs, spring flowers, chicks.

• Hang their finished artwork on the classroom walls for a festive touch.

Free Easter Coloring Pages

Tips for Using Printable Games in the Classroom

• Print Ahead of Time: Make sure you have enough copies for all students.

• Use Cardstock for Durability: Games like Bingo or coloring cards last longer.

• Laminate When Possible: Laminating allows for repeated use with dry-erase markers.

• Mix Active and Quiet Games: Balance high-energy games like Egg Roll or A-Z Race with quieter activities like coloring or word searches.

• Involve Prizes or Treats: Small rewards make games extra exciting, even stickers or pencils.

Easter classroom games are all about fun and bringing a little magic into the school day. And with so many printables available, planning a whole afternoon of activities is easy and stress-free.

The best part? Watching kids laugh, learn, and enjoy the spirit of Easter together. Whether it’s a quiet moment of coloring or a frantic scramble to fill in a Bingo card, these games are sure to make your classroom a place where the Easter Bunny would want to hang out!